Water Quality in HARWINTON, CT (06791)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06791.

513

Total Violations

14

Health-Based

499

Monitoring / Reporting

495

Resolved

What does this mean?

495 of 513 violations have been resolved. 14 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 499 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.

Water systems: 39 Population served: 1,457

Violations Detail (513 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 17, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 17, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 27, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 27, 2024ActiveN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 22, 2024ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 22, 2024ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 22, 2024ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(26)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 17Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 17Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 27Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 27Active

E. COLI

34

Aug 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 15Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 15Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 15Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 29Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 29Active

2023(11)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 27Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 27Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 27Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 6Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

May 17Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

May 17Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

May 17Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

May 17Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

May 17Active

How Does This Compare?

HARWINTON (06791) has 513 recorded violations, including 14 health-based. 18 remain unresolved. 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.

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