Dowling Village
EPA ID: RI2980476 · 2,720 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dowling Village (RI2980476): 12 violations on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Dowling Village accumulated 12 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,720 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dowling Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Dowling Village have a median household income of $106,772 and about 15,068 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dowling Village's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
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
Dowling Village (EPA ID: RI2980476) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 2,720 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 02917 in Smithfield.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 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 11, 2024 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 11, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 11, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 25, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 02917 - Smithfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Dowling Village (RI2980476) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dowling Village water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dowling Village; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Dowling Village serve?
Dowling Village serves approximately 2,720 people across 1 ZIP code in Rhode Island.
Where does Dowling Village get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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