Water Quality in Portland, ME (04038)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04038.
Active Health Violations
8 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,300
Population
38
Water Systems
112
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Portland Water District-Greater
All resolvedFriendly Village Of Gorham Mhp
Wassamki Springs Campground-Gorham
Harmony Hall
The Outpost
3 health-basedCumberland Race Track Rest
White Rock Sch-Gorham-Dug Well
Billy'S All Steak Burgers
Ajs Everything
All resolvedSeedlings To Sunflowers
Gorham Country Club #2-Club House
All resolvedLife Church-Sunny Days Childcare
1 health-basedJust Julies
Dingley Spring Estates
All resolvedDup Rickover Tenting
Rickover Tenting Area
Mega Industries-Well Pt
Richards Dairy Delight
Alpine Village Water Works
1 health-basedCamp Tall Pines/Camp Connor
Pumpkin Patch Preschool
All resolvedBayview Cabins Condominium
3 health-basedObriens Mobile Home Park
Aviswood Manor
Gorham Country Club #1-Maintenance
All resolvedWassamki Springs Campground-Office
The Stone House
Russell E Kimball
Wake Up Call
Perennial Place
Carrabassett Spring-Moon Tide Springs
All resolvedContaminants 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.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Portland (04038) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 112.
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.