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Failing Water Quality

Westerly, RI 02891

Washington County · Population served: 35,298

Water Systems Serving This Area

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WESTERLY WATER DEPARTMENT
Groundwater · Pop. 35,298
PWSID: RI1559512

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
16.7
15 ppb 1 ppb Exceeded

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

7 detected 2 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFBA10.0 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFOA9.0 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOS7.0 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFPeA6.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFHxA5.0 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFBS3.0 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFHpA3.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

88Total (5yr)
0Health-Based
86Major