Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06824)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06824.

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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

36,716

Population

8

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield County

Surface water 351,756 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aquarion-Stamford

All resolved
Surface water 119,214 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Danbury Water Department

1 health-based
Surface water 62,055 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aquarion-Greenwich

All resolved
Surface water 53,297 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Plymouth Notch

Groundwater 82 people served
0 violations

Gateway Lodge

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

1565 Monroe Turnpike, Llc

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Lakeview Charlestown Early Lrning Ctr.

1 health-based
Groundwater 42 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Shelton (06824) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations

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.

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