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WaterSafety

Metropolitan District Commission

Hartford, Connecticut · PWSID: CT0640011

A
Water Safety Score
95/100
390,887
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Combined Filter Effluent0.5 NTU1 NTUWithin LimitDec 30, 2020
Chlorine2 ppm4 ppmWithin LimitDec 1, 2024

Violation History

Combined Filter Effluent
Treatment TechniqueDec 30, 2020 - Feb 22, 2021
Resolved
Enforcement: 3
Chlorine
MonitoringDec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Open
Chlorine
MonitoringDec 1, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025
Resolved
Enforcement: 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Metropolitan District Commission has a Water Safety Score of A (95/100). The system serves 390,887 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Metropolitan District Commission has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.