Maine · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hancock County, ME
9 community water systems serving Hancock County reported 2 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,061 of unknown material. The most are in Ellsworth Water Department.
0.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Maine average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Hancock County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Water DepartmentEllsworth | 2 | 24 | 313 | 1.5% |
| Stonington Water CompanyStonington | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Mount Desert Water Dist -SealMount Desert | 0 | 3 | 126 | 0.9% |
| Mount Desert Water Dist NorthMount Desert | 0 | 0 | 331 | 0% |
| Southwest Harbor Water & Sewer DistrictSouthwest Hbr | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0% |
| Winter Harbor Water DistrictWinter Harbor | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0% |
| Castine Water DepartmentCastine | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| Town of Bar Harbor- Water DivisionBar Harbor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maine Water Company Bucksport DivisionBucksport | 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 Hancock County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hancock County reported 2 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,061 of unknown material.
Which Hancock County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ellsworth Water Department (26), Stonington Water Company (4), Mount Desert Water Dist -Seal (3).
How do I check my home in Hancock 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.