Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Services
Operating and maintaining the infrastructure that delivers safe drinking water, manages wastewater treatment, and protects local waterways for Newport, Middletown, Naval Station Newport, and regional partners.
Need to Reach Us?
For water and sewer emergencies, call our emergency line. For all other matters during business hours, use our general line.
(401) 845-5600 After Hours
(401) 845-5826
Service Status and Notices
For current service alerts, planned interruptions, and emergency notifications, visit our contact page or call us during business hours. Active utility emergencies are addressed through the after hours emergency line.
Water and Sewer Rate Study
Learn about how rates are set, the cost of service analysis, and the public process for adopting utility rates. Information about current rates, scheduled rate adjustments, and how to participate in the public process.
Newport Water Division
The Newport Water Division operates and maintains the drinking water system serving Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth Water and Fire District, and Naval Station Newport. The system includes Lawton Valley and Station No. 1 treatment plants, multiple reservoirs, and 214 miles of water main.
Water Pollution Control
Water Pollution Control operates the wastewater treatment facility and manages the regional sewer collection system, combined sewer overflow (CSO) program, and municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). The facility treats an average dry weather flow of 8.4 million gallons per day for Newport and regional partners.
