Water Quality in Providence, RI (02921)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02921.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are18 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 77% of US ZIP codes.

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

12,149

Population

12

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

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)

Yawgoog Scout Reservation

All resolved
Surface water 1,200 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Holy Apostles Church

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Feinstein Youth Camp

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Champlin Scout Reservation Bsa-Lower Pum

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Cranston Country Club

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Buck Hill Family Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Champlin Scout Reservation Bsa-Upper An0

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Zz*In*Alpine Country Club

All resolved
Groundwater 0
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

ChloriteMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (02921) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 77th 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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