Aquarion-simsbury Regional
EPA ID: CT1280021 · 14,691 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aquarion-simsbury Regional (CT1280021): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Aquarion-simsbury Regional - the supplier serving 14,691 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aquarion-simsbury Regional Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Aquarion-simsbury Regional serves a community with a median household income of $127,779 and an estimated 37,862 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Aquarion-simsbury Regional'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 24 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Connecticut
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
Aquarion-simsbury Regional (EPA ID: CT1280021) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 14,691 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (76/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 6 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
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0003 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 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 06026 - East Granby
- 06035 - Granby
- 06070 - Simsbury
- 06081 - Tariffville
- 06089 - Weatogue
- 06092 - West Simsbury
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Aquarion-simsbury Regional (CT1280021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquarion-simsbury Regional water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aquarion-simsbury Regional 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 Aquarion-simsbury Regional serve?
Aquarion-simsbury Regional serves approximately 14,691 people across 6 ZIP codes in Connecticut.
Where does Aquarion-simsbury Regional get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aquarion-simsbury Regional, CT: Serves 15K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct1280021/
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