Water Quality in Westerly, RI (02833)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02833.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 26 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

499

Population

15

Water Systems

28

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

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 Yawgoo Scout Camp

Surface water 1,200 people served
0 violations

Hopcity Cafe

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Fra Caterers

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

South County Movement Center

Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations

Inactive Village Sandwich Sho

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Inactive Spring Haven Golf Co

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Ri Tourist Information Booth

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Yawgoo

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ri Tourist Information Booth

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Billy Holidays Lantern Glo

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bread Box

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Patceez Freeze

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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 (02833) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 28.

Fewer violations 84th 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

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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