C58/100
EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 47,618 people · Rhode Island
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
RI1615610
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF
Is EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF water safe to drink?
EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 11 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include Other, MCL, TT. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF serve?
EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF serves approximately 47,618 people, Rhode Island. The system provides water to 1 community: East Providence.
What type of water does EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF provide?
EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is RI1615610.
How does EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF compare to other utilities in Rhode Island?
EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF scores 58/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Rhode Island state page for a full comparison of water systems.