A86/100
TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,443 people · Maine
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
ME0090120
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION
Is TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION water safe to drink?
TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION detected?
31 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION have any EPA violations?
Yes, TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION serve?
TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION serves approximately 4,443 people, Maine. The system provides water to 1 community: Bar Harbor.
What type of water does TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION provide?
TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION 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 ME0090120.
How does TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION compare to other utilities in Maine?
TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION scores 86/100 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.