Water Quality in Damariscotta, ME (04543)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04543.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
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-basedLake Pemaquid Campground
All resolvedLake Pemaquid Cg - Surface H2o
Thatcher'S Restaurant
The Clarissa Illsley Tavern
Reunion Station Restaurant
Nobleboro Central Sch-New Well
Crossroads Grill
Wawenock Golf Club
Damariscotta Mills Water Assoc
Whispering Pines Mhp
Damariscotta Mills Water Syst.
Clc Ymca Child Care
Bremen Grade School
White Birches Mobile Home Park
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust
All resolvedLakehurst Camps - Rec Hall
Arrowsmith Bldg - Miles Health
All resolvedThe Breakfast Place
Lakehurst Camps - Camps
Longfellow Scl C/O Union 74
Brannon-Bunker Inn
Storers Variety
Miles Hospital Health Care Ctr
Spring Meadow Farm
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.