What was found in Kennebunkport'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 792.5 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 485.5 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 266 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.45 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 46.465 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 28.6 µg/L 191% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 3 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.7 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.208 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD · 35,663 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kennebunkport
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD | 35,663 |
Frequently asked questions about Kennebunkport tap water
Is Kennebunkport tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Kennebunkport. 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 Kennebunkport?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kennebunkport, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kennebunkport's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kennebunkport include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Chlorite, Copper. 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.