Water System Report RI

Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority

EPA ID: RI2980146 · 43 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority: clean, five years, 43 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

43
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$376K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$109,632
Median Household Income
7,421
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority serves a community with a median household income of $109,632 and an estimated 7,421 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Providence 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 12 violations
0 violations
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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.

System Overview

Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority (EPA ID: RI2980146) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 43 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02814 in Chepachet.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority (RI2980146) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority serve?

Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority serves approximately 43 people across 1 ZIP code in Rhode Island.

Where does Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
5
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 43
Reported to Rhode Island

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority serve?
Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority serves approximately 43 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority's water source?
Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority's service area?
The Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority service area has a median household income of $109,632. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority get its water?
Laurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority'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.
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