Water Quality in Orono, ME (04473)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04473.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are32 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,371
Population
13
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Orono-Veazie Water District
American Legion-Post 84-Orono
Pushaw Lake Campground
All resolvedNorthern Lights Restaurant
Havasu Pines Mhp
All resolvedHavasu Pines Mhp #1
All resolvedPersistence Seniors Housing
Deer Run Apts
All resolvedVigneaults Mobile Home Park
Benjamin River Apts
All resolvedBirch Point Cottages
Outer Essex Street Variety
Tripmaster
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Orono (04473) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32, 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.