Current Health-Based Noncompliance CT 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Sharon Water & Sewer Commission

EPA ID: CT1250011 ยท 803 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sharon Water & Sewer Commission (CT1250011): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Sharon Water & Sewer Commission | open status in EPA data: 2 violations | people served: about 803.

Data: EPA SDWIS

803
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$434K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sharon Water & Sewer Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$106,761
Median Household Income
2,562
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Sharon Water & Sewer Commission have a median household income of $106,761 and about 2,562 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sharon Water & Sewer Commission's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Sharon Water & Sewer Commission (EPA ID: CT1250011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 803 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06069 in Sharon.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 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
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)
August 10, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 10, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 10, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 21, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 21, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 21, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 21, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 21, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 5 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Public Notice 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
0.0008 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Sharon Water & Sewer Commission (CT1250011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharon Water & Sewer Commission water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Sharon Water & Sewer Commission. 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 Sharon Water & Sewer Commission serve?

Sharon Water & Sewer Commission serves approximately 803 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Sharon Water & Sewer Commission get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 12 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 Sharon Water & Sewer Commission serve? ▼
Sharon Water & Sewer Commission serves approximately 803 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sharon Water & Sewer Commission's water source? ▼
Sharon Water & Sewer Commission draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sharon Water & Sewer Commission's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0008 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Sharon Water & Sewer Commission? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Sharon Water & Sewer Commission have a median household income of $106,761 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sharon Water & Sewer Commission get its water? ▼
Sharon Water & Sewer Commission's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. 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.). Sharon Water and Sewer Commission (CT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct1250011/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Sharon Water & Sewer Commission (EPA ID: CT1250011) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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