Monitoring Violations CT

Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst)

EPA ID: CT1020021 · 1,860 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Within the EPA compliance database, Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) shows 1 violation still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 1,860 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

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

C · 62
Avg Safety Score
1,860
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$336K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$120,595
Median Household Income
11,254
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) serves a community with a median household income of $120,595 and an estimated 11,254 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst)'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.

Moderate 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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Connecticut

Aquarion-new Hartford
1,872 people
C 7 violations
B 12 violations
Aquarion-salisbury
1,932 people
C 2 violations
Noank Fire District
1,947 people
0 violations
Durham Center Division
1,601 people
C 34 violations

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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) (EPA ID: CT1020021) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 1,860 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 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
06359 0.0019 mg/L No N/A

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: 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.

  • 06335 — Gales Ferry
  • 06359 — North Stonington

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) (CT1020021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) water safe to drink?

Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) serve?

Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) serves approximately 1,860 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) 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
255
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,860
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

Is water from Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) safe to drink?
Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) has a C safety grade based on 4 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) serve?
Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) serves approximately 1,860 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst)'s water source?
Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst)'s service area?
The Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) service area has a median household income of $120,595. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst) get its water?
Scwa, North Stonington Division (nst)'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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