Water Quality in Providence, RI (02903)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02903.
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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,836
Population
14
Water Systems
38
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Providence-City Of
All resolvedPawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na
All resolvedEast Providence-City Of
Woonsocket Water Division
All resolvedRhode Island Welcome Center
Zz*In*Chariho Vocational School
Dixie'S
All resolvedFall Brook Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedZz*In*Deerfield Commons/Property Adv Grp
South Shore Mental Health Center, Inc.
Zz*In*Lillymere Farms Old Meeting House
Zz*In*Lillymere Farms, New Meeting House
Marlborough Commons (Ppi, Inc.)
Zz*In*Leland Point Condominiums Hoa, Inc
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Providence (02903) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.
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.