Water Quality in Providence, RI (02907)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02907.

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

31,461

Population

8

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

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)

Providence-City Of - Whipple

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 471 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Richmond Ridge Development

Groundwater 172 people served
8 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Saugatucket Springs

All resolved
Groundwater 110 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Seventh Day Adv Refrmd Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

9 violations
Has active
ChloriteMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Providence (02907) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 80th percentile More violations

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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

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