STATE REPORT ME 287 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Maine Water Quality: 1.4K Violations in 485 ZIP Codes

485 ZIP codes · 348 water systems · IPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-06-03

Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-06-03

485
ZIP Codes
348
Water Systems
210
ZIPs with Violations
IPC
Plumbing Code
C · 57
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIPs Exceeding Lead Limit
83%
High Radon Risk (Zone 1)
#47
of 51 States
13%
ZIPs Rated A or B
43%
ZIPs with Violations
C
Maine average: 57/100 — ranked #47 of 51 states. 10 points below the national average (67). 43% of ZIP codes have recorded violations.

If statewide compliance data is your starting point, Maine shows a below-average baseline — EPA monitoring records across utility districts document health-based violations in a significant share of the state's water systems, and the aggregate grade has held below the national median across recent tracking cycles.

Score Distribution

How Maine's 485 ZIP codes are distributed across safety grades.

0
A
64
B
171
C
241
D
9
F
85-10070-8455-6940-540-39

Home Safety Scores by State

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

Data: EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS Earthquake Hazards, NIFC Wildfire • 2026-06-03

Top 10 Safest ZIP Codes in Maine

Highest Home Safety Scores in the state.

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGrade
1 04008 BowdoinhamSagadahoc 83 B
2 04547 FriendshipKnox 83 B
3 04606 AddisonWashington 83 B
4 04622 CherryfieldWashington 83 B
5 04631 EastportWashington 83 B
6 04643 HarringtonWashington 83 B
7 04694 BaileyvilleWashington 83 B
8 04853 North HavenKnox 83 B
9 04858 South ThomastonKnox 83 B
10 04864 WarrenKnox 83 B

10 Lowest-Scoring ZIP Codes in Maine

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGradeViolations
1 04274 PolandAndroscoggin 30 F 25
2 04677 SorrentoHancock 33 F 13
3 04664 SullivanHancock 33 F 13
4 04064 Old Orchard BeachYork 35 F 0
5 04046 KennebunkportYork 35 F 0
6 03910 York BeachYork 35 F 0
7 04901 WatervilleKennebec 38 F 23
8 04055 NaplesCumberland 38 F 6
9 04903 WatervilleKennebec 39 F 23
10 04987 TroyHancock 40 D 0

County Rankings

Water quality breakdown by county. 16 counties with data in Maine.

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

County-level aggregation of ZIP code safety scores • EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS, NIFC

CountyAvg ScoreGradeZIPsBest ZIPWorst ZIP
York 53 D 50 03903 (69) 04064 (35)
Cumberland 56 C 45 04032 (70) 04055 (38)
Sagadahoc 74 B 8 04008 (83) 04579 (63)
Oxford 55 C 29 04270 (70) 04292 (40)
Kennebec 54 D 41 04259 (70) 04901 (38)
Androscoggin 54 D 25 04241 (70) 04274 (30)
Franklin 57 C 20 04966 (70) 04956 (40)
Waldo 66 C 20 04921 (83) 04986 (53)
Penobscot 56 C 45 04430 (70) 04939 (40)
Piscataquis 51 D 13 04441 (70) 04985 (40)
Hancock 52 D 47 04627 (69) 04677 (33)
Aroostook 55 C 41 04412 (70) 04787 (40)
Washington 66 C 36 04606 (83) 04865 (53)
Somerset 57 C 24 04930 (70) 04978 (40)
Lincoln 51 D 23 04539 (69) 04575 (40)
Knox 70 B 18 04547 (83) 04851 (53)

Most Common Contaminants in Maine

Contaminant / RuleCategoryZIPs AffectedViolationsHealth Risk
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 147 338 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 126 325 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 100 223 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 58 94 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 44 61 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 32 35 No
Barium Inorganic 29 89 Yes
Lead Inorganic 27 38 Yes

Overview

We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 485 ZIP codes across Maine, covering 348 community water systems that serve approximately 664,054 people.

210 of 485 ZIP codes (43%) have recorded EPA violations. 287 health-based violations have been documented.

Plumbing Regulations

Maine follows the Maine Internal Plumbing Code (based on IPC) (2015 edition).

  • Plumbing code: IPC (2015)
  • Homeowner DIY: Licensed plumber required
  • Water heater permit: Required
  • Annual backflow test: Required

Full Maine regulations →

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
04640 Hancock D 40 14 Sun Hancock Heights- East
04401 Bangor D 29 7 Bangor Water District
04402 Bangor C 29 7 Bangor Water District
04274 Poland F 25 13 Maine Water Company Biddeford Saco Div
04901 Waterville F 23 10 Kennebec Water District
04903 Waterville F 23 10 Kennebec Water District
04578 Wiscasset C 22 7 Wiscasset Water District
04605 Ellsworth C 22 6 Ellsworth Water Department
04009 Bridgton C 21 0 Bridgton Water District
04101 Portland C 21 3 Portland Water District-greater

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score System Population
03902 Cape Neddick D YORK WATER DISTRICT 13,675
03904 Kittery C Kittery Water District 14,478
03905 Kittery Point D KITTERY WATER DISTRICT 14,478
03907 Ogunquit D OLD MARSH CONDOMINIUM 325
03908 South Berwick C South Berwick Water District 3,722
03909 York C York Water District 13,675
03910 York Beach F YORK WATER DISTRICT 13,675
03911 York Harbor D YORK WATER DISTRICT 13,675
04001 Acton D PINE SPRING ROADS & WATER 210
04003 Bailey Island D DIPPER COVE ASSOCIATION 30

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Maine: C (57/100)

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0031 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 2 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

  • High risk (Zone 1): 403 ZIP codes (83%)
  • Moderate risk (Zone 2): 82 ZIP codes
  • Low risk (Zone 3): 0 ZIP codes

ZIP Code Reports for Maine

Largest Communities

ZIP Code City Population Safety Grade Violations
04017 Chebeague Island 145,768 D 0
04021 Cumberland Center 145,768 D 0
04110 Cumberland Foreside 145,768 D 0
04096 Yarmouth 143,068 D 2
04097 North Yarmouth 143,068 D 0
04084 Standish 136,148 C 4
04038 Gorham 135,921 B 1
04101 Portland 135,751 C 21
04102 Portland 135,751 C 21
04103 Portland 135,751 C 21
04104 Portland 135,751 C 21
04109 Portland 135,751 C 21
04112 Portland 135,751 C 21
04122 Portland 135,751 C 21
04123 Portland 135,751 C 21
04124 Portland 135,751 C 21
04074 Scarborough 135,218 D 7
04085 Steep Falls 135,201 D 0
04062 Windham 135,149 C 5
04107 Cape Elizabeth 135,133 D 0

Lowest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
04274 Poland 30 F 25
04664 Sullivan 33 F 13
04677 Sorrento 33 F 13
03910 York Beach 35 F 0
04046 Kennebunkport 35 F 0

Highest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
04008 Bowdoinham 83 B 0
04547 Friendship 83 B 1
04606 Addison 83 B 1
04622 Cherryfield 83 B 1
04631 Eastport 83 B 1

All 485 ZIP Codes in Maine

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Maine?

Maine has 348 community water systems serving 664,054 people across 485 ZIP codes. There are 1,440 recorded violations, including 287 health-based. 210 of 485 ZIP codes have at least one violation.

What plumbing code does Maine follow?

Maine follows the IPC plumbing code. A licensed plumber is generally required for plumbing work.

Is lead a concern in Maine's drinking water?

2 ZIP codes in Maine have lead levels exceeding the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

What is the radon risk in Maine?

83% of ZIP codes in Maine fall in EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk).

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