Water Quality in Poland, ME (04847)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04847.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,748
Population
8
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Maine Water Company Camden & Rockland
All resolvedAlford Lake Camp #2
All resolvedHope Elementary School
All resolvedCamp Bishopswood
All resolvedBarrettstown Farm House
Town Of Hope
Alford Lake Camp #1
Hope General Store
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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?
Poland (04847) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.