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 resolved
Surface water 333,142 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na

All resolved
Surface water 98,130 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kent County Water Authority

Purchased surface water 88,779 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Warwick-City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 73,289 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.94 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

East Providence-City Of

Purchased surface water 47,618 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woonsocket Water Division

All resolved
Surface water 45,828 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cne - New London Turnpike Entry Point

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 9,999 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Washington Oak Elementary School

Purchased groundwater 660 people served
0 violations

Westwood Ymca

3 health-based
Groundwater 610 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Western Coventry Elem School

All resolved
Groundwater 496 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Central Coventry Park Pavilion

Groundwater 360 people served
0 violations

Inactive C B Truck Stop-Dupli

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Westwood Ymca-Main House

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Westwood Ymca-Camp Ground

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Sly Fox Den Too

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hickory Ridge Family Campground

1 health-based
Groundwater 250 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Zz*In*Flat River General, Llc

Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations

Inactive Maple Root Trailer P

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Beach Pond Park-Area 1-2-3-4

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Coventry Air Park

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Beach Pond Park-Area 5-6

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Coventry Air Park

Groundwater 174 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Coventry Pines Golf Club

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Mobile Village, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 130 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Greene Camp Association

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Alpine Nursing Home

All resolved
Groundwater 105 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Water'S Edge Campground

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Colwells Campground - Stone Bldg.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Murphys Mobil, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ayoho Campground

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Inactive Whispering Pines Dup

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Beach Pond Park-Wickaboxet

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Inactive Pine Top Ski Area

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Coventry Mens Club, Inc.

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Colwell'S Campground - The Point

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Woodland Development

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Greenway Cafe

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Inactive Town Tavern

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Marathon House

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Coventry Air National Guard

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Greenwich Village Nursery School, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Inactive Twenty Acres

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pines Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

George Melanis Property

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Three Stars Restaura

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Ninos

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

6 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 88th percentile More violations

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.

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