Water Quality in South Paris, ME (04281)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04281.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,317
Population
26
Water Systems
37
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
Paris Utility District
Perkins-Peaco Sch - Oxford
Cn Brown-Big Apple-Medway #1069
Farmington Big Apple
Cn Brown-Big Apple-Turner #1116
Cn Brown-Big Apple-Corinna #1077
1 health-basedMsad 17 Hebron Station School
All resolvedMsad 17 Waterford Memorial School
All resolvedEmugene Staples Scl Co Msad 17
Msad 17 Harrison Elementary School
All resolvedMsad 17 Otisfield Community School
Otisfield Central Scl
Pine Ridge Village
Big Apple Food Store Ossipee
Cn Brown-Big Apple-Fairfield Center 1075
Cn Brown-Big Apple-Orland
Cn Brown-Big Apple-Windham
All resolvedOxford Regional Airport
The Ocean Pearl
Big Apple - Turner
Cn Brown-Big Apple-Naples #1105
All resolvedBig Apple Food Store 1090
Cn Brown-Big Apple-Mattawamkeag
Big Apple Store 1125 Sidney
1 health-basedCooper Spring
All resolvedMsad 17 Roberts Farm
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
South Paris (04281) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.
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.