Water Quality: Damariscotta, ME
1 water system • 2,143 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Damariscotta is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 2,143 people, and has 14 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Damariscotta's violation count is 67% below the national average for Maine. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Damariscotta
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT | ME0090410 | Surface Water | 2,143 | 14 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.