Water Quality in COLUMBIA, CT (06237)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06237.

288

Total Violations

7

Health-Based

281

Monitoring / Reporting

270

Resolved

What does this mean?

270 of 288 violations have been resolved. 7 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 281 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: 45 Population served: 2,808

Violations Detail (288 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AOct 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AOct 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AOct 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AOct 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

2024(36)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Aug 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Aug 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Aug 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Aug 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Apr 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Apr 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Apr 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

COLUMBIA (06237) has 288 recorded violations, including 7 health-based. 18 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.

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.

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