Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06896)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06896.
Active Health Violations
3 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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,779
Population
29
Water Systems
39
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield County
Aquarion-Stamford
All resolvedDanbury Water Department
1 health-basedAquarion-Greenwich
All resolvedBrightpath - Redding
Redding Country Club
1 health-based32 Portland Avenue - Redding
Sandellas Cafe, Inc
New Pond Farm Education Center
1 health-based109 Black Rock Tnpk
Redding Center Firehouse
Town Hall Annex/Post Office
Redding Road House
Georgetown Bible Church
Redding Meditation Society
Town Garage
Calvary Independent Baptist Church
219 Ethan Allen Highway - Redding
Unitarian Universalist Society-Church
Putnam Memorial State Park
Clemens Restaurant
12 Old Mill Road - Redding
2 Long Ridge Road
New Pond Farm Education Ctr
Topstone Town Park
All resolvedWoodland Preschool
Redding Ridge Firehouse
Precision Plastics
Heritage House
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Shelton (06896) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 39.
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.