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EPA records for NEWPORT-CITY OF • Updated October 2026
Grade A — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
NEWPORT-CITY OF has a clean recent record: no health-based violations in the last five years and no lead, PFAS or historical monitoring result that costs it more than a few points.
Yes — by EPA's records Newport, RI tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on low-level PFAS (PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA) detected below federal limits. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes — by EPA's records Newport, RI tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on low-level PFAS (PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA) detected below federal limits. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
NEWPORT-CITY OF's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2025-01-01 to 2027-12-31) was 4.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes. EPA's UCMR5 sampling (2023-02-08 to 2024-01-16) detected PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA, all below federal MCLs. Reverse osmosis and certified activated-carbon filters reduce PFAS.
NEWPORT-CITY OF has 10 violations on file since 2016: 0 health-based in the last five years and 3 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
NEWPORT-CITY OF reports surface water as its primary source and serves about 42,155 people (EPA PWSID RI1592010).
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NEWPORT-CITY OF · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-10-16
EPA records no health-based violations for this system in the last five years. The 3 violations on file in that window are monitoring or reporting paperwork issues, not measured contaminant exceedances.
| Violation | Category | Compliance period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence Rule | Other | 2025-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2025-07-09 |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)CARBON, TOTAL | Monitoring & reporting | 2024-07-01 → 2024-09-30 | Resolvedreturned 2024-09-30 |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)Chlorine | Monitoring & reporting | 2024-07-01 → 2024-09-30 | Resolvedreturned 2024-09-30 |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)Chlorite | Monitoring & reporting | 2024-01-01 → 2024-01-31 | Resolvedreturned 2024-01-31 |
| Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)Turbidity | Monitoring & reporting | 2018-01-01 → 2018-01-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-01-31 |
| Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)E. COLI | Monitoring & reporting | 2018-01-01 → 2018-01-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-01-31 |
| Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)Turbidity | Monitoring & reporting | 2018-01-01 → 2018-01-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-01-31 |
| Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)Cryptosporidium | Monitoring & reporting | 2018-01-01 → 2018-01-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-01-31 |
| Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)E. COLI | Monitoring & reporting | 2018-01-01 → 2018-01-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-01-31 |
| Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)Cryptosporidium | Monitoring & reporting | 2018-01-01 → 2018-01-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-01-31 |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-06)
EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported by NEWPORT-CITY OF
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2025-01-01 to 2027-12-31), 90% of the homes NEWPORT-CITY OF sampled had lead at or below 4.4 ppb.
EPA's action level is 15 ppb (dropping to 10 ppb under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements). There is no safe level of lead; the 90th-percentile figure describes the system, not your tap — homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing can be higher.
| Monitoring period | Lead 90th percentile | vs 15 ppb action level |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 → 2027-12-31 | 4.4 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2023-01-01 → 2025-12-31 | 27.7 ppb | Above the 15 ppb action level |
| 2020-01-01 → 2022-12-31 | 5.2 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2017-01-01 → 2019-12-31 | 4.8 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2014-01-01 → 2016-12-31 | 8.3 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2011-01-01 → 2013-12-31 | 6 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2008-01-01 → 2010-12-31 | 5 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2005-01-01 → 2007-12-31 | 5 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2002-01-01 → 2004-12-31 | 14 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2002-01-01 → 2002-12-31 | 9 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2000-01-01 → 2002-12-31 | 9 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 1997-01-01 → 1999-12-31 | 6 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-06)
EPA UCMR5 monitoring, 2023-02-08 to 2024-01-16 · 232 PFAS results at entry points to the distribution system
PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA detected at low levels; no compound was at or above its federal MCL. Detections below the MCL are common in surface-water systems and are reported here exactly as EPA published them.
| Compound | Detects / samples | Max (ppt) | Reporting limit | EPA MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFOS | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS | 0 / 8 | < 3 | 3 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFNA | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA | 0 / 8 | < 5 | 5 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFBS | 0 / 8 | < 3 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
| PFBA | 1 / 8 | 5.9 | 5 ppt | hazard index only |
| PFHxA | 1 / 8 | 5.1 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
| PFPeA | 3 / 8 | 6.1 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
“< 4 ppt” means below the laboratory reporting limit, not zero. ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). Results are for finished water leaving the treatment plant.
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Source: UCMR5 occurrence data, EPA Data Summary July 2026 (UCMR5_All.txt)
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for NEWPORT-CITY OF · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples NEWPORT-CITY OF reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) is flagged below; the status column explains why. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 270 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 10 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Chromium (total) | 271 detects | 0.074 µg/L | 2 µg/L | 100 µg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 156 | 60.864 µg/L | 151 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | 28 single samples over MCL; average within limit |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 156 | 16.528 µg/L | 40.2 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Lead (tap samples) | 6040 detects | 3.373 µg/L | 92.6 µg/L | 15 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
| Copper (tap samples) | 59 | 28.478 µg/L | 96 µg/L | 1300 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
Averages count non-detects as zero. TTHM and HAA5 limits are locational running annual averages, so a single high sample is not a violation — we grade those on the average only. Lead and copper rows are individual tap samples and are shown for context; compliance (and our score) uses the 90th-percentile result above. LRAA = locational running annual average; ND = not detected.
Source: SYR4 Six-Year Review compliance monitoring data 2012–2019 (released 2024-03)
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Surface-water systems draw from rivers, lakes or reservoirs and must filter and disinfect, which is why disinfection byproducts (TTHM, HAA5) are the readings to watch.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Newport homes
The most reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap is a certified mail-in lab test. City-wide EPA data (like the report above) reflects the water leaving the treatment plant, but contaminants such as lead and copper can be picked up from your own service line and household plumbing — so the water at your Newport faucet can differ from the system average. A state-certified lab measures dozens of contaminants at once with results you can trust; you can also find one near you through the EPA's certified-lab list at epa.gov/dwlabcert. Hardware-store test strips are cheaper and instant, but they only screen for a few basics (chlorine, hardness, pH, and a rough lead pass/fail) and are far less accurate — treat them as a first look, not a diagnosis.
Match the treatment to what your test finds. Reverse osmosis (RO) removes the widest range of contaminants — lead, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, and dissolved solids — which makes an under-sink reverse osmosis system the most thorough choice for Newport households with heavy-metal or PFAS concerns. If your main issue is taste, odor, or chlorine, an activated carbon filter (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) is simpler and cheaper and handles chlorine and many organic compounds well, though carbon alone does not remove arsenic, nitrate, or most PFAS. NSF-certified pitchers rated for lead reduction are the easiest way to start today while you decide on a permanent setup.
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What Newport residents measured at their own tap. All reader results →
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Yes — by EPA's records Newport, RI tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on low-level PFAS (PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA) detected below federal limits. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
NEWPORT-CITY OF's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2025-01-01 to 2027-12-31) was 4.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes. EPA's UCMR5 sampling (2023-02-08 to 2024-01-16) detected PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA, all below federal MCLs. Reverse osmosis and certified activated-carbon filters reduce PFAS.
NEWPORT-CITY OF has 10 violations on file since 2016: 0 health-based in the last five years and 3 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
NEWPORT-CITY OF reports surface water as its primary source and serves about 42,155 people (EPA PWSID RI1592010).
Optional but sensible. The findings on this page are below federal limits; an NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter handles PFAS and improves taste.
PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA were detected in Newport's water at low levels in 2023–2025 EPA monitoring.
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