Water Quality in Newport, NC (28516)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28516.
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 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,289
Population
36
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
West Carteret Water Corp
Beaufort, Town Of
1 health-basedWest Carteret High School
Broad Creek Middle School
East Carteret High School
White Oak School
Outer Island General Store
Smyrna Elem School
1 health-basedEastman Creek Landing S/D
All resolvedCrossroads
Grace Presbyterian Church
Beaufort Christian Academy
Duke University Marine Lab
Atlantic Elementary
1 health-basedCoastal Carolina Campground
Down East Mhp
1 health-basedMerrimon Comm Water
Cross Roads Pizza
All resolvedAviation Fuel Terminal
Live Oak Grove Christian Ch
Godette Headstart Center
Beaufort Fishieries
Jehovah`S Witness Kingdom Hall
Dollar General Store #10234
Smyrna Pentecostal Holiness Church
Rose'S Mhp
Freedom Park
River Point
Sportsman`S Village Motel
Westport Plaza
All resolvedTiller School
Bertram'S Mhp
Standard Products Of Nc
Hwy 101 Fishing Lodge
Charles Davis Seafood Co
Sea Sound Processing Co
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Newport (28516) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.
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.