City Of East Providence Renews Contract With SUEZ

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence has signed a 10-year contract renewal with SUEZ, the city's water and wastewater service provider, said SUEZ in a news release Wednesday.

Under the new $49.8 million contract, SUEZ will be required to make $1 million in capital improvements per year, resolve odor issues, and invest in new technologies to protect the city from sewer overflows and enhance compliance measures.

The City of East Providence looks forward to continuing our relationship with SUEZ,” said Mayor Bob DaSilva in a statement. “I also look forward to seeing the state-of-the-art technology investments in action and the benefits it will bring to our day-to-day lives.”

SUEZ began providing services to the City of East Providence in April 2010. The new contract will backdate to May 1, 2021 and continue to service the 50,000 residents in East Providence and Barrington.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the City of East Providence and bring innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the community,” said Nadine Leslie, CEO of SUEZ North America, in a statement. “Our goal is always to put our customers first in every decision we make as it pertains to a sustainable environment. This new agreement is a reflection of the community’s needs and our dedication to continue to improve their system.”

More information about the partnership between the City of East Providence and SUEZ can be found here.