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Last Week In EG: Water, Water, Everywhere …
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Shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced that the boil-water advisory that has been in place for customers of the Kent County Water Authority and for Potowomut customers of the City of Warwick Water since Sunday, has now been lifted.
KCWA Thanks Customers For Patience, Stands By Notification Procedure
Now that the Kent County Water Authority's boil-water advisory has been lifted, questions remain about both the agency's timing and its method of notification of the potentially-deadly situation. E. coli, found in a water sample Sunday, can cause vomiting and diarrhea or worse.
Boil-Water Advisory To Remain At Least Into Wednesday
The calls were coming fast and furious into the unassuming building on Main Street in West Warwick that is headquarters for the Kent County Water Authority. Everyone wanted the same information: Is my water safe to drink?
Health Department Guidelines For Dealing With KCWA Water
Kent County Water Authority's notice to its customers Sunday to boil water after tests revealed increased levels of E. coli bacteria in the supply has prompted widespread concern and many questions. Below are some questions and answers from theRhode Island Dept. of Health's website about water supply contamination problems.
Council Finishes Interviews Of 7 Town Manager Candidates
The Town Council has met with seven men – the candidates are all male – to fill the position of town manager. A vote on a new manager could come at the council's next meeting, Oct. 7, according to Council President Michael Isaacs.
Police Log: More Car Breaks & A Stolen Bike
Tuesday, Sept. 17, Residents from Jodie Beth Drive, Osprey Drive, Huguenot Drive, Robin Circle, High Hawk Road, Adirondack Drive reported their cars were broken into overnight – a total of eight reports. In nearly all the instances, the owners said the cars had been unlocked.
Water Bored
I cannot believe the frawfrawlaw that developed over the Kent County Water Authority's recent E coli incident. As far as I can see, the only difference with Kent County having one is it's their first. Certainly no one raised this much stink when North Kingstown had to boil their water regularly over the past few decades. I think they might have gotten on top of it now with their new tank, but it was a regular event hardly worth mentioning anywhere in the state but North Kingstown.
Hodgson Considers Running For AG
State Sen. Dawson Hodgson (Dist. 35-NK, EG, SK, Narr.) is considering a run for state attorney general in 2014, he said Thursday. “I haven’t made my final decision but it’s something I’d like to do,” he said. Hodgson, a Republican, lives in North Kingstown.
KCWA Thanks Customers For Patience, Stands By Notification Procedure
Now that the Kent County Water Authority's boil-water advisory has been lifted, questions remain about both the agency's timing and its method of notification of the potentially-deadly situation. E. coli, found in a water sample Sunday, can cause vomiting and diarrhea or worse.
Boil-Water Advisory To Remain At Least Into Wednesday
The calls were coming fast and furious into the unassuming building on Main Street in West Warwick that is headquarters for the Kent County Water Authority. Everyone wanted the same information: Is my water safe to drink?
Health Department Guidelines For Dealing With KCWA Water
Kent County Water Authority's notice to its customers Sunday to boil water after tests revealed increased levels of E. coli bacteria in the supply has prompted widespread concern and many questions. Below are some questions and answers from theRhode Island Dept. of Health's website about water supply contamination problems.
Council Finishes Interviews Of 7 Town Manager Candidates
The Town Council has met with seven men – the candidates are all male – to fill the position of town manager. A vote on a new manager could come at the council's next meeting, Oct. 7, according to Council President Michael Isaacs.
Police Log: More Car Breaks & A Stolen Bike
Tuesday, Sept. 17, Residents from Jodie Beth Drive, Osprey Drive, Huguenot Drive, Robin Circle, High Hawk Road, Adirondack Drive reported their cars were broken into overnight – a total of eight reports. In nearly all the instances, the owners said the cars had been unlocked.
Water Bored
I cannot believe the frawfrawlaw that developed over the Kent County Water Authority's recent E coli incident. As far as I can see, the only difference with Kent County having one is it's their first. Certainly no one raised this much stink when North Kingstown had to boil their water regularly over the past few decades. I think they might have gotten on top of it now with their new tank, but it was a regular event hardly worth mentioning anywhere in the state but North Kingstown.
Hodgson Considers Running For AG
State Sen. Dawson Hodgson (Dist. 35-NK, EG, SK, Narr.) is considering a run for state attorney general in 2014, he said Thursday. “I haven’t made my final decision but it’s something I’d like to do,” he said. Hodgson, a Republican, lives in North Kingstown.
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