Current Noncompliance ME

Harrison Water District

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Harrison Water District (ME0090670): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Harrison Water District has 4 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 863 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

863
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$287K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$86,386
Median Household Income
5,357
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Harrison Water District have a median household income of $86,386 and about 5,357 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 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.

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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
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
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
TTHM 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
0.0011 mg/L 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0011 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Harrison Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Harrison Water District have a median household income of $86,386 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

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

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

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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