Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: March 30, 2006
Contact : Carol Hall-Walker, Center for Communications 401-222-2589

The RI Health Department Ends Boil Water Advisory For North Smithfield Residents Served By Blackstone Water System

Providence, Thursday, March 30, 2006: The residents of North Smithfield served by the Blackstone Water System are no longer advised to boil the water.

Normal use of residential water can be resumed after flushing the hot and cold tap faucets for 10 minutes. For further information follow the “Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures For Households” posted at http://www.health.ri.gov/environment/dwq/households.php on the Department of Health website. Residents are reminded that it is always best to use cold water for cooking and consumption instead of using hot water.

For more information, contact the Blackstone Water Department at (508) 883-9331. Information is also available during business hours from the Rhode Island Department of Health Information Line at (401) 222-8022 . For general information concerning what to do when a boil water advisory ends go to http://www.health.ri.gov/

North Smithfield residents served by are the Blackstone Water System are asked to contact neighbors who may not be aware of this new information that normal use can resume.