Rhode Island · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, RI
10 community water systems serving Washington County reported 1,386 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,293 of unknown material. The most are in Westerly Water Department.
3.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Rhode Island average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly Water DepartmentWesterly | 1,362 | 38 | 1,051 | 11% |
| Veolia Water Wakefield Rhode Island INCSouth Kingstown | 24 | 32 | 5,242 | 0.7% |
| Kingston Water DistrictSouth Kingstown | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.7% |
| University of Rhode IslandSouth Kingstown | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Town of North KingstownNorth Kingstown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Block Island Water CompanyNew Shoreham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Narragansett Water System-Point JudithNarragansett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Kingstown-South ShoreSouth Kingstown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Narragansett Water Dept-North EndNarragansett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of RichmondRichmond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 1,386 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,293 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Westerly Water Department (1,400), Veolia Water Wakefield Rhode Island INC (56), Kingston Water District (7).
How do I check my home in Washington County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.