Water Quality: Norway, ME
2 water systems • 3,100 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Norway is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,100 people, and has 2 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Norway's violation count is 95% below the national average for Maine. Contaminants associated with violations include Chromium.
Contaminants Found
Hexavalent chromium (Cr-VI) is a known human carcinogen linked to lung and stomach cancers.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, industrial pollution, electroplating discharge
EPA limit: 0.1 mg/L total chromium
Water Systems Serving Norway
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORWAY WATER DISTRICT | ME0091180 | Groundwater | 2,000 | 0 |
| OXFORD WATER DISTRICT | ME0091220 | Groundwater | 1,100 | 2 |
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.