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ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,568 people · Maine

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
ME0090930
Violations
50

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
2.08 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 30, 2024 – March 24, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 6, 2023 – August 22, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 30, 2021 – April 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT

Is ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 50 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT detected?

32 contaminants were tested in ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT has 50 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 34 are health-based violations.

How many people does ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT serve?

ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 5,568 people, Maine. The system provides water to 3 communities: Embden, Madison, Anson.

What type of water does ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT provide?

ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is ME0090930.

How does ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Maine?

ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Maine state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

EmbdenMadisonAnson