Lead Pipe Map

Maine · population 32,446

Lead pipes in Bangor, ME

410 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bangor (population 32,446) gets its water from Bangor Water District. That system reported 4 lead and 406 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,364, with 275 more of unknown material.

4.0% of Bangor Water District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maine average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

4Lead
406Galvanized, replace
275Unknown material
9,679Non-lead

Latest lead test for Bangor Water District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 7.5 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 Bangor Water District.

Water systems serving Bangor

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Bangor Water DistrictMain system44062754.0%
Brewer Water DepartmentServes nearby areas01397<0.1%

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 Bangor

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

Find the official inventory mapBangor Water 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 Bangor, ME have lead pipes?

Yes. Bangor Water District, which serves Bangor, reported 4 lead and 406 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 275 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bangor?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bangor in Bangor Water District's service area (PWSID ME0090110). Brewer Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Bangor Water 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 Bangor 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 Bangor Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.