Water Quality in Houlton, ME (04730)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04730.
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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,106
Population
53
Water Systems
138
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (53)
Houlton Water Company
All resolvedMsad 70 Hodgdon Elementary School
1 health-basedHoulton Community Golf Club
1 health-basedGreenland Cove Campground
All resolvedMsad 70 Hodgdon High School
The Whistlestop Junction
Littleton Pit Stop
Louisiana-Pacific Corp-New Limerick
Nickerson Lk St Pk-N Limerick
Houlton Regional Hospital
Houlton Mobile Home Park
4 health-basedLynds Truck Stop
Roosevelt Scl C/O Msad 70
Msad 29 Wellington School
Riverside Court
Riverside Camp
Caribou Stream Mobile Home Pk
Msad 29 Littleton Elem. School
Delucca Properties-382 North Street
Maine Brand Manufacturing
Me. St. Police-Troop F Barracks
Us Border Patrol Station-Hodgdon
Dot'S Sub & Pizza Shop
Blue Moose Restaurant
All resolvedLoring Woods Park
Us Border Station-Houlton
Us Border Patrol-Fort Fairfield
Shiretown Motel
Crest View Manor
Winsome Camps & Eatery
Hodgdon Homestead
All resolvedCamp Little Ponderosa
Alex'S Petite Chateau
Wolastoq Inn & Suites
All resolvedUs Border Station-Forest City
Ranucci'S Market
Hilltop Lanes
Military Street Baptist Church
All resolvedLayton'S Dairy Bar
Us Border Sta - Estcourt
Us Border Station-Limestone
1 health-basedLarry'S Mobil Lunch
Hodgdon Recreation Field
Us Border Station-Orient
All resolvedUs Border Station-Monticello
Ken'S Store
Borderland Auto Drive-In
Us Border Station-Bridgewater-Demolished
Hendersons Market
Drake'S Dairy Bar
Quint Bros Mobile Home Park
Crow Hill Lodge
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Houlton (04730) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 138.
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
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.