Is GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

DAMARISCOTTA, ME · Lincoln County

GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Maine’s official records. Always confirm current status with Maine before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): ME0090410
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 2,143
Service connections: 857
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT is one of 91 community water systems in Maine in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,143 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 21 entries between 1996 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.

Of the 21, 13 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves inorganic chemicals, the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and the Total Coliform Rules.

Violation history

Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
April 1, 2023 – May 16, 2023
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021
Resolved
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
April 21, 2021 – August 16, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2024
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2015 – January 14, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2014 – October 22, 2014
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2009 – March 31, 2009
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
Resolved
WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 1998 – January 31, 1998
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
August 1, 1997 – August 31, 1997
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
April 1, 1997 – April 30, 1997
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
March 1, 1997 – March 31, 1997
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
February 1, 1997 – February 28, 1997
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
October 1, 1996 – October 31, 1996
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
April 1, 2023 – May 16, 2023	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
April 21, 2021 – August 16, 2021	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	—	Archived
January 1, 2015 – January 14, 2015	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2014 – October 22, 2014	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
August 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2009 – March 31, 2009	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999	WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1998 – January 31, 1998	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
August 1, 1997 – August 31, 1997	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
April 1, 1997 – April 30, 1997	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
March 1, 1997 – March 31, 1997	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
February 1, 1997 – February 28, 1997	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
October 1, 1996 – October 31, 1996	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

March 6, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
May 16, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 11, 2023State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
July 12, 2022State Public Notification received3 linked violations
December 22, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
December 16, 2021State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
August 16, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 7, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
March 15, 2016State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
March 18, 2015State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 14, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 2, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
October 22, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 15, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 3, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 21, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 21, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 15, 2011State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
September 15, 2011State Intentional no-action8 linked violations
August 24, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 14, 2011State Compliance achieved22 linked violations
July 8, 2010State Public Notification received3 linked violations
April 16, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 16, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
April 16, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 16, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 27, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 27, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 25, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 25, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 25, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 25, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 25, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 23, 2009State Public Notification received2 linked violations
October 30, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 30, 2009State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
October 30, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 30, 2009State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 27, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 13, 2009State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
August 13, 2009State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
July 21, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 4, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
May 8, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 27, 2009State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
May 2, 2007State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 22, 2007State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed13 linked violations
December 5, 2006State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued3 linked violations
June 7, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice8 linked violations
May 17, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
January 20, 2005State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
October 27, 2004State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 27, 2004State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
July 19, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 19, 2002State Public Notification requested2 linked violations

Common questions

Is GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

ABBOTONI, SCOTT

207-563-5105

DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543