What was found in Warren's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6472 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST · 225 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 5520 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST · 225 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 38.2 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 127.72 µg/L — TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST · 225 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 94.535 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 85.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.41 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 12.75 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST · 225 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.84 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.446 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.2 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST · 225 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.772 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST · 225 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.8465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.4800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 49,000 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0025 mg/L — TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST · 225 people · 2013 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warren
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 49,000 |
| TOUISSET POINT WATER TRUST | 225 |
Frequently asked questions about Warren tap water
Is Warren tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Warren. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Warren?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warren, Rhode Island to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warren's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warren include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.