Water Quality: Enfield, CT
7 water systems • 26,458 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Enfield is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 26,458 people, and has 188 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Enfield's violation count is 26% below the national average for Connecticut. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform, Stage 2 DBP, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Enfield
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARDVILLE WATER COMPANY | CT0490021 | Groundwater | 18,544 | 51 |
| JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY | CT0580011 | Surface Water | 6,840 | 55 |
| HAZARDVILLE - RYE HILL SYSTEM | CT1299031 | Surface Water | 352 | 3 |
| JEWETT CITY WATER CO., S & W SYSTEM | CT0580051 | Groundwater | 320 | 8 |
| SHAKER HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY | CT0490041 | Groundwater | 172 | 11 |
| JEWETT CITY WATER CO-HILL-N-DALE | CT0730021 | Groundwater | 146 | 7 |
| CRESTVIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION | CT0251021 | Groundwater | 84 | 53 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.