What was found in Greenville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 363.5 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 48.825 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 41.94 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 37.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.695 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3.86 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.435 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.39 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.155 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION · 1,335 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAINE WATER COMPANY GREENVILLE DIVISION | 1,335 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenville tap water
Is Greenville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Greenville. 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 Greenville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Greenville, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenville include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.