Water System Report ME

Moscow Water District

EPA ID: ME0091050 · 313 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Moscow Water District has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 313.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
313
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$312K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$57,194
Median Household Income
1,855
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Moscow Water District serves a community with a median household income of $57,194 and an estimated 1,855 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Moscow 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
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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maine

F 13 violations
B 1 violation
D 0 violations
Highpine Village
300 people
0 violations
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
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

Moscow Water District (EPA ID: ME0091050) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 313 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Moscow Water District (ME0091050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moscow Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Moscow Water District serve?

Moscow Water District serves approximately 313 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Moscow Water District 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
159
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 313
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 Moscow Water District safe to drink?
Moscow Water District 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?
Moscow 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 Moscow Water District serve?
Moscow Water District serves approximately 313 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Moscow Water District's water source?
Moscow Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Moscow Water District's service area?
The Moscow Water District service area has a median household income of $57,194. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Moscow Water District get its water?
Moscow 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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