Historical Compliance Records CT

Hazardville Water Company

EPA ID: CT0490021 ยท 18,544 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hazardville Water Company (CT0490021): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Hazardville Water Company includes 1 violation, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 18,544 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

18,544
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$301K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hazardville Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,833
Median Household Income
58,487
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
27th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hazardville Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $115,833 and an estimated 58,487 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hazardville Water Company'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hazardville Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 21 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.016 ppt, PFHxS: 0.018 ppt, PFHpA: 0.018 ppt, PFNA: 0.013 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Connecticut

Aquarion-darien
18,737 people
0 violations
B 3 violations
Waterford Wpca
16,578 people
C 4 violations
Windham Water Works
21,214 people
B 1 violation
F 42 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,600
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $533
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,933

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,933 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Hazardville Water Company (EPA ID: CT0490021) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 18,544 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0007 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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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 Hazardville Water Company (CT0490021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazardville Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hazardville Water Company; 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 Hazardville Water Company serve?

Hazardville Water Company serves approximately 18,544 people across 3 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Hazardville Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
14
Latest sample
9/18/2023
Highest analyte
PFOA: 8.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 8.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 8.1 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFOS 5.4 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 4.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 3.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Hazardville Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 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 Hazardville Water Company serve?
Hazardville Water Company serves approximately 18,544 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Hazardville Water Company's water source?
Hazardville Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hazardville Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hazardville Water Company's service area?
The Hazardville Water Company service area has a median household income of $115,833. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hazardville Water Company get its water?
Hazardville Water Company'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hazardville Water Company (CT): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0490021/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Hazardville Water Company (EPA ID: CT0490021) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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