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Poor Water Quality

Kingston, RI 02881

Washington County · Population served: 23,322

Water Systems Serving This Area

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KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT
Groundwater · Pop. 3,968
PWSID: RI1858421
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Groundwater · Pop. 19,354
PWSID: RI1858422

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
4.2
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

13 detected 3 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFBS36.8 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFOA16.0 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHxA11.2 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA9.1 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFBS9.0 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFHxA8.0 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFNA7.0 ppt10 ppt10 pptBelow limit
PFPeA7.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

184Total (5yr)
0Health-Based
184Major