Water Quality in NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI (02852)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02852.

351

Total Violations

9

Health-Based

342

Monitoring / Reporting

347

Resolved

What does this mean?

347 of 351 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 342 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: 43 Population served: 48,127

Violations Detail (351 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AMay 15, 2025ResolvedN/A
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AMay 15, 2025ResolvedN/A
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AMay 15, 2025ResolvedN/A
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AMay 15, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 10, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(13)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

COLIPHAGE

34

May 15Resolved

COLIPHAGE

34

May 15Resolved

COLIPHAGE

34

May 15Resolved

COLIPHAGE

34

May 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

2024(19)

Public Notice

75

Oct 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 1Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 1Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 1Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 1Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 1Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 22Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 22Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 22Resolved

How Does This Compare?

NORTH KINGSTOWN (02852) has 351 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. 4 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

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.

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