Water Quality in Newport, RI (02835)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02835.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

5,534

Population

7

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Newport-City Of

All resolved
Surface water 42,155 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Portsmouth Water & Fire District

3 health-based
Purchased surface water 17,090 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

North Tiverton Fire District

Purchased surface water 8,969 people served
0 violations

Jamestown Water Department

All resolved
Surface water 3,348 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Anna'S Pizza

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Toll Booth Restaurant

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Inactive Diamond Spring Water

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Newport (02835) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 68th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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