BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: ME0090150 · Saco, ME · Serves 2,470 people

Health Violations

BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,470
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID ME0090150) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,470 people in Saco, ME, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Maine drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chlorine, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2004–2022.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Maine state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
ME0090150
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Saco, ME
Population Served
2,470
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 3
Chlorine 2 2
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Oct 4, 2022
Chlorine Yes Oct 4, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,470 people in Saco, ME. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT have?
BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT has 6 total violations on record spanning 2004–2022. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BERWICK WATER DEPARTMENT water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chlorine, Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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