Water Quality: Sandy Hook, CT
1 water system • 158 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Sandy Hook is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 158 people, and has 194 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Sandy Hook's violation count is 23% below the national average for Connecticut. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Total Organic Carbon.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Sandy Hook
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 SUGAR STREET | CT0970071 | Groundwater | 158 | 194 |
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.