A85/100
MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 42,508 people · Maine
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
ME0090170
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: 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 MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV
Is MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV water safe to drink?
MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV detected?
69 contaminants were tested in MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV have any EPA violations?
Yes, MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV serve?
MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV serves approximately 42,508 people, Maine. The system provides water to 2 communities: Biddeford, Saco.
What type of water does MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV provide?
MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV 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 ME0090170.
How does MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV compare to other utilities in Maine?
MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Maine state page for a full comparison of water systems.