[CREDIT: BASF] A map of Pawtuxet River sediment testing that will determine additional presence of olychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in sediments along the banks.

BASF Plans Testing of Pawtuxet River Sediment

By: Rob Borkowski on February 22, 2024 in Business, News to You

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — There are PCBs and VOCs in Pawtuxet River sediment thanks to the […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.

McNamara Seeks Pawtuxet River Flooding Plans

By: Rob Borkowski on October 25, 2022 in News to You

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has asked the Department […]

Mann Chemical to Admit to Skipping Risk Plan for Hydroflouric Acid

By: Rob Borkowski on April 6, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Mann Chemical Company pled guilty today to violating the Clean Air Act by failing to create a Risk Management Plan that would minimize risk of a hydroflouric acid spill and protect employees and the community from a fire from or leak of the substance.