Water System Report CT

Voluntown Housing Authority

EPA ID: CT1479021 · 42 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Voluntown Housing Authority has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 42 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

42
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$334K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Voluntown Housing Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,500
Median Household Income
2,812
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Voluntown Housing Authority serves a community with a median household income of $90,500 and an estimated 2,812 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

Voluntown Housing Authority'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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

Voluntown Housing Authority (EPA ID: CT1479021) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 42 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06384 in Voluntown.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Voluntown Housing Authority (CT1479021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Voluntown Housing Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Voluntown Housing Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Voluntown Housing Authority serve?

Voluntown Housing Authority serves approximately 42 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Voluntown Housing Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
4
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 42
Reported to Connecticut

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Voluntown Housing Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Voluntown Housing Authority serve?
Voluntown Housing Authority serves approximately 42 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Voluntown Housing Authority's water source?
Voluntown Housing Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Voluntown Housing Authority's service area?
The Voluntown Housing Authority service area has a median household income of $90,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Voluntown Housing Authority get its water?
Voluntown Housing Authority'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.
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