Water Quality in Stonington, ME (04681)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04681.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 14 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 76% of US ZIP codes.

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

840

Population

13

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Connie'S Restaurant, Inc.

Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations

Island Medical Center

All resolved
Groundwater 90 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.96 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1500 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Greenlaws Rv Park & Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 88 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Blue Hill Terrace

3 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 8.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Holman Mountain Retreat

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Cockatoo Portuguese Restaurant

All resolved
Groundwater 48 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Stonington Manor

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Old Quarry Campground

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Sedgwick Primary School

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Smalls Trailer & Campsite

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Island Childcare

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Indigo

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Long Cove Drive In

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.96 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1500 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Stonington (04681) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th 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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