What was found in Mattawamkeag'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 | 1720 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 770 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 130 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 26.4 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.865 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.785 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.6675 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0068 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP · 33 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mattawamkeag
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MATTAWAMKEAG HOUSING CORP | 33 |
Frequently asked questions about Mattawamkeag tap water
Is Mattawamkeag tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Mattawamkeag. 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 Mattawamkeag?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mattawamkeag, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mattawamkeag's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mattawamkeag include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.