Candlewood Shores Tax District
EPA ID: CT0180061 · 1,315 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Candlewood Shores Tax District (CT0180061): 44 EPA violations in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Candlewood Shores Tax District encountered 44 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 1,315 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Candlewood Shores Tax District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Candlewood Shores Tax District serves a community with a median household income of $142,826 and an estimated 17,871 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Candlewood Shores Tax District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Candlewood Shores Tax District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 3 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Coliform at 28 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Copper at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1.3 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
Find a certified water filter →Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Connecticut
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Candlewood Shores Tax District (EPA ID: CT0180061) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 1,315 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 06804 in Brookfield.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 44 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 23, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 10, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Total Coliform | 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 Coliform | Microbiological | 28 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00612 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 06804 - Brookfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Candlewood Shores Tax District (CT0180061) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Candlewood Shores Tax District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Candlewood Shores Tax District; its 44 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Candlewood Shores Tax District serve?
Candlewood Shores Tax District serves approximately 1,315 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.
Where does Candlewood Shores Tax District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Candlewood Shores Tax District (CT): 44 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0180061/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ct0180061,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Candlewood Shores Tax District (CT): 44 EPA Violations}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0180061/}
}
What You Can Do
Test your water
Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →
Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →
Contact your utility
Candlewood Shores Tax District (EPA ID: CT0180061) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.