Water Quality: Colchester, CT
2 water systems • 4,244 people served
Some Concerns60
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
4,244
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Colchester has 3 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: E. coli, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 60 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 4,244 people.
Contaminants Found
E. coli
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Colchester
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLCHESTER SEWER & WATER COMMISSION | CT0280011 | Groundwater | 4,020 | 40 |
| COLCHESTER COMMONS | CT0286011 | Groundwater | 224 | 20 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.