Water Quality in Caribou, ME (04736)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04736.
Active Health Violations
5 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,025
Population
47
Water Systems
79
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)
Caribou Utilities District
All resolvedKing Henrys Motor Inn
Yusef'S Restaraunt
Burger King Restaurant
Caribou Inn & Convention Center
All resolvedSpruce Haven
Caribou Trailer Park
Van Buren Road Lodge
Rendezvous Restaurant
All resolvedCaribou Country Club
All resolvedNorthern Maine Brewing Company Llc
Msu 122 Woodland Consolidated School
The Par & Grill Restaurant
Chicken Town U S A
Lazy Acres Mobile Home Park
Waters Edge Rv Resort
1 health-basedEmerald Valley Ranches #1 Llc
Msu 122 New Sweden Elementary School
A Place For All Seasons
Frederick'S Northside
Caribou Trailer Park #2
Dept Human Serv Bldg - Caribou
Red Brick Motel
Msu 122 Stockholm Elem School
Sunny Slope Trailer Park
All resolvedTinas Tiny Tots
Emerald Valley Ranches #2 Llc
All resolvedHarris Apartments
Kids World Daycare
Aroostook River Camping & Rec
Rivers Bend Mobile Home Park
Melody Roller Rink
Peabody Estates
Monticello Housing Corporation
Maine Farms Inc. #2
Uscg Loran C Station
David A Smith Dental Office
Gene'S Grocery
Ouellettes Snack Bar
Nedeau'S Trailer Park
Lister Knowlton Post 9389 Vfw
4 health-basedHarvards
Hilltop Drive In Theatre
Polaris Drive In Theatre
Four Season Motel
Aroostook Adventures-Boys' Cam
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Caribou (04736) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 79.
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.