What was found in Brewer's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 150 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 146 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 126.5 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1.7 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 120 µg/L — DOVER REALTY VENTURES MHP LLC · 145 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.98 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6160 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.89 µg/L — DOVER REALTY VENTURES MHP LLC · 145 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.45 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: DOVER REALTY VENTURES MHP LLC · 145 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.291 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: EVERGREEN MOBILE HOME PARK · 25 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.8925 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.39 µg/L — DOVER REALTY VENTURES MHP LLC · 145 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.2 pCi/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: DOVER REALTY VENTURES MHP LLC · 145 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.195 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,860 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brewer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT | 8,860 |
| DOVER REALTY VENTURES MHP LLC | 145 |
| EVERGREEN MOBILE HOME PARK | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Brewer tap water
Is Brewer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Brewer. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Brewer?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Brewer, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brewer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brewer include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.