Q. Is the water on Block Island safe to drink? A. Yes, The water provided by the Block Island Water Company meets or exceeds all Rhode Island Department of Health and E.P.A.
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Consumption of alcohol on beaches and in other public places on Block Island is prohibited.
The Block Island Water Com- pany serves the island's commercial district, providing almost 50 per- cent of the annual supply from July through August. This municipal water system relies on 5 active wells located in the Sands Pond well- head protection area. Fresh Pond serves as an auxiliary reservoir.
Block Island is by and large a very safe locale, but as with any place, there are certain precautions you can and should take to stay out of harm's way.
The island is coterminous with the town of New Shoreham and is part of Rhode Island's Washington County. It is named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block. Pop. Block Island is a popular summer tourist destination known for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, and beaches.
Think food and drinks overlooking the ocean, boutique-lined streets, spectacular natural sights and some of the most unspoiled white sand beaches in the country. Hop on a bike or moped and get exploring charming streets, dramatic cliffs, quiet beaches and pristine nature trails.
Unfortunately, there are no public campgrounds or designated tent camping areas on Block Island. Camping is not allowed on the beaches or in public parks. If you're looking for beach camping options, you might consider nearby Watch Hill in Rhode Island or Shelter Island in New York.
Block Island Sound BIS, which has a mean depth of about 40 meters, has features common to both a tidal estuary and the offshore waters of the Continental Shelf.
Dorry's Cove is a black-sand beach. It is small and generally uncrowded, with nice sunset views of Long Island. The waters are usually calm and access is easy, making this an excellent beach for swimming and snorkeling, and for picnics! Hike northward and you will approach a second cove, Grace's Cove.
You can also bring your own food and drinks to the beach, though you cannot bring your own alcohol. They will search your coolers so don't try to sneak in any alcohol!
Allowable luggage: suitcases, duffle bags, garment bags & small coolers. All personal luggage will be stowed by vessel crews in the luggage racks and are not permitted in the cabin.
Unfortunately Block Island real estate is exremely high. Even with the market so low, you still have to pay steep prices for anything on the Block. This is true for most islands simply because there is just so much land.
Is Block Island Worth A Day Trip? Block Island is most definitely worth a day trip. With ferry crossings only taking 30-60 minutes, it's an enjoyable day trip to take from the Newport/Narragansett area. And with the island being relatively small, it's very easy to see most of it in just one day.
Block Island is doable as a day trip, but two days would be more fun and more relaxing. You may have trouble renting a hotel for one night on a weekend, as many are 2 night minimum. There are several bike rentals within a 5 minute walk of the ferry dock. They are about $25 a day for a decent 5-15 speed bike.
Restaurants. Tipping is not considered etiquette by French people in French restaurants, but if you enjoyed your meal, it's nice to leave 5 - 10%. If you really enjoyed the meal, or plan on returning to the restaurant and want the wait staff to like you, 15% is a generous tip.