Water Quality in Westerly, RI (02879)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02879.

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 32 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.

21,802

Population

35

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)

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)

South Kingstown-South Shore

All resolved
Groundwater 6,170 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

South Kingstown-Middlebridge

Purchased groundwater 694 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Holiday Inn Of Kingston

Groundwater 424 people served
0 violations

Ymca Camp Fuller

3 health-based
Groundwater 305 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Camp Jori

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Worden'S Pond Family Campground, Inc.

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Cardis Camp

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Wilcox Tavern, Inc

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Indian Lake

Groundwater 112 people served
0 violations

Camp Aquapaug

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

West Kingston Park

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Pegasus Pub

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Roy Carpenter'S Beach

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Perryville Bible Church

Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations

Rose Farm Inn Rentals Inc. Dba Rose Farm

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Kingston Pizza Of Charlestown, Inc.

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Inactive Granny'S Kitchen

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Blackberry Beach

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Inactive Little Rest Nursery

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Mt Jefferson/Washington Condos

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Green Hill Beach Motel

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Kingston'S Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inn By The Sea

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Green Hill Surfside

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wonderview Tourist Home

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Card'S Camp - Well #1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Kenyon'S Stationhous

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Jan And Gene Caterin

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Willow Dell Beach

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Valley Brook Cottages

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Hillside Cabins

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Tower House Motor Inn

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
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
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
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 (02879) 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

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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