Water Quality in South China, ME (04358)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04358.

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 26 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,526

Population

30

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)

Erskine Academy

All resolved
Groundwater 685 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pioneer Wagon

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

China Lake Conference Center- Dillon

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sunset View Campground

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

202 Club

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Karens Place

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

China Lake Conference Center- Bentley

Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations

Gregs Place

Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations

Together Wee Grow

All resolved
Groundwater 83 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Dog Days Gourmet, Llc

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Graces Busy Bees Learning Center

Groundwater 71 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

S & M Market

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Acorns To Oaks Learning Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 56 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Friends China Camp - Spring

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Fairpoint New England

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Weeks Mills Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Friends China Camp - Dr W 205'

Groundwater 41 people served
0 violations

Friends China Camp - Dr W 120'

Groundwater 41 people served
0 violations

Crown Regional School

Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations

Backs Dairy Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

S & M Cash Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Boynton-Webber Post 179

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cathy'S Diner

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Route 3 Spring

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dowe'S Variety Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Don'S Country Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Erskine Academy-Business Office

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Green Bean Coffee Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Seedlings Preschool & Childcare Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

China Lake Conference Center- Suke

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

South China (04358) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th 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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