Gales Ferry Water Quality

Connecticut

Health Violations

The tap water in Gales Ferry, Connecticut is served by 17 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 12,762 people. 9 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

17
Water Systems
12,762
Population Served
9
Total Violations
9
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Gales Ferry, Connecticut is delivered through 17 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 12,762 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 Gales Ferry shows 9 total violations across all 17 systems, of which 9 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 5200, 5000, 8000. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
SCWA, MONTVILLE DIVISION (MTV) 2,570 0 Clean
SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION 2,567 2 Health
SCWA, NORTH STONINGTON DIVISION (NST) 1,860 1 Health
SCWA, MOHEGAN DIVISION 1,428 0 Clean
OAKDALE HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION, INC 876 3 Health
SCWA, LEDYARD CENTER DIVISION 652 0 Clean
SCWA, CHESTERFIELD DIVISION 524 0 Clean
SCWA, HILLCREST DIVISION (HLC) 450 0 Clean
SCWA, ROBIN HILL DIVISION (RBN) 388 0 Clean
SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION 370 2 Health
SUNNY WATERS MOBILE HOME PARK 303 0 Clean
SCWA, BARRETT DIVISION (BAR) 300 0 Clean
SCWA, CHRISWOOD DIVISION (CWD) 164 0 Clean
SCWA, BIRCHWOOD DIVISION (BWD) 108 0 Clean
GREEN VILLAGE II 96 0 Clean
LINCOLN PARK ELDERLY HOUSING 80 1 Health
SCWA, SEVEN OAKS (OAK) 26 0 Clean

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
5200 2024-10-17
5000 2023-01-18
5000 2022-04-01
5000 2022-04-01
8000 2018-09-01
8000 2017-07-01
5000 2007-01-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-07-01

TRI Facilities in Gales Ferry

Facility Total Releases
Americas Styrenics Allyns Point Plant 53.2K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gales Ferry, Connecticut water safe to drink?
Gales Ferry is served by 17 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 12,762 people. 9 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 Gales Ferry have?
Gales Ferry water systems have a total of 9 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 9 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Gales Ferry water?
Health-based violations for Gales Ferry water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 5000, 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Gales Ferry?
17 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Gales Ferry, Connecticut, collectively covering approximately 12,762 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Gales Ferry get its drinking water?
Gales Ferry's water supply comes from 17 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 Gales Ferry?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, reporting a combined 53.2K 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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