Water Quality in Charleston, ME (04422)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04422.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 10 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are16 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,117
Population
10
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Mountain View Correctional Facility
High View Restaurant
F.S.T. Snack Bar
Highview Christian Academy
Maplewood Mobile Court
Little House Daycare
Faith Bible College International
Maplewood Mobile Court
Grindals Country Store
Todd Valley Golf Course
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Charleston (04422) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.