Contact Information

Robert C. Schultz, Jr.- Director of Utilities

Billing Inquiries: 
(401) 845-5604

General Information and all Other Inquiries:
(401) 845-5600

Emergency After Hours Contact:
(401) 845-5826

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Contact Information

Robert C. Schultz, Jr.- Director of Utilities

Billing Inquiries: 
(401) 845-5604

General Information and all Other Inquiries:
(401) 845-5600

Emergency After Hours Contact:
(401) 845-5826

»

Department of Utilities

Drinking Water

The Water Division operates and manages the source water reservoirs, treatment plants, storage tanks and distribution system throughout Newport, the Town of Middletown and a small portion of the Town of Portsmouth. We also sell water wholesale to the Portsmouth Water and Fire District and Naval Station Newport.
 

Wastewater

The Water Pollution Control Division is responsible for providing wastewater, or sewer treatment, for the residents of Newport. Additionally, we also provide wastewater treatment on a wholesale basis to the Town of Middletown and Naval Station Newport. 

 

Stormwater 

We're responsible for managing and improving Newport's Stormwater System as we work to improve the quality of our environment from stream to ocean. 
 

Construction Updates

We're committed to maintaining and improving our civic infrastructure. For updates on how we're preparing Newport for its next 100 years, click on the following links below.

The Department of Utilities is comprised of two divisions, the Water Division, which is responsible for drinking water; and the Water Pollution Control Division, which operates the City's sanitary sewer system and stormwater system. We're committed to protecting our natural resources and believe that maintaining our infrastructure is a vital component of maintaining and improving our quality of life. Our office is located at 70 Halsey Street and we can be reached at (401) 845-5600 or by email.

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Additional Information

Lead & Drinking Water

Know the facts about lead and your drinking water

Watershed Protection

Learn about our efforts to protect Newport's watersheds

Consumer Confidence Reports

Check out the latest Consumer Confidence Report

Understanding Your Bill

Do you have questions about your bill? We can help

Water on Aquidneck Island

Like any island, we take our fresh water seriously

FAQs

Click through for answers to some our most popular questions

Important Utilities News

Tracking our Water Quality: 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Now Available

Tracking our Water Quality: 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Now Available

NEWPORT -- We've made some significant investments to improve our water quality over the last 16 years, and it shows according to the latest 2021 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is now available online at www.cityofnewport.com/ccr21.

  

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News & Events

Latest News

Spring Street Water Main Work To Begin March 27th

Improvements Slated for Narragansett Avenue to Perry Street
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 24th, 2023) – Please be advised that the City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division will be making some critical and necessary improvements to the City’s Water System on Spring Street from Narragansett Avenue to Perry Street. 

Beginning on Monday, March 27, 2023, the Department's contractor, Boyle & Fogarty (B&F) will start construction to replace the Water Main in Spring Street with an anticipated completion date of October 31, 2023.

Newport Residents Set to Save on Electric Rates with Community Aggregation Program

Newport Community Electricity Launching May 2023 with Rate of 9.361 ¢/kWh for Residential Customers
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023) – Newport residents can expect to save on their electricity bills beginning later this spring as the City of Newport readies to launch its energy aggregation program in May of 2023. 

The Program, dubbed Newport Community Electricity, was approved by the City Council in December of 2021 as part of an effort to provide new, competitively priced electricity supply options, including the use of more renewable energy. 
 

Emergency Sewer Line Repairs on Lower Thames Street to Begin Monday

NEWPORT, R.I. - The City of Newport's Department of Utilities, Water Pollution Control Division will be making needed repairs to the City’s Sanitary Sewer System Infrastructure on Lower Thames Street between Narragansett Avenue and Stockholm Street beginning Monday, December 19th.

Beginning on December 19, 2022, crews from the City's contractor, Boyle & Fogarty, will start construction in the area with the aim of wrapping up by December 30th.

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  Calendar of Events

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board is the steward for the City's Comprehensive Plan, which sets the long-term goal for the City and is a key measure by which large development projects and zoning relief are evaluated. ​Read the agenda

City Council Meeting

The City Council serves as a the primary decision making body for the City. Join us for its regular monthly meeting, held in the Second Floor Council Chambers at City Hall. Click here to read an agenda and to view the meeting online.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission is tasked with providing advice to the City on how to make Newport safer and more accessible for cyclists and pedestrians. Click here for an agenda

Historic District Commission Meeting

The Historic District Commission is responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District
Click here to view an agenda.  

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