Rhode Island · population 24,482
Lead pipes in Newport, RI
2,889 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newport (population 24,482) gets its water from City of Newport. That system reported 1,603 lead and 1,286 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,309, with 6,322 more of unknown material.
20% of City of Newport's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Rhode Island average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.0%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 36%
Latest lead test for City of Newport (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 4.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Newport.
Water systems serving Newport
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NewportMain system | 1,603 | 1,286 | 6,322 | 20% |
| Naval Station, NewportAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jamestown Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 26 | 929 | 1.6% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Newport
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Newport's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Warwick58 lead + galv. lines
- Cranston25,785 lead + galv. lines
- Providence25,785 lead + galv. lines
- Pawtucket714 lead + galv. lines
- Central Falls714 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Newport, RI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Newport, which serves Newport, reported 1,603 lead and 1,286 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,322 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newport?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newport in City of Newport's service area (PWSID RI1592010). Naval Station, Newport, Jamestown Water Department also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Newport home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Newport's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Newport be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Newport whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.