Rhode Island · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Providence County, RI
14 community water systems serving Providence County reported 26,706 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 37,223 of unknown material. The most are in City of Providence.
18% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Rhode Island average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 18%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Providence County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ProvidenceCranston | 25,785 | 0 | 7,402 | 32% |
| Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-NaCentral Falls | 714 | 0 | 20,247 | 3.1% |
| Woonsocket Water DivisionWoonsocket | 80 | 5 | 78 | 0.9% |
| Lincoln Water CommissionLincoln | 76 | 0 | 1,987 | 1.2% |
| City of East ProvidenceEast Providence | 29 | 18 | 6,930 | 0.3% |
| Clear River Electric and Water DistrictBurrillville | 2 | 18 | 452 | 1.9% |
| Eleanor Slater Hospital Zambarano UnitBurrillville | 20 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Town of CumberlandCumberland | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Slatersville Public SupplyNorth Smithfield | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Providence-City of - WhippleSmithfield | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0% |
| Greenville Water DistrictSmithfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Smithfield Water Supply BoardSmithfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dowling VillageNorth Smithfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Scituate High School & Middle SchoolScituate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Providence County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Providence County reported 26,706 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 37,223 of unknown material.
Which Providence County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Providence (25,785), Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na (714), Woonsocket Water Division (85).
How do I check my home in Providence County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.