Suez Water (RI) Water Quality

Suez Water is a large public water system in EPA region 1 that provides tap water for the 02874, 02880, 02883 zip codes. It has 13 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 42.271 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 156 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Suez Water water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (2)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (2)

1,3-butadiene (2)

1,4-dioxane (2)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

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

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

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

2,4-dinitrotoluene (12)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (12)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (12)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (2)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (2)

bromomethane (2)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (3)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (2)

chloromethane (2)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (3)

chromium-6 (6)

cobalt (6)

dimethipin (4)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (12)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (2)

lithium (2)

Manganese (4)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (12)

molinate (12)

molybdenum (6)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

nitrobenzene (12)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (2)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (18)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (2)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (2)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (2)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorobutanoic acid (2)

perfluorodecanoic acid (2)

perfluorododecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (6)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorohexanoic acid (2)

perfluorononanoic acid (6)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorooctanoic acid (6)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoropentanoic acid (2)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (2)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (2)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (4)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (12)

strontium (6)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (12)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (6)

Sampling Facilities

Wells 5 & 6 & 7 TP
Ground Water (GW)

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

Wells 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 TP
Ground Water (GW)

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

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

333 Ocean RdDistribution System (DS)
URI Bay CampusDistribution System (DS)

Treatment Plant 5-7
Ground Water (GW)

Treatment Plant 5-7 EPTDSEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 1-4
Ground Water (GW)

Treatment Plant 1-4 EPTDSEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Tuckertown VillageMaximum Residence Time (MR)

GRV PK, WELL #2
Ground Water (GW)

WELL NO.2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GRV. PK WELL #3
Ground Water (GW)

WELL NO.3SR (SR)

GRV PK WELL #4
Ground Water (GW)

WELL NO.4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GRV. PK WELL #5
Ground Water (GW)

WELL NO.5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GRV. PK WELL #6
Ground Water (GW)

WELL NO.6SR (SR)

DRV. PK WELL #1
Ground Water (GW)

WELL NO.1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

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LD (LD)
MD (MD)
Maximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Suez Water tap water safe to drink?

When was Suez Water last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 18th, 2025.