Water Quality: Tolland, CT
11 water systems • 2,130 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Tolland is served by 11 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,130 people, and has 325 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 27 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Tolland's violation count is 29% above the national average for Connecticut. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Endrin, Fecal Coliform.
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
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
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
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
Water Systems Serving Tolland
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOLLAND WATER DEPARTMENT | CT1423011 | Groundwater | 1,251 | 2 |
| WOODLAND SUMMIT COMMUNITY WATER ASSN | CT1420041 | Groundwater | 216 | 17 |
| TOLLAND WATER DEPT - TORRY ROAD | CT1429191 | Surface Water | 204 | 15 |
| BAXTER FARMS COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC | CT1420021 | Groundwater | 175 | 4 |
| 890 BOSTON TURNPIKE | CT0121081 | Groundwater | 60 | 213 |
| EASTVIEW KOZLEY WATER ASSOCIATION | CT1420081 | Groundwater | 60 | 23 |
| SAFE HARBOR, INC. | CT1548011 | Groundwater | 50 | 15 |
| HIGH MEADOW | CT0614021 | Groundwater | 38 | 11 |
| HOP RIVER HOMES | CT0012011 | Groundwater | 26 | 7 |
| DARTMOUTH VILLAGE ELDERLY HOUSING | CT0309051 | Groundwater | 25 | 12 |
| VILLAGE AT CRYSTAL SPRINGS | CT1429171 | Groundwater | 25 | 6 |
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.