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Is there lead in Newport's tap water?

3PPBparts per billion of lead in Newport Water Works's water at the latest test, from 2022 to 2024

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Newport

2 public water companies list Newport as a place they supply. The biggest is Newport Water Works, with about 495 people. The highest latest result among Newport's water companies is 3 parts per billion, at Newport Water Works. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Vermillion Rise Mega Park supply just their own grounds or street; most of Newport gets its water from Newport Water Works. Your water bill names yours.

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