Lindhbrook Water Company
EPA ID: RI1000098 · 200 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Federal compliance records for Lindhbrook Water Company list 13 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 200 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lindhbrook Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lindhbrook Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Washington County, Rhode Island rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Lindhbrook Water Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Lindhbrook Water Company (EPA ID: RI1000098) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 28, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 23, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 16, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1045 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 3028 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 28, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 7, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 22, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 18, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 2, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 21 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 3028 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02833 | 0.0028 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lindhbrook Water Company (RI1000098) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lindhbrook Water Company water safe to drink?
Lindhbrook Water Company has recorded 5 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Lindhbrook Water Company serve?
Lindhbrook Water Company serves approximately 200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Rhode Island.
Where does Lindhbrook Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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