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 resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedKent County Water Authority
Warwick-City Of
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedCne - New London Turnpike Entry Point
All resolvedSt. Mary & St. Mena Coptic Church Of Ri
Confreda Greenhouses & Farms, Llc
3 health-basedHope Community Services
Zz*In*Sunrise Academy/Camp Sunrise
Camp Sunrise Inc.-Duplicate
Camp Sunrise Inc.-Duplicate
North Scituate Medical Center
Hazard Indian Rock Orchard
Inactive Hope Community Servi
Inactive Jacksons Tavern
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.