Providence-city of - Whipple
EPA ID: RI2980461 · 471 people served · 13 ZIP codes
Providence-city of - Whipple carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 471 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 13 (2021) to 14 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Providence-city of - Whipple serves a community with a median household income of $64,294 and an estimated 234,247 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Providence-city of - Whipple's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Providence County, Rhode Island rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Rhode Island
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Providence-city of - Whipple (EPA ID: RI2980461) is a community water system in Rhode Island that serves approximately 471 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 02901 — Providence
- 02902 — Providence
- 02903 — Providence
- 02904 — Providence
- 02905 — Providence
- 02906 — Providence
- 02907 — Providence
- 02908 — Providence
- 02909 — Providence
- 02912 — Providence
- 02917 — Smithfield
- 02918 — Providence
- 02940 — Providence
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Providence-city of - Whipple (RI2980461) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Providence-city of - Whipple water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Providence-city of - Whipple has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Providence-city of - Whipple serve?
Providence-city of - Whipple serves approximately 471 people across 13 ZIP codes in Rhode Island.
Where does Providence-city of - Whipple get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.