Water Quality in Westerly, RI (02822)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02822.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 47 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,539
Population
42
Water Systems
52
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (42)
Westerly Water Department
All resolvedNorth Kingstown Town Of
Veolia Water Wakefield Rhode Island Inc
2 health-basedOcean State Auto Auction, Inc.
Exeter Chapel
Exeter Job Corps Center
1 health-basedZz*In*Wolf Rock Country Kitchen, Inc.
All resolvedBeacon Free Will Baptist Church
Carousel Industries Of North America Llc
1 health-basedHomestead Exeter Inc. Dba Homestead Rest
All resolvedZz*In*Peeper Pond Campground
Covered Wagon
Zz*Zzexeter Town Hall
All resolvedSaint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church
Cornerstone Pub
All resolvedInactive Baptist Camps Of Ri
Sophies Brew House Inc
1 health-basedExeter Mall
Exeter Country Club, Inc.
Inactive Terry'S Grill
Carpenter Hall Llc Dba Zinnia Exeter
All resolvedYawgoo Valley Apartments
Camp E-Hun-Tee
Little Country Pizza
Browning Mill Pond-Beach Area
Nutz On Nooseneck
All resolvedLiberty Hill
Exeter Public Library
Zz*In*Nuweetooun School Tomaquag Museum
Inactive Camp Ninigret
Zz*In*Farming Turtles
Arcadia Management Area Complex
Inactive Hills Restaurant
Happy Valley Family Camping
Zz*In*Java Buzz
Schartner Corner Nursery An0
Inactive Connies Cafe
Tilted Barn Brewery
Happy Day Learning Center
Marc Catering
Hayward Trailer Park
17 Beach Pond Road
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Westerly (02822) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 52.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.