SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION

PWSID: CT0720041 · Gales Ferry, CT · Serves 2,567 people

Health Violations

SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,567
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION (PWSID CT0720041) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,567 people in Gales Ferry, CT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Connecticut drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2022–2022.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Connecticut state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
CT0720041
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Gales Ferry, CT
Population Served
2,567
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Apr 1, 2022
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Apr 1, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION water safe to drink?
SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION serve?
SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION serves 2,567 people in Gales Ferry, CT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION have?
SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION has 2 total violations on record spanning 2022–2022. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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