Evergreen Springs - System #1
EPA ID: CT0270041 · 45 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Evergreen Springs - System #1 (CT0270041): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Evergreen Springs - System #1 recorded 1 EPA violation over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 45 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Evergreen Springs - System #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Evergreen Springs - System #1 serves a community with a median household income of $116,023 and an estimated 13,317 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Evergreen Springs - System #1'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Evergreen Springs - System #1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 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.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Evergreen Springs - System #1 (EPA ID: CT0270041) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 06413 in Clinton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 06413 - Clinton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Evergreen Springs - System #1 (CT0270041) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evergreen Springs - System #1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Evergreen Springs - System #1; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Evergreen Springs - System #1 serve?
Evergreen Springs - System #1 serves approximately 45 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.
Where does Evergreen Springs - System #1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Evergreen Springs - System #1 (CT): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0270041/
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