Information for Drinking Water Consumers

FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Where can I find a list of Certified Laboratories? I’m a homeowner with my own well, what should I test for? My public water system is on a Boil Water Order, can I still use the water for my pets? I just found out my public water system is on a Boil Water Order, what should I do and what do I need to know? Is there any funding available for private well repair, replacement or treatment? Where can I find information about my private well? I’m a homeowner and I have arsenic in my well. What do I do now? How much is too much Arsenic in water? Will Arsenic in my water cause health problems? What are the health effects from use of water with arsenic? What can I do if my water has high Arsenic levels? How is Arsenic getting into my well water? I am a homeowner and my well is running dry. Is there financial assistance available?

Is Your Well Running Dry?

Public Drinking Water in Maine: Annual Report 2018 (PDF)

Public Drinking Water in Maine: Annual Report 2017 (PDF)

Public Drinking Water in Maine: Annual Report 2016 (PDF)

Public Drinking Water in Maine: Annual Report 2015 (PDF)

Public Drinking Water in Maine: Annual Report 2014 (PDF)

40th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act

Arsenic in Drinking Water

Arsenic Treatment Options

Boil Water Order Fact Sheet for Consumers (PDF)

Certified Commercial Laboratories in Maine (PDF)

Coliform Bacteria

Consumer Confidence Reports

Drinking Water Safety Alerts

Flooding Emergency Information (PDF)

Hydrogeology

Roadside Springs

Surface Water Bodies Used to Supply Drinking Water to Maine

Water Systems by County (PDF)

Water System Website Links

Well Shocking Fact Sheet (PDF)

Well Types in Maine

Well Water Quality The Environmental and Occupational Health Program provides advice to private well owners on well water safety