Water System Report ME

Maine Water Company Millinocket Division

EPA ID: ME0090990 ยท 5,400 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Maine Water Company Millinocket Division (ME0090990): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Maine Water Company Millinocket Division recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 5,400 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
5,400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$90K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$44,167
Median Household Income
4,462
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Maine Water Company Millinocket Division serves a community with a median household income of $44,167 and an estimated 4,462 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Maine Water Company Millinocket Division's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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

Maine Water Company Millinocket Division (EPA ID: ME0090990) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 5,400 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04462 in Millinocket.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.0028 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 1 (High 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

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 Millinocket Division (ME0090990) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maine Water Company Millinocket Division water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Maine Water Company Millinocket Division 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 Maine Water Company Millinocket Division serve?

Maine Water Company Millinocket Division serves approximately 5,400 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does Maine Water Company Millinocket Division get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Maine Water Company Millinocket Division safe to drink?
Maine Water Company Millinocket Division has a C 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 Millinocket 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 Millinocket Division serve?
Maine Water Company Millinocket Division serves approximately 5,400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Maine Water Company Millinocket Division's water source?
Maine Water Company Millinocket Division draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Maine Water Company Millinocket Division's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Maine Water Company Millinocket Division's service area?
The Maine Water Company Millinocket Division service area has a median household income of $44,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Maine Water Company Millinocket Division get its water?
Maine Water Company Millinocket Division's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Maine Water Company Millinocket Division Water Report, ME. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0090990/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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