Water Quality in PHILLIPS, ME (04966)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04966.
33
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
33
Monitoring / Reporting
32
Resolved
What does this mean?
32 of 33 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 33 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (33 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 18, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 18, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 18, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 18, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 8, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 8, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 8, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 8, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(20)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Arsenic
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2022(13)
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
PHILLIPS (04966) has 33 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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.