Water System Report ME

Boothbay Region Water District

EPA ID: ME0090200 · 8,448 people served · 7 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 49
Avg Safety Score
8,448
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$393K
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 — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$58,738
Median Household Income
6,127
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Boothbay Region Water District serves a community with a median household income of $58,738 and an estimated 6,127 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 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

About 1% of homes in Lincoln 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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 0 violations
D 0 violations
C 6 violations
D 5 violations
Bath Water District
9,290 people
C 1 violation

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 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

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

How many people does Boothbay Region Water District serve?

Boothbay Region Water District serves approximately 8,448 people across 7 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Boothbay Region Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.

Source: BOOTHBAY REGION WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
TOTAL PFAS (6 regulated)
Not yet EPA-regulated
Not disclosed No federal limit set

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by BOOTHBAY REGION WATER DISTRICT.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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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
1,486
Unknown Material
1,916
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 8,448
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

Is water from Boothbay Region Water District safe to drink?
Boothbay Region Water District has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
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 7 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 $58,738. 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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