Water Quality in Portland, ME (04015)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04015.
Active Health Violations
6 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,696
Population
40
Water Systems
84
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (40)
Portland Water District-Greater
All resolvedPoint Sebago Outdoor Resort
Camp Sunshine
All resolvedCamp Laurel-South
All resolvedCamp Cedar
All resolvedMortons Bottle Club
Camp Samoset Ii
Camp Samoset Ii
Crooked River Campground Inc
Top Of The Hill Grille
All resolvedNaples Lobster Pound
All resolvedCasco Inn
Napolis Italian Eatery
Cafe Sebago
Milestones Preschool & Childcare
1 health-basedHoop Basketball Camp
Camp Cedar
Camp Cedar
Camp Laurel South - Moosehead
Camp Laurel South - Kitchen
Camp Laurel South-Farmhse Well
Casco Community Center
Town Of Casco Central Fire Station
Hancock Lumber - Ryefield Mill
1 health-basedTenney Hill Mobile Home Estate
Hancock Lumber - Office
Hancock Lumber-Bethel Planer Mill
3 health-basedHancock Lumber-Bethel Sawmill
All resolvedMaplewood Inn/Motel
All resolvedWorden Mobile Home Park
Hancock Leasing Llc-Admin
Mayberry Hill Preschool
1 health-basedRest Well Motel & Cottages
Casco Inn
Big Chill
Crossroad Country Store
Thompson Lake Marina
Camp Sunshine-Bath House
Adventure Weekends
Brenner'S Trailer Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Portland (04015) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 84.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.