TapSafetyReport
D36/100

JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,840 people · Connecticut

Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
CT0580011
Violations
36

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – October 5, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY

Is JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?

JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 36 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY detected?

31 contaminants were tested in JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY have any EPA violations?

Yes, JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY has 36 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY serve?

JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY serves approximately 6,840 people, Connecticut. The system provides water to 2 communities: Griswold, Lisbon.

What type of water does JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY provide?

JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CT0580011.

How does JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY compare to other utilities in Connecticut?

JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY scores 36/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Connecticut state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

GriswoldLisbon