C42/100
WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,550 people · Connecticut
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CT1661423
Violations
46
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: August 10, 2021 – June 20, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – June 20, 2022Enforcement: 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 WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT
Is WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of C (42/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 46 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT has 46 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 2,550 people, Connecticut. The system provides water to 2 communities: Waterbury, Wolcott.
What type of water does WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CT1661423.
How does WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Connecticut?
WOLCOTT WATER DEPARTMENT scores 42/100 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.