Historical Compliance Records ME 13 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company

EPA ID: ME0090940 ยท 1,500 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company (ME0090940): 13 past health-based violations, since resolved. Over the tracked period, Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company logged 53 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 1,500 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
53
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
38
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,237
Median Household Income
2,832
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $63,237 and an estimated 2,832 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
Water Filtration $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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $6,670

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,835
10 years
$21,670
20 years
$43,340

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $21,670 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

Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company (EPA ID: ME0090940) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 53 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 51 resolved, 2 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
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 11 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes
Gross Beta Radionuclides 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No

Health Risk Details

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

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: 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)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: 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
0.0034 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company (ME0090940) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company; its 53 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company serve?

Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company serves approximately 1,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maine.

Where does Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Mercury, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company serve?
Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company's water source?
Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0034 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company's service area?
The Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company service area has a median household income of $63,237. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company get its water?
Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company'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.

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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

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

3

Contact your utility

Mars Hill and Blaine Water Company (EPA ID: ME0090940) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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