Maine · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Aroostook County, ME
13 community water systems serving Aroostook County reported 0 lead and 455 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,808 of unknown material. The most are in Houlton Water Company.
4.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maine average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Aroostook County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton Water CompanyHoulton | 0 | 421 | 1,252 | 20% |
| Limestone Water & Sewer DistrictLimestone | 0 | 21 | 60 | 6.6% |
| Caribou Utilities DistrictCaribou | 0 | 7 | 1,494 | 0.4% |
| Washburn Water & Sewer DistrictWashburn | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2.1% |
| Fort Fairfield Utilities DistrictFort Fairfield | 0 | 0 | 768 | 0% |
| Grand Isle Water SystemGrand Isle | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0% |
| Island Falls Water DeptIsland Falls | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0% |
| St Francis Water DepartmentSt Francis | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Presque Isle Utilities DistrictPresque Isle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Madawaska Water DistrictMadawaska | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Van Buren Water DistrictVan Buren | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fort Kent W & W DepartmentFort Kent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mars Hill and Blaine Water CompanyMars Hill | 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 Aroostook County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Aroostook County reported 0 lead and 455 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,808 of unknown material.
Which Aroostook County water systems have the most lead lines?
Houlton Water Company (421), Limestone Water & Sewer District (21), Caribou Utilities District (7).
How do I check my home in Aroostook 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.