Water System Report ME

The Sandy Point Water Company

EPA ID: ME0091400 · 98 people served · 2 ZIP codes

The Sandy Point Water Company earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 98 people.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
98
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for The Sandy Point Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$72,178
Median Household Income
2,584
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Sandy Point Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $72,178 and an estimated 2,584 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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

The Sandy Point 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Waldo 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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maine

D 11 violations
B 1 violation
0 violations
D 15 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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.

System Overview

THE SANDY POINT WATER COMPANY (EPA ID: ME0091400) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 98 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 04972 — Sandy Point
  • 04981 — Stockton Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for The Sandy Point Water Company (ME0091400) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sandy Point Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does The Sandy Point Water Company serve?

The Sandy Point Water Company serves approximately 98 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does The Sandy Point Water Company 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
40
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 98
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 The Sandy Point Water Company safe to drink?
The Sandy Point Water Company 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?
The Sandy Point Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does The Sandy Point Water Company serve?
The Sandy Point Water Company serves approximately 98 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is The Sandy Point Water Company's water source?
The Sandy Point Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Sandy Point Water Company's service area?
The The Sandy Point Water Company service area has a median household income of $72,178. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does The Sandy Point Water Company get its water?
The Sandy Point 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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