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Rhode Island Septic Records & Permits

Search septic permits, as-built drawings and pumping reports filed with county environmental health departments across Rhode Island. Each record links to the county’s official document.

State agency: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) - Office of Water Resources Governing rule: 250-RICR-150-10-1 (Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems)
5 Counties in Rhode Island
5 With instant permit search
100 ft Required well setback
120,255 Verified permits online

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County Access Type Action
Bristol County LIVE DATABASE
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) - Office of Water Resources (OWTS Program)
Instant Search (846)
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Kent County LIVE DATABASE
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) - Office of Water Resources (OWTS Program)
Instant Search (20,381)
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Newport County LIVE DATABASE
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) - Office of Water Resources (OWTS Program)
Instant Search (19,590)
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Providence County LIVE DATABASE
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) - Office of Water Resources (OWTS Program)
Instant Search (33,867)
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Washington County LIVE DATABASE
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) - Office of Water Resources (OWTS Program)
Instant Search (45,571)
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Rhode Island Septic Rules & Setback Standards

All subsurface sewage disposal systems in Rhode Island are governed by 250-RICR-150-10-1 (Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems). Authorized systems must maintain strict minimum horizontal clearance:

Private Drinking Well
100 feet min.
Property Line
10 feet min.
House Foundation
10 feet min.
Water Body / Stream
100 feet min.