Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 20 contaminant(s) detected in City of Newport's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
This Utility: 5.07 ppt
No Legal Limit
5.1x
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppb
1 ppb
This Utility: 0.138 ppb
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
34x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.004 ppb
0.004 ppb
Bromodichloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 10.3 ppb
No Legal Limit
172x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
This Utility: 105 ppb
Legal Limit: 1000 ppb
2.1x
EWG's Health Guideline:
50 ppb
50 ppb
Chloroform
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 13.8 ppb
No Legal Limit
34x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.4 ppb
0.4 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.0497 ppb
No Legal Limit
2.5x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.02 ppb
0.02 ppb
Dibromochloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 8.2 ppb
No Legal Limit
82x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 14.2 ppb
Legal Limit: 60 ppb
142x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 23.3 ppb
No Legal Limit
389x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
This Utility: 0.693 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
5x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 0.39 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
2.8x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 0.416 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
416x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.001 ppb
0.001 ppb
This Utility: 0.15 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
25x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.006 ppb
0.006 ppb
This Utility: 3.29 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
11x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.3 ppb
0.3 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.2 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
13x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.09 ppb
0.09 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 50.9 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
339x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
Trichloroacetic acid
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 2.25 ppb
No Legal Limit
22x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
This Utility: 0.00423 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.00282 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.00141 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.239 ppb
Legal Limit: 6 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
3 ppb
3 ppb
This Utility: 0.00563 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.000179 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.522 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
2000 ppt
2000 ppt
This Utility: 0.328 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.467 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 1.32 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 1.54 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 16 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+16 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 20 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+19 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Most effective
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
- Requires more maintenance
- Wastes water
Other Considerations
Ion Exchange
PROS: Softens hard water, Reduces some contaminants
CONS: Doesn't remove all contaminants
Whole-House Filters
PROS: Useful for reducing radiologicals and TCE
CONS: Expensive to install and maintain, Risk of bacterial contamination
Explore filter options for each contaminant. See which technologies are effective at reducing specific contaminants.
| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate (6 2FTS) * | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Arsenic | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromodichloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromoform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorite | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chloroform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chromium (hexavalent)* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dibromoacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dibromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dichloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9)* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Trichloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorate* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Methoxychlor | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Metolachlor | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Monobromoacetic acid* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Monochloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Pyrene* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Selenium | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Strontium* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vanadium* | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
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