LUBEC WATER DISTRICT Water Quality Report

Population

1,775

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

Top 90%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 14

violations recorded

C

Fair

Safety Grade

14 violations in the past 5 years

System Details

PWSID
ME0090900
Population Served
1,775
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
Maine
EPA Region
1

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 5000 Monitoring/Reporting1
Radium-226 Monitoring/Reporting5
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Monitoring/Reporting5
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring/Reporting5
Total Coliform Monitoring/Reporting1

Violation History

2024
1
2023
10
2022
3
2016
1
2013
2

Total violations on record: 17

Service Area

Cities Served

ZIP Codes Served

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Radium-226

$150–$400

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

$20–$100

UV Water Purifier

Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals

Removes: Total Coliform

$50–$150

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
17violations total

61% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

🏘️ Small community water system.