Lead in Naugatuck, CT Drinking Water
Lead data for Naugatuck, Connecticut · 31,671 residents · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of Lead in Naugatuck, Connecticut: Lead carries a high health-risk designation.
Because Lead is associated with health effects at sustained elevated exposures, residents in Naugatuck, Connecticut may find it useful that local water systems have returned detectable concentrations - facts that bear on long-term household water decisions.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO
Lead in Naugatuck Tap Water
This analysis covers 31,671 residents across 1 ZIP code in Naugatuck.
Is Lead in Naugatuck Water Safe?
Lead was detected in Naugatuck water, but the available unit could not be normalized to the EPA action level. ZipCheckup therefore cannot classify the result as within or above the federal limit.
Check the source utility record and consider independent testing before making a safety decision.
Health Effects of Lead
- Brain development delays and reduced IQ in children
- Behavioral problems and learning disabilities
- High blood pressure and kidney damage in adults
- Increased risk of premature birth in pregnant women
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR/LCRI).
How Lead Gets Into Drinking Water
- Corrosion of lead service lines (pipes connecting water main to home)
- Lead solder in copper plumbing joints (pre-1986 homes)
- Brass fixtures and faucets manufactured before 2014
- Stagnant water that sits in lead-containing pipes overnight
What to Do About Lead in Naugatuck Water
- Install an NSF 53 or NSF 58 certified filter at kitchen sink
- Run cold water for 30 seconds before using for drinking or cooking
- Use cold water only for cooking and preparing formula
- Consider whole-home reverse osmosis if lead service line is present
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for lead removal.