Water Quality in Ashford, CT (06278)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06278.
Active Health Violations
11 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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,337
Population
72
Water Systems
65
Violations (5yr)
11
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (72)
Ashford School
Hole In The Wall Gang Camp-Main System#1
1 health-basedEvangelical Christian Center -Rec Center
Ashford Hills Apartments
1 health-basedBrialee Rv & Tent Park
6 health-basedEmery Zambo
Evangelical Christian Center - Main
1 health-basedPaul Samar
Evangelical Baptist Center - Residential
Cedar Hollow Shops - 141 Knott Highway
55-69 Nott Highway
All resolvedKidderbrook Montessori School
Town Hall
Angelo D'Andran
Boland Woods Apts
Saint Philip Church Rectory
Evangelical Baptist Camp & Home/Apts
Paul Metsak
Paul Metsak
Westford Congregational Church
June Norcross Webster-W1
Alden Potter
Westford Congregational Church
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department
Hungarian Reform Church
Tom Nigro
Ashford Veterans Memorial Hall
Hole In The Wall Gang Camp (#2)
All resolvedColonial Stables Shopping Cent
Angelo D'Andran
Joe Mihaliak
Pompey Hollow Day Care
Emery Zambo
Nicholas Semerzakis
Paul Samar
Willington Pizza House
1 health-basedValina Lunell
Hole In The Wall Camp Fund (#2)
Valina Lunell
June Norcross Webster-W3
Scranton Acres
Evangelical Baptist Camp/Home - #2
Colonial Stables Shopping Center
Cumberland Farms
A-1 Gas Station
Hungarian Social Club Of Ashford
Chaar Sahibzaade Realty Llc
Cumberland Farms
Lake Chaffe Fire Department
Brialee Rv & Tent Park,Inc.
Nicholas Semerzakis
John Felice
Eastern Ct Sportsmen Club
Ashford Town Hall And Library
Ashford Motel
Hole In The Wall Camp Fund/Brown House
Pompey Hollow Nursery School
Rev Howard J Jensen
Tom Nigro
Carl Shelto
June Norcross Webster-W2
St Phillips Church And Centers
Hole In The Wall Camp Fund (#3)
Paul Matsack
United Baptist Church Of Ashford
Ashford Pizza
Cash'S Country Store
All resolvedSt. Philip The Apostle (Activity Ctr)
1 health-basedCorner Package Store
Midway Service Center
Veterans Base Camp
Hole In The Wall Gang Camp (#3)
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Ashford (06278) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 65.
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.