North Kingstown
Is North Kingstown tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — North Kingstown scores 50/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in North Kingstown. We found 581 total violations (0 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in North Kingstown?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if North Kingstown tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with North Kingstown tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in North Kingstown, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 50/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for North Kingstown
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving North Kingstown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Kingstown tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — North Kingstown scores 50/100.
How many water systems serve North Kingstown?
North Kingstown is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in North Kingstown?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for North Kingstown.
What is the water quality score for North Kingstown?
The water quality score for North Kingstown is 50 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in North Kingstown?
The top contaminants detected in North Kingstown include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
North Kingstown Water Quality Summary
North Kingstown, RI receives a water quality score of 50/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
North Kingstown's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
North Kingstown's score of 50 is 17 points below the Rhode Island state average of 67, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Rhode Island water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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