Water Quality: Sabattus, ME
5 water systems • 1,841 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Sabattus is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,841 people, and has 54 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Sabattus's violation count is 28% above the national average for Maine. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Haloacetic Acids.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Sabattus
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SABATTUS SANITARY DISTRICT | ME0091580 | Groundwater | 1,550 | 2 |
| BEGIN TRAILER PARK | ME0009244 | Groundwater | 170 | 3 |
| PINEWOOD ACRES TRAILER PARK | ME0008855 | Groundwater | 63 | 14 |
| HAPPY TRAILS MHP | ME0003377 | Groundwater | 33 | 21 |
| SUNRISE SERENITY TP | ME0092853 | Groundwater | 25 | 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.