Lakeview Estates - Middlefield
EPA ID: CT0827071 · 85 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lakeview Estates - Middlefield (CT0827071): 11 EPA violations in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Lakeview Estates - Middlefield, 11 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 85 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lakeview Estates - Middlefield Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Lakeview Estates - Middlefield serves a community with a median household income of $111,864 and an estimated 4,236 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lakeview Estates - Middlefield'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
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 Lakeview Estates - Middlefield compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Lakeview Estates - Middlefield (EPA ID: CT0827071) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 85 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (45/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 10, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 10, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Lakeview Estates - Middlefield (CT0827071) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeview Estates - Middlefield water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lakeview Estates - Middlefield; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Lakeview Estates - Middlefield serve?
Lakeview Estates - Middlefield serves approximately 85 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.
Where does Lakeview Estates - Middlefield get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lakeview Estates - Middlefield (CT): 11 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0827071/
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