Water Quality in New Haven, CT (06524)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06524.
Active Health Violations
9 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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,288
Population
32
Water Systems
40
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)
Regional Water Authority
Waterbury Water Department
All resolvedMeriden Water Division
2 health-basedBethany Community School
Laticrete International
1 health-based171 Amity Road
All resolvedEvan'S Deli
2 health-basedSurreybrook School
1 health-based41 Village Lane Office Park
All resolvedCountry Corner Diner Llc
119 Amity Road
1 health-basedWoodhaven Country Club
Arrowhead Grove
Bethany Comm School So Campus
Teddy Bs
All resolvedSorensen Transportation Co. Inc.
Bethany Vol Fire Dept
Amity Gardens
Country Side Pool Club
Christ Episcopal Church
First Church Of Christ Congregational
Bethany Volunteer Fire Dept Hq
649 & 651 Amity Road
Kriz Farm Ice Cream
Bethany Town Hall
Veterans Memorial Park Pavillion
2 health-basedUniroyal Chemical Co. Inc.
Bethany Athletic Assoc
Ct Sheet Metal Co
Bethany Sheet Metal Co
Restopedic Inc.
100 Oxford Road
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
New Haven (06524) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 40.
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.