Mount Desert Water District North
EPA ID: ME0091140 · 1,623 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mount Desert Water District North (ME0091140): 11 violations on record since 2021. While 11 violations did appear in Mount Desert Water District North's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,623 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 Mount Desert Water District North Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Mount Desert Water District North have a median household income of $117,000 and about 1,719 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mount Desert Water District North'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Mount Desert Water District North (EPA ID: ME0091140) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 1,623 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromate | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 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 Mount Desert Water District North (ME0091140) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Desert Water District North water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mount Desert Water District North; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mount Desert Water District North serve?
Mount Desert Water District North serves approximately 1,623 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maine.
Where does Mount Desert Water District North get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mount Desert Water District North (ME): 11 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0091140/
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