News & Updates

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2025 Annual Report Now Available

The PIWD’s annual report, covering fiscal year 2024-2025, is now available (see below). The PIWD does not intend to do a separate mailing for the Annual Report. Paper copies will soon be available on the ferry, or by contacting our office.

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Request For Proposals – Distribution System Main Installation

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.

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PIWD Treatment Project Update: Approved & Funded

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!

PIWD Board Members after the “loan” closing, April 4, 2025

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.

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2025 PIWD Board Member Election

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