Water System Report ME

Maine Water Company Hartland Division

EPA ID: ME0090680 · 910 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Maine Water Company Hartland Division recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 910 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 54
Avg Safety Score
910
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$175K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Maine Water Company Hartland Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$51,125
Median Household Income
4,538
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Maine Water Company Hartland Division serves a community with a median household income of $51,125 and an estimated 4,538 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 94% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Maine Water Company Hartland Division'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Somerset 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

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maine

C 11 violations
D 11 violations
0 violations
D 4 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,050
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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 HARTLAND DIVISION (EPA ID: ME0090680) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 910 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
04943 0.0016 mg/L No N/A

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs 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 Maine Water Company Hartland Division (ME0090680) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maine Water Company Hartland Division water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Maine Water Company Hartland Division has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Maine Water Company Hartland Division serve?

Maine Water Company Hartland Division serves approximately 910 people across 4 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Maine Water Company Hartland Division get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
422
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: 1,043
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 Maine Water Company Hartland Division safe to drink?
Maine Water Company Hartland Division 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?
Maine Water Company Hartland Division meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Maine Water Company Hartland Division serve?
Maine Water Company Hartland Division serves approximately 910 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Maine Water Company Hartland Division's water source?
Maine Water Company Hartland Division draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Maine Water Company Hartland Division'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 Maine Water Company Hartland Division's service area?
The Maine Water Company Hartland Division service area has a median household income of $51,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Maine Water Company Hartland Division get its water?
Maine Water Company Hartland Division'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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