Water System Report ME

Hallowell Water District

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hallowell Water District (ME0090650): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Hallowell Water District delivers safe water to 2,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$198K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,158
Median Household Income
26,517
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hallowell Water District serves a community with a median household income of $55,158 and an estimated 26,517 residents across its service area. 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 pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

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
0.0016 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.

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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 the full compliance record 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?
Hallowell 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 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 maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hallowell Water District's service area?
The Hallowell Water District service area has a median household income of $55,158. 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 pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

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