Current Health-Based Noncompliance CT 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division

EPA ID: CT0860031 ยท 876 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division (CT0860031): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 876 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

876
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0076 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$305K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$100,891
Median Household Income
7,547
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division have a median household income of $100,891 and about 7,547 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division'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.

Elevated 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

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division (EPA ID: CT0860031) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 876 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06370 in Oakdale.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 18, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2021 Lead and Copper 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0076 mg/L 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division (CT0860031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division serve?

Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division serves approximately 876 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division serve? ▼
Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division serves approximately 876 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division's water source? ▼
Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0076 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division have a median household income of $100,891 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division get its water? ▼
Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division (CT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0860031/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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Scwa, Oakdale Heights Division (EPA ID: CT0860031) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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