Water Quality in CHARLESTOWN, RI (02813)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02813.

521

Total Violations

18

Health-Based

503

Monitoring / Reporting

519

Resolved

What does this mean?

519 of 521 violations have been resolved. 18 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 503 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: 79 Population served: 7,221

Violations Detail (521 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 12, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 26, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 26, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 26, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 25, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 25, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 25, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 25, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 10, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(13)

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Aug 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

2024(28)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CHARLESTOWN (02813) has 521 recorded violations, including 18 health-based. 2 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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