Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers, but engineering solutions that filter water through the ground can help keep our sewers and waterways clean.
Narragansett Bay Commission
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How did the Narragansett Bay get so much cleaner?
During heavy rain, Providence’s sewers used to get overwhelmed and dump untreated sewage into the Bay. But thanks to a project to increase the capacity of sewers, untreated sewage rarely makes it into our waterways anymore.
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Despite the name, flushable wipes are not flushable
Despite what the packaging says, flushable wipes should never be flushed down the toilet! They can cause blockages in the sewer system and create all kinds of problems. Just toss ‘em in the trash instead!
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RI Team Wins Big At ‘Wastewater Olympics’
Rhode Island scored big earlier this month during an event called the “Wastewater Olympics.” The event, which happens during the annual Water Environment Federation’s Technical Expo and Conference, tests the skills of wastewater treatment professionals from around the world. Teams compete during five different challenges that mimic scenarios operators could face on a daily basis […]
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Rhode Island Wastewater Professionals
Rhode Island scored big earlier this month during an event called the “Wastewater Olympics.” The event, which happens during the annual Water Environment Federation’s Technical Expo and Conference, tests the skills of wastewater treatment professionals from around the world. Teams compete during five different challenges that mimic scenarios operators could face on a daily basis […]