Historical Compliance Records CT 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Vernon Village Inc.

EPA ID: CT1463011 ยท 430 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Vernon Village Inc. (CT1463011): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Since the flagged events, Vernon Village Inc. resolved all 3 violations - compliant today, 430 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

430
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$305K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vernon Village Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$111,896
Median Household Income
57,197
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
25th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vernon Village Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $111,896 and an estimated 57,197 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Vernon Village Inc.'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
65th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Vernon Village Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Vernon Village Inc. (EPA ID: CT1463011) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 430 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

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.

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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 Vernon Village Inc. (CT1463011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vernon Village Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Vernon Village Inc.; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Vernon Village Inc. serve?

Vernon Village Inc. serves approximately 430 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Vernon Village Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Vernon Village Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Vernon Village Inc. serve?
Vernon Village Inc. serves approximately 430 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Vernon Village Inc.'s water source?
Vernon Village Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vernon Village Inc.'s service area?
The Vernon Village Inc. service area has a median household income of $111,896. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Vernon Village Inc. get its water?
Vernon Village Inc.'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Vernon Village Inc. (CT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct1463011/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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