Water Quality in Providence, RI (02828)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02828.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 21 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,023
Population
17
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Providence-City Of
All resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedGreenville Water District
Colaluca Family Campground
1 health-basedCamp Shepard/Ymca Shepard Reservation
Waterman Heights Nursing Home
C. Thibeault
C. Thibeault
Cooper Hill Office Complex
Chepachet Professional Building
Glocester Country Club
Killingly Professional Building
All resolvedSmithfield Sportsmans Club, Inc.
All resolvedZz*In*Bonnie & Clydes
Purple Cat Restaurant, Inc. An0
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.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Providence (02828) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.
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.