Water Quality in Middletown, CT (06420)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06420.
Active Health Violations
4 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,368
Population
27
Water Systems
30
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
Middletown Water Department
All resolvedNorwich Public Utilities
Indian Field Coop Campground Assn., Inc.
1 health-basedSalem Elementary School
All resolvedSna-Z Spot Campground
Salem Marketplace
1 health-basedQuality Daycare & Co-Op Nursery
1 health-basedSalem Town Hall
All resolvedPapa-Zs & Sons Pizza
Salem Free Public Library
All resolvedWitch Meadow Lake Camp-W3
Dollar General Salem
Witch Meadow Lake Camp-W1
Fox Farm Brewery
Snarskis Liquors
Coastal Steel Corp
Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream Co.
Creative Corner Nursery School
Pewter Pot Chocolates
Witch Meadow Lake Camp-W2
Wicked Southern Coffee
All resolvedSalem Farms Campground, Inc
1 health-basedSalem Farms Campground,Inc.
Gardner Lake Vol. Fire Dept.
Salem Vol Fire Co
Congdons Garage
Lecce Center Restaurant
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.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Middletown (06420) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.
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.