Public water system · ME0090140
ActiveBelfast Water District
Community water system in Waldo County, Maine, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
5,698
Service connections
2,279
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Archived |
| 1996-07-01 | Required treatment not metOCCT/SOWT Treatment Installation/Demonstration · code 58 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1995-12-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1995-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 10 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Belfast Water District: frequently asked questions
Is Belfast Water District's water safe to drink?
Belfast Water District is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the ME state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Belfast Water District?
Belfast Water District (PWSID ME0090140) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the ME state drinking water program.
How many people does Belfast Water District serve?
Belfast Water District reports serving 5,698 people through 2,279 service connections in Waldo County, Maine.
Where does Belfast Water District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Waldo County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searsport Water District | Waldo | 2,763 | Community | Groundwater |
| Rsu 03 Mt View School | Waldo | 1,100 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Winterport Water District | Waldo | 763 | Community | Groundwater |
| Fort Knox | Waldo | 592 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Northport Village Corp Water Dept | Waldo | 550 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Bowens Pizzeria & Deli LLC | Waldo | 450 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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