Maine · population 2,619
Lead pipes in Hallowell, ME
362 lines still unidentified
Most of Hallowell (population 2,619) gets its water from Hallowell Water District. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 362 of 736 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Hallowell Water District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Maine average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for Hallowell Water District (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Hallowell Water District.
Water systems serving Hallowell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallowell Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 362 | 0% |
| Greater Augusta Utility DistrictServes nearby areas | 9 | 89 | 229 | 1.7% |
| Northport Village Corp Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0.3% |
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 Hallowell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hallowell Water District's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Augusta98 lead + galv. lines
- Watervilleno lead reported
- Lewiston74 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn3,373 unknown
- Rocklandno lead reported
- Westbrookno lead reported
- Portlandno lead reported
- South Portlandno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hallowell, ME have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Hallowell Water District still lists 362 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hallowell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hallowell in Hallowell Water District's service area (PWSID ME0090650). Greater Augusta Utility District, Northport Village Corp Water Dept also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hallowell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hallowell 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 Hallowell 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 Hallowell Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.