Health & Fitness
Location Change For Narragansett-South Kingstown Water Stations
Both towns have been under a boil water advisory since Friday because of E Coli contaminating five public water services.
NARRAGANSETT-SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — The location of one of the filling stations where Narragansett and South Kingstown residents can get safe water was moved. Both towns have been under a boil water advisory since Friday because of E Coli contaminating five public water services.
The new filling station is West Kingston Park, which is located at 3840 Kingstown Road in West Kingston. Residents from both Narragansett and South Kingstown are welcome at this filling station from 8:30 am to 5 p.m.
West Kingston Park replace the Kingston Fire Department as the new clean water station.
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According to Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Public Information Officer Joseph Wendelken, the location change is so water will be available at a more accessible site.
Assistance is available for the elderly, people with disabilities, or others who can't leave their homes to get bottled water.
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Narragansett residents in need of assistance should contact 401-789-1091. South Kingstown residents in need should contact 401-789-9331.
RIDOH encourages people who live in Narragansett and South Kingstown to check on their neighbors and friends who may need assistance.
Workers at public water systems are currently conducting an investigation to find the source for E Coli in the water supply.
In a press release late Sunday night, Rhode Island Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott said corrective action will be taken as soon as the source of the E Coli contamination is found. The investigation and a response are expected to be completed by Wednesday. After these steps are completed, follow-up testing of the water supply will be the next step.
"Test results showing the absence of bacteria in the water are required every day for three days in a row before RIDOH can lift the advisory," Alexander Scott said. "Water system administrators and municipalities are continuing to alert customers about this advisory and will alert customers when it is lifted."
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