Conservation Commission reviews Little Compton water quality study by Doctor Boving
November 07, 2024 | Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island
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The Little Compton Town Council meeting held on November 7, 2024, began with a presentation from the Conservation Commission regarding a significant study on local freshwater resources. Anya Raider Wallach, Chair of the Conservation Commission, introduced Dr. Thomas Boving, a professor of environmental hydrogeology at the University of Rhode Island (URI), who has been conducting research on the quality of water from private wells in the area.
The study, initiated in 2019, was commissioned in response to the town's comprehensive plan, last updated in 2018, which emphasized the need to protect freshwater resources. Dr. Boving's research has involved collaboration with URI graduate students and has included data collection that continued through the summer of 2024. Wallach noted that the town had previously authorized funding for data collection, which allowed for sampling at private homes where residents volunteered to participate.
Dr. Boving expressed gratitude for the opportunity to present his findings and encouraged questions from the council members. He provided a brief overview of the study's history and objectives, indicating that he would discuss the methodologies employed and the results obtained thus far.
The meeting highlighted the ongoing commitment of the Little Compton Town Council and the Conservation Commission to ensure the sustainability and safety of the town's water resources. Further discussions on the implications of the study and potential future funding for continued research are anticipated as the council considers the next steps in addressing water quality issues in the community.
The study, initiated in 2019, was commissioned in response to the town's comprehensive plan, last updated in 2018, which emphasized the need to protect freshwater resources. Dr. Boving's research has involved collaboration with URI graduate students and has included data collection that continued through the summer of 2024. Wallach noted that the town had previously authorized funding for data collection, which allowed for sampling at private homes where residents volunteered to participate.
Dr. Boving expressed gratitude for the opportunity to present his findings and encouraged questions from the council members. He provided a brief overview of the study's history and objectives, indicating that he would discuss the methodologies employed and the results obtained thus far.
The meeting highlighted the ongoing commitment of the Little Compton Town Council and the Conservation Commission to ensure the sustainability and safety of the town's water resources. Further discussions on the implications of the study and potential future funding for continued research are anticipated as the council considers the next steps in addressing water quality issues in the community.
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