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2 issues in water utilities with critical priority
CriticalWater Utilities
Wastewater revenue bonds for primary clarifier project
The council approved a $6 million interest-free bridge loan from city reserves to keep the primary clarifier project moving while waiting on Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank funding.
3 mentionsLast discussed Jun 24, 2026
CriticalWater Utilities
Enterprise fund needs and utility rates
Water and sewer face $218M in unfunded needs over five years. Staff want to find money outside ratepayer bills to fix stormwater flooding — a hot topic given recent sewer rate hikes.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 7, 2026