What was found in Newport's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 189.5 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 173.1 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.765 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 1.079 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.8900 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.5500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0240 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Newport · 4,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newport
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Newport | 4,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Newport tap water
Is Newport tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Newport. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Newport?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Newport, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newport's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newport include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.