WARREN, RI · Bristol County

BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 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): RI1647515
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 49,000
Service connections: 15,710
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

Violation history

Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
Resolved
Acute Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
Health-based
Chlorine dioxide
July 1, 2010 – July 30, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2007 – August 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorite
June 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2004 – March 3, 2005
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1995 – June 30, 1995
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
p-Dichlorobenzene
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Vinyl chloride
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1-Dichloroethylene
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloroethane
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Carbon tetrachloride
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzene
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Vinyl chloride
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Trichloroethylene
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
February 1, 1990 – February 28, 1990
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2010 – July 30, 2010	Acute Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level	Chlorine dioxide	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 2007 – August 31, 2007	Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
June 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorite	—	Resolved
July 1, 2004 – March 3, 2005	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
June 1, 1995 – June 30, 1995	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Archived
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Vinyl chloride	—	Archived
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Archived
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Archived
April 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Archived
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Archived
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Vinyl chloride	—	Archived
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Trichloroethylene	—	Archived
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Archived
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Archived
January 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Archived
February 1, 1990 – February 28, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

November 13, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations
January 5, 2018State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
January 5, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
January 5, 2018State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
October 1, 2017State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
November 23, 2015State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
July 1, 2015State Public Notification received2 linked violations
October 27, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
October 27, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 7, 2011State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
November 1, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 1, 2010State Public Notification requested15 linked violations
July 30, 2010State Public Notification received22 linked violations
July 16, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
July 16, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 15, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 15, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
September 17, 2009State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 8, 2009State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
September 8, 2009State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
September 8, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
September 4, 2008State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 4, 2008State Public Notification received2 linked violations
September 12, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
September 12, 2007State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
August 15, 2006State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 17, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 17, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
February 17, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
July 14, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 31, 2001State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 7, 2000State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
August 31, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 14, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 12, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 12, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 31, 1994State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 21, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 21, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
July 21, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 9, 1994State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 13, 1991State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 13, 1991State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 29, 1991State Public Notification requested87 linked violations
October 29, 1991State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 29, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
October 29, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 30, 1991State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
July 30, 1991State Public Notification received34 linked violations
July 30, 1991State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
July 30, 1991State Show-Cause hearinggeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
July 29, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 29, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
July 25, 1991State Compliance Meeting conductedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
July 13, 1991State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 10, 1991State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 10, 1991State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 10, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation

Contact

COUTU, STEPHEN H

401-245-2022

WARREN, RI 02885