Spinsfield Commons
EPA ID: ME0095655 · 45 people served · 1 ZIP code
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Spinsfield Commons stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 45 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2022) to 1 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spinsfield Commons Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Spinsfield Commons serves a community with a median household income of $66,607 and an estimated 2,218 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Spinsfield Commons'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.
About 1% of homes in Hancock 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Maine
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Spinsfield Commons (EPA ID: ME0095655) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 04634 in Franklin.
Violation History
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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ZIP Codes Served
- 04634 — Franklin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spinsfield Commons (ME0095655) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spinsfield Commons water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Spinsfield Commons has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Spinsfield Commons serve?
Spinsfield Commons serves approximately 45 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.
Where does Spinsfield Commons 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:
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.
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.