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 resolvedNorth Kingstown Town Of
Veolia Water Wakefield Rhode Island Inc
2 health-basedInactive Camp Wawaloam(Dup)
South County Bakery & Restaurant Inc.
Whispering Pines Campground Well #2 & We
Hope Valley Elem School
Richmond Country Club, Inc.
All resolvedFenner Hill Golf Club, L.L.C.
All resolvedWhispering Pines Campground Well # 3
Zz*In*H.F.Amusements Inc.
Wood River Golf Llc
All resolvedCanonchet Cliffs Water Association Inc.
1 health-basedWood River Health Services
All resolvedWood River Pre-School
Top Of The Hill Restaurant
Zz*In*Legends Bar & Grille, Inc.
All Source Power, Llc
Kay Dee Hand Prints Inc
Inactive Frank O'Lean Center
Canonchet Cliffs I/Hopkinton Housing
Canonchet Cliffs Ii/Hopkinton Village In
Inactive Lotties Country Stor
Beadery Industrial, The
All resolvedCowboy Cafe (Formerly 99 Creamery And
Zz*In*Kay Dee Designs, Inc.
Chicken By Chickadee/Store
Inactive Village Pizza
American Legion-Gordon Greene
Beadery Warehouse, The
All resolvedMelanie Dufour Pilny, Dmd, Inc.
Inactive Colozzis Red Cedar I
Inactive Richmond Catering Se
Chickadee Farms/Hope Valley Investment C
Inactive Wood River Inn
Camp Wah-Kanda
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.