Gales Ferry Water Quality

Connecticut

Health Violations

According to EPA SDWIS, Gales Ferry, Connecticut is served by 17 community water systems covering about 12,762 people. The same extract lists 9 health-based violation records, most recently coded 5200 in 2024. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.

17
Water Systems
12,762
Population Served
9
Health-Based Violation Records
3
Distinct Contaminant Codes

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.

PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 9 violation records across the 17 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 3 distinct EPA contaminant codes: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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
SCWA, OAKDALE HEIGHTS DIVISION 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?

These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.

Water system Contaminant Begin Date
LINCOLN PARK ELDERLY HOUSING LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
SCWA, OAKDALE HEIGHTS DIVISION Lead and Copper Rule 2023-01-18
SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION Lead and Copper Rule 2022-04-01
SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION Lead and Copper Rule 2022-04-01
SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION Revised Total Coliform Rule 2018-09-01
SCWA, NORTH STONINGTON DIVISION (NST) Revised Total Coliform Rule 2017-07-01
SCWA, OAKDALE HEIGHTS DIVISION Lead and Copper Rule 2007-01-01
SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION Lead and Copper Rule 1994-07-01
SCWA, OAKDALE HEIGHTS DIVISION Lead and Copper Rule 1994-07-01

What are Gales Ferry's health-based records for?

Gales Ferry's health-based violation records carry 3 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.

Contaminant Records Systems
Lead and Copper Rule 6 3
Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 2
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 1 1

TRI Facilities in Gales Ferry

Facility Total Releases
Americas Styrenics Allyns Point Plant 53.2K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Gales Ferry, Connecticut?
Gales Ferry is listed with 17 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 12,762 people. 9 health-based violation records appear in the extract. A past registry row is not a current drinkability verdict; contact the local utility for current status.
How many water violations does Gales Ferry have in this EPA extract?
Gales Ferry water systems have 9 health-based violation records in PlainEnviro's EPA SDWIS extract. This extract is filtered to EPA health-based records and does not include monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Gales Ferry water?
Health-based records for Gales Ferry water systems carry the following EPA contaminant codes: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. This source edition does not include authoritative contaminant names. Source: EPA 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.

How does Gales Ferry compare in Connecticut?

Of the 151 Connecticut places with at least one community water system on file, Gales Ferry ranks #4 by number of systems (17).

Either side of it: Clinton (63), Stamford (24), Danbury (12), Old Lyme (11)

About This Data

Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 17 community water systems whose service area lists Gales Ferry, ranked against the 151 Connecticut places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.

A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.

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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