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Public water system · RI1858419

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Jamestown Water Department

Community water system in Newport County, Rhode Island, drawing primarily on surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

3,348

Service connections

1,573

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDRI1858419
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served3,348
Service connections1,573
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyRI state drinking water program
City servedJamestown
StateRhode Island
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2025-06-01272920NoResolved
2024-10-01271009NoResolved
2024-07-01272456NoResolved
2024-07-01272950NoResolved
2024-01-01271009NoResolved
2017-10-01323014NoResolved
2017-07-01717000NoResolved
2017-03-01360200NoResolved
2017-03-01380300NoResolved
2017-01-01272456NoResolved
2017-01-01272950NoResolved
2016-05-04757500NoResolved

Jamestown Water Department: frequently asked questions

Is Jamestown Water Department's water safe to drink?

Jamestown Water Department is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the RI state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Jamestown Water Department?

Jamestown Water Department (PWSID RI1858419) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the RI state drinking water program.

How many people does Jamestown Water Department serve?

Jamestown Water Department reports serving 3,348 people through 1,573 service connections in Newport County, Rhode Island.

Where does Jamestown Water Department get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.

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Stone Bridge Fire DistrictNewport2,793CommunitySurface water