Maine · population 38,772
Lead pipes in Lewiston, ME
74 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lewiston (population 38,772) gets its water from Lewiston Water & Sewer Division. That system reported 1 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,692, with 6,025 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Lewiston Water & Sewer Division's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maine average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 37%
Latest lead test for Lewiston Water & Sewer Division (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.7 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 Lewiston Water & Sewer Division.
Water systems serving Lewiston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Water & Sewer DivisionMain system | 1 | 73 | 6,025 | 0.8% |
| Sunset Gardens Trailer Park INCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7% |
| Auburn Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,373 | 0% |
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 Lewiston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lewiston Water & Sewer Division'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
- Auburn3,373 unknown
- Hallowell362 unknown
- Augusta98 lead + galv. lines
- Westbrookno lead reported
- Portlandno lead reported
- South Portlandno lead reported
- Watervilleno lead reported
- Sacono lead reported
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Questions
Does Lewiston, ME have lead pipes?
Yes. Lewiston Water & Sewer Division, which serves Lewiston, reported 1 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,025 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lewiston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lewiston in Lewiston Water & Sewer Division's service area (PWSID ME0090830). Sunset Gardens Trailer Park INC, Auburn Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lewiston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lewiston Water & Sewer Division'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 Lewiston 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 Lewiston Water & Sewer Division whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.