Water System Report CT

Ctwc - Unionville System

EPA ID: CT0520011 · 14,693 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Ctwc - Unionville System earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 14,693 people.

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

C · 65
Avg Safety Score
14,693
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$357K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ctwc - Unionville System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$116,023
Median Household Income
173,039
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
29th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ctwc - Unionville System serves a community with a median household income of $116,023 and an estimated 173,039 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ctwc - Unionville 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
51th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 45 detections recorded. 14 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Connecticut

C 1 violation
C 20 violations
Waterford Wpca
16,578 people
C 2 violations
Avon Water Company
11,590 people
B 4 violations
A 24 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $229
Water Filtration $129
Total Estimated Cost $2,157

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,157 (one-time) vs. $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

Ctwc - Unionville System (EPA ID: CT0520011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 14,693 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes 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 - Unionville System (CT0520011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ctwc - Unionville System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ctwc - Unionville System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ctwc - Unionville System serve?

Ctwc - Unionville System serves approximately 14,693 people across 7 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Ctwc - Unionville System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
800-286-5700
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from CT Water Unionville System Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

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
290
Detections
12
Latest sample
9/19/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7 ppt
PFOA 6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOS 6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 4 ppt
PFPeA 4 ppt
PFHxS 3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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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PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
5.1 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
5.3 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFNA
Perfluorononanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Not disclosed 4 ppt
PFHxA
Not yet EPA-regulated
4.7 ppt No federal limit set
PFHxS
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.4 ppt 10 ppt Below EPA limit
PFOA (additional)
Not yet EPA-regulated
6 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOS (additional)
Not yet EPA-regulated
6 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFHxA (additional)
Not yet EPA-regulated
4 ppt No federal limit set
PFHxS (additional)
Not yet EPA-regulated
3 ppt No federal limit set
PFPeA
Not yet EPA-regulated
4 ppt No federal limit set
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
7 ppt No federal limit set

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by CT Water Unionville System.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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Lead service line replacement plan from CT Water Unionville System Consumer Confidence Report:
CT Water completed initial LCRR inventory in 2024; unknown materials being investigated

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This water utility's lead service line (LSL) replacement program is tracked from public Consumer Confidence Report filings. Email signup notifies subscribers when the utility files an updated replacement plan or progress milestone.

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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
9
Galvanized — Replacement Required
4,963
Unknown Material
1,698
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 14,693
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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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

Is water from Ctwc - Unionville System safe to drink?
Ctwc - Unionville 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 - Unionville 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 - Unionville System serve?
Ctwc - Unionville System serves approximately 14,693 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Ctwc - Unionville System's water source?
Ctwc - Unionville 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 - Unionville System's service area?
The Ctwc - Unionville System service area has a median household income of $116,023. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ctwc - Unionville System get its water?
Ctwc - Unionville 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.

What You Can Do

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3

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