Water Quality in Jay, ME (04239)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04239.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,657

Population

5

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Jay Village Water District

7 health-based
Purchased surface water 975 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

North Jay Water District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 500 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Bluffs Campground

All resolved
Surface water 75 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Spruce Mountain Ski Lodge

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Jacks Variety

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Jay (04239) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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