Yarmouth Tap Water Quality Report
Yarmouth's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Water system
YARMOUTH WATER DISTRICT
People Served
7,960
Health-based violations since 2020
0
YARMOUTH WATER DISTRICT. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jun 2022 · YARMOUTH WATER DISTRICT
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Yarmouth Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Yarmouth's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
YARMOUTH WATER DISTRICT, Yarmouth's water system, serves 7,960 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for YARMOUTH WATER DISTRICT is from Jun 2022.
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What these numbers actually mean for Yarmouth, ME
We read Yarmouth, ME’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 4 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 89 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Yarmouth
Based on Yarmouth's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.042 gpm
Daily Production
130 gpd
Highlights:
- Built-in UV sterilization
- Easy maintenance with filter change reminders
- NSF-58 certified
- Hot and cold water dispensing
Removes 12 contaminants:
+7 more
Molybdenum, Sulfate, Strontium, Phosphorus, Chlorine, Barium, Nitrate
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 4 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Yarmouth's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Yarmouth includes iron and sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Yarmouth, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Yarmouth? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Cumberland County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Yarmouth
Yarmouth's tap water measures 4.4 grains per gallon (75.6 mg/L) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for 4.4 gpg water in Yarmouth — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Maine as a whole, read water softener cost in Maine — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yarmouth Tap Water
Yarmouth's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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