Water Quality in Providence, RI (02895)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02895.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
43,521
Population
28
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
Providence-City Of
All resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedCvs #75139
North Ave Co-Op
Zz*In*A & W Artesian Well Company, Inc.
Old Village Properties, Llc An0
Woon Congregation Of Jehovahs Witnesses
All resolvedCharter Oaks Village Cooperative
Cvs Pharmacy #7046 - Hampstead
Coast Guard Housing (Aph) 1st District
Blue Rock Cooperative
Pemaquid Villas Mhp
1 health-basedWoodland Nursing Center
Country Squire Motel
Zz*In*Neighborhood Variety
North Smithfield A N G Base
Quik Stop Deli Building
Newfound Acres Mhp
All resolvedCvs Pharmacy 3092 Pws
Cvs - Chesterland
Pub Dennis
Cvs Pharmacy 4312 Pws
New North Smithfield Elementar
Cvs #3395
Stuebner Airline Cvs Store 3005
Cvs Pharmacy #7350 - Castle Hayne Rd
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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Providence (02895) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.
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
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
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.