Water Quality in RUMFORD, ME (04276)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04276.
30
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
26
Monitoring / Reporting
27
Resolved
What does this mean?
27 of 30 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 26 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 (30 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 28, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 28, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 8, 2023 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
2024(7)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Lead and Copper Rule
66
How Does This Compare?
RUMFORD (04276) has 30 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 3 remain 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
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.