Water Quality in Providence, RI (02816)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02816.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 35 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
33,298
Population
46
Water Systems
39
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (46)
Providence-City Of
All resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedKent County Water Authority
Warwick-City Of
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedCne - New London Turnpike Entry Point
All resolvedWashington Oak Elementary School
Westwood Ymca
3 health-basedWestern Coventry Elem School
All resolvedCentral Coventry Park Pavilion
Inactive C B Truck Stop-Dupli
Westwood Ymca-Main House
Westwood Ymca-Camp Ground
Sly Fox Den Too
All resolvedHickory Ridge Family Campground
1 health-basedZz*In*Flat River General, Llc
Inactive Maple Root Trailer P
Beach Pond Park-Area 1-2-3-4
Coventry Air Park
Beach Pond Park-Area 5-6
Coventry Air Park
Zz*In*Coventry Pines Golf Club
Mobile Village, Inc.
All resolvedGreene Camp Association
Alpine Nursing Home
All resolvedWater'S Edge Campground
Zz*In*Colwells Campground - Stone Bldg.
Murphys Mobil, Inc.
All resolvedAyoho Campground
Inactive Whispering Pines Dup
Beach Pond Park-Wickaboxet
Inactive Pine Top Ski Area
Coventry Mens Club, Inc.
Colwell'S Campground - The Point
Woodland Development
Zz*In*Greenway Cafe
Inactive Town Tavern
Marathon House
Coventry Air National Guard
Greenwich Village Nursery School, Inc.
All resolvedInactive Twenty Acres
Pines Motel
George Melanis Property
Inactive Three Stars Restaura
Inactive Ninos
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Providence (02816) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 39.
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.
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.