Newport East Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
205.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.21
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Newport East, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Newport East | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -18% |
| Washing Machine | 10.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -11% |
| Water Heater | 12.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -17% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Newport East compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Newport East, Rhode Island | 77.5 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Middletown, Rhode Island | 51.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Newport, Rhode Island | 57.5 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Portsmouth, Rhode Island | 69.5 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Bristol, Rhode Island | 59 mg/L | 8.3 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Newport East compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Newport East | 77.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Newport East's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Newport East, Rhode Island, in Newport County — a Newport County unincorporated community adjacent to Newport and Middletown on Aquidneck Island in south Rhode Island — receives its water from the Newport Water Division, drawing from Lawton Valley Reservoir through the south Rhode Island distribution.
The soft 77.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 205.6 mg/L reflect the Newport County Lawton Valley supply's soft character — the Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss is highly insoluble, contributing negligible dissolved minerals, while the higher-than-expected TDS reflects the island's proximity to Narragansett Bay marine salt intrusion in older infrastructure (compare Newport RI: 75/200 in Newport County comparable; Middletown RI: 80/210 in Newport County comparable; Newport East consistent soft from the same Newport County Lawton Valley Precambrian insoluble supply). The Lawton Valley watershed — Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Wepawaug Formation (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary glacial outwash (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 77.5 mg/L with TDS 206, Newport East's water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 10.2 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — Naval Station Newport (a major naval base on Aquidneck Island) and its historic fire training and AFFF (firefighting foam) use are primary contributors to Newport East's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Newport East in Newport County draws from the Newport Water Division on Lawton Valley Reservoir (Newport County, south Rhode Island) — the Lawton Valley watershed drains Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Wepawaug Formation (insoluble) — Rhode Island Newport County Lawton Valley Reservoir Precambrian insoluble supply produces soft water at 77.5 mg/L with TDS 205.6 mg/L.