Current Health-Based Noncompliance CT 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Berlin Water Control Commission

EPA ID: CT0070021 ยท 5,128 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Berlin Water Control Commission (CT0070021): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Berlin Water Control Commission's EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation; the utility supplies water to approximately 5,128 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,128
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
29
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
27
Contaminants Flagged
$328K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Berlin Water Control Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$107,451
Median Household Income
65,070
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
22%
Disadvantaged Population
27th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Berlin Water Control Commission have a median household income of $107,451 and about 65,070 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Berlin Water Control Commission's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 9 detections recorded. 3 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state action level (not an enforceable limit)); check current state rules: PFOS: 10 ppt, PFNA: 12 ppt, PFOA: 16 ppt, HFPO-DA: 19 ppt, PFHxS: 49 ppt, PFHxA: 240 ppt, PFBS: 760 ppt, PFBA: 1800 ppt, 6:2 Cl-PFESA: 2 ppt, 8:2 Cl-PFESA: 5 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Connecticut

C 0 violations
C 2 violations
B 0 violations
D 13 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $550

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $550 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Berlin Water Control Commission (EPA ID: CT0070021) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 5,128 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 28 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 4 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1. 3 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CT or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Berlin Water Control Commission (CT0070021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin Water Control Commission water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Berlin Water Control Commission. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Berlin Water Control Commission serve?

Berlin Water Control Commission serves approximately 5,128 people across 4 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Berlin Water Control Commission get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected; the table compares each one with the EPA MCL where one exists (April 2024 rule, compliance required from 2029) and with this state's enforceable standard where one exists.

Samples collected
232
Detections
1
Latest sample
8/12/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 3.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFHxS 3.8 ppt 10 ppt Below EPA MCL

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 29 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Berlin Water Control Commission serve? ▼
Berlin Water Control Commission serves approximately 5,128 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Berlin Water Control Commission's water source? ▼
Berlin Water Control Commission draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Berlin Water Control Commission's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Berlin Water Control Commission? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Berlin Water Control Commission have a median household income of $107,451 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Berlin Water Control Commission get its water? ▼
Berlin Water Control Commission's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Berlin Water Control Commission (CT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0070021/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Berlin Water Control Commission (EPA ID: CT0070021) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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