Maine · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Oxford County, ME
10 community water systems serving Oxford County reported 4 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,424 of unknown material. The most are in Norway 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Water systems serving Oxford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Water DistrictNorway | 4 | 0 | 289 | 0.5% |
| Oxford Water DistrictOxford | 0 | 1 | 150 | 0.2% |
| Rumford Water DistrictRumford | 0 | 0 | 1,294 | 0% |
| Mexico Water DistrictMexico | 0 | 0 | 813 | 0% |
| Dixfield Water & Sewer DeptDixfield | 0 | 0 | 632 | 0% |
| West Paris Water DistrictWest Paris | 0 | 0 | 216 | 0% |
| Buckfield Village CorporationBuckfield | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Paris Utility DistrictParis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fryeburg Water CompanyFryeburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bethel Water DistrictBethel | 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 Oxford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Oxford County reported 4 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,424 of unknown material.
Which Oxford County water systems have the most lead lines?
Norway Water District (4), Oxford Water District (1).
How do I check my home in Oxford 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.