Water Quality in Poland, ME (03903)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 03903.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 36 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

7,146

Population

12

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Maine Water Company Biddeford Saco Div

1 health-based
Surface water 42,508 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rsu 35 Marshwood High School

Groundwater 760 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rsu 35 Marshwood Middle School

Groundwater 530 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Seacoast Waldorf School

All resolved
Groundwater 140 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

The Roadhouse Tavern

Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations

Indian Rivers Campground

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Maine Course

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Sweet Pea Childcare

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
35 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Stepping Stones Learning Center-Eliot

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Kitchen

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Seaboard Auction Gallery

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Pete'S Airport Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Poland (03903) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.

Fewer violations 87th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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