Water Quality in BARKHAMSTED, CT (06063)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06063.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

43 of 49 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 37 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 47 Population served: 1,768

Violations Detail (49 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 9, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 7, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 1, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 1, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 9, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 9, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(5)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

May 9Active

2023(10)

Public Notice

Dec 13Active

Public Notice

Dec 13Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BARKHAMSTED (06063) has 49 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. 6 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

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Water Quality in BARKHAMSTED, CT (06063)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (49 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(5)

2023(10)

2022(21)

2021(13)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

UV Water Purifier

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