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 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)

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)

Greenville Water District

Purchased surface water 9,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Colaluca Family Campground

1 health-based
Groundwater 600 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Camp Shepard/Ymca Shepard Reservation

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Waterman Heights Nursing Home

Groundwater 146 people served
0 violations

C. Thibeault

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

C. Thibeault

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Cooper Hill Office Complex

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Chepachet Professional Building

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Glocester Country Club

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Killingly Professional Building

All resolved
Groundwater 33 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Smithfield Sportsmans Club, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Zz*In*Bonnie & Clydes

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Purple Cat Restaurant, Inc. An0

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (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.

Fewer violations 80th 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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