Water Quality in Portland, ME (04011)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04011.
Active Health Violations
9 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
22,336
Population
40
Water Systems
70
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (40)
Portland Water District-Greater
All resolvedPine Spring Water Co
Maine Yankee - Domestic Water
Mid-Coast Hospital-Well Pt #3
Mid-Coast Hospital-Well Pt #1
Mid-Coast Hospital-Well Pt #2
Maplewood Manor
Midcoast Regional Redevelop Authority
All resolvedSports Etc. Club
Pine Island Camp
Whites Beach Campground
6 health-basedRichard Morrell
Golf Course Clubhouse - Bnas
Rusty Lantern Market
All resolvedMillstone Apartments
All resolvedMere Creek Golf Club
Common House @Two Echos
Wood Pond Village
All resolvedFat Boy Drive-In
Damariscotta Lake Cottage Condo Assoc
3 health-basedVoa/Nne Senior Housing
Bowdoin College-Schiller Center
All resolvedRushs Trailer Park
St. Pierre, R.H. & M.D.
Independence Association Incorporated
Pejepscot Paper Co
Simpsons Animal Park
Fat Pats Take Out
Harborside Cottages
Block & Tackle Restaurant
R S Weed
Bonney Point Resort Cottage Co
Lindas Lunch C/O L Washburn
Mallet Springs
Golforama
Charles L Rizza
Sunset Cove Trailer Park
Stuart'S Last Stand
Kokad-Jo
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Portland (04011) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 70.
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.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.