Water Quality in SANDY HOOK, CT (06482)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06482.
85
Total Violations
12
Health-Based
73
Monitoring / Reporting
85
Resolved
What does this mean?
85 of 85 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 73 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.
Violations Detail (85 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 27, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 27, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 15, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 15, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 15, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 15, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(2)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2023(71)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
OXAMYL
03
Aldicarb sulfoxide
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Dalapon
03
Aldicarb sulfoxide
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Aldicarb sulfone
03
Aldicarb sulfone
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
Aldicarb
03
Aldicarb
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
OXAMYL
03
Dalapon
03
How Does This Compare?
SANDY HOOK (06482) has 85 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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.