What was found in Raymond's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 3580 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 200 µg/L 667% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 92.6 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.42 pCi/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 4 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.9 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.5 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Raymond
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER | 135,068 |
| RAYMOND WOODS TOWNHOUSES | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Raymond tap water
Is Raymond tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Raymond. 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 Raymond?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Raymond, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Raymond's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Raymond include Fluoride, Combined Uranium, Nitrate, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the highest level found 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.