Water Quality: Thomaston, ME
2 water systems • 163 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Thomaston is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 163 people, and has 14 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Thomaston's violation count is 67% below the national average for Maine. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
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)
Water Systems Serving Thomaston
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAINSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK | ME0002346 | Groundwater | 130 | 12 |
| DEER RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK | ME0001194 | Groundwater | 33 | 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.