Water Quality in Belfast, ME (04915)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04915.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 34 monitoring/reporting violations.

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.

9,107

Population

46

Water Systems

38

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (46)

Belfast Water District

Groundwater 5,698 people served
0 violations

Searsport Shores

Groundwater 417 people served
0 violations

Seoul Oak

Groundwater 375 people served
0 violations

Restway Travel Park

Groundwater 264 people served
0 violations

Waldo County Technical Center

2 health-based
Groundwater 181 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rsu 71 Ames Elementary School

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Rsu 20 Frankfort Elementary School

Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations

Rsu 71 Kermit S Nickerson School

All resolved
Groundwater 107 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.34 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Moosehead Trail Diner

Groundwater 107 people served
0 violations

Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage Condos

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Msad 34 Edna Drinkwater School

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Charlie Noble'S Lobster Pound

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Piper Stream Mobile Home Park

2 health-based
Groundwater 75 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Howards Trailer Park

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Belmont Elem Scl C/O Msad 34

Groundwater 73 people served
0 violations

Belfast Area Childrens Center

All resolved
Groundwater 63 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Macleod'S Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Jason'S Country Store

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Bowen'S Store

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Wood'S Dairy Bar

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Acadia Sunrise Motel

All resolved
Groundwater 48 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Birchwood Trailer Park

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations

Creative Apparel Associates

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Unity Head Start

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Swan Lake Terrace, Inc

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Searsport Head Start Center

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Toddy Pond School

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Twin Maples Motel

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Black Horse Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 38 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 10.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mardens Cottages

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Wellington Green Cottages

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Three & One Tavern

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Judys Eggroll

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Ricker Complex - Rte 3,Belmont

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Nanny'S Corner Store

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bayshore Motor Village

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Belfast Drive In Theatre

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Sandwich Shoppe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Clara'S Kitchen

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Belfast United Methodist Church

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northport Memorial Aux 6131

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Quik Lunch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Searsport Terrace Trailer Park

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Apple Squeeze

Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations

Gibbs Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations

Belmont Grocery

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

17 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

9 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Belfast (04915) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.

Fewer violations 88th percentile More violations

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.

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