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Water Quality in Salem, CT 06420

35 contaminants have been detected in the water supply serving 06420 in Salem, CT — above the state average. At this level, multiple contaminants may exceed health-based guidelines even if they remain within federal legal limits. A personalized report can show which specific substances pose the greatest concern for who actually lives in your home.

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Key Facts About Salem Water

Contaminants Detected

35

substances found in local water testing

Personalized For

11

household member types including pets

What Salem Residents Should Know

With 35 contaminants detected, Salem's water supply warrants careful review — particularly for households with young children or pregnant women. Federal legal limits (MCLs) were set decades ago for many substances and don't account for newer research on low-dose chronic exposure. Health guidelines from independent researchers are often 10x to 100x stricter.

Common Contaminants in Connecticut Water

These are among the most frequently detected contaminants across Connecticut public water systems. Your specific results for 06420 may vary.

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LeadHeavy Metals
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CadmiumInorganics

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water safe to drink in Salem, CT?▾
Whether Salem tap water is safe depends on your household. While it may meet federal legal limits, many contaminants are present at levels above stricter health guidelines — especially for vulnerable groups like infants, pregnant women, and elderly residents. Enter your ZIP code 06420 above to see your personalized risk assessment.
What contaminants are in 06420 water?▾
35 contaminants have been detected in the water serving ZIP code 06420. Common findings in Connecticut include lead, PFAS (forever chemicals), disinfection byproducts, nitrates, and arsenic. Get your full report to see which ones affect your household.
Is CheckYourTap free?▾
Yes, CheckYourTap is completely free. Enter your ZIP code and tell us who lives in your home to get a personalized water quality report with health risk assessments for 120+ contaminants.
Does Salem have well water data?▾
Yes, CheckYourTap covers both city water (public water systems) and private well water in Salem and throughout Connecticut. Well water reports use USGS groundwater data and include geology-based risk factors for arsenic, uranium, and radon.

Nearby Areas

Killingworth 06419Derby 06418Durham 06422East Haddam 06423Killingworth 06417Cromwell 06416
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About This Report

Water quality data for Salem, CT 06420 is compiled from public records filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA SDWIS), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS NWIS), and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Health guidelines reference the strictest available standards from the EWG, California OEHHA, and WHO. Risk assessments are personalized for 11 household member types. CheckYourTap is a service of Valiant Energy Solutions, a Connecticut company established in 1930.

Last updated March 2026