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About Your Water
The water supplied to our customers is purchased from SUEZ Water Rhode Island (SUEZ).
Source Water
The water provided is entirely from groundwater sources. UWRI has 6 gravel packed wells which range in depths from 45 feet to 100 feet.
Water Treatment
Water treatment includes chlorination, pH adjustment, corrosion control and aeration. Chlorine gas is used in the well fields to purify the water. Water is also aerated in the well field to make the water less corrosive. Lime is added for pH adjustment and zinc orthophosphate is added for corrosion control.
Water Quality
Each year, a water quality report called the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is mailed to South Shore and Middlebridge customers. Don't hesitate to call the Water Division office at 401-789-9331, ext. 2257 if you have any questions or would like the report mailed to you.
Water Testing
Bacteriological sampling and testing of the water system is done twice a month and analyzed by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Source water testing is performed as required and in accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Health protocol www.mysuezwater.com
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Richard Bourbonnais, P.E.
Public Services DirectorPhone: (401) 789-9331 x2252
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Brett Whaley
Water SuperintendentPhone: (401) 789-9331 x2257
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Water
Physical Address
509 Commodore Perry Highway
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: (401) 789-9331 x2250Fax: (401) 782-8068Emergency Phone: (401) 783-3321
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Directions
The Water Division office is located in the Town's Public Services Building, at 509 Commodore Perry Highway (US Route 1 South) near South County Hospital in the former police station. Please visit the Town's Public Services page for further directions.
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