What was found in Waldoboro'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 | 1313.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 520 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 22.7 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 130.2 µg/L — EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK · 70 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 96.545 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 108.85 µg/L — EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK · 70 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.014 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 63.63 pCi/L — EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK · 70 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.195 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.635 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 10.81 µg/L — EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK · 70 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 4 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 4.695 µg/L — BROOKSIDE MOBILE HOME COURT · 58 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.34 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.23 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.221 pCi/L 84% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: BROOKSIDE MOBILE HOME COURT · 58 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.8 µg/L — EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK · 70 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.7555 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK · 70 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WALDOBORO WATER DEPT · 1,065 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0020 mg/L — EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK · 70 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waldoboro
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WALDOBORO WATER DEPT | 1,065 |
| EAST RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK | 70 |
| BROOKSIDE MOBILE HOME COURT | 58 |
Frequently asked questions about Waldoboro tap water
Is Waldoboro tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Waldoboro. 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 Waldoboro?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Waldoboro, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waldoboro's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waldoboro include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Combined Uranium, 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.