Tap Water Quality in Providence, RI
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Providence Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~190,000 | Source: Scituate Reservoir
Providence Water draws from the Scituate Reservoir, which serves over 60 percent of Rhode Island's population. The protected watershed provides generally clean source water. However, aging distribution infrastructure in Providence, one of the oldest cities in the US, means lead pipes and service lines are a concern for many older properties.
Common water quality concerns in Providence
Lead from aging infrastructure
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PFAS
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Manganese
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Providence water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Providence water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Providence, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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