Water Quality in Providence, RI (02858)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02858.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
738
Population
6
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Providence-City Of
All resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedSpring Lake Recreational Facility
All resolvedZz*In*Oakland Association, 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 (02858) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, 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.