FAIRFIELD HILLS

PWSID: CT0970021 · Newtown, CT · Serves 2,610 people

Health Violations

FAIRFIELD HILLS 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
2,610
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

FAIRFIELD HILLS (PWSID CT0970021) 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 2,610 people in Newtown, 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). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Gross Alpha, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1999–2024.

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)
CT0970021
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Newtown, CT
Population Served
2,610
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha 1 1
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 1999

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FAIRFIELD HILLS water safe to drink?
FAIRFIELD HILLS 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 FAIRFIELD HILLS serve?
FAIRFIELD HILLS serves 2,610 people in Newtown, CT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FAIRFIELD HILLS have?
FAIRFIELD HILLS has 2 total violations on record spanning 1999–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FAIRFIELD HILLS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Gross Alpha, 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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