Health Violations Found CT 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Aquarion-falls Village

EPA ID: CT0210011 · 488 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Aquarion-falls Village recorded 3 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved — the utility is currently in compliance serving 488 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
488
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$257K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aquarion-falls Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$79,189
Median Household Income
4,585
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aquarion-falls Village serves a community with a median household income of $79,189 and an estimated 4,585 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aquarion-falls Village'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

84 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aquarion-falls Village compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Aquarion-falls Village (EPA ID: CT0210011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 488 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 17, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
06018 0.002 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Aquarion-falls Village (CT0210011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aquarion-falls Village water safe to drink?

Aquarion-falls Village has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Aquarion-falls Village serve?

Aquarion-falls Village serves approximately 488 people across 3 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Aquarion-falls Village get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
106
Unknown Material
21
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 488
Reported to Connecticut

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aquarion-falls Village safe to drink?
Aquarion-falls Village earns a B safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Aquarion-falls Village's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Aquarion-falls Village serve?
Aquarion-falls Village serves approximately 488 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Aquarion-falls Village's water source?
Aquarion-falls Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Aquarion-falls Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Aquarion-falls Village's service area?
The Aquarion-falls Village service area has a median household income of $79,189. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aquarion-falls Village get its water?
Aquarion-falls Village'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Aquarion-falls Village (EPA ID: CT0210011) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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