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Fairfield County, Connecticut

65 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

The systems supplying Fairfield County's 65 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Fairfield County Compares

Fairfield County58/100
Connecticut avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Fairfield County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
65
ZIP Codes
48
Water Systems

Fairfield County scores 7 points below the Connecticut state average (65/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
65
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 6813 (69/100)
Lowest ZIP: 6888 (40/100)
$556K
Median Home Value
$2,328
Avg Remediation (42% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Fairfield County, Connecticut

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,192, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.398% avg pipe failure probability, 47% of ZIPs at high risk

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Fairfield County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
13 (13 health)
2022
14 (14 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
46 (46 health)
2025
20 (20 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 46 violations. Past 5 years: 101 total (101 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Infrastructure Overview

40%
Pipe Failure Probability
47%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,192

Flood $1,000/yr
Sea Level Rise $720/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Fairfield County

$556K
Median Home Value
$2,328
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fairfield County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Fairfield County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Candle Hill Mobile Home Park 233 760
2 Bethany Mobile Home Park 138 760
3 Northstone Gardens 79 760
4 Lakeside Manor Apartments 72 760
5 Apple Valley Village 70 760

48 total water systems serve Fairfield County.

All ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

65 ZIP codes tracked in Fairfield County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 6813 Danbury 69 C 9 (1 health)
2 6852 Norwalk 69 C 2 (1 health)
3 6901 Stamford 69 C 40 (1 health) $446K
4 6904 Stamford 69 C 40 (1 health)
5 6836 Greenwich 66 C 0
6 6468 Monroe 65 C 0 $477K
7 6814 Danbury 65 C 9 (1 health)
8 6816 Danbury 65 C 9 (1 health)
9 6817 Danbury 65 C 9 (1 health)
10 6857 Norwalk 65 C 2 (1 health)
11 6858 Norwalk 65 C 2 (1 health)
12 6859 Norwalk 65 C 2 (1 health)
13 6860 Norwalk 65 C 2 (1 health)
14 6910 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
15 6911 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
16 6912 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
17 6913 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
18 6914 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
19 6920 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
20 6921 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
21 6922 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
22 6925 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
23 6926 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
24 6927 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
25 6928 Stamford 65 C 40 (1 health)
26 6811 Danbury 64 C 9 (1 health) $406K
27 6856 Norwalk 64 C 2 (1 health)
28 6879 Ridgefield 64 C 4
29 6906 Stamford 64 C 40 (1 health) $576K
30 6907 Stamford 64 C 40 (1 health) $556K
31 6812 New Fairfield 63 C 4 $456K
32 6804 Brookfield 62 C 7 $452K
33 6828 Fairfield 61 C 8 (1 health)
34 6883 Weston 60 C 1 $968K
35 6801 Bethel 59 C 33 (1 health) $427K
36 6810 Danbury 59 C 9 (1 health) $351K
37 6850 Norwalk 59 C 2 (1 health) $563K
38 6851 Norwalk 59 C 2 (1 health) $565K
39 6897 Wilton 59 C 2 $891K
40 6903 Stamford 59 C 40 (1 health) $894K
41 6905 Stamford 59 C 40 (1 health) $609K
42 6877 Ridgefield 58 C 4 $799K
43 6470 Newtown 57 C 62 (2 health) $515K
44 6611 Trumbull 57 C 4 $495K
45 6484 Shelton 55 C 19 (2 health) $436K
46 6830 Greenwich 55 C 0 $1686K
47 6831 Greenwich 55 C 0 $1484K
48 6853 Norwalk 54 D 2 (1 health) $1402K
49 6854 Norwalk 54 D 2 (1 health) $453K
50 6855 Norwalk 54 D 2 (1 health) $492K
51 6902 Stamford 54 D 40 (1 health) $515K
52 6404 Botsford 53 D 0
53 6482 Sandy Hook 51 D 35 $465K
54 6825 Fairfield 51 D 8 (1 health) $601K
55 6824 Fairfield 46 D 8 (1 health) $827K
56 6418 Derby 45 D 0 $244K
57 6612 Easton 45 D 0 $727K
58 6896 Redding 45 D 0 $686K
59 6440 Hawleyville 40 D 0
60 6491 Stevenson 40 D 0
61 6614 Stratford 40 D 0 $343K
62 6807 Cos Cob 40 D 0 $1228K
63 6875 Redding Center 40 D 0
64 6876 Redding Ridge 40 D 0
65 6888 Westport 40 D 0

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Overview

Fairfield County in Connecticut covers 65 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).

50 of 65 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 44 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Fairfield County?
Fairfield County is served by 48 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 65 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fairfield County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Fairfield County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,192 per homeowner.
How does Fairfield County compare to Connecticut?
Fairfield County has an average water safety score of 58/100, which is below the Connecticut state average of 65/100.

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