Tolland County Drinking Water Report Card
Tolland County scores 0 out of 100 on WaterViolations.org's Drinking Water Violation Exposure Score. The county has 293 active public water systems serving 59,720 people, with 268 health-based violations on record and 58 systems with active health-based violations.
This is a research signal, not an official safety grade. Contact the water utility or state drinking-water agency for current notices and guidance.
Quote-Ready Local Facts
- 293 active public water systems serve 59,720 people in Tolland County.
- 268 health-based violations are on record, or 448.8 per 100,000 people served.
- 58 systems have active health-based violations in the current dataset.
Score Breakdown
| Factor | Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Health-based violations per 100,000 people | 448.8 | 60.0 / 60 |
| Systems with active health violations | 19.8% | 39.6 / 40 |
System to Review
The county system with the most health-based violations in this dataset is Ellington Ridge Country Club, with 15 health-based violations on record.
Reporter Story Kit
Use this section as a starting point for local reporting. These figures are screening signals from EPA SDWIS records, not a substitute for utility notices, state agency guidance, or direct water testing.
Fast local angles
- Ask which systems account for the active health-based violations and whether residents received required public notices.
- Compare older health-based violations with the latest Consumer Confidence Reports for affected systems.
- Ask the state drinking-water agency which violations are resolved, pending, or tied to monitoring/reporting gaps.
Contaminants Driving Health-Based Violations
| Contaminant | Health-Based Violations |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 292 |
Active Health-Violation Systems to Check First
| System | City | Population | Active Health Violations | Active Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renwood Apartments | Montvale | 190 | 2 | 3 |
| Orchard Acres Association | East Hartford | 176 | 1 | 2 |
| Twin Hills Water District | Bolton | 156 | 1 | 2 |
| Columbia Manufacturing - Well #1 | Columbia | 150 | 1 | 2 |
| The Carlyle Johnson Machine Company | Bolton | 42 | 1 | 2 |
Questions to Ask
- What contaminant or treatment requirement caused each active health-based violation?
- When did the utility notify customers, and where is that notice posted?
- Has follow-up sampling shown the issue is resolved?
- Are private well owners nearby being advised to test for related contaminants?
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Copyable Reporter Summary
WaterViolations.org gives Tolland County, Connecticut a Drinking Water Violation Exposure Score of 0/100 (F). The county has 293 active public water systems serving 59,720 people, with 268 health-based violations on record and 58 systems with active health-based violations. The score is based on EPA SDWIS records and is not an official safety grade.