Salmon Brook District Water Department
EPA ID: CT0560011 · 2,151 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Salmon Brook District Water Department (CT0560011): 7 violations on record since 2021. 7 violations on file at Salmon Brook District Water Department, none open; 2,151 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Salmon Brook District Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Salmon Brook District Water Department have a median household income of $109,922 and about 7,939 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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?
Salmon Brook District Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Salmon Brook District Water Department (EPA ID: CT0560011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 2,151 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 06035 in Granby.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 10, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 10, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 5 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 06035 - Granby
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Salmon Brook District Water Department (CT0560011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salmon Brook District Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Salmon Brook District Water Department; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Salmon Brook District Water Department serve?
Salmon Brook District Water Department serves approximately 2,151 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.
Where does Salmon Brook District Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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