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Aquarion-litchfield Regional

EPA ID: CT0740011 ยท 3,097 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aquarion-litchfield Regional (CT0740011): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Aquarion-litchfield Regional - the supplier serving 3,097 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
3,097
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$312K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aquarion-litchfield Regional Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$93,750
Median Household Income
43,922
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aquarion-litchfield Regional serves a community with a median household income of $93,750 and an estimated 43,922 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Aquarion-litchfield Regional'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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4 violations
D 5 violations
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Fairfield Hills
2,610 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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

Aquarion-litchfield Regional (EPA ID: CT0740011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 3,097 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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

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 Aquarion-litchfield Regional (CT0740011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aquarion-litchfield Regional water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aquarion-litchfield Regional in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Aquarion-litchfield Regional serve?

Aquarion-litchfield Regional serves approximately 3,097 people across 4 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Aquarion-litchfield Regional get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aquarion-litchfield Regional safe to drink?
Aquarion-litchfield Regional earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Aquarion-litchfield Regional meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aquarion-litchfield Regional serve?
Aquarion-litchfield Regional serves approximately 3,097 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Aquarion-litchfield Regional's water source?
Aquarion-litchfield Regional draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aquarion-litchfield Regional's service area?
The Aquarion-litchfield Regional service area has a median household income of $93,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aquarion-litchfield Regional get its water?
Aquarion-litchfield Regional'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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aquarion-litchfield Regional Water Quality Report, CT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0740011/
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