B69/100

PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 98,130 people · Rhode Island

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
RI1592021
Violations
12

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 11, 2025 – March 12, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA

Is PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA water safe to drink?

PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA detected?

69 contaminants were tested in PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA have any EPA violations?

Yes, PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA serve?

PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA serves approximately 98,130 people, Rhode Island. The system provides water to 3 communities: Cumberland, Central Falls, Pawtucket.

What type of water does PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA provide?

PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is RI1592021.

How does PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA compare to other utilities in Rhode Island?

PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA scores 69/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Rhode Island state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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