Water Quality in Damariscotta, ME (04543)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04543.

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

2,192

Population

25

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

Great Salt Bay Sanitary District

1 health-based
Surface water 2,143 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lake Pemaquid Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 808 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lake Pemaquid Cg - Surface H2o

Surface water 625 people served
0 violations

Thatcher'S Restaurant

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

The Clarissa Illsley Tavern

Groundwater 255 people served
0 violations

Reunion Station Restaurant

Groundwater 214 people served
0 violations

Nobleboro Central Sch-New Well

Groundwater 203 people served
0 violations

Crossroads Grill

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations

Wawenock Golf Club

Groundwater 134 people served
11 violations (5yr)

Damariscotta Mills Water Assoc

Surface water 92 people served
0 violations

Whispering Pines Mhp

Groundwater under influence of surface water 75 people served
0 violations

Damariscotta Mills Water Syst.

Surface water 75 people served
0 violations

Clc Ymca Child Care

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

Bremen Grade School

Groundwater 59 people served
0 violations

White Birches Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lakehurst Camps - Rec Hall

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Arrowsmith Bldg - Miles Health

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 8.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Breakfast Place

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Lakehurst Camps - Camps

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Longfellow Scl C/O Union 74

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Brannon-Bunker Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Storers Variety

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Miles Hospital Health Care Ctr

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Spring Meadow Farm

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Damariscotta (04543) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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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