Water System Report ME

Us Coastguard Station-jonesport

EPA ID: ME0091830 · 25 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Us Coastguard Station-jonesport recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 25 people.

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

25
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$162K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 12 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$57,895
Median Household Income
28,707
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
93th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Us Coastguard Station-jonesport serves a community with a median household income of $57,895 and an estimated 28,707 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Us Coastguard Station-jonesport'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Washington 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.02 ppt, PFOS: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $933
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,733

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,733 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Us Coastguard Station-jonesport (EPA ID: ME0091830) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 25 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free 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 Us Coastguard Station-jonesport (ME0091830) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Us Coastguard Station-jonesport water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Us Coastguard Station-jonesport has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Us Coastguard Station-jonesport serve?

Us Coastguard Station-jonesport serves approximately 25 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Us Coastguard Station-jonesport 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
3
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: 25
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?
Us Coastguard Station-jonesport meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Us Coastguard Station-jonesport serve?
Us Coastguard Station-jonesport serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Us Coastguard Station-jonesport's water source?
Us Coastguard Station-jonesport draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Us Coastguard Station-jonesport's service area?
The Us Coastguard Station-jonesport service area has a median household income of $57,895. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Us Coastguard Station-jonesport get its water?
Us Coastguard Station-jonesport'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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