Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06851)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06851.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 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.
27,865
Population
24
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield County
Aquarion-Stamford
All resolvedDanbury Water Department
1 health-basedAquarion-Greenwich
All resolvedGranby Commons
Hobe Sound Plaza
Freidson'S Center 7/Dorcal Inc
Happy Shack
Temple Shalom
Sgt Smoleski
Rev Don Mariano
Alice Strebb
Lookout Road
Country Convenience Store
Dean Russell Jr.
Larry Anastasia
Ron Benvenuttis
J Fabrizio
376 Main Street
All resolvedCt Yankee Council, Inc., Bsa
Bruce Cadenelli
John Sherman Hoyt Reservation
James River Inc
Wilton Texaco
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
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: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Shelton (06851) 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.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.