Water Quality in Islesboro, ME (04848)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04848.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 18 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
636
Population
18
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Latitude 44/Longitude 69
Tarratine Yacht Club
Community Hall
Dark Harbor Tavern
Islesboro Community Center
All resolvedTarratine Golf Restaurant
Islesboro Central School
All resolvedIslesboro Inn
The Village B & B And Cafe
Snack Shack
Sandy'S Rest/Take-Out
Tarratine Tennis Club
George Durkee
Tarratine Golf Club
Stoberg'S Resturant
Tarratine Golf Club
Dark Harbor Shop
Bay View Inn
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
How Does This Compare?
Islesboro (04848) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, 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.