Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division
EPA ID: CT0720041 · 2,567 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division (CT0720041): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Five years tracked: Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division had 3 violations, all cleared, 2,567 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division serves a community with a median household income of $115,542 and an estimated 15,363 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Connecticut
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division (EPA ID: CT0720041) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 2,567 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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 Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division (CT0720041) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division serve?
Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division serves approximately 2,567 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.
Where does Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Scwa, Tower-ferry View Division (CT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0720041/
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