Water Quality in Middletown, CT (06469)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06469.
Active Health Violations
8 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 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,311
Population
36
Water Systems
45
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Middletown Water Department
All resolvedNathan Hale-Ray Middle School
1 health-basedEast Haddam Elementary School
1 health-basedNathan Hale-Ray Middle School-Ray Wing
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
1 health-basedBrownell & Co
East Haddam Municipal Center
1 health-basedChestelm Health & Rehabilitation Center
1 health-basedKindercare Learning Corp Of Moodus
2 health-basedJohnsonville Chapel
All resolvedCradles To Crayons
1 health-basedBrownell & Company Inc
Chestelm Adult Day Services, Inc.
All resolved40 William F. Palmer Rd
All resolvedGrandview Camp Resort & Cottages
All resolvedDonald Benoit
R K Mullaby
Klar-Crest Resort
Jack Banner
Anne Pach
Children'S Discovery Center
19 Main Street (Route 149)
Lees Luncheonette
Sunrise Resorts
American Legion Post #156
All resolvedRathbun Free Memorial Library
Moodus Sportmens Club
East Haddam Public Library
All resolvedSaul Klar
Banner Lodge Country Club Pro Shop
Marvin Baron Pres
My Fathers House
All resolvedCave Hill Resort
All resolvedTed Mendlsen
Stickler Machine Co.
347 East Haddam Moodus Road
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2021
How Does This Compare?
Middletown (06469) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.
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.