Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06877)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06877.
Active Health Violations
32 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 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
25,110
Population
122
Water Systems
201
Violations (5yr)
32
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (122)
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) ✓
Ridgefield High And Middle School
1 health-based Groundwater 2,575 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Barlow Mountain & Scotland Elem Schools
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Ridgebury School
Groundwater 501 people served
0 violations
Branchville School
Groundwater 488 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Scotland School
Groundwater 479 people served
0 violations
Farmingville Elementary School
Groundwater 428 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
720 Branchville Llc
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
J. Tars
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Enchanted Garden - Ethan Allen Hwy
Groundwater 61 people served
0 violations
Nod Hill Brewery
5 health-based Groundwater 60 people served
30 violations (5yr)
· 5 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Acre Lane, Inc.
Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations
Brookview Water Company
1 health-based Groundwater 55 people served
13 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 3.44 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hillside Mobile Home Park
All resolved Groundwater 42 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.44 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
29 Farrar Lane
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Ancona Bldg
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Georgetown Mobil
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Tranquility Home For The Aged
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Martin Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Candle Shop
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Aldrich Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Sugar Hollow Racquet Club
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Green Doors Motel
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Ullman Devices (Main Building)
4 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based
Richardson Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Keeler Ridgefield B
2 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
27 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Arma Tool & Die
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Danbury Plaza
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
87 Old South Salem Road
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
37 Ethan Allen Highway
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Garden Court Ho'S Assn Inc. - Well 2
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Madison Commons
All resolved Groundwater 28 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Camp Katoonah Gsa
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sugar Hollow Racquet Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield European Motors
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
659 Danbury Road - Ridgefield
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield Veterinary Hospital
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hungry Knight Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield Tennis Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
296 Ethan Allen Highway - Redding
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dlhg Ridge Golf Course
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
La Coffee Shop Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield Baptist Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield Little League – Jensen Field
3 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Red Lion Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Aldrich Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kismet
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Luigis Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield Baptist Church
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Golf Performance Center
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
27 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Richardson Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Adventure
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Martin Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Growing Tree Nursery School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Knights Of Columbus
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chuck Wagon Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Edelman Ltd
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Keough Plaza
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
South Salem Presbyterian Chrch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
R & R Pool And Patio
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Arma Tool & Die Co. Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St. Ignatius Retreat House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Flobee'S Llc
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
14 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
1106 Federal Road
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
New England Country Day School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Aldridge Park
3 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Richardson Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ancona Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
King Neptune Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Barlow Mt School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Svg Lithography Systems, Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St Ignatius Retreat House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield Golf Course(Pro Shop & Rest.)
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
St Ignatius Retreat
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Alder Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
967 Ethan Allen Highway
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Peatts Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Martin Park
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Ridgefield Deli
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Benrus Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sugar Hollow Park, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Alder Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mother Seton Parish House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St. Elizabeth Seton
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Friendly Ice Cream
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
748 Danbury Road
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield Parks And Recreation
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Golf Performance Center, Inc.
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Notre Dame School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Carvel Ice Cream
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgebury Congregational Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mamanasco Lake
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Anconas Wines & Liquors
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Candle Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St Elizabeth Seton Church
2 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Ridgefield Golf Course(Public Fountain)
3 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Silver Spring Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Green Doors Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
John Sherman Hoyt Reserv(Training Cabin)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Red Carpet Motel
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Colonial Builders
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgefield Pizza Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridgebury Cong Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
920 Bantam Road
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Bistrow
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Silver Spring Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ye Olde Pub
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Diner
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
66 Sugar Hollow Road
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Garden Court Ho'S Assn Inc - Well #1
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Casual Living
Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations
Lake Windwing
2 health-based Groundwater 0
5 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
316 Federal Road
Groundwater 0
0 violations
59 Ethan Allen Highway
Groundwater 0
0 violations
650 Danbury Road
1 health-based Groundwater 0
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Ethan Allen Condos, Llc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Triangles Cafe
Groundwater 0
0 violations
3 Sidecut Road
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
61 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
14 violations
Has active
1,1-DichloroethyleneHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
15 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
14 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
9 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
5 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
4 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
2 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Shelton (06877) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 201.
Fewer violations 99th 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.