Current Noncompliance ME

Harrison Water District

EPA ID: ME0090670 ยท 863 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harrison Water District (ME0090670): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for Harrison Water District show 4 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 863 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

863
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$287K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harrison Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,386
Median Household Income
5,357
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harrison Water District serves a community with a median household income of $86,386 and an estimated 5,357 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Harrison Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Harrison Water District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Harrison Water District (EPA ID: ME0090670) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 863 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04009 in Bridgton.

Violation History

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No N/A

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Harrison Water District (ME0090670) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrison Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 Harrison Water District serve?

Harrison Water District serves approximately 863 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does Harrison Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Harrison Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Harrison Water District serve?
Harrison Water District serves approximately 863 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Harrison Water District's water source?
Harrison Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harrison Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Harrison Water District's service area?
The Harrison Water District service area has a median household income of $86,386. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Harrison Water District get its water?
Harrison Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harrison Water District (ME): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0090670/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Harrison Water District (EPA ID: ME0090670) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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