Water Quality in Canton, ME (04221)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04221.

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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,191

Population

8

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Canton Water District

1 health-based
Surface water 243 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dup Green Acres

Groundwater 216 people served
0 violations

Green Acres Inn

Groundwater 216 people served
0 violations

Dees Place

Groundwater 123 people served
0 violations

Camp Wekeela

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Camp Wekeela-Surface Bunk Line

Surface water 105 people served
0 violations

Brettuns Variety

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Ridge Runner Camps

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Canton (04221) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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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