Water System Report ME

Hallowell Water District

EPA ID: ME0090650 ยท 2,300 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hallowell Water District (ME0090650): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Violation-free in EPA records - Hallowell Water District, 2,300 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$198K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$55,158
Median Household Income
26,517
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Hallowell Water District have a median household income of $55,158 and about 26,517 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hallowell Water District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Hallowell Water District (EPA ID: ME0090650) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 2,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04330 in Augusta.

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
0.002 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

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

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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 available EPA compliance records for Hallowell Water District (ME0090650) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hallowell Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hallowell 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 Hallowell Water District serve?

Hallowell Water District serves approximately 2,300 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does Hallowell Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Hallowell Water District; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Hallowell Water District serve? ▼
Hallowell Water District serves approximately 2,300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hallowell Water District's water source? ▼
Hallowell Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hallowell Water District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Hallowell Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Hallowell Water District have a median household income of $55,158 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hallowell Water District get its water? ▼
Hallowell Water District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

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