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• Tiverton community helping residents impacted by PFAS water contamination (wpri.com) — Tiverton residents relying on private wells near Crandall, Bulgarmarsh, and Stafford roads are getting bottled water and other help after state testing found dangerously high PFAS levels in their water. Town officials, local businesses, and nearby supermarkets are donating water and services while treatment systems are installed, as the state works from an official list to ensure every affected household is covered.
• New homeowners blindsided by PFAS testing results (eastbayri.com) — A young couple who just bought a home near local trails discovered their well water contains high PFAS levels and now relies on potable water from the Tiverton Fire District and Middletown. They're avoiding tapwater for drinking and brushing teeth, worrying about long-term health impacts while hoping neighbors with even higher contamination get faster help.
• Portsmouth High School ranks among R.I.'s best (eastbayri.com) — Rhode Island's latest U.S. News high school rankings put Portsmouth High near the top statewide, with Classical, Barrington, and East Greenwich also scoring highly. Tiverton High School lands at No. 12 in the state list, offering local families another snapshot of how nearby schools compare on academics, graduation rates, and support for diverse student groups.
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