Machias Water Company
EPA ID: ME0090910 · 1,390 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Machias Water Company (ME0090910): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. With no violations in its EPA file, Machias Water Company serves 1,390 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Machias Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Machias Water Company have a median household income of $48,049 and about 3,363 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Machias Water Company'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Machias Water Company (EPA ID: ME0090910) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 1,390 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 04654 in Machias.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0024 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 2.
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.
- 04654 - Machias
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Machias Water Company (ME0090910) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Machias Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Machias Water Company 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 Machias Water Company serve?
Machias Water Company serves approximately 1,390 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.
Where does Machias Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Machias Water Company Water Quality Report, ME. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0090910/
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