Water Quality: West Paris, ME
1 water system • 540 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
West Paris is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 540 people, and has 43 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 10 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. West Paris's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Maine. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli.
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
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 West Paris
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST PARIS WATER DISTRICT | ME0091600 | Groundwater | 540 | 43 |
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.