What was found in ZIP 02871
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1650 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 663.5 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 52.11 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 215 µg/L — NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT · 7,870 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 107.25 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 114.72 µg/L — NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT · 7,870 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.125 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 61.15 µg/L — NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT · 7,870 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 31.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 43.375 µg/L — PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT · 17,090 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 29 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.425 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.85 µg/L — NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT · 7,870 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.68 µg/L — PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT · 17,090 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 12 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.86 µg/L — PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT · 17,090 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.9 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.72 µg/L — PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT · 17,090 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.3000 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.2000 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0044 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEWPORT-CITY OF · 42,155 people · 2027
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0048 mg/L — PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT · 17,090 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 02871
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NEWPORT-CITY OF | RI | 42,155 |
| PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT | RI | 17,090 |
| NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT | RI | 7,870 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 02871 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 02871 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 02871. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 02871?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 02871. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 02871's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Chlorite, Copper, TTHM, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.