F0/100
NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 27,732 people · Rhode Island
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
RI1559517
Violations
51
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF
Is NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF water safe to drink?
NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 51 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF has 51 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF serve?
NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF serves approximately 27,732 people, Rhode Island. The system provides water to 1 community: North Kingstown.
What type of water does NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF provide?
NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is RI1559517.
How does NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Rhode Island?
NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Rhode Island state page for a full comparison of water systems.