Water Quality in Old Town, ME (04468)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04468.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,291
Population
16
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Old Town Water District
Anglers Restaurant
All resolvedCountry Mobile Home Park
All resolvedForest Ave Mobile Home Park
Rsu 34 Alton Elementary School
All resolvedOld Town Canoe Company
Streets Mobile Home Park
All resolvedThe Bread Basket
Alton School Hot Lunch
Alton Grammar School
James River Timber Corp
Harriman Cove Park Llc
Ellis Camps
Pappy'S Place
Burrs General Store, Inc.
Sewall Park - Old Town
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: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Old Town (04468) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, 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.