The old “swing” railroad bridge in the Seekonk River has been removed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Where did it get taken for disposal, but to none other than the Rhode Island Recycled Metals (RIRM) facility on Allens Avenue in Providence.
Twice in the past year, the Woonsocket Wastewater Facility has discharged untreated waste into the Blackstone River. The first time in June of 2022 forced the closure of the river, and now there is an ongoing discharge of improperly treated waste again.