Water Quality in CHEPACHET, RI (02814)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02814.

350

Total Violations

44

Health-Based

306

Monitoring / Reporting

333

Resolved

What does this mean?

333 of 350 violations have been resolved. 44 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 306 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: 45 Population served: 8,616

Violations Detail (350 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 16, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 20, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 20, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 20, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 15, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 15, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 15, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 15, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(19)

Public Notice

75

Sep 16Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Jun 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Jun 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Jun 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Active

2024(45)

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 16Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 16Active

E. COLI

34

Nov 7Resolved

E. COLI

34

Nov 7Resolved

E. COLI

34

Nov 7Resolved

E. COLI

34

Nov 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

May 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

May 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

May 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

May 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

May 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

May 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 1Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CHEPACHET (02814) has 350 recorded violations, including 44 health-based. 17 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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