Lead Pipe Map

Maine · population 17,336

Lead pipes in Waterville, ME

No lead lines reported

Most of Waterville (population 17,336) gets its water from Kennebec Water District, which reported 10,372 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Kennebec 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%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
10,372Non-lead

Latest lead test for Kennebec Water District (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.9 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 Kennebec Water District.

Water systems serving Waterville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Kennebec Water DistrictMain system0000%
Lakes Region ApartmentsServes nearby areas0020%

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 Waterville

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

Find the official inventory mapKennebec 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 Waterville, ME have lead pipes?

Kennebec Water District, which serves Waterville, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Waterville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Waterville in Kennebec Water District's service area (PWSID ME0090750). Lakes Region Apartments also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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