Public water system · ME0091300
ActivePortland Water District-Greater
Community water system in Cumberland County, Maine, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
135,068
Service connections
54,027
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Bromatecode 1011 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Carbon, totalcode 2920 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Carbon, totalcode 2920 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Bromatecode 1011 | No | Resolved |
All 6 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.
Portland Water District-Greater: frequently asked questions
Is Portland Water District-Greater's water safe to drink?
Portland Water District-Greater 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Portland Water District-Greater?
Portland Water District-Greater (PWSID ME0091300) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the ME state drinking water program.
How many people does Portland Water District-Greater serve?
Portland Water District-Greater reports serving 135,068 people through 54,027 service connections in Cumberland County, Maine.
Where does Portland Water District-Greater get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Cumberland County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick/Topsham Water District | Cumberland | 18,863 | Community | Groundwater |
| Yarmouth Water District | Cumberland | 8,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Bridgton Water District | Cumberland | 3,660 | Community | Groundwater |
| Maine Water Company Freeport Division | Cumberland | 2,700 | Community | Groundwater |
| Gray Water District | Cumberland | 2,468 | Community | Groundwater |
| Point Sebago Outdoor Resort | Cumberland | 1,833 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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