D23/100
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 19,354 people · Rhode Island
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
RI1858422
Violations
35
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.016 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
1,4-dioxane | 0.579 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Is UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND water safe to drink?
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND water receives a grade of D (23/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND detected?
66 contaminants were tested in UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND have any EPA violations?
Yes, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND serve?
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND serves approximately 19,354 people, Rhode Island. The system provides water to 1 community: South Kingstown.
What type of water does UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND provide?
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is RI1858422.
How does UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND compare to other utilities in Rhode Island?
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND scores 23/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Rhode Island state page for a full comparison of water systems.