Water Quality

The State of Maine follows the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) drinking water standards and health advisory levels for contaminants found in well water. 1 in 10 wells in Maine has too much arsenic, uranium, radon, or other harmful chemicals. The only way to know if your water is safe to drink is to test it. Public water supplies meet EPA standards and can provide water quality information. Learn more about Water Quality below.

2021 Well Water Testing Program

Free well water testing program for Bar Harbor property owners with private wells. Read more here.

Resources:

Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories - US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Private Water Supply (Well)

Maine Private Well Water Safety and Testing

Testing Your Well Water

Videos on Well Water Testing

Common Well Water Contaminants and Problems

Fixing Well Water Problems

Well Water Quality - Maine Environmental and Occupational Health Program

Public Water Supply (Town)

Bar Harbor Public Water Information

Questions or Concerns? - please call 207-288-3329 or email the Local Health Officer