Communities in This Region
Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton and Little Compton
Newport Water
Newport Water uses multiple surface reservoirs and directly serves Newport, Middletown and part of Portsmouth while supplying Portsmouth Water and Fire District wholesale.
Jamestown / Conanicut Island
Groundwater beneath Conanicut Island is designated a Sole Source Aquifer. Island groundwater makes routine testing, sodium/chloride and changes in water chemistry important questions for private wells.
Tiverton PFAS Guidance
RIDOH maintains current guidance for PFAS and private wells in Tiverton. Because investigation areas and guidance can change, property owners should check the current RIDOH information rather than rely on a static generalized statement.
Start With the Property
The region includes surface-water systems, other local public systems, private wells and island groundwater. Determine where the specific property's water comes from before drawing conclusions.