Narragansett Water Quality

Rhode Island

Health Violations

The tap water in Narragansett, Rhode Island is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 12,775 people. 31 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
12,775
Population Served
31
Total Violations
31
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Narragansett, Rhode Island is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 12,775 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Narragansett shows 31 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 31 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Rhode Island drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
NARRAGANSETT WATER SYSTEM-POINT JUDITH 8,210 12 Health
NARRAGANSETT WATER DEPT-NORTH END 4,432 19 Health
CHIMERA INC 133 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2025-07-01
2950 2025-04-01
2950 2025-04-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2021-04-01
2950 2021-04-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2018-07-01

TRI Facilities in Narragansett

Facility Total Releases
Rogers Corp - Narragansett 16.6K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Narragansett, Rhode Island water safe to drink?
Narragansett is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 12,775 people. 31 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Narragansett have?
Narragansett water systems have a total of 31 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 31 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Narragansett water?
Health-based violations for Narragansett water systems include the following contaminants: 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Narragansett?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Narragansett, Rhode Island, collectively covering approximately 12,775 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Narragansett get its drinking water?
Narragansett's water supply comes from 3 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Narragansett?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Narragansett, Rhode Island, reporting a combined 16.6K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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