Maine · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cumberland County, ME
7 community water systems serving Cumberland County reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,211 of unknown material. The most are in Brunswick/Topsham Water District.
<0.1% of these systems' 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 4.1%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Cumberland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick/Topsham Water DistrictBrunswick | 0 | 8 | 1,907 | <0.1% |
| Gray Water DistrictGray | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.7% |
| Yarmouth Water DistrictNorth Yarmouth | 0 | 6 | 1,272 | 0.2% |
| White Tail Ridge AssociationBridgton | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Portland Water District-GreaterCape Elizabeth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bridgton Water DistrictBridgton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maine Water Company Freeport DivisionFreeport | 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 Cumberland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cumberland County reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,211 of unknown material.
Which Cumberland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Brunswick/Topsham Water District (8), Gray Water District (8), Yarmouth Water District (6).
How do I check my home in Cumberland 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.