Wiscasset Water Quality

Maine

Health Violations

The tap water in Wiscasset, Maine is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,768 people. 70 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

5
Water Systems
2,768
Population Served
70
Total Violations
70
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Wiscasset, Maine is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 2,768 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 Wiscasset shows 70 total violations across all 5 systems, of which 70 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 2950, 0300, 1005, 5000. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
WISCASSET WATER DISTRICT 1,970 0 Clean
NORTHPORT VILLAGE CORP WATER DEPT 550 0 Clean
LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 180 60 Health
DRESDEN WATER DEPARTMENT 43 0 Clean
HALLOWELL ROAD MOBILE HOME PARK 25 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
2950 2025-07-01
0300 2024-10-01
0300 2024-10-01
0300 2024-10-01
0300 2024-10-01
0300 2024-10-01
0300 2024-10-01
1005 2022-10-01
1005 2022-10-01
1005 2022-10-01
1005 2022-07-01
1005 2022-07-01
1005 2022-07-01
1005 2022-04-01
1005 2022-04-01
1005 2022-01-01
1005 2022-01-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-04-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2015-10-01
2950 2015-07-01
2950 2015-04-01
2950 2015-01-01
2950 2014-10-01
2950 2014-07-01
2950 2013-07-01
2950 2013-07-01
2950 2013-04-01
2950 2013-04-01
2950 2013-01-01
2950 2013-01-01
2950 2012-10-01
2950 2012-10-01
2950 2012-07-01
2950 2012-04-01
2950 2012-01-01
2950 2011-10-01
2950 2011-07-01
2950 2011-04-01
2950 2011-01-01
2950 2010-10-01
2950 2010-07-01
2950 2010-04-01
2950 2010-01-01
2950 2009-10-01
2950 2009-07-01
2950 2009-04-01
2950 2009-01-01
2950 2008-10-01

TRI Facilities in Wiscasset

Facility Total Releases
Molnlycke Manufacturing US LLC (formally Rynel) 885 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wiscasset, Maine water safe to drink?
Wiscasset is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,768 people. 70 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 Wiscasset have?
Wiscasset water systems have a total of 70 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 70 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Wiscasset water?
Health-based violations for Wiscasset water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 0300, 1005, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Wiscasset?
5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Wiscasset, Maine, collectively covering approximately 2,768 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Wiscasset get its drinking water?
Wiscasset's water supply comes from 5 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.
Are there pollution sources near Wiscasset?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Wiscasset, Maine, reporting a combined 885 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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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