The towns of Tiverton and Little Compton are the only two Rhode Island communities located within the Buzzards Bay watershed.

The West Branch of the Westport River begins in Tiverton, and the boundary of Buzzards Bay begins at Sakonnet Point in Little Compton. Together, these two towns cover a total of 53 square miles, 41% of which is located within the Buzzards Bay area.

Water Quality in Tiverton & Little Compton

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Hover over and click for details the markers on the map below to see water quality monitoring data for embayments in Tiverton & Little Compton. Find out what these scores mean.

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