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Is there lead in Newport News City's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Newport News's water at the latest test, from 2023 to 2025

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Newport News City

2 public water companies list Newport News City as a place they supply. The biggest is Newport News's water department, with about 407,300 people. The highest latest result among Newport News City's water companies is 1.8 parts per billion, at Fort Eustis. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Fort Eustis supply just their own grounds or street; most of Newport News City gets its water from Newport News's water department. Your water bill names yours.

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