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WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,875 people · Connecticut

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CT0070031
Violations
23

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: August 10, 2025 – September 3, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: December 30, 2024 – January 24, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: August 10, 2021 – April 21, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – April 21, 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 WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT

Is WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT water safe to drink?

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT has 23 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON.

How many people does WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT serve?

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT serves approximately 2,875 people, Connecticut. The system provides water to 1 community: Berlin.

What type of water does WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT provide?

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT 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 CT0070031.

How does WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Connecticut?

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT scores 74/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Connecticut state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Berlin