Saugatucket Springs
EPA ID: RI2980423 · 110 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring records confirm Saugatucket Springs has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 110 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
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 2 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Saugatucket Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Saugatucket Springs'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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Saugatucket Springs (EPA ID: RI2980423) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 110 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 02833 in Hopkinton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 02833 — Hopkinton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Saugatucket Springs (RI2980423) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saugatucket Springs water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Saugatucket Springs has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Saugatucket Springs serve?
Saugatucket Springs serves approximately 110 people across 1 ZIP code in Rhode Island.
Where does Saugatucket Springs 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.