What was found in Poland'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 | 504.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1384 µg/L — POLAND TRAILER PARK-POLAND · 68 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 179 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.65 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 142 µg/L — POLAND PLACE CONDO ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 15.95 pCi/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 64.505 pCi/L — POLAND PLACE CONDO ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: POLAND PLACE CONDO ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.545 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 22.46 µg/L — POLAND TRAILER PARK-POLAND · 68 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.26 pCi/L 65% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 12.98 pCi/L — POLAND PLACE CONDO ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.285 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: POLAND PLACE CONDO ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.79 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.59 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC · 140 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Poland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| POLAND COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP INC | 140 |
| POLAND TRAILER PARK-POLAND | 68 |
| POLAND PLACE CONDO ASSOCIATION | 35 |
Frequently asked questions about Poland tap water
Is Poland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Poland. 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 Poland?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Poland, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Poland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Poland include Fluoride, Copper, Combined Uranium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.