Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06831)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06831.
Active Health Violations
36 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
15,210
Population
33
Water Systems
124
Violations (5yr)
36
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield County
Aquarion-Stamford
All resolvedDanbury Water Department
1 health-basedAquarion-Greenwich
All resolvedGreenwich American Center
1 health-basedBrunswick School (Lower & Lower Middle)
Fairview Country Club
All resolvedWhitby School-Well #1
Brunswick School (Upper Middle)
Harvest Time Assembly Of God
2 health-basedStanwich Congregational Church
All resolvedStanwich Club
16 health-basedTamarack Country Club
All resolvedConnecticut Health Of Greenwich
First Church Of Round Hill
1 health-basedNorth Greenwich Congregational Church
All resolvedRound Hill Store/Service Station
2 health-basedBanksville Community House
E.T. Seton Boy Scout Camp - Main Bldg
All resolvedSeton Scout Reservation-A
St. Pauls Church
Fairview Country Club - Carriage House
Stanwich Congregational Church
Banksville Community School
G. E. Harris Golf Course (Concession)
Round Hill Club
Seton Scout Reservation-B
G. E. Harris Golf Course (Maintenance)
2 health-basedE.T. Seton Boy Scout Camp - Dorms
2 health-basedNational Audubon Society (Main Building)
3 health-basedRound Hill Community Church
6 health-basedRound Hill Community Center
St. Barnabas Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Shelton (06831) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 124.
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.