Water Quality in Newport, VT (05855)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05855.
Active Health Violations
11 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,412
Population
36
Water Systems
30
Violations (5yr)
11
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Newport City Water System
1 health-basedAlpine Haven
1 health-basedBurke Town School
4 health-basedKingdom Hall - Newport
All resolvedLazy Lizard
Stardust Room
Holland Unity Center
Country Club Homes
Waynes Fisherman Pltr
North Country Career Center Land Lab
Highlite Industrial Park
Brewskis Pub
All resolvedJ.J. Newberry
Franks Steak House
Easy Street
Village Pizza
Newport Senior Center
Miss Newport Diner
Club For Veterans
Royal Restaurant
L B Drive In
Newport City Motel
Veterans Of Foreign Wars
Emporium, The
Waterfront Lanes
Anchor, The
Creamery Lounge
Bay View Cabins
Derby Border Patrol
Landing, The
Wagon Wheel
Campbells Water System
Ridgeview 91 Roasters Cafe Deli
5 health-basedInn At The Hill
Tanguay Homes
Pepins Motel
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Newport (05855) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.