Maine · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Penobscot County, ME
12 community water systems serving Penobscot County reported 4 lead and 443 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,951 of unknown material. The most are in Bangor Water District.
1.6% 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) 1.6%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Penobscot County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Water DistrictBangor | 4 | 406 | 275 | 4.0% |
| East Millinocket Water WorksEast Millinocket | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2.2% |
| Lincoln Water DistrictLincoln | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Old Town Water DistrictOld Town | 0 | 8 | 2,695 | 0.2% |
| Brewer Water DepartmentBrewer | 0 | 1 | 397 | <0.1% |
| Howland Water DepartmentHowland | 0 | 0 | 313 | 0% |
| Newport Water DistrictNewport | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0% |
| Orono-Veazie Water DistrictOrono | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0% |
| Dexter Utility DistrictDexter | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Hampden Water DistrictHampden | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Towne Center-Ridgewood ApartmentsHermon | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Maine Water Company Millinocket DivisionMillinocket | 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 Penobscot County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Penobscot County reported 4 lead and 443 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,951 of unknown material.
Which Penobscot County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bangor Water District (410), East Millinocket Water Works (19), Lincoln Water District (9).
How do I check my home in Penobscot 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.