Dover-foxcroft Water Quality

Maine

Health Violations

The tap water in Dover-foxcroft, Maine is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,440 people. 10 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1005 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
2,440
Population Served
10
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Dover-foxcroft, Maine is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 2,440 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 Dover-foxcroft shows 10 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 10 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 1005.

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
DOVER-FOXCROFT WATER DISTRICT 2,400 0 Clean
CRYSTAL SPRING ESTATES 40 10 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
1005 2019-04-01
1005 2019-01-01
1005 2018-10-01
1005 2018-07-01
1005 2018-04-01
1005 2018-01-01
1005 2017-10-01
1005 2017-07-01
1005 2017-04-01
1005 2017-01-01

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dover-foxcroft, Maine water safe to drink?
Dover-foxcroft is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,440 people. 10 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Dover-foxcroft have?
Dover-foxcroft water systems have a total of 10 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 10 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Dover-foxcroft water?
Health-based violations for Dover-foxcroft water systems include the following contaminants: 1005. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Dover-foxcroft?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Dover-foxcroft, Maine, collectively covering approximately 2,440 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Dover-foxcroft get its drinking water?
Dover-foxcroft's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.

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.

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