NEWPORT-CITY OF Water Quality Report
Population
42,155
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 11
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
11 violations in the past 5 years
System Details
- PWSID
- RI1592010
- Population Served
- 42,155
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Rhode Island
- EPA Region
- 1
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 0100 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 3015 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Bromate | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Contaminant 0999 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 2920 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
Violation History
2024
11
2018
6
2010
1
Total violations on record: 18
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
UV Water Purifier
Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals
Removes: Total Coliform
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
18violations total
64% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 6× the national average.