Stamford, CT: 24 Violations - Home Safety 50/100
19 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Stamford: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
If you're researching Stamford, CT tap water quality, the baseline finding is below average - health-based violations are documented in several service areas, and verifying the specific system at your address is the right next step.
How Stamford Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Stamford, CT
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Stamford score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Stamford Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 24 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $2,195 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Stamford
While 1 water system appear in federal records for Stamford, CT, one provider supplies the majority of residential connections - making it the central point of infrastructure and compliance accountability for most households.
- D
Overview
We track home safety data for 19 ZIP codes in Stamford, Connecticut (population ~135,720), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 351,756 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 19 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Stamford: 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
Stamford water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 19 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 14 | 6 |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 14 | 6 |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 14 | 6 |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 14 | 6 |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 14 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06901 | D | 24 | 0 | Aquarion-eastern Fairfield County |
| 06902 | — | 24 | 0 | Aquarion-eastern Fairfield County |
| 06903 | D | 24 | 0 | Aquarion-eastern Fairfield County |
| 06905 | D | 24 | 0 | Aquarion-eastern Fairfield County |
| 06906 | D | 24 | 0 | Aquarion-eastern Fairfield County |
| 06907 | D | 24 | 0 | Aquarion-eastern Fairfield County |
All ZIP Codes in Stamford
- 06901 [D] - 24 violations
- 06902 - 24 violations
- 06903 [D] - 24 violations
- 06904
- 06905 [D] - 24 violations
- 06906 [D] - 24 violations
- 06907 [D] - 24 violations
- 06910
- 06911
- 06912
- 06913
- 06914
- 06920
- 06921
- 06922
- 06925
- 06926
- 06927
- 06928
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Top Contaminants in Stamford Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Stamford Homeowners
Across Stamford, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Stamford are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,413–$3,084 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 41% above the Connecticut average.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Stamford
Historical NFIP data for Stamford contains 1,169 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $31,905. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 43% 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 <strong>$2,195</strong> 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 Stamford
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Barium can reduce the most common contaminant found in Stamford's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
- Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Stamford, CT