WATER BAN IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY FOR ALL HARRISVILLE AND PASCOAG WATER CUSTOMERS

Public notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Water Shortage Regulations ("Regulations") under §VI of the By-Laws of the Harrisville Fire District ("Harrisville"), the Harrisville Operating Committee has declared a water shortage emergency and restrict outdoor water usage.  The District has attempted to avoid this measure, but this water conservation is now unavoidable and it is extremely important that everyone do their part to conserve water.

THE HARRISVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT AND THE PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT IS ISSUING THIS NOTICE OF OUTDOOR WATER RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE THURSDAY JULY 18, 2024 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  THE RESTRICTIONS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: IRRIGATION OF LAWNS VIA SPRINKLERS OR AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, FILLING SWIMMING POOLS, WASHING OF VEHICLES, WASHING EXTERIOR BUILDING, PARKING LOTS, DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS. VEGETABLE GARDENS AND MAINTENANCE OF LIVESTOCK IS ALLOWED.

Please be advised that Harrisville and Pascoag intend to strictly enforce the ban and prosecute violators to the full extent of the law in accordance with the procedure and penalties provided in the Regulations.  A copy of the Regulations is available at the Harrisville office and online at harrisvilleri.org. Pascoag Utility District customers can contact the office at 401-568-6222 with questions.

Marc Baptista
Harrisville Water Superintendent
Brian Black
Pascoag Water Superintendent

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The Harrisville Fire District is comprised of the Harrisville Fire Department, Hose Company No. 1 and the Harrisville Water Department. It is located in the heart of the Town of Burrillville, and encompasses the historic villages of Harrisville and a portion of Glendale.

As a natural adjunct to its fire-fighting function of supplying water to fire hydrants, and in accordance with the authority granted in its charter, the Harrisville Fire District also supplies potable water to residents of the District. Many of the households in the District are served by Harrisville's water system, as well as four of the five Burrillville schools, the library, and the Town Hall. Harrisville also supplies water to over 150 fire hydrants in the District and Oakland-Mapleville.

The Harrisville Hose Company is the social aspect of the Fire Department. The Hose Company was organized in February of 1912 as a firefighting organization. Today the company supports various community activities within the Town of Burrillville and the village of Harrisville.

The Harrisville Fire Department proudly serves the historic villages of Harrisville and a portion of Glendale in northwest Rhode Island. Its mission is to provide the highest standards of emergency services to all in need and continue our partnership with the community by remaining "Loyal to our Duty." The Fire Department is currently composed of six full time EMT/firefighters, including the Crew Chief. It also has approximately 40 volunteer firefighters, 22 of whom are EMTs, as well as 5 junior firefighters (ages 16-18).