What was found in Hiram'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 | 974 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 503.8 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.54 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.325 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.15 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.425 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.6682 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.6 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.46 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION · 1,115 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hiram
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAINE WATER COMPANY KEZAR FALLS DIVISION | 1,115 |
Frequently asked questions about Hiram tap water
Is Hiram tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Hiram. 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 Hiram?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hiram, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hiram's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hiram include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.