Water Quality: Woonsocket, ME
3 water systems • 241 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Woonsocket is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 241 people, and has 31 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Woonsocket's violation count is 26% below the national average for Maine. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Selenium.
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
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Woonsocket
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARTER OAKS VILLAGE COOPERATIVE | ME0001006 | Groundwater | 105 | 6 |
| BLUE ROCK COOPERATIVE | ME0009171 | Groundwater | 83 | 4 |
| PEMAQUID VILLAS MHP | ME0002093 | Groundwater | 53 | 21 |
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.