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11/25/2025
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Rhode Island follows the federal Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs).
- PFOA: 4 parts per trillion (ppt)
- PFOS: 4 ppt
As of September 18, 2024, the state established an interim Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 20 parts per trillion (ppt) for six PFAS contaminants, including PFOS, PFOA, PFDA, PFNA, PFHxS, and PFHpA, individually or combined. Public water systems with results greater than 20 ppt are required to issue public advisories to their customers. Do not drink orders must be issued for public water systems with PFAS results that are greater than 70 ppt.
A guidance document revised in January 2025 states that Rhode Island will be required to adopt EPA’s MCLs by 2026.
Related information
- Safe Drinking Water Act ezExplanation
- Drinking water (SDWA) ezExplanation
- Rhode Island DOH Data on PFAS in Drinking Water
- Rhode Island PFAS Regulations and the Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program
Citations
- Rhode Island Code of Regulations Part 216-50-05-1
- Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 32
- Federal regulation 40 CFR Part 141
- Federal regulation 40 CFR Part 142
- Federal regulation 40 CFR Part 143
['Water Programs']
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