C45/100
TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,477 people · Connecticut
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CT1280011
Violations
43
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
8
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: August 10, 2023 – September 12, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: July 15, 2023 – August 22, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 13, 2022 – July 25, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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 to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 26, 2021 – August 25, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 26, 2021 – August 25, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 6, 2021Enforcement: 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 TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT
Is TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT water receives a grade of C (45/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT serve?
TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT serves approximately 1,477 people, Connecticut. The system provides water to 1 community: Simsbury.
What type of water does TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT provide?
TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CT1280011.
How does TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Connecticut?
TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT scores 45/100 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.