ORONO, ME · Penobscot County
ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
ORONO-VEAZIE WATER 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 ORONO-VEAZIE WATER 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)
- ME0091210
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 5,793
- Service connections
- 2,317
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT is among the 24 largest community water systems in Maine, serving 5,793 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 1991 and 1992, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1992.
Of the 3, 1 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 the Total Coliform Rules and the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1992 – June 25, 1993
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
August 1, 1991 – August 31, 1991
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 1, 1991 – July 31, 1991
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 1992 – June 25, 1993 | Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1991 – August 31, 1991 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 1991 – July 31, 1991 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- December 29, 1993State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 1, 1991State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- August 27, 1991State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
Common questions
Is ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. ORONO-VEAZIE WATER 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 ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ORONO-VEAZIE WATER 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
POOLE, MICHELLE
207-866-4449
ORONO, ME 04473