HINGHAM HEIGHTS

PWSID: ME0095699 · Hermon, ME · Serves 140 people

Health Violations

HINGHAM HEIGHTS has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
140
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

HINGHAM HEIGHTS (PWSID ME0095699) 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 140 people in Hermon, ME, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Maine drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2015–2024.

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)
ME0095699
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Hermon, ME
Population Served
140
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 5 5
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Nov 9, 2024
E. coli Yes Jan 15, 2023
E. coli Yes Jan 15, 2023
E. coli Yes Jan 15, 2023
E. coli Yes Jan 15, 2023
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HINGHAM HEIGHTS water safe to drink?
HINGHAM HEIGHTS has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 HINGHAM HEIGHTS serve?
HINGHAM HEIGHTS serves 140 people in Hermon, ME. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HINGHAM HEIGHTS have?
HINGHAM HEIGHTS has 6 total violations on record spanning 2015–2024. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HINGHAM HEIGHTS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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