Media Release

For Immediate Release
Date: Monday, October 24, 2005
Contact: June Swallow, Chief, Office of Drinking Water Quality (401) 473-6692 after hours or (401) 222-6867 during regular work hours

Health Department Ends Boil Water Advisory For Pawtucket, Cumberland and Central Falls

Providence, Monday, October 24, 2005: Those served by the Pawtucket and Cumberland Water Systems are no longer advised to boil the water.

Water coming from the treatment plant meets the turbidity requirements and is safe to drink. Any potentially contaminated water has been fully flushed from the water system. Residents are reminded to use cold water for cooking and drinking instead of water from the hot water tank.

Food establishments may resume normal service after following the “Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures In Food Establishments” which is posted on the Department of Health website (www.health.ri.gov).

The Department of Health will continue to work closely with these water systems to provide safe drinking water to residents in these areas.

For more information, contact the Pawtucket Water Supply Board at: (401) 729-5023 ext. 123 during business hours. Information is also available during business hours from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water Quality at (401) 222-6867.

For general information concerning what to do when a boil water advisory ends, go to http://www.health.ri.gov/

Pawtucket, Cumberland, and Central Falls residents are asked to contact neighbors who may not be aware of this new information.