Home hazard report for 06037 — Berlin, CT
ZIP 06037 is served by Berlin Water Control Commission: 1 violation since 2016, latest lead result 0 ppb, PFAS 1 detected. Hartford County is in EPA radon zone 3.
Health-based violations since 2016: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. 1 is still listed as unresolved in EPA records.
90th-percentile lead in the latest round (Jan 2022). Lead comes mostly from household plumbing and service lines, so individual homes can be higher.
PFAS were detected, with PFOA and PFOS below 4.0 ppt (highest not detected).
Predicted average under 2 pCi/L — but any home can have high radon, so EPA still recommends a test.
The nearest active Superfund site is 5.2 miles away.
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Where ZIP 06037 is
Dashed: ZIP area · blue: utility service area · scroll or pinch to zoomDrinking water: Berlin Water Control Commission
Health-based violations
| Contaminant or rule | Health-based violations since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 1 |
A health-based violation means a contaminant exceeded its legal limit (MCL) or a required treatment technique was not met, as reported by the state to EPA’s SDWIS. 1 still listed as unresolved (“unaddressed” or “addressed” but not yet returned to compliance); the latest began Oct 2024.
Full record for Berlin Water Control Commission →
Other systems overlapping this ZIP: Kensington Fire District, Worthington Fire District.
Lead
90th-percentile lead per sampling round (90% of the homes sampled were at or below this level). Black line: EPA’s 15 ppb action level; under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements the action level becomes 10 ppb from 2027.
PFAS (“forever chemicals”)
| Compound | Highest result | Samples with detection | EPA limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFHxS | 3.8 ppt | 1 of 8 | — |
| PFHxA | not detected | 0 of 8 | — |
| PFDA | not detected | 0 of 8 | — |
| PFOA | not detected | 0 of 8 | 4 ppt MCL |
| PFOS | not detected | 0 of 8 | 4 ppt MCL |
| PFNA | not detected | 0 of 8 | — |
| PFHpA | not detected | 0 of 8 | — |
| PFBS | not detected | 0 of 8 | — |
| PFPeA | not detected | 0 of 8 | — |
| PFBA | not detected | 0 of 8 | — |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) | not detected | 0 of 8 | — |
EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), samples 2023–2025; ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). The 4.0 ppt maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS were set by EPA in 2024; water systems have until the end of the decade to comply.
Radon in Hartford County
EPA radon zone 3 — low potential. Predicted average under 2 pCi/L — but any home can have high radon, so EPA still recommends a test.
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas from soil and rock, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above and considering it from 2 pCi/L. A short-term test kit costs about $15–30. How radon zones work →
Superfund sites nearby
| Site | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Solvents Recovery Service of New England Southington, Connecticut · EPA ID CTD009717604 | Active (final NPL) | 5.2 mi |
| Old Southington Landfill Southington, Connecticut · EPA ID CTD980670806 | Cleaned up & deleted | 5.6 mi |
| Cheshire Ground Water Contamination Cheshire, Connecticut · EPA ID CTD981067317 | Cleaned up & deleted | 7.6 mi |
| Durham Meadows Durham, Connecticut · EPA ID CTD001452093 | Active (final NPL) | 10.0 mi |
EPA Superfund National Priorities List (NPL): the country’s most serious known hazardous-waste sites, each with an EPA cleanup record (linked). Distance is measured from the ZIP center to the site’s reference point; being near a site does not by itself mean exposure — EPA site pages describe what was found and how it is being cleaned up.
What this is — and isn’t. These are records your water utility and state reported to the EPA, and the EPA’s radon map for your county. They describe the system and the area, not the water from your own tap or the air in your home. For that, read your utility’s annual Consumer Confidence Report and test: lead and radon tests are inexpensive.
Questions about 06037
Who supplies drinking water to ZIP 06037?
Berlin Water Control Commission (EPA ID CT0070021), a surface water (rivers, lakes) system serving about 5,128 people.
Is there lead in Berlin, CT tap water?
The utility’s latest 90th-percentile lead result (Jan 2022) was 0 ppb; EPA’s action level is 15 ppb, falling to 10 ppb from 2027. Lead mostly comes from service lines and home plumbing, so the only way to know your tap is to test it.
Does Berlin, CT water have PFAS?
PFAS were detected, with PFOA and PFOS below 4.0 ppt (highest not detected).
Has the water system in 06037 had violations?
Health-based violations since 2016: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. 1 is still listed as unresolved in EPA records.
Are there Superfund sites near 06037?
The nearest active Superfund site is 5.2 miles away. Sites within 10 miles: Solvents Recovery Service of New England (5.2 mi, Active (final NPL)); Old Southington Landfill (5.6 mi, Cleaned up & deleted); Cheshire Ground Water Contamination (7.6 mi, Cleaned up & deleted).
Is radon a problem in Hartford County?
Hartford County is in EPA radon zone 3 (low potential). Predicted average under 2 pCi/L — but any home can have high radon, so EPA still recommends a test.