CITY REPORT CT HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

New Milford, CT: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 50/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Milford: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

If you live in New Milford, CT, the lower-tier grade here is a signal to check the water system that serves your address and, if you have concerns, to test your own tap.

How New Milford Compares

New Milford50/100
Connecticut avg63/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
D · 50
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$381K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

New Milford Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 167 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 67% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.

Water Systems Serving New Milford

Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 5 public water systems mapped to New Milford, CT appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Milford, Connecticut, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 27,133 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for New Milford: D (50/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

New Milford water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0030 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 60 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 30 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 24 1
E. coli Microbiological 18 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 18 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
06776 D 167 3 Aquarion-new Milford Regional

All ZIP Codes in New Milford

  • 06776 [D] - 167 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Key Contaminants Detected in New Milford

Consumer Confidence Rule 60 violations
Reporting
Revised Total Coliform Rule 30 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Lead and Copper Rule 24 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is New Milford's Housing Stock?

1974
Median Build Year
67%
Built Before 1986
41%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in New Milford has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1974 cannot.

1974
Median Year Built
67%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
41%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (41%) 1970–1986 (26%) Post-1986 (33%)

Over half of homes in New Milford were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

New Milford: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Relative to home values, New Milford remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$380,800
Est. Remediation
$1,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in New Milford can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 7% below the Connecticut average.

Protecting Children from Lead in New Milford

67%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.003
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for New Milford

128
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$32,269
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Milford contains 128 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $32,269. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $1,100 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in New Milford

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Consumer Confidence Rule, listed in the water-quality records for New Milford: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
  4. Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for New Milford, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Milford, CT?
New Milford has an average Home Safety Score of 50/100 (Grade D) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 167 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving New Milford?
EPA records list 167 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for New Milford water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does New Milford water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of New Milford is 0.003 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does New Milford compare to Connecticut average?
New Milford has an average Home Safety Score of 50/100, which is below the Connecticut state average of 63/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Milford?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in New Milford. The related population figure in our data is approximately 27,133 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Milford?
Estimated remediation cost per household in New Milford: $1,100; modeled range $600 to $2,300. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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