Many people in Maine considering buying water coolers or dispensers are concerned about the quality of the local drinking water.
Suppliers of drinking water provide reports (also called consumer confidence reports) providing the source of drinking water in Maine.
The EPA has a source water protection case study available for the the public water supply of Norway.
The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that if your drinking water comes from a private well, you have the water tested once a year. Well owners are responsible for their water's safety and each state provides a list of certified commercial laboratories that test drinking water.
Maine's Drinking
Water Program
Division of Health Engineering
Maine Department of Human Services
10 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-2070
Maine's Source Water Program
Division of Health Engineering
Maine Department of Human Services
10 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-6196
