C50/100
DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,415 people · Maine
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
ME0090460
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – May 16, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – May 16, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT
Is DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT water safe to drink?
DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, TT, MCL. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT serve?
DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT serves approximately 1,415 people, Maine. The system provides water to 1 community: Dixfield.
What type of water does DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT provide?
DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is ME0090460.
How does DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT compare to other utilities in Maine?
DIXFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT scores 50/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Maine state page for a full comparison of water systems.