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Tolland County, Connecticut

20 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Tolland County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

For Tolland County, the grade is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier; it summarizes data for 20 ZIP codes rather than measuring water at any home, and because it blends several sources, a middle result can come from very different mixes of strengths and weaknesses.

How Tolland County Compares

Tolland County67/100
Connecticut avg63/100
National avg73/100

How Tolland County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
29
Water Systems

Tolland County scores 4 points above the Connecticut state average (63/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 06226 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 06268 (50/100)
$329K
Median Home Value
$789
Avg Remediation (0.24% 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

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,304, largest modeled factor: Flood

61% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
61%
Pre-1980 Housing
48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
88%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,304

Flood $625/yr
Energy Code Gap $439/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

67,102 housing units in Tolland County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 16%

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

$329K
Median Home Value
$789
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Tolland County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Water systems mapped to Tolland County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Tolland County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

29 water systems mapped to Tolland County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Tolland County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Tolland County

20 ZIP codes tracked in Tolland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 06226 Willimantic 83 B 1 $181K
2 06238 Coventry 77 B 7 (4 health) $318K
3 06250 Mansfield Center 73 B 11 (2 health) $287K
4 06029 Ellington 66 C 1 $352K
5 06071 Somers 65 C 5 $379K
6 06066 Vernon Rockville 64 C 7 (1 health) $255K
7 06084 Tolland 63 C 7 (5 health) $332K
8 06269 Storrs Mansfield 59 C 10 (5 health) —
9 06268 Storrs Mansfield 50 D 55 (11 health) $329K
10 06043 Bolton — — $349K
11 06072 Somersville — — —
12 06076 Stafford Springs — — 1 $247K
13 06077 Staffordville — — —
14 06231 Amston — — 0 $377K
15 06232 Andover — — $375K
16 06237 Columbia — — $322K
17 06248 Hebron — — 0 $360K
18 06251 Mansfield Depot — — —
19 06265 South Willington — — —
20 06279 Willington — — $288K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Tolland County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Tolland County in Connecticut covers 20 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 9 scored records.

10 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

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?
We map 29 public water systems to 20 ZIP codes in our data for Tolland County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tolland County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Tolland County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,304 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Tolland County?
The median home build year in Tolland County is 1977. 61% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Tolland County compare to Connecticut?
Tolland County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Connecticut state average of 63/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Tolland County, CT: HSS 67/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/connecticut/tolland/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-connecticut-tolland,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Tolland County, CT: HSS 67/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/connecticut/tolland/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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