Water Quality in Hartford, CT (06053)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06053.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
36,774
Population
6
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Metropolitan District Commission
Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System
All resolvedNew Britain Water Department
All resolvedCcarc Inc.
All resolvedBurlington Inn
Averys Beverage, Llc
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Hartford (06053) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.