Sagadahoc, ME

Low Risk (24/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Sagadahoc in Maine · Population: 37,093

TRI sites such as Bath Iron Works; SDWIS systems such as BRUNSWICK/TOPSHAM WATER DISTRICT; BATH WATER DISTRICT; ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT anchor Sagadahoc, ME's EPA extract. Derived burden score 24/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Sagadahoc include BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT; BUCKFIELD VILLAGE CORPORATION, while Bath Iron Works leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 35 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 24/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Sagadahoc -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Sagadahoc, ME: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-5.8%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-5.8%

25.5 thousand lb → 24.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Sagadahoc, ME's total reported releases fell from 25.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 24.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sagadahoc, ME's off-site transfers fell from 1.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sagadahoc, ME's air releases fell from 23.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 22.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
37,093
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
117.4K lbs

Air Quality History (2022–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 190 (94%) 12 0 93
2023 193 (93%) 15 0 100
2022 159 (94%) 10 0 93
2024 Good Air Quality: 94% of days
Median AQI: 35

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in Maine, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BRUNSWICK/TOPSHAM WATER DISTRICT 18,863 0
BATH WATER DISTRICT 9,205 0
ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT 5,568 0
BETHEL WATER DISTRICT 1,813 0
RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT 1,390 0
BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT 1,075 2
BOWDOINHAM WATER DISTRICT 738 0
BUCKFIELD VILLAGE CORPORATION 425 6
NEW SHARON WATER DISTRICT 245 0
TOPSHAM MOBILE HOME PARK INC 243 0
CATHANCE TRAILER PARK 135 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Bath Iron Works 117.4K lbs

Cities in Sagadahoc (4)

Bath
1 facilities · 2 water
Richmond
0 facilities · 7 water
Topsham
0 facilities · 3 water
Bowdoinham
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Sagadahoc, Maine?
Sagadahoc, ME has an environmental risk score of 24/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Sagadahoc?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Sagadahoc, ME in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Sagadahoc?
Sagadahoc, ME has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 117.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Sagadahoc?
In 2024, Sagadahoc, ME recorded a median AQI of 35 and a peak AQI of 93. 94% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Sagadahoc?
Sagadahoc, ME has 11 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Sagadahoc?
Environmental compliance in Sagadahoc, Maine is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Maine state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro