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
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