East Hartford Water Quality

Connecticut

Health Violations

The tap water in East Hartford, Connecticut is served by 11 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,313 people. 51 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1005 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

11
Water Systems
1,313
Population Served
51
Total Violations
51
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in East Hartford, Connecticut is delivered through 11 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 1,313 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for East Hartford shows 51 total violations across all 11 systems, of which 51 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 1005, 5200, 8000, 5000, 3100. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Connecticut drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
WHITE OAK CONDOMINIUMS 192 1 Health
ORCHARD ACRES ASSOCIATION 176 10 Health
PERRY HILL ESTATES APARTMENTS INC. 144 3 Health
BIRCH HILLS CONDOMINIUMS 132 1 Health
DEER PARK APARTMENTS 125 4 Health
PINECREST CONDOMINIUMS 110 16 Health
WOODLAWN APARTMENTS 96 5 Health
HILLSIDE CONDOMINIUMS 96 1 Health
WOODS EDGE APARTMENTS 96 1 Health
RIDGEVIEW HEIGHTS 96 5 Health
MAR-LEA PARK APARTMENTS 50 4 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
1005 2025-04-01
1005 2025-04-01
1005 2025-01-01
1005 2025-01-01
1005 2025-01-01
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
1005 2024-10-01
1005 2024-10-01
1005 2024-07-01
1005 2024-07-01
1005 2024-07-01
1005 2024-07-01
1005 2024-04-01
1005 2024-04-01
1005 2024-04-01
1005 2024-04-01
8000 2023-09-12
8000 2023-09-12
8000 2022-11-29
8000 2022-11-29
8000 2022-11-29
8000 2022-11-29
8000 2022-10-29
8000 2022-10-29
8000 2022-09-25
8000 2022-09-25
8000 2022-08-01
8000 2022-08-01
8000 2022-08-01
8000 2022-02-03
8000 2022-02-03
8000 2022-01-09
8000 2022-01-09
8000 2021-09-20
8000 2021-09-20
8000 2020-09-13
5000 2019-07-01
3100 2016-01-01
3100 2015-12-01
3100 2015-10-01

TRI Facilities in East Hartford

Facility Total Releases
Pratt & Whitney 306.2K lbs
Ebl Products Inc 7.5K lbs
Dur-A-Flex 3.9K lbs
Ati Ladish Machining 32 lbs
Brenntag Lubricants North East-East Hartford 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Hartford, Connecticut water safe to drink?
East Hartford is served by 11 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,313 people. 51 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does East Hartford have?
East Hartford water systems have a total of 51 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 51 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in East Hartford water?
Health-based violations for East Hartford water systems include the following contaminants: 1005, 5200, 8000, 5000, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve East Hartford?
11 EPA-regulated community water systems serve East Hartford, Connecticut, collectively covering approximately 1,313 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does East Hartford get its drinking water?
East Hartford's water supply comes from 11 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near East Hartford?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in East Hartford, Connecticut, reporting a combined 317.7K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial