Water Quality in Providence, RI (02831)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02831.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 34 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

3,483

Population

17

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

3

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)

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)

St. Mary & St. Mena Coptic Church Of Ri

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Confreda Greenhouses & Farms, Llc

3 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Hope Community Services

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Sunrise Academy/Camp Sunrise

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Camp Sunrise Inc.-Duplicate

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations

Camp Sunrise Inc.-Duplicate

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations

North Scituate Medical Center

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

Hazard Indian Rock Orchard

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Hope Community Servi

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inactive Jacksons Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

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

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
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 (02831) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.

Fewer violations 84th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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