BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: ME0090180 · Richmond, ME · Serves 1,075 people

Health Violations

BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,075
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT (PWSID ME0090180) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,075 people in Richmond, ME, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Maine drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2019–2019.

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)
ME0090180
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Richmond, ME
Population Served
1,075
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Apr 1, 2019
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Apr 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT serve?
BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT serves 1,075 people in Richmond, ME. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT have?
BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT has 2 total violations on record spanning 2019–2019. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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