C52/100
AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,054 people · Connecticut
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CT0970011
Violations
25
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.016 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.013 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL
Is AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL water safe to drink?
AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL water receives a grade of C (52/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL detected?
31 contaminants were tested in AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL have any EPA violations?
Yes, AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL serve?
AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL serves approximately 6,054 people, Connecticut. The system provides water to 1 community: Newtown.
What type of water does AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL provide?
AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CT0970011.
How does AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL compare to other utilities in Connecticut?
AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL scores 52/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Connecticut state page for a full comparison of water systems.