Water System Report CT

Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate

EPA ID: CT1539031 · 600 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 600 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$290K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,077
Median Household Income
22,171
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate serves a community with a median household income of $96,077 and an estimated 22,171 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

Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate'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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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 $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,050

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

Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate (EPA ID: CT1539031) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate (CT1539031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate serve?

Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate serves approximately 600 people across 2 ZIP codes in Connecticut.

Where does Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate 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
6
Unknown Material
85
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 600
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?
Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate serve?
Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate serves approximately 600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate's water source?
Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate's service area?
The Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate service area has a median household income of $96,077. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate get its water?
Watertown Water & Sewer - Westgate'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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