Quonochontaug Central Beach Fire District

Quonochontaug Central Beach Fire District is a local government entity located in Westerly, Rhode Island, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with an active registration through September 16, 2025. As a U.S. local government and municipality, the organization serves the Quonochontaug community by managing critical infrastructure and public services, with a specific focus on water resource management and infrastructure development.

The fire district has secured a significant federal grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1, specifically a cooperative agreement awarded on February 17, 2025, with a project completion date of June 30, 2026. The grant, valued at approximately $1 million, supports a comprehensive drinking water infrastructure construction project aimed at improving water quality and reliability. The project's scope includes critical upgrades to the community's sole-source well field, including pump-house expansion, installation of a 4-log chlorination system for chemical disinfection, and supplemental filtration to address high concentrations of iron and magnesium in the aquifer. The district has partnered with Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank as a sub-grantee to execute pump house improvements, demonstrating a collaborative approach to infrastructure enhancement. The grant's primary objectives are to provide dependable clean drinking water to the community, with specific technical interventions designed to mitigate water quality challenges and ensure safe, reliable water resources for local residents.