First, determine whether the problem is hot or cold. Run them individually. If the problem occurs in the hot water only, it may be a hot water heater problem. If the discolored water is in the cold line, it may be your service line or the water main. Run several cold water taps for one or two minutes. If the water clears up, it is likely your service line.
If the water remains dirty after several minutes of flushing, it is likely the main and we suggest you call the Newport Utilities Division at (401) 845-5600.
Please remember that distribution systems are many miles of connected water mains and discolored water problems are typical and inevitable. They occur due to a variety of actions including fire hydrant operation, valve operation, aging mains, pressure testing and flushing and will generally clean up with no action.