Water Quality in West Cornwall, CT (06796)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06796.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 23 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
821
Population
8
Water Systems
25
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Cornwall Consolidated School
1 health-basedTrinity Retreat Center - Dix House-Main
Cornwall Child Center, Inc.
Trinity Retreat Center-Butler Hall
1 health-basedCover Bridge
West Cornwall Market
Railroad Square Plaza (Ne Catering)
All resolvedWest Cornwall Development
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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?
West Cornwall (06796) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.
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.
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.