AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAir Quality & Heat Risk: Rhode Island DEM warned that ground-level ozone will hit unhealthy levels for sensitive groups statewide on Wednesday (July 1), with fine particles also elevated; residents are urged to cut back on heavy outdoor exertion and use AirNow for updates. Extreme Heat Response: RIEMA issued an extreme heat advisory (heat index 98–112) from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Saturday, and communities opened cooling centers, including options in Westerly and Charlestown. Water Supply Under Strain: Veolia Rhode Island imposed a mandatory outdoor water ban for South Kingstown and parts of Narragansett, citing drought and an aquifer that didn’t recover. Local Transportation Safety: RIDOT plans a road diet trial on Main Avenue (Route 113) in Warwick starting July 10, restriping to one lane each direction plus a center turn lane, with a decision on permanence expected this fall. Clean Air Policy Fight: Rhode Island AGs joined coalitions opposing EPA moves that would weaken air pollution permitting (New Source Review), arguing it would mean more pollution and less public input. Drinking Water Monitoring: EPA’s draft drinking water monitoring plan drew backlash for not including microplastics in the next federal monitoring cycle.
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