OXFORD WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: ME0091220 · Norway, ME · Serves 1,100 people

Health Violations

OXFORD 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
1,100
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

OXFORD WATER DISTRICT (PWSID ME0091220) 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 1,100 people in Norway, 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 Contaminant 1015. Recorded violations span 2018–2018.

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)
ME0091220
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Norway, ME
Population Served
1,100
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1015 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Contaminant 1015 Yes Jan 1, 2018
Contaminant 1015 Yes Jan 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OXFORD WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
OXFORD 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 OXFORD WATER DISTRICT serve?
OXFORD WATER DISTRICT serves 1,100 people in Norway, ME. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does OXFORD WATER DISTRICT have?
OXFORD WATER DISTRICT has 2 total violations on record spanning 2018–2018. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in OXFORD WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Contaminant 1015.

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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