What was found in ZIP 02816
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4600 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3590 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 740 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 97 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 89.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 70 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 64.6 µg/L 431% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 61 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 47 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 46 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 02816
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | RI | 94,107 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 02816 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 02816 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 02816. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 02816?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 02816. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 02816's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.