Water System Report OR

City of Newport

EPA ID: OR4100566 ยท 10,439 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Newport (OR4100566): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - City of Newport has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 10,439.

Data: EPA SDWIS

10,439
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0021 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$419K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Newport Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,356
Median Household Income
20,571
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Newport serves a community with a median household income of $60,356 and an estimated 20,571 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Newport's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Silverton
10,484 people
A 15 violations
Baker City
10,349 people
B 6 violations
City of Sweet Home
10,322 people
A 15 violations
0 violations
City of Molalla
10,298 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,080
Water Filtration $180
Total Estimated Cost $1,260

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

City of Newport, (EPA ID: OR4100566) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 10,439 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0021 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by OR or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Newport (OR4100566) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Newport water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Newport in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Newport serve?

City of Newport serves approximately 10,439 people across 5 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does City of Newport get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Newport meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Newport serve?
City of Newport serves approximately 10,439 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is City of Newport's water source?
City of Newport draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Newport's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0021 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Newport's service area?
The City of Newport service area has a median household income of $60,356. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Newport get its water?
City of Newport's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Newport, OR: Serves 10K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100566/
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