Fort Kent W & W Department
EPA ID: ME0090560 · 1,578 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fort Kent W & W Department (ME0090560): 6 violations on record since 2021. While 6 violations did appear in Fort Kent W & W Department's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,578 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fort Kent W & W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Fort Kent W & W Department have a median household income of $61,628 and about 4,754 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 83% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fort Kent W & W Department'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Fort Kent W & W Department (EPA ID: ME0090560) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 1,578 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 04743 in Fort Kent.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Diquat | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Endothall | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Diquat | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Endothall | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0019 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 04743 - Fort Kent
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Fort Kent W & W Department (ME0090560) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Kent W & W Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fort Kent W & W Department; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Fort Kent W & W Department serve?
Fort Kent W & W Department serves approximately 1,578 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.
Where does Fort Kent W & W Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fort Kent W and W Department (ME): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0090560/
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