Peaks Island information for the Healthy Water, Healthy Aging project.
Peaks Island, located a short ferry ride away from Portland, is home to the largest of the Casco Bay island communities. Now a neighborhood of Portland, Peaks Island is the traditional territory of the Wabanaki people. Peaks Island has a year-round population of about 900 residents, thousands more coming each year to see the island’s beauty and rich history. This is not a new phenomenon for Peaks, as it has been a beloved tourist attraction for ages, even earning the nickname “Coney Island of Maine”. During World War II, Peaks Island also played a key role in fortifying the Maine coast. Peaks Island’s proximity to the mainland allows residents to access a diversity of occupations and services, allowing folks to participate in small island community and the hustle and bustle of the city.
To learn more about Peaks Island, follow along on their community page.
Peaks Island Project Status Table
Thanks to our collaboration with the Peaks Island community, the Healthy Water Healthy Aging project has been successful! Below are the running statistics for project participation and the results for what our drinking water samples are showing. Check back in to see how this project grows and what we find together!
| Drinking Water Test Kits Sent Out | Drinking Water Test Kits Returned | Drinking Water Surveys Taken | Number of Contaminated Samples | Contamination Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 9 | 11 | 0 | N/A |