PORTSMOUTH, RI · Newport County
PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Rhode Island’s official records. Always confirm current status with Rhode Island before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- RI1592022
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 17,090
- Service connections
- 6,893
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT is among the 15 largest community water systems in Rhode Island, serving 17,090 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 1994 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.
Of the 3, 1 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023
ResolvedReport Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
September 13, 2016 – September 13, 2016
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
April 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 13, 2016 – September 13, 2016 | Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- July 18, 1994State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- July 18, 1994State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 8, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- July 8, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 16, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- August 16, 1991State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 16, 1991State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 16, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 16, 1991State Public Notification received1 linked violation
Common questions
Is PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
LYNCH, P.E., JESSICA C.
401-683-2090
PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871