STARKS, ME · Somerset County
STARKS WATER DISTRICT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
STARKS 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 STARKS 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)
- ME0091500
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 45
- Service connections
- 18
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
STARKS WATER DISTRICT is one of 536 community water systems in Maine in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 45 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 15 entries between 1992 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 15, 12 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, inorganic chemicals, and synthetic organic chemicals.
Violation history
Monitoring, Regular
—Asbestos
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
ArchivedLead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
December 30, 2024 – May 6, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endothall
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2025
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Diquat
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2025
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Asbestos
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2024
ArchivedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
November 30, 2011 – June 1, 2012
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
November 20, 2011 – March 28, 2012
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2010 – October 31, 2010
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2008 – December 29, 2010
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2008 – December 29, 2010
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2006 – August 26, 2011
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1995 – July 31, 1995
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992
Resolved
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | Monitoring, Regular | Asbestos | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | Monitoring, Regular | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | — | Archived |
| December 30, 2024 – May 6, 2025 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2025 | Monitoring, Regular | Endothall | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2025 | Monitoring, Regular | Diquat | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2024 | Monitoring, Regular | Asbestos | — | Archived |
| November 30, 2011 – June 1, 2012 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| November 20, 2011 – March 28, 2012 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2010 – October 31, 2010 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2008 – December 29, 2010 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2008 – December 29, 2010 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2006 – August 26, 2011 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1995 – July 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- August 26, 2011State Intentional no-action93 linked violations
- September 14, 1992State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
Common questions
Is STARKS WATER DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. STARKS 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 STARKS WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- STARKS WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does STARKS WATER DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for STARKS 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
SIMONE, ANN MARIE
866-696-6491
STARKS, ME 04911