Maine · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Somerset County, ME
7 community water systems serving Somerset County reported 0 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,895 of unknown material. The most are in Pittsfield Water Dept.
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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Somerset County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Water DeptPittsfield | 0 | 36 | 941 | 2.9% |
| Anson and Madison Water DistrictAnson | 0 | 0 | 752 | 0% |
| Bingham Water DistrictBingham | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0% |
| Jackman Utility DistrictJackman | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0% |
| Norridgewock Water DistrictNorridgewock | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Maine Water Company Skowhegan DivisionSkowhegan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maine Water Company Hartland DivisionHartland | 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 Somerset County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Somerset County reported 0 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,895 of unknown material.
Which Somerset County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pittsfield Water Dept (36).
How do I check my home in Somerset 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.