Rhode Island General Laws Title 46. Waters and Navigation § 46-15.8-3. Purposes

(a) To help assure reasonable, needed and adequate future water supplies by:

(b) To strengthen water resources and supply planning by implementing, effectively and efficiently, water rates and water supply system management plans that are designed to achieve appropriate infrastructure reinvestment and demand management.

(c) To increase the efficient and effective administration of government responsibilities by establishing municipal water departments, boards, and authorities as self-sustaining enterprise funds.