Lead Test Results and Fact Sheet

Lead tests are taken at customer homes that are considered, by EPA, to be of highest probability of having lead in the premise (home) plumbing within the system.

Customers are asked to participate in the testing program based on likelihood of having a source of lead in the plumbing.

The water being treated at the water system treatment plant is tested annually for lead. Lead has not been detected in our water supplies.

A public water system is considered to be compliance with standards if 90 percent of test results show lead levels below the action level of 15 parts per billion. In all cases, homeowners where the sample was collected are notified of the results and if the sample is above the action level.

Maine Water works with the homeowner to identify the source of the lead in the their home's plumbing or fixtures and recommend ways to address the problem. The easiest way to avoid issues with lead in drinking water is to run the cold water tap until the water gets colder, this effectively flushes out the water that has been in contact with the home’s plumbing.

Lead Fact Sheet

Lead results by water system. If you are not sure which system serves your home please call us at 1-800-287-1643.