Water System Report ME

Faith Bible College International

EPA ID: ME0093806 · 35 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Faith Bible College International has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 35 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

35
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$223K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Faith Bible College International Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,795
Median Household Income
1,189
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Faith Bible College International serves a community with a median household income of $75,795 and an estimated 1,189 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Faith Bible College International'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 1% of homes in Penobscot 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Faith Bible College International (EPA ID: ME0093806) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 35 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04422 in Charleston.

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 Faith Bible College International (ME0093806) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith Bible College International water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Faith Bible College International has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Faith Bible College International serve?

Faith Bible College International serves approximately 35 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does Faith Bible College International 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
11
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: 35
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?
Faith Bible College International meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Faith Bible College International serve?
Faith Bible College International serves approximately 35 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Faith Bible College International's water source?
Faith Bible College International draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Faith Bible College International's service area?
The Faith Bible College International service area has a median household income of $75,795. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Faith Bible College International get its water?
Faith Bible College International'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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