Water Quality in WESTERLY, RI (02891)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02891.
104
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
104
Monitoring / Reporting
104
Resolved
What does this mean?
104 of 104 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 104 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.
Violations Detail (104 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(84)
Trichloroethylene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Vinyl chloride
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Vinyl chloride
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
2023(5)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
How Does This Compare?
WESTERLY (02891) has 104 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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.
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.