Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06825)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06825.

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

21,982

Population

6

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

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)

Essex Gardens

1 health-based
Groundwater 72 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1420 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Easton Racquet Club

3 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1420 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Shelton (06825) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th 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.

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.

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