Waterbury, CT: 11 Violations - Home Safety 64/100
16 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Waterbury: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Recent monitoring in Waterbury shows middle-tier safety for CT - some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Waterbury Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Waterbury, CT
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Waterbury's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Waterbury Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 11 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0007 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,213 per household.
Waterbury's Water Providers
Waterbury, CT draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 4 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 16 ZIP codes in Waterbury, Connecticut (population ~114,453), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 558,878 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 16 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 Waterbury: C (64/100)
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
Waterbury water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0007 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): 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 36 | 6 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06704 | C | 11 | 0 | Waterbury Water Department |
| 06708 | C | 11 | 0 | Waterbury Water Department |
| 06702 | C | 6 | 0 | Waterbury Water Department |
| 06705 | C | 6 | 0 | Waterbury Water Department |
| 06706 | C | 6 | 0 | Waterbury Water Department |
| 06710 | — | 6 | 0 | Waterbury Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Waterbury
- 06701
- 06702 [C] - 6 violations
- 06703
- 06704 [C] - 11 violations
- 06705 [C] - 6 violations
- 06706 [C] - 6 violations
- 06708 [C] - 11 violations
- 06710 - 6 violations
- 06720
- 06721
- 06722
- 06723
- 06724
- 06725
- 06726
- 06749
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.
What's in Waterbury's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Waterbury
While Waterbury homeowners face a manageable path to remediation, the equity share sits in the moderate tier - a signal that proactive budgeting matters more here than in lower-ratio markets.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Waterbury. The estimated $1,425–$3,131 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 56% below the Connecticut average.
Waterbury: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Waterbury appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Waterbury: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Waterbury contains 98 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,905. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 14% 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>$2,213</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 Waterbury
- 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 Surface Water Treatment Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Waterbury's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Waterbury, CT