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Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System

EPA ID: CT1110011 ยท 5,607 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System (CT1110011): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 5,607 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
5,607
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$252K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$97,222
Median Household Income
72,921
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System serves a community with a median household income of $97,222 and an estimated 72,921 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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

Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.016 ppt, PFHxS: 0.018 ppt, PFHpA: 0.018 ppt, PFNA: 0.013 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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29 violations
C 0 violations
C 2 violations
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Ctwc - Crystal System
6,378 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $267
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,667

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,667 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System (EPA ID: CT1110011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 5,607 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0006 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record for Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System (CT1110011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System serve?

Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System serves approximately 5,607 people across 3 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System safe to drink?
Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System serve?
Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System serves approximately 5,607 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System's water source?
Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System's service area?
The Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System service area has a median household income of $97,222. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System get its water?
Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System'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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ctwc - Naugatuck Reg-terryville System Water Report, CT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct1110011/
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