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KINGSTON, R.I. — December 6, 2004 — The relationship between land use and drinking water quality is the subject of a public workshop for municipal officials and other community leaders on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the North Smithfield Municipal Annex.

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Among the topics discussed will be alternative pavement options designed to reduce roadway run-off.

For more information about the workshop, contact Philo at 401-874-5687 or lphilo@mail.uri.edu. Advanced registration is recommended.