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Ellsworth, ME (04605): 5 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 60/100
EPA data for Ellsworth Water Department
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 04605 in Ellsworth, ME contain 12 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 5 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 5 health-based violations and 7 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
- Flood 8 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 60/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 04605 in Ellsworth, Maine is mapped to the water system Ellsworth Water Department (EPA ID: ME0090520). This system provides water to approximately 3,910 people from surface water sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in Maine
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- 04006 (Biddeford Pool) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 04007 (Biddeford)
- 04008 (Bowdoinham)
- 04009 (Bridgton) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 04684 (Surry) - 7 mi
- 04640 (Hancock) - 9 mi
- 04634 (Franklin) - 9 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 04672 (Salsbury Cove) - 11 mi
- 04629 (East Blue Hill) - 11 mi
- 04614 (Blue Hill) - 12 mi
- 04644 (Hulls Cove) - 12 mi
- 04677 (Sorrento) - 12 mi
- 04431 (East Orland) - 12 mi
- 04664 (Sullivan) - 14 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Ellsworth Water Department (ME0090520) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 04605 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (8) MODERATE
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Cost & Community (9) HIGH
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Ellsworth has 8 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Gutter Installation & Repair
The median home in 04605 was built around 1986. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.
Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 04605 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 12 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 04605 (primary system: Ellsworth Water Department), including 5 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 04605's water come from?
The recorded water source for Ellsworth Water Department, a system mapped to ZIP code 04605, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 3,910 people.
How does Ellsworth water compare to the national average?
Ellsworth's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 87% of ZIP codes within Maine.
How can I get my water tested in Ellsworth?
If Ellsworth Water Department supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 04605 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 04605 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 04605?
04605 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Hancock County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 04605?
FEMA records contain 8 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 04605; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Ellsworth, ME (04605): 5 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 60/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/04605/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 04605
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04684 | Surry, ME | 6.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 04640 | Hancock, ME | 9.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 04634 | Franklin, ME | 9.2 mi | C | 4 |
| 04672 | Salsbury Cove, ME | 10.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 04629 | East Blue Hill, ME | 10.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 04614 | Blue Hill, ME | 12.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 04644 | Hulls Cove, ME | 12.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 04677 | Sorrento, ME | 12.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 04431 | East Orland, ME | 12.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 04664 | Sullivan, ME | 14.0 mi | N/A | 4 |
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