SANFORD, ME · York County
SANFORD WATER DISTRICT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
SANFORD 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 SANFORD 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)
- ME0091410
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 14,328
- Service connections
- 5,733
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
SANFORD WATER DISTRICT is among the 11 largest community water systems in Maine, serving 14,328 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 2004 and 2014, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2014.
Of the 2, 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 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule and the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
August 1, 2004 – August 31, 2004
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 2004 – August 31, 2004 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- December 22, 2014State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- September 9, 2011State Intentional no-action6 linked violations
- October 17, 2006State Public Notification requested11 linked violations
- September 19, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice20 linked violations
- October 1, 2004State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
- October 21, 2003State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 24, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is SANFORD WATER DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. SANFORD 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 SANFORD WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- SANFORD WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does SANFORD WATER DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for SANFORD 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
PARENT, DAVID
207-324-2312
SANFORD, ME 04073