Water Quality in SIMSBURY, CT (06070)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06070.
87
Total Violations
1
Health-Based
86
Monitoring / Reporting
85
Resolved
What does this mean?
85 of 87 violations have been resolved. 1 is a health-based violation, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 86 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.
Violations Detail (87 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 29, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 29, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Toluene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Benzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer |
| Benzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(84)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
Vinyl chloride
03
Toluene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
Toluene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
Vinyl chloride
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Trichloroethylene
03
2021(3)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
SIMSBURY (06070) has 87 recorded violations, including 1 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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