Volatile Organic Compounds in Maine Well Water

In Maine, volatile organic compounds levels average 2.912 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 13.858 ppb. The EPA limit is 5 ppb. Currently 13.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 42,560 wells.

Testing for volatile organic compounds in Maine typically costs around $46. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for volatile organic compounds cost approximately $352.

The risk level for volatile organic compounds in Maine is rated as moderate. The state average of 2.912 ppb is 22.3% above the national average of 2.382 ppb.