Water Quality in Poland, ME (04862)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04862.
Active Health Violations
4 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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,023
Population
24
Water Systems
40
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Maine Water Company Camden & Rockland
All resolvedRsu 40 Medomak Valley High School
Rsu 40 Medomak Middle School
All resolvedSennebec Lake Campground 1-Lodge
2 health-basedMic Mac Cove Campground Inc
All resolvedKnox County Fish & Game Club
1 health-basedRsu 40 Union Elementary-Middle School
Rockland Mem Post 2499 Vfw
Rsu 40 Prescott Memorial School
Dup Mic Mac Cove
Foda Restaurant
All resolvedChestnuts Roast & Hearth
Portanimicut Sail Camp
Portanimicut Sail Camp
West Sennebec Campsites
Thompson Community Ctr/Town Of Union
All resolvedSennebec Lake Campground 2-Store
Crawford Commons
1 health-basedBakers Garage Inc
Fuller'S Trading Post
Maine'S Best Inc
Tri-Corner Market
Oliver J Athearns
Mic Mac Market
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Poland (04862) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 40.
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.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.