Current Noncompliance RI 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation

EPA ID: RI2000083 ยท 268 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation (RI2000083): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation, 2 open violations, 268 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

268
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-06-30) - Above EPA Action Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$409K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$100,759
Median Household Income
22,126
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation have a median household income of $100,759 and about 22,126 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 38% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,410
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $4,710

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,780
10 years
$15,560
20 years
$31,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,710 (one-time) vs. $15,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation (EPA ID: RI2000083) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 268 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
January 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 31, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 2, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 5 Yes
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.017 mg/L Yes 2025-06-30
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation (RI2000083) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation serve?

Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation serves approximately 268 people across 2 ZIP codes in Rhode Island.

Where does Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 9 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation serve? ▼
Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation serves approximately 268 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation's water source? ▼
Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.017 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-06-30). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation have a median household income of $100,759 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 38% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation get its water? ▼
Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ri2000083/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation (EPA ID: RI2000083) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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