Water Quality in Providence, RI (02917)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02917.
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 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
15,293
Population
28
Water Systems
20
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 resolvedSmithfield Water Supply Board
Smithfield O Akview Terrace
Lake Forest Health And Rehabilitation
1 health-basedHaoloon Restaurant
Paul Hebert
Pleasant View Inn
Gulliver'S (Box Seats)
Living Waters Foursquare
Country Deli/Wedgewood Enterpr
Pleasant View Day Care Center
Anthony'S Iii,Inc.
High Hat Hotel
Aero Space Engineering
Aero Space Engineering Inc
Colonial Pizza & Pasta
Washington Grove
Washington Picnic Grove
Mapleville Main, Inc-Plant 2 An0
Division Of Forest Environment
Zz*In*Pbt Realty
Mapleville Main, Inc-Plant 1 An0
Ri Carbide Tool Co.
Zz*In*East Smithfield Water District
Zz*In*East Smithfield Wd - Summerfield
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Providence (02917) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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.