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Tolland County, Connecticut

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Tolland County, EPA compliance data for 22 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.

How Tolland County Compares

Tolland County64/100
Connecticut avg65/100
National avg68/100

How Tolland County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
45
Water Systems

Tolland County scores 1 points below the Connecticut state average (65/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 6248 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 6460 (40/100)
$341K
Median Home Value
$1,850
Avg Remediation (54% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Tolland 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: $1,614, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.432% avg pipe failure probability, 56% of ZIPs at high risk

67.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
5 (5 health)
2023
6 (6 health)
2024
19 (19 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 37 total (37 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

1976
Median Build Year
67.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
56%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,614

Flood $591/yr
Sea Level Rise $518/yr
Energy Code Gap $331/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

69,803 housing units in Tolland County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 12%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

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

$341K
Median Home Value
$1,850
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tolland 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 Tolland County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Twin Hills Water District 156 35
2 Ctwc - Northern Reg-western System 101,313 31
3 890 Boston Turnpike 60 28
4 Southridge Park Apartments 50 28
5 Cook Drive Association 49 28

45 total water systems serve Tolland County.

All ZIP Codes in Tolland County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Tolland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 6248 Hebron 78 B 12 (2 health) $360K
2 6250 Mansfield Center 78 B 1 $287K
3 6237 Columbia 77 B 2 $322K
4 6238 Coventry 76 B 7 (4 health) $318K
5 6226 Willimantic 74 B 3 (1 health) $181K
6 6232 Andover 74 B 13 (3 health) $375K
7 6071 Somers 70 B 1 $379K
8 6084 Tolland 70 B 27 (7 health) $332K
9 6043 Bolton 67 C 28 (7 health) $349K
10 6279 Willington 66 C 15 (5 health) $288K
11 6231 Amston 63 C 0 $377K
12 6246 Grosvenor Dale 63 C 0
13 6251 Mansfield Depot 63 C 0
14 6255 North Grosvenordale 63 C 0 $298K
15 6076 Stafford Springs 61 C 3 (1 health) $247K
16 6073 South Glastonbury 55 C 0 $529K
17 6025 East Glastonbury 53 D 0
18 6072 Somersville 53 D 0
19 6077 Staffordville 53 D 0
20 6265 South Willington 53 D 0
21 6461 Milford 50 D 0 $396K
22 6460 Milford 40 D 0 $373K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Tolland County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Tolland County in Connecticut covers 22 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

11 of 22 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Tolland County?
Tolland 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 Tolland County?
Tolland County is served by 45 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tolland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tolland County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,614 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tolland County?
The median home build year in Tolland County is 1976. 67.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Tolland County compare to Connecticut?
Tolland County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is below the Connecticut state average of 65/100.

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