Water System Report ME

Covered Bridge Apartments

EPA ID: ME0094501 · 25 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Covered Bridge Apartments has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 25 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

25
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$202K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$58,362
Median Household Income
3,736
Service Area Population
61%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
95th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Covered Bridge Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $58,362 and an estimated 3,736 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 61% 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

Covered Bridge Apartments'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
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Piscataquis 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 12 violations
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D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Covered Bridge Apartments (EPA ID: ME0094501) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 25 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 Covered Bridge Apartments (ME0094501) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Covered Bridge Apartments water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Covered Bridge Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Covered Bridge Apartments serve?

Covered Bridge Apartments serves approximately 25 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Covered Bridge Apartments 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
1
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 2024-01-01 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?
Covered Bridge Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Covered Bridge Apartments serve?
Covered Bridge Apartments serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Covered Bridge Apartments's water source?
Covered Bridge Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Covered Bridge Apartments's service area?
The Covered Bridge Apartments service area has a median household income of $58,362. EPA EJScreen data classifies 61% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Covered Bridge Apartments get its water?
Covered Bridge Apartments'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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