Water System Report CT

Rumsey Hall School

EPA ID: CT1501111 · 398 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Rumsey Hall School sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 398 people.

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

398
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rumsey Hall School Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$119,375
Median Household Income
1,270
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rumsey Hall School serves a community with a median household income of $119,375 and an estimated 1,270 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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

Rumsey Hall 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

84 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Rumsey Hall School (EPA ID: CT1501111) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 398 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06793 in Washington.

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 Rumsey Hall School (CT1501111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rumsey Hall School water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Rumsey Hall School has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Rumsey Hall School serve?

Rumsey Hall School serves approximately 398 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Rumsey Hall School 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
25
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 398
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?
Rumsey Hall School meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Rumsey Hall School serve?
Rumsey Hall School serves approximately 398 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rumsey Hall School's water source?
Rumsey Hall School draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rumsey Hall School's service area?
The Rumsey Hall School service area has a median household income of $119,375. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rumsey Hall School get its water?
Rumsey Hall 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.
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