Bangor, ME Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Bangor, ME — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Bangor's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Bangor Water District PWSID: ME0090110 Updated: 2026 Q2

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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 7.45 ppb, 50% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

Bangor earns an A for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 7.45 ppb — 50% of the federal action level

PFAS tested, none detected

3 violations since 2015, 0 health-based

No violations currently open

Bangor's lead level vs. all Maine community water systems

0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb

Lead level: 7.45 ppb — 50% of the federal action level

✓ Lower lead than 4% of Maine utilities

Population Served

30068

~10919 connections

Water Source

Surface water

Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW

Active Violations

3 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)

90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system

50% of EPA action level

7.45 ppb

Action level: 15 ppb

The 90th-percentile lead result is 7.45 ppb, 50% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

Contaminant	Type	Measured	Limit	Period	Status
Surface Water Treatment Rule	MONITORING AND REPORTING	—	—	2026	Archived
Consumer Confidence Rule	OTHER	—	—	2024	Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule	MONITORING AND REPORTING	—	TT	2016	Resolved

Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

3 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Bangor Water District

PWSID ME0090110

Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW

Population served 30,068

Service connections 10,919

Systems serving this area 2

Regulator State primacy agency

Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangor tap water safe to drink? ▼

No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 7.45 ppb, 50% of the action level.

Does Bangor water have PFAS? ▼

It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.

Who supplies water to Bangor? ▼

Bangor Water District (PWSID ME0090110), one of 2 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW

When was this system last inspected? ▼

It was last inspected on 2025-01-03. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Bangor Residents Do?

Consider a filter certified for lead

Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.

Check for a lead service line

Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.

Flush before drinking

If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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