HAMPDEN WATER DISTRICT Tel: (207) 862-3490
PO BOX 218, Hampden, ME 04444-0218 Fax: (207) 862-3595
  www.hampdenwaterdistrict.org

A L E R T!
 

SOME HOMES OR APARTMENT UNITS IN THIS COMMUNITY HAVE ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS IN THEIR DRINKING WATER. LEAD CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO YOUR HEALTH. PLEASE READ THE ENCLOSED NOTICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

To find out about the health effects of lead and how you can have your child’s blood tested contact:

 DHS Indoor Air and Lead Poisoning
Program (207) 287-5338

State of Maine Drinking Water Program
(207) 287-2070

State Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program (207) 287-5687


To have your water tested, contact a state approved laboratory in your area:

State of Maine Health Engineering Lab
            Augusta          (207) 287-2727
Maine Environmental Lab,
            Yarmouth       (207) 846-6569
Northeast Laboratory Services,
            Waterville       (800) 244-8378


To locate information about building permit records that should contain the names of plumbing contractors that plumbed your home, contact:

             Town of Hampden
             Code Enforcement Office (207) 862-4500
 

 If you find a plumber used solder containing lead after 1986, notify the following organization of the violation:

Division of Health Engineering,
Department of Human Services
(207) 287-2070


We estimate that flushing one or two gallons of water twice a day for 30 days will cost approximately:

                28 Cents


If you have any questions about how we are carrying out the requirements of the lead regulation, please call:

        Hampden Water District (207) 862-3490


A program to minimize lead in your drinking water will begin by:
               We are currently working with the Drinking Water Program, Woodard and Curran Engineers, and the Bangor Water District to develop a corrosion control program.
               Our consumers will be advised as to the course of action necessary to minimize lead in your drinking water.