Water System Report ME

Grand Isle Water System

EPA ID: ME0092285 · 278 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Grand Isle Water System — the supplier serving 278 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

278
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$95K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grand Isle Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,328
Median Household Income
991
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grand Isle Water System serves a community with a median household income of $42,328 and an estimated 991 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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?

Groundwater

Grand Isle Water System'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Aroostook 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maine

C 2 violations
D 0 violations
C 2 violations
D 12 violations
Highpine Village
300 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Grand Isle Water System (EPA ID: ME0092285) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 278 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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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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 Grand Isle Water System (ME0092285) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Isle Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Grand Isle Water System serve?

Grand Isle Water System serves approximately 278 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Grand Isle Water System 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
107
Unknown Material
0
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 278
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?
Grand Isle Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grand Isle Water System serve?
Grand Isle Water System serves approximately 278 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Grand Isle Water System's water source?
Grand Isle Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Grand Isle Water System's service area?
The Grand Isle Water System service area has a median household income of $42,328. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grand Isle Water System get its water?
Grand Isle Water System'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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