Historical Compliance Records RI

Touisset Point Water Trust

EPA ID: RI1615626 ยท 225 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Touisset Point Water Trust (RI1615626): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, Touisset Point Water Trust filed 2 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 225 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

225
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$364K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Touisset Point Water Trust Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,722
Median Household Income
11,138
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Touisset Point Water Trust serves a community with a median household income of $89,722 and an estimated 11,138 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Touisset Point Water Trust'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Touisset Point Water Trust compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Touisset Point Water Trust (EPA ID: RI1615626) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02885 in Warren.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based 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 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by RI or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Touisset Point Water Trust (RI1615626) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Touisset Point Water Trust water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Touisset Point Water Trust; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Touisset Point Water Trust serve?

Touisset Point Water Trust serves approximately 225 people across 1 ZIP code in Rhode Island.

Where does Touisset Point Water Trust get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Touisset Point Water Trust's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Touisset Point Water Trust serve?
Touisset Point Water Trust serves approximately 225 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Touisset Point Water Trust's water source?
Touisset Point Water Trust draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Touisset Point Water Trust's service area?
The Touisset Point Water Trust service area has a median household income of $89,722. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Touisset Point Water Trust get its water?
Touisset Point Water Trust'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Touisset Point Water Trust (RI): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ri1615626/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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