Is Bangor tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Bangor's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
0.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Bangor

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Bangor
Maine

440,104,402 · Floods Pond

Water Quality in Bangor, ME (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 31,903 residents
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85
Purity Score

This report analyzes Bangor's tap water across five key indicators: PFAS, lead, hardness, chlorine, and TDS. Each section links to deeper data and filter options suited to ME water conditions.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
0.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.1 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
0.5 gpg

Health Insights

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    Bangor's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Bangor tap water is sourced from Floods Pond and treated by Bangor Water District. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Bangor Water FAQ

Is Bangor ME tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Bangor tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Bangor ME use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Bangor uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.7 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Bangor ME water and what is the TDS level?
Bangor water hardness is 0.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 18 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Bangor ME drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Bangor drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Bangor?
Based on Bangor's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Bangor water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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PortlandMaine — 85/100LewistonMaine — 85/100South PortlandMaine — 85/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Bangor Water District CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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