Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06784)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06784.
Active Health Violations
4 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,583
Population
44
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (44)
Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield County
Aquarion-Stamford
All resolvedDanbury Water Department
1 health-basedAquarion-Greenwich
All resolvedSherman Elementary School
1 health-basedHoliday Point
Mallory Town Hall
All resolvedThe Sherman Church
184 Great Plain Road
1 health-basedDruck, Inc. (3 Dunham Dr.)
Druck, Inc. (4 Dunham Dr.)
Tool-Tek
Fairfield Council
Club River Oaks
All resolvedAmerican Pie Company
All resolvedAthletic Field Recreation Area
Country Pizza Restaurant
Pootatuck State Park
Tennis Court Recreation Area
52 Pembroke Road
Sherman Senior Center
Club River Oaks Halfway House
Sherman Volunteer Fire Department
Holiday Point Association, Inc
Tennis Court Recreation Area
Sherman Library
All resolvedDimitris Restaurant
Beach Recreation Area
Boy Scout Camp
Penny Pincher Restaurant
Veterans Field
St Thomas Of Canterbury
Trends Inc.
Sherman Cong Church
Beach Recreation Area
Beach Recreation Area
Holiday Point
Cole Campgrounds
Sherman Park & Beach Pavilion
1 health-basedTown Hall
Sail Harbour Clubhouse
Sherman Iga
Bodahl Tool Company
Holiday Point Association
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Shelton (06784) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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.