From the 1880's through about the 1970's, a manufactured gas plant (MGP) and electric generation facility operated at the end of Merry and Tidewater streets in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
About Air Monitoring Data
As part of facility upgrades, The Narragansett Electric Company intends to complete certain reconstruction activities associated with the electrical substation on the site. While the soil data collected in the area of planned excavation suggest the potential for air quality impacts associated with this work is relatively low, The Narragansett Electric Company will monitor air quality during these activities to confirm there are no air quality impacts.
Click here to view past and present air monitoring data.
RIDEM Order of Approval
On March 5, 2020, RIDEM issued an Order of Approval letter for the Former Tidewater Facility. This letter formally approved the June 2018 Remedial Action Work Plan (RAWP) and the proposed remedy designed to achieve the objectives of the environmental clean-up. Click here to view a copy of the June 2018 Order of Approval letter.
Intrusive Activities
Active Intrusive Activities Are Occuring Right Now