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Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div

EPA ID: CT0320091 · 700 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div carried 2 violations still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 700 people across the area it supplies.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
700
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 94% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$104,953
Median Household Income
12,267
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div serves a community with a median household income of $104,953 and an estimated 12,267 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div (EPA ID: CT0320091) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 12, 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
06238 0.0019 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div (CT0320091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div water safe to drink?

Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div has recorded 4 health-based violations 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 Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div serve?

Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div serves approximately 700 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
202
Unknown Material
41
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 700
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 Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div safe to drink?
Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div earns a B safety grade with 7 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Total Coliform, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div serve?
Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div serves approximately 700 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div's water source?
Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div's service area?
The Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div service area has a median household income of $104,953. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div get its water?
Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Ctwc - Coventry Hills Div (EPA ID: CT0320091) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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