Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06897)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06897.
Active Health Violations
9 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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,777
Population
75
Water Systems
64
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (75)
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) ✓
South Norwalk Electric & Water
All resolved Surface water 42,000 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
The Grumman Hill Montessori Association
All resolved Groundwater 259 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.67 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
The Wilton Riding Club, Inc
2 health-based Groundwater 125 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Rolling Hills Country Club
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
25 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 3.48 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Childrens Day School Of Wilton
All resolved Groundwater 96 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Zions Hill Church
Groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Rocktree Apartments
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
The Lake Club, Inc
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based
951 Danbury Road
All resolved Groundwater 45 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Weir Farm National Historic Site
Groundwater 43 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Apple Blossom School & Family Center
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
First Church Of Christian Science
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Notre Dame Nursing Home
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Wilton Arms
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Lake Club - Paddle Hut (Well 2)
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Notre Dame
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rolling Hills Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Silvermines Woods Homeowners Assoc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Merwin Meadows Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
White Fences
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
713 Danbury Road
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Mccarthy Realty Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tadpole Learning Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mr + Mrs Donald Byington
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Canondale Luncheonette
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Orems Diner
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Waldbaums Supermarkets
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Merwin Meadows Town Park
2 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Middlebrook School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilton Family Ymca
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Red Lions Belzoni Grill
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wooster Mountain Gun Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Diamond Deli
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cuisine Art
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Landmark Academy
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Silent Chef
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Childrens Workshop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ina Driscoll School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dinardo, Robert & Robert P.,Jr
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
1st Church Of Christian Science
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Hamilton School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Strong Comstock
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Friends Nursery School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Zions Hill United Methodist
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cider Mill School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilton Cong Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Waldbaum'S Shopping Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Candlewood Lake Plaza
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
White Fences
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Olde School House Grill
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Wilton Playshop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kate Genaitis
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
673 Danbury Road
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Zion'S Hill Preschool Program
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilton Woods Nursery School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
White Fences
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Four Seasons Racquet Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Quaker Religious Society
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Merwin Meadows Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tanner'S Drive Water Association
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Major Office Building
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shell Oil Company
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Four Seasons Racquet Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Our Lady Of Fatima
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Woodcock Nature Center Inc
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Marianne Wilsons Catering
Groundwater 2 people served
0 violations
Villia Maria Restaurant
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Orems Diner
Groundwater 0
0 violations
The Wilton Riding Club, Inc Warming Hut
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Create Learning Center
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
18 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateHealth-Based
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
8 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
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 (06897) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 64.
Fewer violations 93th 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.