Water Quality: Seymour, CT
1 water system • 288 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Seymour is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 288 people, and has 20 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Seymour's violation count is 92% below the national average for Connecticut. Contaminants associated with violations include Copper, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Short-term exposure causes gastrointestinal distress; long-term exposure can cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems and fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 1.3 mg/L (1,300 ppb)
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 Seymour
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARROWHEAD BY THE LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC. | CT1669011 | Groundwater | 288 | 20 |
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.