Maine · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kennebec County, ME
10 community water systems serving Kennebec County reported 9 lead and 155 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,878 of unknown material. The most are in Greater Augusta Utility District.
0.7% 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) 0.7%
- Unknown 8.3%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Kennebec County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Augusta Utility DistrictAugusta | 9 | 89 | 229 | 1.7% |
| Gardiner Water DistrictGardiner | 0 | 66 | 1,208 | 2.1% |
| Hallowell Water DistrictHallowell | 0 | 0 | 362 | 0% |
| East Vassalboro Water Company LLCVassalboro | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Winthrop Utilities DistrictWinthrop | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Lakes Region ApartmentsChina | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Weeks Mills Water SystemChina | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Kennebec Water DistrictFairfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maine Water Company Oakland DivisionOakland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Clinton Water DistrictClinton | 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 Kennebec County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kennebec County reported 9 lead and 155 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,878 of unknown material.
Which Kennebec County water systems have the most lead lines?
Greater Augusta Utility District (98), Gardiner Water District (66).
How do I check my home in Kennebec 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.