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Poor Water Quality

West Kingston, RI 02892

Washington County · Population served: 4,200

Water Systems Serving This Area

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KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT
Groundwater · Pop. 3,968
PWSID: RI1858421
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SOUTH KINGSTOWN NURSING AND REHAB
Groundwater · Pop. 232
PWSID: RI2882117

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
199.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Exceeded
Copper
3558.0
1300 ppb 300 ppb Exceeded

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

5 detected 1 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFBS36.8 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFHxA11.2 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA9.1 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFOA6.2 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHpA5.2 pptNo standard—Unregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

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