Tag: Providence Water
Providence receives $26.3M for lead pipe replacement
PROVIDENCE – The city is getting $26.3 million in federal money to help replace lead pipes.
U.S. Democratic Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Mayor...
Bond refinancing saves 5 R.I. municipalities $560K
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank recently refinanced the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund bond, generating a savings of $559,826 for five municipal...
City again eyes water-system lease
As the saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed – try, try again. That’s what Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza is doing with...
Providence Water launches interest free loan program to remove lead pipes
PROVIDENCE – Providence Water is providing interest-free loans through a quasi-state agency to help homeowners replace lead pipes that connect from the public utility...
OER honors public sector for energy-efficiency achievements
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Office of Energy Resources recognized 12 state agencies, municipalities and higher education facilities for renewable-energy and energy-efficiency achievements, at its...
Getting the lead out
Lead in old water line and housing is a looming health issue. Everyone wants it removed, but who will pay?
The mailed notifications to Providence...
Lead in water too large a health risk
Here’s a thought. Instead of spending billions of dollars fixing the state’s crumbling schools, why don’t we first replace all the lead pipes delivering...
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