Water System Report ME

South Freeport Water District

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Freeport Water District (ME0091480): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, South Freeport Water District has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 960 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

960
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$446K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$108,864
Median Household Income
8,736
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Freeport Water District serves a community with a median household income of $108,864 and an estimated 8,736 residents across its service area. 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 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
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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,013 people
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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

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
0 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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 the full compliance record 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?
South Freeport 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 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.
What is the demographic profile of South Freeport Water District's service area?
The South Freeport Water District service area has a median household income of $108,864. 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 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Freeport Water District Water Quality Report, ME. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0091480/
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