Water System Report CT

Ash Water Company, Llc

EPA ID: CT0720101 · 108 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Ash Water Company, Llc has supplied tap water to 108 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

108
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 89% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ash Water Company, Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,848
Median Household Income
37,527
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ash Water Company, Llc serves a community with a median household income of $65,848 and an estimated 37,527 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?

Groundwater

Ash Water Company, Llc'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
40th
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

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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. 5 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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:

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 $2,800 (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

Ash Water Company, Llc (EPA ID: CT0720101) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 108 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06360 in Norwich.

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.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Ash Water Company, Llc (CT0720101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash Water Company, Llc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ash Water Company, Llc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ash Water Company, Llc serve?

Ash Water Company, Llc serves approximately 108 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Ash Water Company, Llc 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
11
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 108
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

Should I use a water filter?
Ash Water Company, Llc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ash Water Company, Llc serve?
Ash Water Company, Llc serves approximately 108 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ash Water Company, Llc's water source?
Ash Water Company, Llc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ash Water Company, Llc's service area?
The Ash Water Company, Llc service area has a median household income of $65,848. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ash Water Company, Llc get its water?
Ash Water Company, Llc'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.
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