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VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 22,347 people · Rhode Island

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
RI1615624
Violations
20

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: December 30, 2023 – March 28, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC

Is VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC water safe to drink?

VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC water receives a grade of C (41/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 20 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC detected?

66 contaminants were tested in VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC have any EPA violations?

Yes, VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL, RPT. 9 are health-based violations.

How many people does VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC serve?

VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC serves approximately 22,347 people, Rhode Island. The system provides water to 1 community: South Kingstown.

What type of water does VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC provide?

VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is RI1615624.

How does VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC compare to other utilities in Rhode Island?

VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC scores 41/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Rhode Island state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

South Kingstown