GALES FERRY, CT · New London County
SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Connecticut’s official records. Always confirm current status with Connecticut before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- CT1020011
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 370
- Service connections
- 123
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION is one of 799 community water systems in Connecticut in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 370 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 2003 and 2018, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2018.
None of the 2 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)
Health-basedRevised Total Coliform Rule
September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 2003 – October 31, 2003
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2003 – October 31, 2003 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- October 11, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- September 25, 2018State Public Notification received11 linked violations
- November 8, 2004State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- June 12, 2002State Compliance achieved19 linked violations
- March 7, 1997State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed9 linked violations
- February 21, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice28 linked violations
- February 21, 1996State Public Notification requested7 linked violations
- November 27, 1995State Public Notification received8 linked violations
- October 17, 1995State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued4 linked violations
- July 15, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- April 13, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
- January 20, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice12 linked violations
Common questions
Is SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
CANSLER, JOSEPH
860-464-0232
GALES FERRY, CT 06335-0415