Water System Report ME

Maine Water Company Warren Division

EPA ID: ME0091565 · 815 people served · 2 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Maine Water Company Warren Division has supplied tap water to 815 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
815
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Maine Water Company Warren Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$65,548
Median Household Income
7,654
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Maine Water Company Warren Division serves a community with a median household income of $65,548 and an estimated 7,654 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Maine Water Company Warren Division'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Knox 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

90 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maine

C 2 violations
D 4 violations
0 violations
0 violations
C 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,150
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,100

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

Maine Water Company Warren Division (EPA ID: ME0091565) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 815 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
04864 0.0011 mg/L No N/A

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

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 Maine Water Company Warren Division (ME0091565) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maine Water Company Warren Division water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Maine Water Company Warren Division serve?

Maine Water Company Warren Division serves approximately 815 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Maine Water Company Warren Division 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
257
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 815
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 Maine Water Company Warren Division safe to drink?
Maine Water Company Warren Division earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Maine Water Company Warren Division meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Maine Water Company Warren Division serve?
Maine Water Company Warren Division serves approximately 815 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Maine Water Company Warren Division's water source?
Maine Water Company Warren Division draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Maine Water Company Warren Division's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Maine Water Company Warren Division's service area?
The Maine Water Company Warren Division service area has a median household income of $65,548. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Maine Water Company Warren Division get its water?
Maine Water Company Warren Division'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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