Private Well Water Resources for Community Partners

Updated 5/23/2019.

The resources provided below are for organizations interested in learning more about the drinking water that comes from private wells in Maine. Use these resources to plan and evaluate community prevention activities, apply for funding, and monitor this important environmental health issue in Maine.

Questions about these resources? Contact Erin Arneson at 207-287-5307 or erin.arneson@maine.gov

Data

Use the Maine Tracking Network data portal to find private well water quality data (for arsenic, fluoride, manganese, nitrate, nitrite, and uranium) for towns, Healthy Maine Partnership service areas, counties, public health districts, and the state. The data portal is also home to Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data about homes with wells and well water testing behavior.

In the interactive data portal, you can create your own customized maps, tables, and charts to better understand private well water quality and testing in your area.

Reports

Assessment of Arsenic Concentrations in Domestic Well Water, by Town, in Maine, 2005–09; United States Geological Survey External site disclaimer

Training Webinars

Private Well Water Data on the Maine Tracking Network External site disclaimer: Watch this webinar to learn how to use the Maine Tracking Network to access data about private well water quality and testing in Maine. (Live webinar held on 5/13/2014.)

Well Water 101: External site disclaimer This recorded webinar presents an overview of well water quality issues and resources in Maine. (Live webinar held on 4/18/2014.)

Resources to Use in Your Community

Contact Erin Arneson to order bulk quantities of print materials or videos on DVD: erin.arneson@maine.gov or 207-287-5307.