What was found in Searsport'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 | 380 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 368 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 156 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.4 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.39 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.834 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.88 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.425 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.4 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT · 2,763 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Searsport
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT | 2,763 |
Frequently asked questions about Searsport tap water
Is Searsport tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Searsport. 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 Searsport?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Searsport, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Searsport's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Searsport include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.