Monitoring Violations ME

Pine Spring Roads & Water

EPA ID: ME0091360 · 210 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Pine Spring Roads & Water carries 3 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record — each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 210 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

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

D · 51
Avg Safety Score
210
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$303K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pine Spring Roads & Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$75,652
Median Household Income
7,031
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pine Spring Roads & Water serves a community with a median household income of $75,652 and an estimated 7,031 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pine Spring Roads & Water'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in York County, Maine rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pine Spring Roads & Water compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maine

D 0 violations
0 violations
C 4 violations
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Marshwood Estates
233 people
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 $800
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

PINE SPRING ROADS & WATER (EPA ID: ME0091360) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 210 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (51/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

3 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
04076 0.0024 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pine Spring Roads & Water (ME0091360) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Spring Roads & Water water safe to drink?

Pine Spring Roads & Water has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Pine Spring Roads & Water serve?

Pine Spring Roads & Water serves approximately 210 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Pine Spring Roads & Water 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
87
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: 220
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 Pine Spring Roads & Water safe to drink?
Pine Spring Roads & Water has a D safety grade based on 3 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Pine Spring Roads & Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pine Spring Roads & Water serve?
Pine Spring Roads & Water serves approximately 210 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pine Spring Roads & Water's water source?
Pine Spring Roads & Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pine Spring Roads & Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pine Spring Roads & Water's service area?
The Pine Spring Roads & Water service area has a median household income of $75,652. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pine Spring Roads & Water get its water?
Pine Spring Roads & Water'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

Contact your utility

Pine Spring Roads & Water (EPA ID: ME0091360) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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