Water Quality in Providence, RI (02896)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02896.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 29 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are28 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

11,583

Population

29

Water Systems

28

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)

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)

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)

North Smithfield Jr_sr High School

All resolved
Groundwater 1,200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

North Smithfield Elementary School

Groundwater 460 people served
2 violations (5yr)

Firehouse Pizza Shop Ii, Inc.

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations

Slatersville Medical Complex

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Branch Village Condominium

Groundwater 369 people served
0 violations

Assados Kitchen And Bar

All resolved
Groundwater 310 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Branch River Industrial Park

Groundwater 213 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*761 Great Road

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Sayles Hill Rod & Gun Club An0

All resolved
Groundwater 130 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Benoit Realty Llc Dba Anchor Subaru

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Copper tested: 1361.9 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb) Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Briarwood Child Academy Smithfield

All resolved
Groundwater 111 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Travelers Motor Lodge

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Woodland Convalescent Center

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Lucky Dog Tavern

All resolved
Groundwater 53 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hilltop Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Inactive Fly Fishing Club

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Building #747 Victory Highway

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Oak Knoll Associates, Ltd.

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Pound Hill Real Estate Co Llc An0

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Park Square Medical Center

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Paula V'S Coffee Express/Leeway Bldg

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Wright'S Dairy Farm, Inc.

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Plaza At Park Square

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wide World Of Indoor Sports

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Naskart Llc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1361.9 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Providence (02896) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 28, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 84th percentile More violations

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.

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