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Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System

EPA ID: CT0261031 ยท 5,030 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System (CT0261031): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 5,030 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 66
Avg Safety Score
5,030
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$404K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$99,578
Median Household Income
14,984
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System serves a community with a median household income of $99,578 and an estimated 14,984 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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

Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

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

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Connecticut

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

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $240
Total Estimated Cost $2,640

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

Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System (EPA ID: CT0261031) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 5,030 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 5 of 5 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 accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System (CT0261031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System serve?

Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System serves approximately 5,030 people across 5 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System safe to drink?
Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System serve?
Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System serves approximately 5,030 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System's water source?
Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System's service area?
The Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System service area has a median household income of $99,578. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System get its water?
Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System Water Report, CT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0261031/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System Water Report, CT}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0261031/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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Ctwc - Shoreline Region-chester System (EPA ID: CT0261031) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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