Richmond Ridge Development
EPA ID: RI2980480 · 172 people served · 12 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, Richmond Ridge Development delivers safe water to 172 residents.
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 12 (2021) to 12 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Richmond Ridge Development serves a community with a median household income of $63,950 and an estimated 219,179 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% 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?
Richmond Ridge Development'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 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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Rhode Island
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
Richmond Ridge Development (EPA ID: RI2980480) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 172 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 02901 — Providence
- 02902 — Providence
- 02903 — Providence
- 02904 — Providence
- 02905 — Providence
- 02906 — Providence
- 02907 — Providence
- 02908 — Providence
- 02909 — Providence
- 02912 — Providence
- 02918 — Providence
- 02940 — Providence
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Richmond Ridge Development (RI2980480) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richmond Ridge Development water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Richmond Ridge Development has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Richmond Ridge Development serve?
Richmond Ridge Development serves approximately 172 people across 12 ZIP codes in Rhode Island.
Where does Richmond Ridge Development 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.