Crystal Spring Estates
EPA ID: ME0002893 · 65 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Crystal Spring Estates (ME0002893): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Crystal Spring Estates, 2 open violations, 65 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Crystal Spring Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Crystal Spring Estates have a median household income of $125,642 and about 22,527 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Crystal Spring Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Crystal Spring Estates (EPA ID: ME0002893) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 65 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 04074 in Scarborough.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by ME or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 04074 - Scarborough
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Crystal Spring Estates (ME0002893) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crystal Spring Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Crystal Spring Estates serve?
Crystal Spring Estates serves approximately 65 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.
Where does Crystal Spring Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Crystal Spring Estates (ME): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0002893/
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