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Lead service lines in Kittery, ME

1 water utility serves Kittery, with approximately 14,478 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Kittery, ME

What you need to know

Kittery Water District serves all 14,478 residents of Kittery. The district has not reported any confirmed lead service lines in its inventory to state regulators.

That said, "not reported" doesn't always mean "none exist." Lead service lines—pipes that connect your home to the water main—were common in older neighborhoods across the US until lead was banned in 1986. If your home was built before the 1980s and you've never had your service line replaced, there's a reasonable chance it could contain lead, even if your utility hasn't formally identified it yet.

Why this matters

Lead in drinking water has no safe level, especially for children under 6 and pregnant people. It can harm brain development, behavior, and learning. Lead service lines are the most common source of lead in home tap water—even more significant than old pipes inside your house.

What to do right now

Contact Kittery Water District directly and ask:

  • Does my address have a known lead service line?
  • Can you send me a copy of my property's service line material records (if available)?
  • Are you doing lead service line inventories or replacement work?

You can also request this information in writing—utilities are required by federal law to maintain these records.

If you can't get a clear answer

A simple water test can tell you if lead is present in your tap water right now. This doesn't confirm whether your service line is lead, but it does measure what's actually coming out of your faucet. Contact your local health department for a list of certified labs, or ask Kittery Water District if they offer testing.

Interim steps while you investigate

  • Run water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking (flushes stagnant water from pipes).
  • Use cold water for drinking and cooking; hot water leaches lead faster.
  • Consider a point-of-use filter certified to remove lead (NSF Standard 53) as a temporary measure while you determine your service line material.

Next steps for residents

  • Call Kittery Water District at their main office and ask about your service line material.
  • Request written records or a site visit if the utility can access service line maps.
  • Get your water tested by a certified lab if you want to know current lead levels.
  • If you confirm a lead service line, ask the utility about replacement programs or rebates.

Utilities serving Kittery

Common questions

Does Kittery have lead service lines?

Kittery Water District has not reported any confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. However, lead lines were common before 1986, so older homes may have them even if not yet formally identified. Contact the utility to check your specific address.

How do I know if my house has a lead service line?

Ask Kittery Water District for your property's service line records. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the line where it enters your home, though lead looks similar to other metals. A water test will tell you if lead is in your tap water.

Is lead in Kittery water dangerous?

Lead has no safe level in drinking water and is especially harmful to young children and pregnant people. A water test can tell you if lead is present in your home. For health concerns, talk to your doctor or call the CDC.

What should I do if I'm worried about lead?

Contact Kittery Water District to ask about your service line, get a water test from a certified lab, and use cold water for drinking and cooking. Run water for 30 seconds before use to flush stagnant pipes. A lead-removal filter (NSF 53 certified) can provide extra protection while you investigate.