What was found in Eagle Lake'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: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 607 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 540 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 512 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.08 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.325 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.14 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3.73 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.48 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1600 pCi/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 585 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eagle Lake
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAGLE LAKE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | 585 |
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Lake tap water
Is Eagle Lake tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Eagle Lake. 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 Eagle Lake?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Eagle Lake, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eagle Lake's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eagle Lake include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. 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.