Water Quality in Anson, ME (04911)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04911.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 2 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.

1,880

Population

2

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Good And Plenty 2

Groundwater 150 people served
8 violations (5yr)

Starks Water District

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Anson (04911) 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.

Fewer violations 67th 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.

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