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Councilors press DPW on flooding along shared Narragansett Bay interceptors; department cites inter-jurisdiction limits
Summary
Councilors asked DPW about recurring flooding tied to regional interceptors that cross Providence and Narragansett Bay authority infrastructure; DPW said some pipes are regional assets under the Bay authority and recommended joint planning but committed to continued proactive local maintenance.
Councilors pressed DPW Wednesday about recurring flooding in areas served by regional sewer interceptors, including stretches where the city—s pipes tie into regional infrastructure overseen by Narragansett Bay or other regional authorities.
Residents and councilors said episodic flooding and backups on streets such as Hamilton Street are recurring problems that require coordination beyond the city—s immediate control. DPW acknowledged the…
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