Water Quality in Providence, RI (02830)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02830.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are42 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,637
Population
16
Water Systems
42
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Providence-City Of
All resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedWrights Farm Corp.
All resolvedBurrillville Middle School
Country View Golf Club
St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus Church
Western Hotel Pub Inc.
New England Farms
All resolvedZz*In*Mohegan Water Association, Inc.
Our Lady Of Good Help
Ocean State Power Llc
Country View Golf Course -2nd
Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, Inc.
Zz*In*Uniplast Films, Inc.
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 (02830) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 42, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.