Water Quality in Portland, ME (04096)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04096.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,053
Population
10
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Portland Water District-Greater
All resolvedYarmouth Water District
All resolvedNorth Yarmouth Water System
Camp Awasis - Wawenock
Wayfarer Village
Chebeague Island School
1 health-basedOceanside Meadows Inn
Autumn Court Llc
Shannon'S Motel
Spruce Ledge Camp
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 (04096) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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.