PIWD Drinking Water Warning
The Prudence Island Water District in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has issued a repeat public notice for a drinking water warning due to significant deficiencies and microbiological contamination. In September 2018, the district exceeded the microbiological maximum contaminant level standard, with samples showing total coliform and E.coli. Customers are advised to boil all water before use for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice, despite new treatment facilities operating since August 4, 2026.
- Location
- Portsmouth, Rhode Island
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 01/09/2018, 02:00
- End
- 14/09/2026, 17:18
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Microbiological, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Lifted
- Region
- Rhode Island
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · End according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
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