Historical Compliance Records CT

Bethel Water Department

EPA ID: CT0090011 ยท 9,507 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bethel Water Department (CT0090011): 52 violations on record since 2021. 52 violations on file at Bethel Water Department, none open; 9,507 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 36
Avg Safety Score
9,507
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
52
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
38
Contaminants Flagged
$389K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bethel Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: F

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$94,754
Median Household Income
75,677
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
26%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bethel Water Department have a median household income of $94,754 and about 75,677 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% 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

Bethel Water Department'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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. 7 detections recorded. 2 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

B 5 violations
Aquarion-new Canaan
10,097 people
1 violation
Aquarion-mystic
10,788 people
C 0 violations
Winsted Water Works
7,784 people
B 0 violations
C 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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 $800 (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

Bethel Water Department (EPA ID: CT0090011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 9,507 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (36/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 52 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 40 resolved, 12 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2025 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Arsenic Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 CYANIDE Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Mercury Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Antimony, Total Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Beryllium, Total Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Thallium, Total Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 CYANIDE Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Barium Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Cadmium Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 2 No
Thallium, Total Other Violation 2 No
CARBON, TOTAL Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Chromium 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 2026-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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 Bethel Water Department (CT0090011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bethel Water Department; its 52 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bethel Water Department serve?

Bethel Water Department serves approximately 9,507 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Bethel Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
58
Detections
6
Latest sample
9/10/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 5.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 5.9 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFBS 3.9 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 3 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

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

Is water from Bethel Water Department safe to drink? ▼
Bethel Water Department has 52 recorded violations since 2021. The F shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 52 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 Bethel Water Department serve? ▼
Bethel Water Department serves approximately 9,507 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bethel Water Department's water source? ▼
Bethel Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bethel Water Department'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 Bethel Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bethel Water Department have a median household income of $94,754 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bethel Water Department get its water? ▼
Bethel Water Department'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.). Bethel Water Department (CT): 52 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0090011/
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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

Bethel Water Department (EPA ID: CT0090011) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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