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Failing Water Quality

Bethel, CT 06801

Fairfield County · Population served: 11,580

Water Systems Serving This Area

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BETHEL WATER DEPT
Surface water · Pop. 9,507
PWSID: CT0090011
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CANDLEWOOD SHORES TAX DISTRICT
Groundwater · Pop. 1,315
PWSID: CT0180061
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LILLINONAH PARK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSN
Groundwater · Pop. 128
PWSID: CT0960171
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MEADOWS AT CROSS RIVER
Surface water · Pop. 630
PWSID: NY5920685

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
6.2
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

3 detected 1 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA5.9 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBS3.9 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFPeA3.0 pptNo standardUnregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

287Total (5yr)
84Health-Based
177Major