Sprague Water & Sewer Authority
EPA ID: CT1330021 · 1,058 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sprague Water & Sewer Authority (CT1330021): 5 violations on record since 2021. 5 violations on file at Sprague Water & Sewer Authority, none open; 1,058 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sprague Water & Sewer Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sprague Water & Sewer Authority have a median household income of $92,857 and about 3,311 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sprague Water & Sewer Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
Sprague Water & Sewer Authority (EPA ID: CT1330021) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 1,058 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 06330 in Baltic.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 10, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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 1.
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.
- 06330 - Baltic
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Sprague Water & Sewer Authority (CT1330021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sprague Water & Sewer Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sprague Water & Sewer Authority; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sprague Water & Sewer Authority serve?
Sprague Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 1,058 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.
Where does Sprague Water & Sewer Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sprague Water and Sewer Authority (CT): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct1330021/
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