Water Quality in Portland, ME (04032)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04032.
Active Health Violations
14 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.
8,802
Population
42
Water Systems
74
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (42)
Portland Water District-Greater
All resolvedRsu 05 Durham Community School
All resolvedWinslow Park-Dr W 100'Farmhse
Recompence Shore-Wolfes Neck Farm
3 health-basedRecompence Shore-East Bay
All resolvedCedar Haven Family Campground
1 health-basedWolfes Neck Oceanfront Camping
All resolvedHawthorne House
Rsu 05 Pownal Elementary School
Wardtown Park
Pine Tree Academy
Recompence Shore-West Bay
1 health-basedWinslow Park #2-Lower
3 health-basedWinslow Park #1-Ph
Winslow Park #3-Upper
3 health-basedSun East Point
Orchard House & Cafe
Florida Lake Park & Campground
Wolfes Neck Center For Ag & Enviro
Exit 21 Shopping Center
Freeport Village Cg Inc
3 health-basedHalf Moon Motor Court
Desert Of Maine
All resolvedBlueberry Pond Cmpgrd-Well 1
Desert Pines Estates
Maine Idyll Motor Court
All resolvedLolas Lunch
Flying Point Cg - Dr Well 400'
Spencer Ridge Child Care Cente
Meadowview Apartments
Eagle Motel
Little Friends Early Learning Center
Tidal Brook Development
Casco Bay Inn
Eastwood Motel
Acg Properties
Goslings Nursery School At Wolfes Neck
Red Wheel Snack Bar
Georges Filling Station
Porkys Place
Graham Trailer Court
Freeport Mobile Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Portland (04032) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 74.
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.