Maine · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Androscoggin County, ME
7 community water systems serving Androscoggin County reported 11 lead and 229 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,910 of unknown material. The most are in Lisbon Water Department.
1.1% of these systems' 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) 1.0%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Androscoggin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Water DepartmentLisbon | 10 | 154 | 460 | 4.8% |
| Lewiston Water & Sewer DivisionLewiston | 1 | 73 | 6,025 | 0.8% |
| Sunset Gardens Trailer Park INCLewiston | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7% |
| Auburn Water DistrictAuburn | 0 | 0 | 3,373 | 0% |
| Mechanic Falls Water DeptMechanic Falls | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Livermore Falls Water DistrictLivermore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sabattus Sanitary DistrictSabattus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Androscoggin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Androscoggin County reported 11 lead and 229 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,910 of unknown material.
Which Androscoggin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lisbon Water Department (164), Lewiston Water & Sewer Division (74), Sunset Gardens Trailer Park INC (2).
How do I check my home in Androscoggin County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.