Water Quality in Mount Desert, ME (04660)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04660.
Active Health Violations
7 health-based violations 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 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,072
Population
19
Water Systems
64
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Aos 91 Mt Desert Island High School
Mount Desert Campground
Camp Beech Cliff
3 health-basedIslesford Dock Restaurant
1 health-basedWild Acadia Camping Resort
2 health-basedQuarry Ledge Campground
Camp Beech Cliff - North System
Appalachian Mountain Club-Echo Lake
1 health-basedVolta
All resolvedWest Eden Common
Rogue Cafe
All resolvedKings Trailer Court
Somes Sound View Cottg-Dr W 90
A. C. Fernald & Sons, Inc.
Somes Sound View Cottg-Dr W 44
Town Hill Country Store
Village Park
Wild Acadia Campfire Cafe
All resolvedChambers Rentals
Contaminants Found
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 2022
How Does This Compare?
Mount Desert (04660) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 64.
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.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.