Town of North Kingstown (RI) Water Quality

Town of North Kingstown is a large public water system in EPA region 1 that provides tap water for the 02852, 02877 zip codes. It has 22 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 1.72 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 554 µg/L. Some (1 of 18 or 6%) of the latest water samples showed levels of Manganese that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 2 contamintants found in the Town of North Kingstown water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (18)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (18)

1,3-butadiene (18)

1,4-dioxane (18)

1-butanol (18)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (18)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (18)

2-methoxyethanol (18)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (18)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (18)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (17)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (18)

bromomethane (18)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (18)

chlorate (20)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (18)

chloromethane (18)

chlorpyrifos (17)

chromium (20)

chromium-6 (20)

cobalt (20)

dimethipin (17)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (15)

ethoprop (17)

Germanium (18)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (18)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (18)

molinate (18)

molybdenum (20)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (18)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (18)

oxyfluorfen (17)

perchlorate (9)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (30)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (30)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (30)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (30)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (30)

perfluorooctanoic acid (30)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (17)

quinoline (18)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (18)

strontium (19)

tebuconazole (17)

terbacil (18)

Total Permethrin (17)

tribufos (17)

vanadium (20)

Sampling Facilities

Well #1 TP
Ground Water (GW)

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Well #2 TP
Ground Water (GW)

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Well #4 TP
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #5 TP
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #9 TP
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #11 TP
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wells #3, #7 & #8 TP
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #6 TP
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #10 TP
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Shore Acres AvenueDistribution System (DS)
(10) Pettee AvenueDistribution System (DS)

Treatment Plant Well #1
Ground Water (GW)

Sampling Tap Well #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant Well #2
Ground Water (GW)

Sampling Tap Well #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant Wells #3, #7 & #8
Ground Water (GW)

Sampling Tap Wells #3, #7 & #8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant Well #4
Ground Water (GW)

Sampling Tap Well #4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant Well #5
Ground Water (GW)

Sampling Tap Well #5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant Well #6
Ground Water (GW)

Sampling Tap Well #6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant Well #9
Ground Water (GW)

Sampling Tap Well #9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant Well #10
Ground Water (GW)

Sampling Tap Well #10Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Sampling tap well #10Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #11
Ground Water (GW)

Well #11 Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Shore AcresMaximum Residence Time (MR)

GRAV.PACKED WELL #8
Ground Water (GW)

SAMPLING TAP WELL #8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SAMPLING TAP WELL #8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GRAVEL PACKED WELL #11
Ground Water (GW)

sampling tap well#11Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Town of North Kingstown tap water safe to drink?

When was Town of North Kingstown last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on July 17th, 2024.