Water Quality in ASHAWAY, RI (02804)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02804.

605

Total Violations

15

Health-Based

590

Monitoring / Reporting

598

Resolved

What does this mean?

598 of 605 violations have been resolved. 15 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 590 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 14 Population served: 1,574

Violations Detail (605 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 11, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 11, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 11, 2025ResolvedN/A
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(19)

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 11Resolved

Nitrate

04

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

04

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

04

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

04

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

04

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

2024(28)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ASHAWAY (02804) has 605 recorded violations, including 15 health-based. 7 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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