What was found in ZIP 02881
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 | 4285.5 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8650 µg/L — KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3895 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8350 µg/L — KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 814 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 164.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.6 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.69 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 9.32 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.205 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.09 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.0705 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.9 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | 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 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.8800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0090 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0368 µg/L — KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0112 µg/L — KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0091 µg/L — KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT · 3,968 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0064 mg/L 43% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · 19,354 people · 2024 | 1/2 | 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 02881
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND | RI | 19,354 |
| KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT | RI | 3,968 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 02881 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 02881 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 02881. 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 02881?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 02881. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 02881's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.