ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT Lead Service Line Inventory
What You Need to Know
Anson and Madison Water District serves 5,568 people in Maine. Like all US water systems, this utility is required by federal law to identify and report on lead service lines—the pipes that may connect your home to the main water line underground.
Current status: This water system has not yet completed a public lead service line inventory. No data is currently available about how many lead pipes exist in the district, or which homes may have them.
Why This Matters
Lead service lines can leach lead into drinking water, especially in homes with naturally corrosive water or where water sits in pipes for hours. Lead exposure is a genuine health concern, particularly for young children and pregnant people. The good news: lead in water is preventable through known steps, and most homes have options.
What the Water System Should Be Doing
Federal rules (the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, effective 2024) require all water systems to:
- Complete a full inventory of lead service lines
- Tell residents which homes have them (or may have them)
- Develop and fund a plan to replace them over time
Maine water systems received federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help pay for this work. Anson and Madison Water District should be using this funding to map its pipes and begin replacements.
Your Next Steps as a Resident
Contact the water district directly to ask:
- "Has my address been checked for a lead service line?"
- "What's the timeline for completing the inventory?"
- "Are there funding programs to help me replace a lead line on my property?"
The district's obligation is to provide this information. If they don't have answers yet, ask when they will.
In the meantime:
- If your home was built before 1986, assume there's a possibility of a lead line and take precautions (flush pipes, use cold water for cooking and drinking, consider a filter tested for lead).
- For health concerns, contact your pediatrician or the CDC hotline (1-800-CDC-INFO).
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Anson and Madison Water District have lead in the water?
The water system hasn't published a lead service line inventory yet, so there's no public record of which homes have lead pipes. Contact the utility to ask about your specific address and request updates on their inventory timeline.
How do I know if my home has a lead service line?
The water district should tell you once they complete their inventory. In the meantime, if your home was built before 1986, there's a higher chance. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the pipe where it enters your home, or contact the utility for guidance.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead in my drinking water?
Flush your pipes before drinking (let cold water run 30 seconds to 2 minutes), use cold water for cooking and drinking, and consider a filter certified to remove lead. For health questions, talk to your doctor or call the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.
Will the water district help pay to replace a lead service line?
Many utilities now have federal funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help with replacements. Contact Anson and Madison Water District to ask about available programs and financial assistance for your property.