Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06482)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06482.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 38 monitoring/reporting violations.
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.
12,000
Population
23
Water Systems
42
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield County
Aquarion-Stamford
All resolvedDanbury Water Department
1 health-basedAquarion-Greenwich
All resolvedAnthony Shays
Curtis Packaging
Cornerstone Of Eagle Hill
Cornerstone Of Eagle Hill
Devivo Industries, Inc.
Newtown United Methodist Church
Smt Corporation
All resolvedPetes Deli
Lorenzos Restaurant
Gold Professional Building
Mistyvale Deli
2 health-basedAquila’S Nest Vineyards
1 health-basedSandy Hook Firehouse
K'S Korner Liquor Store
Shorewood Fine Arts
Sandy Hook School
100 Church Hill Road
4 Riverside Road
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Shelton (06482) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 42.
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.
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.