Lead Pipe Map

Maine · population 19,168

Lead pipes in Augusta, ME

98 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Augusta (population 19,168) gets its water from Greater Augusta Utility District. That system reported 9 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,667, with 229 more of unknown material.

1.7% of Greater Augusta Utility District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maine average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

9Lead
89Galvanized, replace
229Unknown material
5,340Non-lead

Latest lead test for Greater Augusta Utility District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Greater Augusta Utility District.

Water systems serving Augusta

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Greater Augusta Utility DistrictMain system9892291.7%
Hallowell Water DistrictServes nearby areas003620%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Augusta

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Greater Augusta Utility District's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapGreater Augusta Utility District details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Augusta, ME have lead pipes?

Yes. Greater Augusta Utility District, which serves Augusta, reported 9 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 229 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Augusta?

EPA's service area maps place most of Augusta in Greater Augusta Utility District's service area (PWSID ME0090080). Hallowell Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Augusta home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Greater Augusta Utility District's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Augusta be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Greater Augusta Utility District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.