Water Quality in Shelton, CT (06905)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 06905.

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 36 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

20,725

Population

17

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)

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)

Camp Gan Israel Hill Top Bunkhouses

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Gan Israel #5 Pool

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Gan Isreal Mawby Housing

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Camp Gan Israel Lake Side

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Gan Israel #1 Post Office

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Gan Israel Main Lodge

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Gan Israel #4 Trailers

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Gan Israel #3 A-Frame

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ninigret Realty

All resolved
Groundwater 109 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1526 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Roxbury Swim & Tennis Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Roxbury Swim & Tennis Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Twin Lakes Swim Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Resinall Corp

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

23 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

8 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1526 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Shelton (06905) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.

Fewer violations 86th 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.

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.

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