What was found in ZIP 02879
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2760 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 8650 µg/L — KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3058 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8350 µg/L — KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 278 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 423 µg/L — SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE · 6,170 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.3 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.74 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.39 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 35 µg/L — SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE · 6,170 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 20 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE · 6,170 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 12.35 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 16.1 µg/L — KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 5 µg/L — SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE · 6,170 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.7975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.22 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0368 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0123 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE · 6,170 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC · 22,347 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0060 mg/L — SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE · 6,170 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE · 6,170 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 02879
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC | RI | 22,347 |
| SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE | RI | 6,170 |
| KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT | RI | 3,968 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 02879 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 02879 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 02879. 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 02879?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 02879. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 02879's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.