Water System Report ME

South Freeport Water District

EPA ID: ME0091480 ยท 960 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Freeport Water District (ME0091480): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. South Freeport Water District is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 960 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

960
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$446K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$108,864
Median Household Income
8,736
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with South Freeport Water District have a median household income of $108,864 and about 8,736 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Freeport Water District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

53 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

South Freeport Water District (EPA ID: ME0091480) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 960 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04032 in Freeport.

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
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for South Freeport Water District (ME0091480) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Freeport Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for South Freeport Water District 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 South Freeport Water District serve?

South Freeport Water District serves approximately 960 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does South Freeport Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for South Freeport Water District; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does South Freeport Water District serve? ▼
South Freeport Water District serves approximately 960 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Freeport Water District's water source? ▼
South Freeport Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Freeport Water District's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with South Freeport Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to South Freeport Water District have a median household income of $108,864 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Freeport Water District get its water? ▼
South Freeport Water District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

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