Water Crisis Looms: Woonsocket’s 10-Day Showdown

Christopher Watson addresses concerns regarding an energy facility in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in a video from October 3, 2016. Watson highlights an executive order issued by the Energy Facility Siting Board, demanding that the energy company provide a show cause within 10 days or risk suspension of their application. The primary issue revolves around the facility’s lack of a reliable water source, with Watson emphasizing the importance of accurate information for state and local regulatory agencies. He encourages the community to attend educational sessions, including one on October 5 in West Greenwich presented by the West Greenwich Land Trust and another at the Glad Tidings Church in Woonsocket. Watson expresses concerns about potential pressure on the community to make hasty decisions and urges residents to educate themselves on the matter. He also discusses water quality issues, noting that the facility’s wastewater pollution levels exceed the standards set by the local sewer commission. Watson stresses the financial and environmental implications of the facility’s water usage and calls for informed decision-making. Read more on this story here: https://upriseri.com ** CONNECT WITH US ** ► Web: https://upriseri.com ► BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/upriseeri.bs... ► Twitter/X: https://x.com/UpriseRI ► Instagram:   / uprise_ri   Support our work: https://upriseri.com/contribute/