Is Portland, Connecticut tap water safe?

4 water systems report serving Portland. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure.

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The Metropolitan District (MDC Hartford)

Serves 390,887 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Portland Water Department

Serves 5,010 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Solano Inn LLC

Serves 96 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Ctwc - Rivercrest Division

Serves 88 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).