Water Quality: Kent, CT
4 water systems • 1,104 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Kent is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,104 people, and has 74 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Kent's violation count is 71% below the national average for Connecticut. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Kent
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT SCHOOL CORP (VALLEY CAMPUS) | CT0680021 | Groundwater | 722 | 25 |
| THE MARVELWOOD SCHOOL | CT0680031 | Groundwater | 220 | 4 |
| BROOKWOODS II | CT0688011 | Groundwater | 120 | 8 |
| DODGE FARM | CT1500321 | Groundwater | 42 | 37 |
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.