Monitoring Violations CT

Chatham Apartments

EPA ID: CT0420071 · 40 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Chatham Apartments, affecting about 40 residents.

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

A · 97
Avg Safety Score
40
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0036 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chatham Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$98,585
Median Household Income
30,551
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chatham Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $98,585 and an estimated 30,551 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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

Chatham Apartments'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Chatham Apartments compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1919 at 2 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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

Chatham Apartments (EPA ID: CT0420071) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Average Home Safety Score: A (97/100)

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

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1919 Other Violation 2 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
06131 0.0036 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Chatham Apartments (CT0420071) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chatham Apartments water safe to drink?

Chatham Apartments has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Chatham Apartments serve?

Chatham Apartments serves approximately 40 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Chatham Apartments 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
0
Unknown Material
2
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 40
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 Chatham Apartments safe to drink?
Chatham Apartments earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Chatham Apartments's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1919. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Chatham Apartments serve?
Chatham Apartments serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Chatham Apartments's water source?
Chatham Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chatham Apartments's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0036 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Chatham Apartments's service area?
The Chatham Apartments service area has a median household income of $98,585. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chatham Apartments get its water?
Chatham Apartments'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

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