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 resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedNorth Smithfield Jr_sr High School
All resolvedNorth Smithfield Elementary School
Firehouse Pizza Shop Ii, Inc.
Slatersville Medical Complex
All resolvedBranch Village Condominium
Assados Kitchen And Bar
All resolvedBranch River Industrial Park
Zz*In*761 Great Road
Sayles Hill Rod & Gun Club An0
All resolvedBenoit Realty Llc Dba Anchor Subaru
Briarwood Child Academy Smithfield
All resolvedTravelers Motor Lodge
Zz*In*Woodland Convalescent Center
Lucky Dog Tavern
All resolvedHilltop Inn
All resolvedInactive Fly Fishing Club
Building #747 Victory Highway
Zz*In*Oak Knoll Associates, Ltd.
Zz*In*Pound Hill Real Estate Co Llc An0
Park Square Medical Center
Paula V'S Coffee Express/Leeway Bldg
Wright'S Dairy Farm, Inc.
Plaza At Park Square
Wide World Of Indoor Sports
Naskart Llc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
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
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: 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.
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.