Wallingford Water Quality

Connecticut

Health Violations

The tap water in Wallingford, Connecticut is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 37,351 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
37,351
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Wallingford, Connecticut is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 37,351 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 Wallingford shows 3 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 3 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, 0700. 11 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
WALLINGFORD WATER DEPARTMENT 37,267 0 Clean
NORTHFORD GLEN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 84 3 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
5200 2024-10-17
0700 2023-11-23
0700 2023-11-23

TRI Facilities in Wallingford

Facility Total Releases
Allnex USA Inc. Wallingford Ct Site 436.7K lbs
Ametek Specialty Metal Products Div 150.4K lbs
Roehm America LLC 61.2K lbs
Apct-Wallingford Inc. 24.4K lbs
Byk USA Inc 14.4K lbs
Nucor Steel Connecticut 1.2K lbs
Dexmet Corp 60 lbs
Holo-Krome Co 27 lbs
Times Microwave Systems Inc. 4 lbs
Ulbrich Specialty Strip Mill 1 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallingford, Connecticut water safe to drink?
Wallingford is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 37,351 people. 3 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 Wallingford have?
Wallingford water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Wallingford water?
Health-based violations for Wallingford water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0700. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Wallingford?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Wallingford, Connecticut, collectively covering approximately 37,351 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Wallingford get its drinking water?
Wallingford's water supply comes from 2 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 Wallingford?
Yes, 11 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Wallingford, Connecticut, reporting a combined 688.5K 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