Water Quality in Washburn, ME (04788)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04788.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 1 water system serving this ZIP has exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.

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

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (1)

Penobscot Mccrum

Groundwater 76 people served

9 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1580 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

6 violations

Has active

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations

All resolved

Public NoticeMonitoring

1 violation

Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit

1580 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Washburn (04788) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 65th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.