NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: VT0005202 · Newport, VT · Serves 4,766 people

Health Violations

NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,766
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM (PWSID VT0005202) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 4,766 people in Newport, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Gross Alpha, Barium. Recorded violations span 1992–2024.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Vermont state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
VT0005202
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Newport, VT
Population Served
4,766
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1
Barium 1 1

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM serve?
NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM serves 4,766 people in Newport, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM have?
NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM has 4 total violations on record spanning 1992–2024. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in NEWPORT CITY WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Gross Alpha, Barium.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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