Boil Water Notice Lifted for Prudence Island Customers After System Upgrade
A boil water notice for Prudence Island customers, which had been in effect since October 2018 due to E. coli contamination, has been lifted. This follows the successful installation and two-month operation of permanent chlorination systems at the water district's…
Providence New Bedford, RI, October 6, 2026 —
PRUDENCE ISLAND – A nearly five-year boil water notice impacting customers on Prudence Island has been lifted, officials announced. The notice, initially issued in October 2018 due to E. coli contamination, is no longer in effect following the successful implementation of new water treatment systems.
The decision to lift the precautionary measure comes after the water district installed permanent chlorination systems at its wells. These systems have been operational for the past two months, and water quality tests conducted during this period have consistently shown results meeting state and federal drinking water standards.
The E. coli contamination that prompted the original notice was a serious concern for public health, necessitating the advisory for residents to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, and other purposes. The subsequent installation of permanent chlorination systems represents a significant upgrade aimed at ensuring a reliable and safe water supply for the island community.
While the summary states the installation and operation were successful and water test results have been consistently clean, specific details regarding the name of the water district, the exact dates of the system’s installation, or the specific timeline for the two-month operational period were not provided. Officials have indicated that continued monitoring will be in place to ensure the long-term efficacy of the new chlorination systems.
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