PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: ME0090510 · Eastport, ME · Serves 2,125 people

Health Violations

PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT has 7 health-based violations out of 7 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,125
Total Violations
7
Health Violations
7
Source Type
Surface Water

PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT (PWSID ME0090510) 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 2,125 people in Eastport, ME, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Maine drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 7 total violations, with 7 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2017–2019.

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)
ME0090510
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Eastport, ME
Population Served
2,125
Health Violations
Yes (7)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 7 7

Violation History (7)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT has 7 health-based violations out of 7 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 PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT serve?
PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT serves 2,125 people in Eastport, ME. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT have?
PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT has 7 total violations on record spanning 2017–2019. 7 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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