# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

Page 1 of 3
04/09/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued a Do Not Drink Notice for the North Smithfield Elementary School water system due to manganese levels that were above the allowable limit. A water sample collected on February 19, 2026, had a manganese level of 2.04 mg/L. This level is...
04/09/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued a Do Not Drink Notice for the Glocester Town Hall - School Administration water system due to manganese levels that were above the allowable limit. A water sample collected on March 11, 2026, had a manganese level of 3.09 mg/L. This...
04/01/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Town of Richmond for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed Storage Tanks Submersible Mixing Systems and Security...
03/25/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2026 Town of North Kingstown Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. North Kingstown has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated CWIRP is being noticed in...
03/10/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Western Coventry Elementary School Public Water System for a Categorical Exclusion determination for new water supply well to...
03/10/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Smithfield Water Supply Board Public Water System for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed Log Road Water Main...
02/03/2026
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2025 North Tiverton Fire District Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. The North Tiverton Fire District has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated...
11/25/2025
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on its intent to issue a Finding of No Significant Impact. RIDOH has reviewed Kent County Water Authority's Environmental Assessment and associated request for a Finding of No Significant Impact determination for the proposed...
10/20/2025
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Providence Water Supply Board for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed "Lower South Providence (North) Water Main...
10/16/2025
The Western Coventry Elementary School public water system is required to issue a do not drink notice for consumers because the level of manganese in the distribution system was higher than the health advisory limit. Manganese is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soil, water, and air....