Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2026 City of East Providence Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. The City of East Providence has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated CWIRP is being

The Stone Bridge Fire District has been notified by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) that the precautionary boil water notice issued to its customers can be removed. The Stone Bridge Fire District is located in Tiverton. RIDOH and the Stone Bridge Fire District alerted customers to...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in Rhode Island. This is the second case of measles identified in Rhode Island in 2026. However, this case is not associated with the measles case that was identified in Rhode...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting customers of the Stone Bridge Fire District Public Water System, located in Tiverton, that they should boil their water before consuming it. A water main break in the area of Bulgarmarsh Road and William Barton Drive in Tiverton yesterday...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that at least six animals from Providence County have tested positive for rabies over the last six weeks. Since March 12, the following animals from the following communities have tested positive for rabies: - Burrillville:...

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the North Smithfield JR SR High School Public Water System for a Categorical Exclusion determination for a proposed PFAS Treatment System.

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The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in Rhode Island. This was a case in a male from Providence County in his 40s who had recent international travel and returned to Rhode Island on April 13. He went to Atmed...

RIDOH is proposing to adopt "Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Sedation" (216-RICR-40-05-37). These regulations are open for advanced notice of proposed rulemaking and comments will be accepted through May 16, 2026. A community review for the proposed regulations is being held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in Conference Room 2A at the Department of Administration Building, 1 Capitol Hill in Providence, RI.

RIDOH is proposing to adopt "Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Sedation" (216-RICR-40-05-37). These regulations are open for advanced notice of proposed rulemaking and comments will be accepted through May 16, 2026. A community review for the proposed regulations is being held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in Conference Room 2A at the Department of Administration Building, 1 Capitol Hill in Providence, RI.

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2026 Veolia Water Wakefield Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. Veolia Water Wakefield has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated CWIRP is being...

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on the 2026 Veolia Water Wakefield Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan update. Veolia Water Wakefield has developed an update to its Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan (CWIRP). This updated CWIRP is being...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Scott Pond in Lincoln. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has cleared. Recent testing...

In observance of National STI Awareness Week (April 12-19), the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is highlighting some encouraging trends in reducing the burden of sexually transmitted infections in Rhode Island. RIDOH is also promoting some of the innovative STI prevention strategies that...

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Clear River Electric and Water (CREW) District for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed Service Line Inventory and...

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Clear River Electric and Water (CREW) District for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed Service Line Inventory and...

Based upon comments received during the public comment period, the proposed amendments to the regulations for Licensing of Hospitals (216-RICR-40-10-4) have been terminated. Please note, the current, active version of these regulations remains in effect.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that a drinking water infrastructure consolidation project at the Scituate Housing Authority's Rockland Oaks Senior Housing Community, Scituate High School, and Scituate Middle School was one of the recipients of its annual,...

The Rhode Island Department of Health has filed amendments to "Regional Health Information Organization and Health Information Exchange" (216-RICR-10-10-6). These amendments will take effect on April 29, 2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued a Do Not Drink Notice for the Glocester Town Hall - School Administration water system due to manganese levels that were above the allowable limit. A water sample collected on March 11, 2026, had a manganese level of 3.09 mg/L. This level