News & Updates

The Prudence Island Water District is seeking bids for replacement of water lines on John Oldham Rd. and several streets in the Homestead area. Please see the RFP below. Any updates to the RFP can be found in our OneDrive site here.

The 2024 Annual Report is now available.

After years of effort, we are excited to share a major milestone for our water system: funding for the long-awaited treatment and iron removal system has been secured!

In mid-February, after years of engineering and environmental review, we received final approval from the State, and on February 25, we got the news we had been hoping for—funding for the $3.8m project will come with 100% principal forgiveness from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. This means that our community will benefit from cleaner, safer water with minimal financial burden on ratepayers.

This has been a long and challenging process. We appreciate everyone’s patience, and we are relieved and excited to see this becoming reality.

A construction contract with Biszko Building Systems Inc. is already in hand, and now that funds are secure, we will soon issue a notice to proceed. The contractor will then have 400 days to install the system without incurring penalties, so we hope the system will be online in 2026. We will continue to keep you updated as the project progresses. If you have any questions, please reach out.

2025 Notice of Election

As part of the 2025 PIWD Board Member election cycle, please find the nomination paper and available positions information linked below.

Non-Partisan Nomination form

2025 Notice of Election Positions

Due to delays in getting State approval, bids for the water treatment project expired before the PIWD was able to award the contract. As the PIWD now has the required State approvals, the project is out to bid again. The PIWD hopes to receive and review bids prior to its next regular meeting in January 2025. Questions may be directed to the PIWD, or H2Olson Engineering.