Shadow Woods at Deer Brook
EPA ID: RI2980426 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code
With 4 unresolved EPA violations, Shadow Woods at Deer Brook is currently out of full compliance — approximately 300 people in its service area.
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 1 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Shadow Woods at Deer Brook Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Shadow Woods at Deer Brook serves a community with a median household income of $87,185 and an estimated 6,139 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Shadow Woods at Deer Brook'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 Shadow Woods at Deer Brook compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 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 and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Shadow Woods at Deer Brook (EPA ID: RI2980426) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 02822 in Exeter.
Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 16, 2025 | Contaminant 3028 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 16, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 13, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Atrazine | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2047 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 8 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2047 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 3028 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02822 | 0.0019 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
- 02822 — Exeter
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Shadow Woods at Deer Brook (RI2980426) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shadow Woods at Deer Brook water safe to drink?
Shadow Woods at Deer Brook 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 Shadow Woods at Deer Brook serve?
Shadow Woods at Deer Brook serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Rhode Island.
Where does Shadow Woods at Deer Brook 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
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