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.

As part of our continuing commitment to keep the public informed of upcoming activities related to the Tidewater Site investigation and cleanup, National Grid has prepared an updated fact sheet.

In addition to providing updated information on recent project milestones and upcoming activities, this fact sheet serves to announce that the Initial Community Meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 26, 2017, in the Community Room at the International Charter School located at 334 Pleasant Street No. 1, Pawtucket, RI.

Click here to view a copy of the July 2017 Notification and Updated Fact Sheet.

National Grid submitted a Limited Design Investigation (LDI) Work Plan to RIDEM on June 26, 2017.

Click here to view a copy of the LDI Work Plan.

National Grid has finalized the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for the Tidewater site. The complete final PIP was submitted to RIDEM on October 16, 2013.

Click here to view the final Public Involvement Plan.

National Grid currently provides updates on a biweekly and monthly basis for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) concerning activities and developments related to the environmental remediation of the site. Status reports are also posted on the bulletin boards located near the Site.

Click here to view the updates.

Air monitoring data is posted on a weekly basis during excavation or intrusive work activities.
Click here to read the data.