Neighborhood Report Grade C

Providence, RI Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade C

Name: Water Quality Data for Providence, Rhode Island
Creator: ZipCheckup
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12 ZIP codes · 84 EPA violations

Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup compares 12 ZIP codes across Providence, RI. The area averages a grade C (63/100); 12 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.

Water quality varies significantly across Providence, RI. We analyzed 12 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade C (63/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	0	0%
C	11	92%
D	1	8%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Providence ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	02902	69	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
2	02940	69	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
3	02901	65	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
4	02912	65	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
5	02918	65	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
6	02903	64	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
7	02906	64	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
8	02907	64	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
9	02908	64	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
10	02905	59	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
11	02909	59	C	7	0.0100 mg/L
12	02904	54	D	7	0.0100 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

5 neighborhoods score better than county average
7 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

84 total violations across Providence
24 health-based violations
12 of 12 ZIP codes have violations
0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	24	12
Stage 1 DBP Rule	24	12
Lead	12	12
Chlorite	12	12
Fecal Coliform	12	12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Providence?

ZIP code 02902 has the highest safety score in Providence at 69/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is Providence water safe to drink?

Providence has an average water safety score of 63/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Data Sources

EPA SDWIS
U.S. Census Bureau

Updated daily.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Providence, RI Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade C. https://zipcheckup.com/neighborhoods/ri/providence/

BibTeX

@misc{zipcheckup-neighborhoods-ri-providence,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Providence, RI Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade C}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/neighborhoods/ri/providence/}
}

Data as of July 2026.