Public water system · ME0091240
ActivePatten Water Dept
Community water system in Penobscot County, Maine, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
338
Service connections
135
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-08-19 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-06-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1995-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1995-01-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-01-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
Patten Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Patten Water Dept's water safe to drink?
Patten 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 Patten Water Dept?
Patten Water Dept (PWSID ME0091240) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the ME state drinking water program.
How many people does Patten Water Dept serve?
Patten Water Dept reports serving 338 people through 135 service connections in Penobscot County, Maine.
Where does Patten Water Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Penobscot County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Water District | Penobscot | 27,298 | Community | Surface water |
| Brewer Water Department | Penobscot | 8,860 | Community | Surface water |
| Old Town Water District | Penobscot | 7,648 | Community | Groundwater |
| Orono-Veazie Water District | Penobscot | 5,793 | Community | Groundwater |
| Maine Water Company Millinocket Division | Penobscot | 5,400 | Community | Surface water |
| Hampden Water District | Penobscot | 4,628 | Community | Purchased surface water |