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Aquarion-suffield

EPA ID: CT1390021 · 595 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aquarion-suffield (CT1390021): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Aquarion-suffield has supplied tap water to 595 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
595
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$373K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aquarion-suffield Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$133,857
Median Household Income
3,894
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aquarion-suffield serves a community with a median household income of $133,857 and an estimated 3,894 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aquarion-suffield'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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. 7 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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $600 (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

Aquarion-suffield (EPA ID: CT1390021) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 595 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06093 in West Suffield.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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 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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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 Aquarion-suffield (CT1390021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aquarion-suffield water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aquarion-suffield 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-suffield serve?

Aquarion-suffield serves approximately 595 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Aquarion-suffield get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aquarion-suffield safe to drink?
Aquarion-suffield 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?
Aquarion-suffield meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aquarion-suffield serve?
Aquarion-suffield serves approximately 595 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aquarion-suffield's water source?
Aquarion-suffield draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aquarion-suffield's service area?
The Aquarion-suffield service area has a median household income of $133,857. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aquarion-suffield get its water?
Aquarion-suffield'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aquarion-suffield Water Quality Report, CT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct1390021/
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