PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD will use a $16.2 million loan from Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to replace existing lead pipes that connect customers to main water lines. /COURTESY PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD

Providence Water Supply Board receives $16.2M RIIB loan to replace lead...

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PROVIDENCE – The Providence Water Supply Board was approved for a $16.2 million loan to replace lead pipes.The deal was made with the Rhode...

LEGISLATION INTRODUCED this month in the General Assembly proposes creating a statewide water authority to centralize oversight and operations of the 490 public water-supply systems in Rhode Island. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD

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The post-retirement benefit Armageddon that awaits Providence has inspired a state legislator to offer up a bill that would help the city deal with...

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Is water part of the answer to the fiscal woes of Providence?Legislation introduced this month in the General Assembly proposes creating a statewide water...

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