Water Quality in Newport, RI (02878)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02878.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,189
Population
32
Water Systems
47
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)
Newport-City Of
All resolvedPortsmouth Water & Fire District
3 health-basedNorth Tiverton Fire District
Tiverton Water Authority, Town Hall
Stone Bridge Fire District
1 health-basedTiverton Rod & Gun Club
Guimond Farms
Ranger School
Sakonnet Early Learning Center, Inc.
Victory Chapel Christian Church, Inc
White Wine Plaza
All resolvedGrays Ice Cream
All resolvedNonquit School
Zz*In*Nonquit School
R.L.Flounders An0
All resolvedBarcello'S Family Restaurant
Pizza Corner
Apple Creek At Windwood Apartments
Four Seasons Mhp Co-Op Assn.
All resolvedInactive Lecog Au Vin
Walkers Roadside Stand-Bakery
All resolvedLawrence Sunset Cove Association
Fogland Town Beach
Inactive Oak Manor Restaurant
Zz*In*Past And Presents Place
Amicable Congregational Church
Reidys
Delano Island Water Association
Flea Market The
Learning Tree School
Inactive Pjs Bar And Lounge
Patchet Brook Mobile Homes
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Newport (02878) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.
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.