What was found in Woolwich'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 | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 115.5 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 117.3 µg/L — WISCASSET WATER DISTRICT · 1,970 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.44 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 38.4 µg/L — WISCASSET WATER DISTRICT · 1,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.2 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 34 µg/L — WISCASSET WATER DISTRICT · 1,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22.19 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1.865 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6000 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BATH WATER DISTRICT · 9,205 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0053 mg/L — WISCASSET WATER DISTRICT · 1,970 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woolwich
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BATH WATER DISTRICT | 9,205 |
| WISCASSET WATER DISTRICT | 1,970 |
Frequently asked questions about Woolwich tap water
Is Woolwich tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Woolwich. 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 Woolwich?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Woolwich, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woolwich's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woolwich include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. 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.