Water System Report ME

Allen Water Company

EPA ID: ME0090030 · 50 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Allen Water Company delivers safe water to 50 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Allen Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,286
Median Household Income
1,125
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Allen Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $54,286 and an estimated 1,125 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Allen Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Washington County, Maine rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Allen Water Company (EPA ID: ME0090030) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04623 in Columbia Falls.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 04623 — Columbia Falls

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Allen Water Company (ME0090030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Allen Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Allen Water Company serve?

Allen Water Company serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does Allen Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
25
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 50
Reported to Maine

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Allen Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Allen Water Company serve?
Allen Water Company serves approximately 50 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Allen Water Company's water source?
Allen Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Allen Water Company's service area?
The Allen Water Company service area has a median household income of $54,286. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Allen Water Company get its water?
Allen Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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