Water Quality in PORTAGE, ME (04768)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04768.

215

Total Violations

17

Health-Based

198

Monitoring / Reporting

213

Resolved

What does this mean?

213 of 215 violations have been resolved. 17 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 198 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 15 Population served: 631

Violations Detail (215 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 12, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 12, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 11, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 11, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(75)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Sep 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Sep 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Sep 7Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Sep 7Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 3Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 3Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 7Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 7Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PORTAGE (04768) has 215 recorded violations, including 17 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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.

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