JAMESTOWN, RI · Newport County
JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT 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 JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT.
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)
- RI1858419
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 3,348
- Service connections
- 1,573
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,348 people from surface water, placing it in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 10 entries between 2006 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 10, 6 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 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorite
October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2017 – August 7, 2017
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
May 4, 2016 – September 21, 2016
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
April 20, 2016 – September 21, 2016
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Asbestos
January 1, 2011 – July 1, 2012
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorite | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2017 – August 7, 2017 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| May 4, 2016 – September 21, 2016 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| April 20, 2016 – September 21, 2016 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2011 – July 1, 2012 | Monitoring, Regular | Asbestos | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- September 12, 1995State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- July 15, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- July 15, 1995State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 1, 1990State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- October 1, 1990State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 4, 1990State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 4, 1990State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 4, 1990State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT 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 JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for JAMESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT.
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
GRAY, MICHAEL
401-423-7225
JAMESTOWN, RI 02835