Water Quality Report

Grand Isle, ME (04746): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Van Buren Water District

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 04746 in Grand Isle, ME contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Concerns 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level 0.0027 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 1 claim

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 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 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

2 violations

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water System

2,190

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Groundwater

Water Source

0.0027 mg/L

Reported Lead Result

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

$85K

Median Home Value63% below state median ($230K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

96/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

0/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (5) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 04746 in Grand Isle, Maine is mapped to the water system Van Buren Water District (EPA ID: ME0091540). This system provides water to approximately 2,190 people from groundwater sources.

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Nearby Water Quality Reports

04773 (Saint David) - 4 mi
04756 (Madawaska) - 9 mi
04772 (Saint Agatha) - 9 mi
04745 (Frenchville) - 11 mi
04785 (Van Buren) - 14 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
04779 (Sinclair) - 15 mi
04783 (Stockholm) - 18 mi
04743 (Fort Kent) - 21 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
04744 (Fort Kent Mills) - 21 mi
04781 (Wallagrass) - 24 mi

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Van Buren Water District (ME0091540) on EPA.gov.

4 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.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (8) HIGH

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Cost & Community (7) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Grand Isle

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Grand Isle has 1 FEMA flood claim 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 04746 was built around 1965. 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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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Grand Isle is 1965; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1965 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 04746 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 04746 (primary system: Van Buren Water District), including 0 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 04746's water come from?

The recorded water source for Van Buren Water District, a system mapped to ZIP code 04746, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,190 people.

How can I get my water tested in Grand Isle?

If Van Buren Water District 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 04746 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 04746 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). 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 04746?

04746 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Aroostook 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 04746?

FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 04746; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, 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

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Grand Isle, ME (04746): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/04746/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Grand Isle, ME (04746): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/04746/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 04746

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
04773	Saint David, ME	4.2 mi	N/A	0
04756	Madawaska, ME	8.5 mi	N/A	0
04772	Saint Agatha, ME	9.1 mi	N/A	0
04745	Frenchville, ME	11.2 mi	N/A	0
04785	Van Buren, ME	14.0 mi	C	2
04779	Sinclair, ME	14.9 mi	N/A	0
04783	Stockholm, ME	18.1 mi	N/A	0
04743	Fort Kent, ME	20.6 mi	N/A	6
04744	Fort Kent Mills, ME	20.6 mi	N/A	0
04781	Wallagrass, ME	24.1 mi	N/A	0