Sanford Water District (ME) Water Quality

Sanford Water District is a large public water system in EPA region 1 that provides tap water for the 04073 zip codes. It has 12 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 12.197 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 3960 µg/L. Some (6 of 18 or 33%) of the latest water samples showed levels of Manganese that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 2 contamintants found in the Sanford Water District water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (16)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (16)

1,3-butadiene (16)

1,4-dioxane (16)

1-butanol (18)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (16)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (16)

2-methoxyethanol (18)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (18)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (16)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (18)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (16)

bromomethane (16)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (18)

chlorate (24)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (16)

chloromethane (16)

chlorpyrifos (18)

chromium (24)

chromium-6 (24)

cobalt (24)

dimethipin (18)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (16)

ethoprop (18)

Germanium (18)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (18)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (16)

molinate (16)

molybdenum (24)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (16)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (18)

oxyfluorfen (18)

perchlorate (16)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (28)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (28)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (28)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (28)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (28)

perfluorooctanoic acid (28)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (18)

quinoline (18)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (16)

strontium (24)

tebuconazole (18)

terbacil (16)

Total Permethrin (18)

tribufos (18)

vanadium (24)

Sampling Facilities

Treatment Plant 2
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS Cobb Well #1 - 47'Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TP(Cobb Well#1 47)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TREAT FACILITY NO. EP-52Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 3
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS Cobb Well #2 - 51'Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TP(Cobb Well #2 65)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TREAT FACILITY NO. EP-53Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 4
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS Eagle Drive #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TP(Eagle Drive #2)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TREAT FACILITY NO. EP-54Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 7
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS Old Mill Rd. Well 7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TP(Old Mill Rd Well)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TREAT FACILITY NO. EP-57Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 8
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS Country Club #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 9
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS Bernier Road Wells#1 & 2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 1
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS Main Station WellsEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TP(Main Station)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TREAT FACILITY NO. EP-51Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 5
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS Eagle Drive #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TP(Eagle Drive #1)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TREAT FACILITY NO. EP-55Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 6
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS New Dam WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TP(New Dam Well)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
TREAT FACILITY NO. EP-56Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Lodges SpringvaleDistribution System (DS)
Sanford Fire StationDistribution System (DS)
Margret Chs. Smith SchoolMaximum Residence Time (MR)
York County Credit UnionMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Goodall Hosp. Occ. Safety/Health ClinicMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Treat Facility #8
Ground Water (GW)

TP(Ctry Clb #2)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TREAT FACILITY NO. 8
Ground Water (GW)

TREAT FACILITY NO. EP-58Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Sanford Water District tap water safe to drink?

When was Sanford Water District last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on January 7th, 2025.