South Berwick Water District
York County, ME
ME0091470
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.
- AR
Arsenic
Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.
- MA
Manganese
Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.
Barium
| Avg: | 0.047 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Chloride
| Avg: | 32.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg: | 1.098 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Combined Uranium
| Avg: | 0.473 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 30.000 pci/l |
Copper
| Avg: | 0.200 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Fluoride
| Avg: | 0.320 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 4.000 ppm |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 3.4K
- Groundwater
- York County
- Data from 2020-2023
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