Water Quality in Ashland, ME (04732)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04732.
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 23 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,427
Population
20
Water Systems
26
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
Ashland Motor Lodge
Ashland Water & Sewer District
North Maine Woods, Inc.
Irving Forest Products - Ashland Mill
1 health-basedPortage Hills Country Club
Camp Nomacca
Four Seasons Motel/Rest-143'Wl
Portage Central Scl C/O Msad32
Big Brook Logging-Rocky Brook
Dalton Inn
The Hitching Post Restaurant
Craig'S Pond Camps
Irving Forest Products, Inc.
Libby'S Camps
A Levesque & Sons Inc
Winslow Hunting Camps
Libbys Sporting Camps Inc
2 health-basedRoss Lake Camps Inc
Big Machias Lake Camps
Rafford Springs Inc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Ashland (04732) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 26.
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.