Rhode Island · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Newport County, RI
8 community water systems serving Newport County reported 1,603 lead and 1,312 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,824 of unknown material. The most are in City of Newport.
10% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Rhode Island average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.6%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Newport County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NewportMiddletown | 1,603 | 1,286 | 6,322 | 20% |
| Jamestown Water DepartmentJamestown | 0 | 26 | 929 | 1.6% |
| Portsmouth Water & Fire DistrictPortsmouth | 0 | 0 | 573 | 0% |
| North Tiverton Fire DistrictTiverton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Naval Station, NewportNewport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tiverton Water Authority, Town HallTiverton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Stone Bridge Fire DistrictTiverton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Prudence Island Water DistrictPortsmouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Newport County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Newport County reported 1,603 lead and 1,312 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,824 of unknown material.
Which Newport County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Newport (2,889), Jamestown Water Department (26).
How do I check my home in Newport County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.