Current Health-Based Noncompliance CT 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Sunny Valley Tax District

EPA ID: CT0960031 ยท 500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sunny Valley Tax District (CT0960031): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Sunny Valley Tax District has 2 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
17
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
6
Contaminants Flagged
$381K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunny Valley Tax District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$102,240
Median Household Income
27,133
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Sunny Valley Tax District have a median household income of $102,240 and about 27,133 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% 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

Sunny Valley Tax District'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state action level (not an enforceable limit)); check current state rules: PFOS: 10 ppt, PFNA: 12 ppt, PFOA: 16 ppt, HFPO-DA: 19 ppt, PFHxS: 49 ppt, PFHxA: 240 ppt, PFBS: 760 ppt, PFBA: 1800 ppt, 6:2 Cl-PFESA: 2 ppt, 8:2 Cl-PFESA: 5 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,100 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Sunny Valley Tax District (EPA ID: CT0960031) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06776 in New Milford.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 11, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence 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
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Chlorine Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 mg/L No 2026-06-30

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 Sunny Valley Tax District (CT0960031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunny Valley Tax District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Sunny Valley Tax District. 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 Sunny Valley Tax District serve?

Sunny Valley Tax District serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Sunny Valley Tax District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 17 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 Sunny Valley Tax District serve? ▼
Sunny Valley Tax District serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sunny Valley Tax District's water source? ▼
Sunny Valley Tax District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sunny Valley Tax District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0016 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). 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 Sunny Valley Tax District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Sunny Valley Tax District have a median household income of $102,240 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sunny Valley Tax District get its water? ▼
Sunny Valley Tax District'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.). Sunny Valley Tax District (CT): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0960031/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Sunny Valley Tax District (EPA ID: CT0960031) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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