Water Quality in Waterford, CT (05385)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05385.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 1 water system serving this ZIP has exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (1)

New London Dept. Of Public Utilities

All resolved

Surface water 27,620 people served

3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Waterford (05385) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.