Maine Water Company Bucksport Division
EPA ID: ME0090280 · 1,700 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Maine Water Company Bucksport Division (ME0090280): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Maine Water Company Bucksport Division lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 1,700 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Maine Water Company Bucksport Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Maine Water Company Bucksport Division have a median household income of $62,913 and about 5,503 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Maine Water Company Bucksport Division'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Maine Water Company Bucksport Division (EPA ID: ME0090280) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 1,700 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 04416 in Bucksport.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 04416 - Bucksport
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Maine Water Company Bucksport Division (ME0090280) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maine Water Company Bucksport Division water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Maine Water Company Bucksport Division 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 Maine Water Company Bucksport Division serve?
Maine Water Company Bucksport Division serves approximately 1,700 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.
Where does Maine Water Company Bucksport Division get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Maine Water Company Bucksport Division Water Report, ME. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0090280/
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