Is RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. RICHMOND UTILITIES 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 RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

RICHMOND UTILITIES 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.

RICHMOND, ME · Sagadahoc County

RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

RICHMOND UTILITIES 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 RICHMOND UTILITIES 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): ME0091370
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,390
Service connections: 558
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT is one of 91 community water systems in Maine in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,390 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 5 entries between 2007 and 2013, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2013.

Of the 5, 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.

Violation history

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2013 – October 31, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2011 – October 31, 2011
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2007 – October 31, 2007
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 1, 2013 – October 31, 2013	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2011 – October 31, 2011	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
September 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2007 – October 31, 2007	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

July 15, 2024State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 12, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 28, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 28, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 22, 2018State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
January 11, 2017State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 17, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 23, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 16, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
December 16, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 7, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 23, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 23, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 22, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 12, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 4, 2012State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 23, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 23, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
October 25, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 13, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
October 13, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 9, 2011State Intentional no-action2 linked violations
September 7, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 7, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 24, 2011State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
March 3, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 20, 2010State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 17, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 17, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 1, 2010State Boil Water Ordergeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
February 10, 2010State Boil Water Ordergeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
November 19, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 6, 2009State Boil Water Ordergeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
October 26, 2009State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
October 26, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 30, 2008State Public Notification received3 linked violations
September 11, 2008State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 11, 2008State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 14, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 11, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 28, 2007State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
December 28, 2007State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 18, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
June 7, 2002State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 25, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 25, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 30, 2000State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 30, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation

Common questions

Is RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. RICHMOND UTILITIES 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 RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for RICHMOND UTILITIES 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

VEROW, ROBIN

207-737-4721

RICHMOND, ME 04357