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Septic service in Maine

SepticTank.com covers 284 cities and towns in Maine, home to about 1,302,980 people. The largest are Portland, Lewiston and Bangor.

Soil and climate differ across Maine. In the 284 cities with local data so far, a median of 93% of nearby mapped soils are rated very limited for septic absorption fields, and yearly precipitation ranges from about 43 to 54 inches. Each city page shows the figures for that area.

Septic permits in Maine are handled by state and county health or environmental agencies. Check with your county before installing, replacing or making major repairs to a system, and ask your septic company which rules apply to your property.

Choose your city or town to reach a septic company that serves it.

Largest cities: Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Scarborough