What to Write Down Before Asking for Treatment Advice
Current water source and system used
Note your household's water connection type and any recent treatment or filtration equipment that has stopped working.
Recent water quality test results
Gather any laboratory reports from your home’s water, emphasizing tests for contaminants you are concerned about.
Any known issues with Auburn Water District
Record if you have received public notices or communications about water quality or system problems.
How Contaminants Enter the Auburn Water System
Surface water source vulnerabilities
The Auburn Water District draws from surface water sources, which can be influenced by rainfall, runoff, and upstream activities that introduce various substances.
Distribution system factors
Water travels through pipes to homes; materials and water chemistry can alter water quality before it reaches your tap.
Potential for plumbing-related contamination
Lead levels measured at the 90th percentile in distribution indicate plumbing effects rather than source water conditions.
How the C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter Addresses Water Quality
Designed to reduce multiple contaminants
The C-Series system uses advanced filtration technology to target contaminants known to occur in surface-water-supplied systems.
Ships ready to configure
This equipment arrives prepared for easy connection within your home water line to restore safe drinking conditions after existing equipment failure.
Support for ongoing water safety
Using this filter can help improve the quality of your household drinking water by providing an additional barrier against impurities.
Order of Steps to Rule Out Problems
Check household plumbing condition
Inspect fixtures and pipes for deterioration or materials that might leach substances.
Review municipal water quality reports
Consult the Auburn Water District’s latest public water system record to understand regional water quality trends.
Test your tap water
Obtain a certified laboratory analysis for your household water to detect specific contaminants.
Consider temporary water sources
Use bottled or alternative water sources if immediate water quality concerns exist.
Sample Size and Interpretation of Auburn’s Water Quality Data
Number of connections and population served
The Auburn Water District serves 17,245 people across 6,898 connections, providing a moderate sample size for system-wide data.
Two EPA health-based violations recorded
The system has two recorded health-based violations of four total, indicating areas that have required regulatory attention.
Lead levels reflect plumbing, not source water
The 90th percentile lead measurement is from the distribution system and does not represent the source water quality.
Comparing Auburn’s Record with Neighboring Androscoggin County Systems
Variability between systems
Neighboring systems may use different sources or treatment approaches, so direct comparisons should consider these differences.
Avoid overinterpreting small differences
Minor variations in constituent levels rarely indicate overall safety differences without context from comprehensive testing.
Use comparisons to inform, not conclude
Comparing records can guide questions for your water provider but cannot replace specific testing of your home’s water.
Households in Auburn facing treatment equipment failure need to record current system details and review municipal data carefully. Testing water at home and considering the C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter can help restore confidence in the safety of your drinking water.
Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2023-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA SDWIS record for AUBURN WATER DISTRICT (ME0090070), surface water supply, serving 17245 people: 2 health-based violations of 4 total; lead 90th percentile 0.0062 mg/L