Lead in Maine Well Water

In Maine, lead levels average 3.702 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 12.78 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 13.8% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 44,160 wells.

Testing for lead in Maine typically costs around $140. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $4,504.

The risk level for lead in Maine is rated as moderate. The state average of 3.702 ppb is 40.3% below the national average of 6.196 ppb.