What was found in Skowhegan'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 | 580 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3200 µg/L — LYNNS WAY · 33 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 545 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2990 µg/L — LYNNS WAY · 33 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 810 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 549.6 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 665 µg/L — RIVERSIDE TERRACE · 350 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.71 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 71.78 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 46.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 21.405 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.665 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.8 µg/L — RIVERSIDE TERRACE · 350 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10.78 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Highest in the city: RIVERSIDE TERRACE · 350 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.38 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.27 pCi/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.1697 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: RIVERSIDE TERRACE · 350 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.9100 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: RIVERSIDE TERRACE · 350 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0570 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: RIVERSIDE TERRACE · 350 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0073 mg/L 49% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION · 6,105 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Skowhegan
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAINE WATER COMPANY SKOWHEGAN DIVISION | 6,105 |
| RIVERSIDE TERRACE | 350 |
| LYNNS WAY | 33 |
Frequently asked questions about Skowhegan tap water
Is Skowhegan tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Skowhegan. 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 Skowhegan?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Skowhegan, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Skowhegan's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Skowhegan 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.