Ethel Walker School
EPA ID: CT1280051 · 325 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ethel Walker School (CT1280051): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Ethel Walker School shows 2 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 325 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ethel Walker School Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ethel Walker School serves a community with a median household income of $146,296 and an estimated 18,901 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ethel Walker School'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
Detected Contaminants
How Ethel Walker School compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Dichloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Ethel Walker School (EPA ID: CT1280051) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 325 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
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 | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
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.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ethel Walker School (CT1280051) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethel Walker School water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Ethel Walker School. 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 Ethel Walker School serve?
Ethel Walker School serves approximately 325 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.
Where does Ethel Walker School get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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