Water Quality in Providence, RI (02814)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02814.
Active Health Violations
9 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,587
Population
49
Water Systems
87
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (49)
Providence-City Of
All resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedBowdish Lake Camping Area, Brown 1 & 2
2 health-basedBowidsh Lake Camping Area Dup
Inactive Holiday Acres Duplic
West Glocester Elementary School
Money Hill Plaza
All resolvedFogarty Memorial School
2 health-basedPowder Mill Creamery
Bowdish Lake Camping Area - Brown 1 & Br
Cadys Tavern
2 health-basedOakleaf Campground
All resolvedMother Of Hope Camp (#2)
Pasquale Olivo
Pasquale Olivo
Mater Spei Cyo Day Camp - Hand Pump
Gentleman Farmer Diner
Mother Of Hope Day Camp
Harmony Hill School, Inc.
Addieville Club -An0
All resolvedGlocester Town Hall-School Administratio
1 health-basedEcho Lake Water District
Aegean Pizza
Chepachet Union Church
Inactive Lakeside Motel
Pinewood Park School
Tavern On Main
Fm Global Research Campus
Glocester Senior Center, Memorial Park
All resolvedCamp Ponagansett
1 health-basedWashington Inn
Gautreau'S Restaurant, Inc.
Romani Orthodontics
Zz*In*Watmoughs Day Camp
Mr. Zs By The Lake Llc
All resolvedHills Tavern And Grill
All resolvedLaurel Crest Glocester Housing Authority
All resolvedZz*In*Tuffys, Inc.
Waterfront Cafe (Previously Memories On
Sunset Cove Properties Llc
All resolvedSt. Eugenes Church
All resolvedGlocester Motor Inn
The General Store At Windy Hill, Inc.
Glad Tidings Community Church
1 health-basedTexaco Food Mart/11-143-0955
White Rock Motel
Zz*In*Brandy Acres Water Supply
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Providence (02814) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 87.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.