Water Quality in Westerly, RI (02832)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02832.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 34 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,998

Population

36

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)

Westerly Water Department

All resolved
Groundwater 35,298 people served
23 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

North Kingstown Town Of

Groundwater 27,732 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Veolia Water Wakefield Rhode Island Inc

2 health-based
Groundwater 22,347 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Inactive Camp Wawaloam(Dup)

Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations

South County Bakery & Restaurant Inc.

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Whispering Pines Campground Well #2 & We

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Hope Valley Elem School

Groundwater 284 people served
0 violations

Richmond Country Club, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 275 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Fenner Hill Golf Club, L.L.C.

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Whispering Pines Campground Well # 3

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*H.F.Amusements Inc.

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Wood River Golf Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 175 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Canonchet Cliffs Water Association Inc.

1 health-based
Groundwater 154 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wood River Health Services

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wood River Pre-School

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Top Of The Hill Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Legends Bar & Grille, Inc.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

All Source Power, Llc

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Kay Dee Hand Prints Inc

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Inactive Frank O'Lean Center

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Canonchet Cliffs I/Hopkinton Housing

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations

Canonchet Cliffs Ii/Hopkinton Village In

Groundwater 59 people served
0 violations

Inactive Lotties Country Stor

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Beadery Industrial, The

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cowboy Cafe (Formerly 99 Creamery And

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Kay Dee Designs, Inc.

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Chicken By Chickadee/Store

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Inactive Village Pizza

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

American Legion-Gordon Greene

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Beadery Warehouse, The

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Melanie Dufour Pilny, Dmd, Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Colozzis Red Cedar I

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Richmond Catering Se

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chickadee Farms/Hope Valley Investment C

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Wood River Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Wah-Kanda

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Westerly (02832) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.

Fewer violations 87th percentile More violations

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.

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.

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