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Community Water System · PWS CT0473011

Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System

Clinton, Connecticut 06413 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 101,313 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

101,313
People served
406
EPA violations
0
Health-based
7 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 406 drinking-water violations at Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System - above the Connecticut per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 7 PFAS compounds.

406
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
101,313
People served by this system
7
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System

Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 101,313 residents in Clinton, Connecticut (Hartford County) through 37,354 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 406 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 398 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Nitrite, recorded in 15 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 7 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 8 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Connecticut, EPA tracks 2,332 public water systems serving 2,886,005 people, with 206,662 cumulative violations and 21,779 health-based violations on record. About 94% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 88.6 violations. Statewide, 40 of 63 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (63.5%).

Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System's 406 violations sit above the Connecticut average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

7 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
101,313
Total Violations
406
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
37,354
County
Hartford
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
398
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrite MR 15 2007
Nitrate MR 14 2007
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 8 2014
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2014
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 8 2014
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2014
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2014
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 8 2014
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 8 2014
Trichloroethylene MR 8 2014
Tetrachloroethylene MR 8 2014
Benzene MR 8 2014
Toluene MR 8 2014
Ethylbenzene MR 8 2014
Styrene MR 8 2014
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 2014
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 2014
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 8 2014
CHLOROBENZENE MR 8 2014
Vinyl chloride MR 8 2014
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 8 2014
Carbon tetrachloride MR 8 2014
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 7 2014
Combined Uranium MR 7 2014
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 7 2014
Fluoride MR 6 2007
ManMade Beta Particle and Photon Emitter MR 4 2008
Gross Beta Particle Activity MR 4 2008
Endrin MR 4 2005
BHC-GAMMA MR 4 2005

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 18 of 464 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFUnA 9/4/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/4/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/4/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/4/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/4/2024 4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFEESA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/4/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/4/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/4/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/4/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/4/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/4/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/4/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/4/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/4/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID CT0473011 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Connecticut Drinking Water Authority

Connecticut's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find CT regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 Public Notice Other 2 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 7500
2014 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2378
2014 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2380
2014 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2964
2014 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2977
2014 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2979
2014 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2980
2014 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2981
2014 Trichloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2984
2014 Tetrachloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2987
2014 Benzene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2990
2014 Toluene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2991
2014 Ethylbenzene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2992
2014 Styrene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2996
2014 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 SDWIS / CT0473011 / 2968

How Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System Connecticut avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 406 88.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 9.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 7 compounds 63.5% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 101,313 1,238 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 2,332 regulated public water systems in Connecticut.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System water safe to drink?
Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System (PWS ID: CT0473011) has 406 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 7 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 101,313 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System serve?
Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System serves 101,313 people in Clinton, Connecticut. It is a Private-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 37,354 service connections.
What type of violations does Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System have?
Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System has 406 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 398 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 7 PFAS compounds in Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System's water supply: PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA, PFBS, PFHxS, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System use?
Ctwc - Northern Reg-Western System uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.