MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV

PWSID: ME0090170 · Poland, ME · Serves 42,508 people

Health Violations

MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
42,508
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV (PWSID ME0090170) 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 42,508 people in Poland, ME, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Maine drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2021–2021.

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)
ME0090170
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Poland, ME
Population Served
42,508
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV water safe to drink?
MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV serve?
MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV serves 42,508 people in Poland, ME. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV have?
MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV has 3 total violations on record spanning 2021–2021. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Turbidity.

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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