PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the state’s central hub for financing infrastructure improvements for municipalities, businesses, and homeowners, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health, has closed on a $3,887,450 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan with 100% principal forgiveness (e.g. a grant) to the Prudence Island Water District for the installation of a new chlorination system. Since 2018, the District’s 328 customers have been under a boil water advisory due to the presence of total coliform in the water system.
“Turning on the faucet for safe drinking water is something we often take for granted, but for the last seven years the residents of Prudence Island have been without a safe and reliable source due to contamination issues,”
“Our residents have had to boil their drinking water for too long,”
“All Rhode Islanders deserve access to drinking water that is safe and healthy,”
Installation of the Prudence Island Water District’s new chlorination system is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026.
Funding for this Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan was provided via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.