Water Quality in New Haven, CT (06712)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06712.
Active Health Violations
5 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 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,458
Population
66
Water Systems
24
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (66)
Regional Water Authority
Waterbury Water Department
All resolvedMeriden Water Division
2 health-basedCountry Manor Health Care Center
Calef Lake Campground
Lake Hills Village Condominiums
1 health-basedMiddlebury Hamlet
Jvp Building
All resolvedCrosspointe South
Olivers Supermarket
Prospect Meat Market
Main Street Deli & Food Mart
Bp Service Station
Polar Industries
Prospect Cong Church
Highland Greens Golf Course Co
Bethel Baptist Church
Town Hall
Prospect Continuing Care
Meloria Childrens Nursery
St Anthonys Church
Gags Luncheonette
Four Corners Pizza
Holiday Hill Camp
Fort Restaurant
Jaymax Mfg Co
Neals Drugs
The Big Dipper
Carvel Ice Cream
Prospect Colonial Center
Doyons Mobil Station
Gerrys Grocery Barn
Boianos Amoco Station
Prospect Country Club
Merriman Professional Bldg
Restorative Health Center
Prospect Store
14 Waterbury Road
Boianos Amoco Station
Highland Greens Golf Course
Josies Apizza
Lono Auto Service (Mobil)
Addonas Catering & Banquet Room
Highland Greens (Golfcourse Clubhouse)
Old Schoolhouse Nursery
68 Lounge Cafe
Dairy Bar Rt 69
Ryder Student Trans.
Senor Panchos
Prospect Nursery School
Mattatuck V.F.W. Post 8075
Meyers Supply Inc
Sheldon Precision Co Inc
Long River Middle School
East View Manor
Prospect Little League Stand
2 health-basedHighland Heights
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Bp Service Station
Rivers Bow + Arrow Restaurant
Oxford General Indus Inc
Gonsales Shell Station
Algonquin School
The B.F. Edwards Co.
Cake Enterprises
34 Waterbury Road
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
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
How Does This Compare?
New Haven (06712) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.
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.