Water Quality in TARIFFVILLE, CT (06081)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06081.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

20 of 20 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 16 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: 1 Population served: 1,477

Violations Detail (20 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 9, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 9, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 25, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 25, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 25, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 25, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 25, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 25, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 25, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 25, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Violation Timeline

2023(6)

Consumer Confidence Rule

Aug 9Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Aug 9Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 14Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 14Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

2022(5)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 12Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

TARIFFVILLE (06081) has 20 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

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Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

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Water Quality in TARIFFVILLE, CT (06081)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (20 total)

Violation Timeline

2023(6)

2022(5)

2021(9)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

UV Water Purifier

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