298-302 Albany Turnpike
EPA ID: CT0231011 · 28 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Over five tracked years, 298-302 Albany Turnpike has stayed completely violation-free for its 28 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for 298-302 Albany Turnpike Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The 298-302 Albany Turnpike serves a community with a median household income of $128,725 and an estimated 9,764 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
298-302 Albany Turnpike'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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
298-302 Albany Turnpike (EPA ID: CT0231011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 28 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for 298-302 Albany Turnpike (CT0231011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 298-302 Albany Turnpike water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, 298-302 Albany Turnpike has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does 298-302 Albany Turnpike serve?
298-302 Albany Turnpike serves approximately 28 people across 3 ZIP codes in Connecticut.
Where does 298-302 Albany Turnpike 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:
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.
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.