Mount Desert Water District -seal
EPA ID: ME0091420 · 865 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Mount Desert Water District -seal carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 865 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mount Desert Water District -seal Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mount Desert Water District -seal serves a community with a median household income of $117,000 and an estimated 1,619 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mount Desert Water District -seal'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.
About 1% of homes in Hancock 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
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
Mount Desert Water District -seal (EPA ID: ME0091420) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 865 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mount Desert Water District -seal (ME0091420) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Desert Water District -seal water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mount Desert Water District -seal has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mount Desert Water District -seal serve?
Mount Desert Water District -seal serves approximately 865 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.
Where does Mount Desert Water District -seal get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.