Sunny Valley Tax District
EPA ID: CT0960031 · 500 people served · 2 ZIP codes
EPA compliance records for Sunny Valley Tax District show 5 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 500 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sunny Valley Tax District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Sunny Valley Tax District serves a community with a median household income of $104,277 and an estimated 30,658 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sunny Valley Tax District'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.
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 Sunny Valley Tax District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 1017 at 4 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. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Sunny Valley Tax District (EPA ID: CT0960031) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 30, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 10, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 6, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 16 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 1017 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06776 | 0.0028 mg/L | No | N/A |
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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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sunny Valley Tax District (CT0960031) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunny Valley Tax District water safe to drink?
Sunny Valley Tax District has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Sunny Valley Tax District serve?
Sunny Valley Tax District serves approximately 500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.
Where does Sunny Valley Tax District 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:
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.
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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