Portland, ME Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
9 ZIP codes · 24 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 9 ZIP codes across Portland, ME. The area averages a grade C (65/100); 4 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Portland, ME. We compared 9 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (65/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 3 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Portland ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04101 | 65 | C | 6 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 2 | 04102 | 65 | C | 6 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 3 | 04103 | 65 | C | 6 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 4 | 04104 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 04109 | — | — | 6 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 6 | 04112 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 04122 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 04123 | — | — | — | No data |
| 9 | 04124 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 3 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 24 total violations across Portland
- 0 health-based violations
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1011 | 8 | 4 |
| Chlorite | 8 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 4 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Portland?
ZIP code 04101 has the highest safety score in Portland at 65/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Portland water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 24 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.