Water Quality in LIMERICK, ME (04048)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04048.
76
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
76
Monitoring / Reporting
75
Resolved
What does this mean?
75 of 76 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 76 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (76 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 6, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Toluene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2022(1)
Public Notice
75
2021(75)
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Toluene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
Toluene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
Toluene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
LIMERICK (04048) has 76 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.