What was found in ZIP 02842
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 13800 µg/L 1062% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3320 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 970 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 155 µg/L 194% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 112 µg/L 747% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.2 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 30 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 25.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.3000 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.2000 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0044 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 02842
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NEWPORT-CITY OF | RI | 42,155 |
| NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT | RI | 7,870 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 02842 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 02842 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 02842. 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 02842?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 02842. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 02842's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Chlorite, TTHM, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.