The water supplied to our customers is purchased from United Water Rhode Island (UWRI).
Source Water:
The water provided is entirely from groundwater sources. UWRI has six 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. Click here to go to the CCR page and view the current reports. Don't hesitate to call the Water Division office at (401) 789-9331 extension 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 RI Department of Health. Source water testing is performed as required and in accordance with the RI Department of Health protocol.