Water System Report ME

Boothbay Region Water District

EPA ID: ME0090200 ยท 8,448 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Boothbay Region Water District (ME0090200): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Boothbay Region Water District - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 8,448 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,448
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$370K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Boothbay Region Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,000
Median Household Income
5,640
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Boothbay Region Water District serves a community with a median household income of $60,000 and an estimated 5,640 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Boothbay Region Water District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

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

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maine

C 0 violations
D 3 violations
C 8 violations
Bath Water District
9,205 people
B 0 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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

Boothbay Region Water District (EPA ID: ME0090200) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 8,448 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by ME or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Boothbay Region Water District (ME0090200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boothbay Region Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Boothbay Region Water District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Boothbay Region Water District serve?

Boothbay Region Water District serves approximately 8,448 people across 6 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Boothbay Region Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Boothbay Region Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Boothbay Region Water District serve?
Boothbay Region Water District serves approximately 8,448 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Boothbay Region Water District's water source?
Boothbay Region Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Boothbay Region Water District's service area?
The Boothbay Region Water District service area has a median household income of $60,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Boothbay Region Water District get its water?
Boothbay Region Water District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Boothbay Region Water District Water Quality Report, ME. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0090200/
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