Water System Report ME

South Freeport Water District

EPA ID: ME0091480 · 960 people served · 3 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

960
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

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.

💧 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

About 1% of homes in Cumberland 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

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

Similar-sized systems in Maine

D 11 violations
D 9 violations
C 9 violations
D 0 violations
Clinton Water District
1,013 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, South Freeport Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does South Freeport Water District serve?

South Freeport Water District serves approximately 960 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does South Freeport Water District 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
321
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 960
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

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 3 ZIP codes.
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.
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