Maine · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, ME
11 community water systems serving Washington County reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,983 of unknown material. The most are in Calais 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 38%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais Water DeptCalais | 0 | 10 | 1,018 | 0.8% |
| Baileyville Utilities DistrictBaileyville | 0 | 9 | 518 | 1.4% |
| Lubec Water DistrictLubec | 0 | 4 | 337 | 0.5% |
| Machias Water CompanyMachias | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.2% |
| Downeast Correctional FacilityMachiasport | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% |
| Indian Township Tribal Water SystemIndian Twp St Ind Rs | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Danforth Water DistrictDanforth | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Machias Trailer ParkMachias | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Princeton Water DistrictPrinceton | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Allen Water CompanyColumbia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Passamaquoddy Water DistrictEastport | 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,983 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Calais Water Dept (10), Baileyville Utilities District (9), Lubec Water District (4).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.