Public water system · RI1592022
ActivePortsmouth Water & Fire District
Community water system in Newport County, Rhode Island, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
17,090
Service connections
6,893
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-09-13 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-08-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-04-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
Portsmouth Water & Fire District: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth Water & Fire District's water safe to drink?
Portsmouth Water & Fire District 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 Portsmouth Water & Fire District?
Portsmouth Water & Fire District (PWSID RI1592022) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the RI state drinking water program.
How many people does Portsmouth Water & Fire District serve?
Portsmouth Water & Fire District reports serving 17,090 people through 6,893 service connections in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Where does Portsmouth Water & Fire District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Newport County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport-City of | Newport | 42,155 | Community | Surface water |
| North Tiverton Fire District | Newport | 8,969 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Naval Station, Newport | Newport | 7,870 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Jamestown Water Department | Newport | 3,348 | Community | Surface water |
| Tiverton Water Authority, Town Hall | Newport | 3,213 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Stone Bridge Fire District | Newport | 2,793 | Community | Surface water |