Water Quality: Richmond, ME
5 water systems • 10,091 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Richmond is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 10,091 people, and has 68 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. Richmond's violation count is 61% above the national average for Maine. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
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
Water Systems Serving Richmond
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT | ME0090930 | Surface Water | 5,568 | 28 |
| BETHEL WATER DISTRICT | ME0090160 | Groundwater | 1,813 | 12 |
| RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT | ME0091370 | Groundwater | 1,390 | 5 |
| BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT | ME0090180 | Groundwater | 1,075 | 19 |
| NEW SHARON WATER DISTRICT | ME0091080 | Groundwater | 245 | 4 |
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.