Bangor Water Quality
Maine
The tap water in Bangor, Maine is served by 22 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 28,949 people. 32 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Bangor, Maine is delivered through 22 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 28,949 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Bangor shows 32 total violations across all 22 systems, of which 32 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5000, 1005, 1040, 3100. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Maine drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANGOR WATER DISTRICT | 27,298 | 0 | Clean |
| STREAMSIDE PINES MOBILE HOME PARK | 183 | 0 | Clean |
| SUN HANCOCK HEIGHTS- EAST | 158 | 2 | Health |
| SUN HANCOCK HEIGHTS-WEST | 155 | 0 | Clean |
| NARRAGUAGUS ESTATES | 97 | 0 | Clean |
| DEL-WOOD TRAILER PARK | 90 | 0 | Clean |
| EVERGREEN COMMUNITY MH PARK | 90 | 0 | Clean |
| WHIPPOORWILL HILL MOBILE HOME | 85 | 0 | Clean |
| WINDSWEPT ESTATES MH PARK | 75 | 0 | Clean |
| STILLWATER MOBILE HOME PARK | 70 | 0 | Clean |
| MAPLEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK | 70 | 0 | Clean |
| BOULIER PLACE APTS | 60 | 2 | Health |
| SUNNY GABLES- GLENBURN HOUSING | 60 | 6 | Health |
| TOWNE CENTER-RIDGEWOOD APARTMENTS | 60 | 0 | Clean |
| FAIRGROUND APARTMENTS | 60 | 0 | Clean |
| TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE | 60 | 0 | Clean |
| GAELIC SQUARE HOUSING | 50 | 7 | Health |
| PLEASANT VIEW MANOR | 50 | 1 | Health |
| GREENWOOD GARDEN APARTMENTS | 50 | 3 | Health |
| WHISPERING PINES MHP | 50 | 0 | Clean |
| SPINSFIELD COMMONS | 45 | 10 | Health |
| MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP | 33 | 1 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 5000 | 2024-09-12 |
| 5000 | 2024-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-01-01 |
| 5000 | 2023-01-01 |
| 5000 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2022-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2022-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2022-10-01 |
| 5000 | 2022-09-12 |
| 5000 | 2022-09-12 |
| 1005 | 2022-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2022-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2022-07-01 |
| 5000 | 2021-06-21 |
| 5000 | 2021-06-21 |
| 5000 | 2021-04-01 |
| 1040 | 2018-10-01 |
| 1040 | 2016-10-01 |
| 1040 | 2016-09-01 |
| 3100 | 2016-01-01 |
| 3100 | 2015-12-01 |
| - | 2009-10-01 |
| 5000 | 2009-01-01 |
| 5000 | 2008-07-01 |
| 5000 | 2007-04-01 |
| 5000 | 2006-12-10 |
| 5000 | 2006-07-09 |
| 5000 | 2006-04-09 |
| 5000 | 2005-12-10 |
| 5000 | 2005-07-27 |
TRI Facilities in Bangor
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Eldur Corp | 6.9K lbs |
| Ge Vernova Bangor | 3.1K lbs |
| Ge Vernova Bangor | 707 lbs |
| U.S. Army Maine National Guard Bangor Training Site Range | 27 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.