Water Quality in Sharon, CT (06069)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06069.
Active Health Violations
6 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,601
Population
47
Water Systems
71
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)
Sharon Water & Sewer Commission
1 health-basedSharon Country Club
All resolvedSharon Ridge Apartments
All resolvedKugeman Village
Trinity Glen-Mcca
All resolvedSilver Lake - Main System
1 health-based2 Route 7 Bakery
1 health-basedElms Restaurant
Ellsworth Firehouse, Station #2
Sharon Valley Tavern
Spring
Cobble Pond Farm Store #4
All resolvedSharon Country Club
Camp Seeley American Union
Tamyas Pizza Place
Lighthouse Restaurant
Silver Lake - Cedars Lodge Building
1 health-basedEllsworth Hills Farm
Craryville Grjh, Inc. Cobble Pond
All resolvedJay C Com Center
Housatonic Meadows State Park-Lcw
Trinity Glen
Dun-Rollin Motel
Housatonic Meadows State Park-Msw
Fire Company, Station 2
Sharon Ball Field
Country Manor
Cornwall Work Shop
Housatonic Meadows State Park-Pw
Housatonic Meadows State Park-Cw
Sharon Valley Tavern
National Audubon Society
2 health-basedSilver Lake Conference Ctr-W2
Housatonic Meadows State Park-Ygw
Veterans Field
Lighthouse Restaurant
Sharon Audubon Center
Sharon Ball Field
Franks Rest
Housatonic State Park
Davids Shoppe
Breadloaf Mountain
Silver Lake Conference Ctr-W1
Valley Tavern
Music Mountain Concert Area
Grey House Publishing (Name May Change)
Millerton Shopping Center
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Sharon (06069) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 71.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.