Public water system · ME0090290
ActiveCalais Water Dept
Community water system in Washington County, Maine, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,775
Service connections
1,110
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-07-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-12-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1998-10-01 | 21 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1995-10-01 | 21 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
Calais Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Calais Water Dept's water safe to drink?
Calais Water Dept is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the ME state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Calais Water Dept?
Calais Water Dept (PWSID ME0090290) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the ME state drinking water program.
How many people does Calais Water Dept serve?
Calais Water Dept reports serving 2,775 people through 1,110 service connections in Washington County, Maine.
Where does Calais Water Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Washington County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tualatin Valley Water District | Washington | 224,600 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Fayetteville Waterworks | Washington | 116,398 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| St George City Water System | Washington | 105,240 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Johnson City Water Dept | Washington | 105,057 | Community | Surface water |
| Springdale Water Utilities | Washington | 98,948 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Hillsboro, City of | Washington | 92,632 | Community | Purchased surface water |