Kent County Water Authority

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14-Mar-2013

March 2013 E-News
The KCWA team is pleased to announce that we filled our open position. David Simmons has joined us as our new Treatment Manager/Water Project Engineer.

01-Jan-2012

Issue No. 23
As we begin the New Year in 2012 we thank all of our customers for your patience and support during the 2011 construction season. Many of you have already realized the benefits of these vital improvements to both water quality and overall service. This year we are preparing to further our progress on these infrastructure programs...

01-Nov-2011

Issue 22
In an October 18, 2011 ground breaking ceremony the Kent County Water Authority celebrated the commencement of construction on an 11,570,000 Mishnock Raw Water Treatment Plant project. General Manager Timothy Brown P.E., Board Chairman Robert Boyer, Vice Chairman Peter Masterson, Board member Edward Inman and representatives from Rhode Island Department of Planning were on hand for the ceremony.

01-Sep-2011

Issue No. 21
In the wake of the storm many utilities experienced outages. We are happy to report that the Kent County Water Authority was able to maintain public water service to our customers throughout this period. Our emergency procedures and backup electrical power enabled us to be better prepared and remain operational in light of the statewide storm damage. Our ongoing capital and infrastructure replacement programs have proven to be well worth the investment when emergencies like this occur...

01-Jun-2011

Issue No. 20
Construction Projects Underway - Kent County Water Authority is continuously making improvements to the water system to better serve you. Our Infrastructure Replacement Program for 2011 was awarded to Boyle and Fogarty Construction. They will be replacing water mains, hydrants and water services to the curb stop...

01-Nov-2010

Issue No. 19
Water Use and Efficiency Act 2009 - During the October 18, 2010 Rhode Island Water Resources Board meeting the Board voted 10 to 3 to approve draft rules based on the authorizing legislation. The motion was amended to move the draft regulations forward to public hearing, after legal review, with the inclusion of demand management plans and language referencing the Board’s enforcement authority. The draft regulations require a reduction in customer use, capping it at 65 gallons per person per day

01-Aug-2010

Issue No. 18
Water Use and Efficiency Act Regulations Take Shape - The Kent County Water Authority was recently invited to a stakeholder’s discussion regarding regulations currently under development by the Water Resources Board Water Allocation Committee. The draft regulations outline proposed statewide targets for water use of 65 gallons per person per day; provide methods for meeting targets and reporting requirements that will be used to enforce compliance for efficient residential use...

01-Jun-2010

Issue No. 17
Rate Increase Approved - On April 27, 2010 the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission approved an increase in rates to correct for realized shortfall in revenue resultant from a downturn in sales and a Providence Water rate increase in wholesale water cost. These increases in rates did not increase the previous RIPUC approved budgeted expenditures so no increase in revenue expenditures were requested. In fact, a decrease in expenditures towards purchased wholesale water was recognized and rem

01-Apr-2010

Issue No. 16
Shutoff For Nonpayment On The Rise - Over the past four billing periods we have seen a marked increase in delinquent accounts. Failure to make payment on your bill eventually leads to a shutoff notice and subsequent discontinuance of service. The charge for shutoff of a delinquent account is $55.00. After payment of the delinquent amount the turn on charge is $45.00. This amounts to an additional $100.00 dollars added to the delinquent amount before water service can be restored to your property

01-Jan-2010

Issue No. 15
New Year’s Message 2010 - As we begin the New Year in 2010 we thank all of our customers for your patience and support during the 2009 construction season. Many of you have already realized the benefits of these vital improvements to both water quality and overall service. This year we are preparing to continue these programs and start work on a new treatment plant and various distribution system and service pipe replacements. The majority of the infrastructure replacement work for the upcoming