Maine Water Company Bucksport Division
EPA ID: ME0090280 · 1,700 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Maine Water Company Bucksport Division (ME0090280): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Maine Water Company Bucksport Division has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 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
Service Area Demographics
The Maine Water Company Bucksport Division serves a community with a median household income of $62,913 and an estimated 5,503 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.
🌊 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
Similar-sized systems in Maine
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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 | 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 04416 - Bucksport
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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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