WOONSOCKET WATER DIVISION Water Quality Report
Population
45,828
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 22
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
22 violations in the past 5 years, including 3 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- RI1559518
- Population Served
- 45,828
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Rhode Island
- EPA Region
- 1
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 3100 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 9 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 2265 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 2257 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Fluoride | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 0300 | ✕ Health-Based | 9 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Bromate | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 18 |
Violation History
2025
1
2021
21
2019
18
2018
6
2016
9
2003
1
2002
1
Total violations on record: 57
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Fluoride
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Fluoride
UV Water Purifier
Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals
Removes: Total Coliform
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
57violations total
204% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 7× the national average.