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Is there lead in Newport's tap water?

NO LEADfound in West Carteret Water Corp's water at the latest test, in tests since 2026

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Newport

14 public water companies list Newport as a place they supply. The biggest is West Carteret Water Corp, with about 19,512 people. The highest latest result among Newport's water companies is 3.5 parts per billion, at Seagate I. None of the 14 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 12 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Mann`S MHP supply just their own grounds or street; most of Newport gets its water from West Carteret Water Corp. 12 are small systems serving fewer than 500 people each, such as a mobile home park, a subdivision or a business with its own well. Your water bill names yours.

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