Rhode Island's Department of Health is seeking comments on the Pawtucket Water Supply Board's updated plan for replacing parts of its water system and will hold a hearing if it receives a request meeting the notice's requirements by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 19.
The Oct. 9 notice allows a request from 25 people, a government agency or an association with at least 25 members. If triggered, the hearing is scheduled for Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. in the department's auditorium at Three Capitol Hill in Providence.
Written comments are accepted within 30 days of the notice and can be sent to DOH.RIDWQ@health.ri.gov or the Center for Drinking Water Quality, Room 209, Three Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908.
The notice links the proposed plan. Copies and confirmation of whether a hearing will occur are available from the center at 401-222-6867.
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Rhode Island Department of Health public notice, Oct. 9, 2026