Historical Compliance Records ME 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Livermore Falls Water District

EPA ID: ME0090880 ยท 2,995 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Livermore Falls Water District (ME0090880): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 2 violations did appear in Livermore Falls Water District's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 2,995 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,995
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0123 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,055
Median Household Income
7,720
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Livermore Falls Water District have a median household income of $61,055 and about 7,720 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Livermore Falls Water District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maine

Lincoln Water District
3,020 people
0 violations
Paris Utility District
2,940 people
0 violations
2 violations
C 4 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $450 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Livermore Falls Water District (EPA ID: ME0090880) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 2,995 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
October 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 1 Yes
TTHM MCL Violation 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0123 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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Livermore Falls Water District (ME0090880) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Livermore Falls Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Livermore Falls Water District; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Livermore Falls Water District serve?

Livermore Falls Water District serves approximately 2,995 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Livermore Falls Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 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 Livermore Falls Water District serve? ▼
Livermore Falls Water District serves approximately 2,995 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Livermore Falls Water District's water source? ▼
Livermore Falls Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Livermore Falls Water District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0123 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Livermore Falls Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Livermore Falls Water District have a median household income of $61,055 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Livermore Falls Water District get its water? ▼
Livermore Falls Water District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Livermore Falls Water District (ME): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0090880/
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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

Livermore Falls Water District (EPA ID: ME0090880) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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