What was found in ZIP 06897
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1339 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2360.85 µg/L — NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT · 40,256 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1285 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2051.65 µg/L — NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT · 40,256 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 916 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 973 µg/L — SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER · 42,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 261 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 301 µg/L — SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER · 42,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 80.7 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 96.195 µg/L — SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER · 42,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 78.175 µg/L — SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER · 42,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.9 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48.9 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 42.65 µg/L 284% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT · 40,256 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.46 µg/L — SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER · 42,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.52 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER · 42,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5950 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 0.9000 µg/L — SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER · 42,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT · 40,256 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0112 µg/L — NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT · 40,256 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0109 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0064 µg/L — NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT · 40,256 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT · 40,256 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY · 351,756 people · 2026
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0030 mg/L — NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT · 40,256 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 06897
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY | CT | 351,756 |
| SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER | CT | 42,000 |
| NORWALK FIRST TAXING DISTRICT | CT | 40,256 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 06897 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 06897 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 06897. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 06897?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 06897. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 06897's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.