Machias Water Company
EPA ID: ME0090910 · 1,390 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Machias Water Company (ME0090910): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Machias Water Company carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 1,390 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Machias Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Machias Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $48,049 and an estimated 3,363 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Machias Water Company'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
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 | 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 2 (Moderate 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.
- 04654 - Machias
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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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