Clinton, CT 06413

63 water systems243,223 residents

Poor water quality - filtration recommended

D

Score: 30/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

115

Contaminants Detected

7,002

Violations on Record

991

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History11 / 25
Contaminant Severity5 / 25
System Compliance1 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score30%

30 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
  • Activated Carbon Filter (disinfection byproducts)
  • Whole Home Carbon Filter System
Compare filter types in our Filter Guide →

Consult a water quality specialist for personalized recommendations.

Clinton vs CT & National Average

Detected Contaminants

115 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
AtrazineAgricultural
GlyphosateAgricultural
NitrateAgricultural
Nitrate-NitriteAgricultural
NitriteAgricultural
SimazineAgricultural
BromodichloromethaneDisinfection Byproduct
ChloroformDisinfection Byproduct
DibromochloromethaneDisinfection Byproduct
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Disinfection Byproduct
TTHMDisinfection Byproduct
Antimony, TotalHeavy Metal
ArsenicHeavy Metal
BariumHeavy Metal
Beryllium, TotalHeavy Metal
CadmiumHeavy Metal
ChromiumHeavy Metal
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHeavy Metal
MercuryHeavy Metal
NickelHeavy Metal
SeleniumHeavy Metal
Thallium, TotalHeavy Metal
CYANIDEInorganic
FluorideInorganic
Coliform (Pre-TCR)Microorganism
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
E. COLIMicroorganism
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicroorganism
1,1-DichloropropeneOther
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,1,2-TetrachloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2,2-TetrachloroethaneOther
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
1,2,3-TrichloropropaneOther
1,3-DichloropropaneOther
1,3-DICHLOROPROPENEOther
2,2-DichloropropaneOther
2,3,7,8-TCDDOther
2,4-DOther
2,4,5-TPOther
AldicarbOther
Aldicarb sulfoneOther
Aldicarb sulfoxideOther
Benzo(a)pyreneOther
BHC-GAMMAOther
BromoformOther
BromomethaneOther
CarbofuranOther
CARBON, TOTALOther
ChlordaneOther
ChlorineOther
ChloroethaneOther
ChloromethaneOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
DalaponOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateOther
DibromomethaneOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
DinosebOther
DiquatOther
EndothallOther
EndrinOther
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEOther
Groundwater RuleOther
HeptachlorOther
Heptachlor epoxideOther
HexachlorocyclopentadieneOther
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleOther
LASSOOther
ManMade Beta Particle and Photon EmitterOther
MethoxychlorOther
OXAMYLOther
PentachlorophenolOther
PicloramOther
Public NoticeOther
Surface Water Treatment RuleOther
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Other
ToxapheneOther
TritiumOther
38-STRONTIUM-90Radiological
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Radiological
Combined UraniumRadiological
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological
Gross Beta Particle ActivityRadiological
Radium-226Radiological
Radium-228Radiological
1,1-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
BromobenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
HEXACHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
m-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
m-XyleneVolatile Organic
o-ChlorotolueneVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
o-XyleneVolatile Organic
p-ChlorotolueneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-XyleneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
CTWC - SOUTH COVENTRY SYSTEM, CTWC - PLAINFIELD SYSTEM, CTWC - AMSTON LAKE DIVISION, CTWC - FLORENCE LORD (MASH), CTWC - SHORELINE REGION-CHESTER SYSTEM +5 more
Population Served:
243,223
Systems With Violations:
58 of 63
Major Violations:
4,788
Enforcement Actions:
6,962

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.