TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT

PWSID: CT1280011 · Tariffville, CT · Serves 1,477 people

Health Violations

TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT 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
1,477
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT (PWSID CT1280011) 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 1,477 people in Tariffville, 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 E. coli. 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)
CT1280011
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Tariffville, CT
Population Served
1,477
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Oct 13, 2022
E. coli Yes Oct 13, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT 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 TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT serve?
TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT serves 1,477 people in Tariffville, CT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT have?
TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT 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 TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

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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