ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT

PWSID: ME0090720 · Island Falls, ME · Serves 475 people

Health Violations

ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
475
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT (PWSID ME0090720) 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 475 people in Island Falls, ME, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Maine drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
ME0090720
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Island Falls, ME
Population Served
475
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 2, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT serve?
ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT serves 475 people in Island Falls, ME. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT have?
ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT has 1 total violation on record spanning 2024–2024. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ISLAND FALLS WATER DEPT 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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