Newport County, RI

ZIP 02837

In ZIP 02837, 2 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.

• Nearest Superfund site: Newport Naval Education & Training Center, 7.6 miles away.
• Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Rothtec Engraving Corp (34%), mostly nickel compounds.
• Fine particles (PM2.5) average 5.3 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
• About 7,800 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.

Grades for ZIP 02837

• Superfund sites nearbyC
• Factories and industrial sitesB
• Oil and gas wellsA
• Parks and nature nearbyC
• Air qualityA
• Pesticide useD
• Neighborhood health statusC
• Past wildfire impactsA
• Past flood impactsF
• Noise levelsA

Based on 1 census tract · compiled September 10, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources

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