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Public water-system records for Waterville, ME from EPA SDWIS.
Kennebec Water District
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 22,060 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Feb 2023 to Nov 2023.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
3 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Feb 2023 to Nov 2023
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0064 | 0.0040 | 2023-08-01 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0051 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-06 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0044 | 0.0040 | 2023-02-21 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Waterville drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Messalonskee Stream
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas)
Affected uses: Ecological, Fishconsumption
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
Kennebec County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 20-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 20 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
23-011-2001 — Gardiner, Maine
Annual mean: 0.035 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Augusta, Lincoln Street Elementary School (Alss)
Annual mean: 12.0 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C)
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 5.7 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO3 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
52 60 Front Street And 17 Temple Street, Waterville
Reported: Feb 2026
52 King Street, Waterville
Reported: Feb 2026
259 Main Street, Waterville
Reported: Feb 2026
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
Kennebec County, ME
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Kennebec County is EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest potential). EPA defines Zone 1 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Kennebec County, MainePop. 125,540
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
Poor or Fair Health
Poor Physical Health Days
Poor Mental Health Days
Adult Smoking
Adult Obesity
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
Drinking water violation indicator
Diabetes Prevalence
Life Expectancy
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 8,789 | 7,812 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 13.5% | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.3 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 18.0% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.3% | 32.1% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 6.1 | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 76.8 | 77.8 | 77.6 |
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Kennebec Water District. Results dated Feb 21, 2023 to Nov 6, 2023 include PFBA at 0.0065 micrograms per liter and PFOA at 0.0044 to 0.0064 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 6 violations for Kennebec Water District.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Waterville.
The monitoring station at 23-011-2001, Gardiner, Maine recorded an annual average of 0.035 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Augusta, Lincoln Street Elementary School (Alss) recorded an annual average of 12 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C) for particles (PM10) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Augusta, Lincoln Street Elementary School (Alss) recorded an annual average of 5.7 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The radon data for Waterville covers Kennebec County. EPA places this area in Zone 1, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level above 4 picocuries per liter.
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: 52 54 56 60 Front Street 17 Temple Street; 52 King Street; Grondin S Certified Cleaners.
EPA Superfund recordsView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHO
The county data for Waterville reports a life expectancy of 76.8 years in Kennebec County, Maine.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Waterville reports 8,789 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Kennebec County, Maine. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Waterville lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 6.1 micrograms per cubic meter in Kennebec County, Maine.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.