Water System Report CT

Blue Trails Water Association

EPA ID: CT0990011 · 228 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Blue Trails Water Association posted zero EPA violations serving 228 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

228
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$405K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blue Trails Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$151,875
Median Household Income
7,182
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Trails Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $151,875 and an estimated 7,182 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Blue Trails Water Association'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Blue Trails Water Association (EPA ID: CT0990011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 228 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06422 in Durham.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blue Trails Water Association (CT0990011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Trails Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Blue Trails Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Blue Trails Water Association serve?

Blue Trails Water Association serves approximately 228 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Blue Trails Water Association 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
56
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 228
Reported to Connecticut

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Blue Trails Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blue Trails Water Association serve?
Blue Trails Water Association serves approximately 228 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Blue Trails Water Association's water source?
Blue Trails Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Trails Water Association's service area?
The Blue Trails Water Association service area has a median household income of $151,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Blue Trails Water Association get its water?
Blue Trails Water Association'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.
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