Water Quality in Portland, ME (04071)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04071.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,971

Population

53

Water Systems

20

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (53)

Portland Water District-Greater

All resolved
Surface water 135,068 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Town Of Frye Island

Surface water 1,250 people served
0 violations

Frye Island Msc - West

Surface water 750 people served
0 violations

Camp William Hinds-Main

All resolved
Groundwater 487 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Olde House Restaurant & Inn

Groundwater 375 people served
0 violations

Kingsley Pines Camp

Groundwater 310 people served
0 violations

Wohelo-Luther Gulick Camps

Groundwater 280 people served
0 violations

Lakes Plaza

Groundwater 242 people served
0 violations

Dup Northern Pines

Groundwater 234 people served
0 violations

Camp Agawam #3

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Camp Agawam #2

All resolved
Groundwater 195 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Danielles Sebago Diner

Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations

Camp Agawam #1

Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations

Sunset Spa

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations

Camp Timanous

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Slovenski Camps

All resolved
Groundwater 160 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp William Hinds-West

Groundwater 155 people served
0 violations

Le Bistro Du Lac

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Camp Wawenock

Surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Fairpoint

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Lakes Region Clambake

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Edwards' Tenting Plaza-Casco

Groundwater 117 people served
0 violations

Camp Pinehurst

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Camp Pinehurst

Surface water 100 people served
0 violations

The Sundancer Restaurant

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Malias Deli & Catering

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Kingsley Pines Camps

Surface water 85 people served
0 violations

Fryeburg Plaza

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Kingsley Pines Camps - W Pt 2

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Mains Pizza

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Beacon Lanes

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Radiodetection

2 health-based
Groundwater 70 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wind-In-Pines Llc

Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations

The Ginger Bread House

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Camp Hawthorne

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Raymonds Gas & Pizza, Inc

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Hawthorne Cottages

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Echo Lodge

Surface water 50 people served
0 violations

Mega Industries - Well Pt

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Hide-Away Haven

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Plummerville

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

A & M'S Subs & Sweets

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Little Sebago Development Corp

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Leona D'Arcangelo

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Flintstone

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Northern Scout Kitchen

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Silver Sands Cottages

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Russos

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Jordan Bay Marina

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Northern Pines-Well 2-Hillside

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Wawenock-Secondary Surf

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Northern Pines-Well 1-Loon Ctt

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

King'S Cottage

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Portland (04071) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.

Fewer violations 79th percentile More violations

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

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.

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