Onsite Wastewater Treatment Disposal

Stephen Tyrrell, Supervising Environmental Scientist

235 Promenade Street

Providence, RI 02908-5767

(401) 537-4479

Contact OC&I via E-Mail

This program investigates citizen complaints and referrals from DEM divisions and offices relating to onsite wastewater treatment disposal (septic systems or cesspools).

Disciplinary Actions Against OWTS Professionals
Septic System Checkup: The Rhode Island Handbook for Inspection
Summary of Rhode Island Municipal Onsite Wastewater Programs
Financial Assistance For Septic System Repairs
OWTS Application for Repair Fact Sheets
University of Rhode Island Septic System Fact Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions - Cesspools and the Rhode Island Cesspool Act of 2007
Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
DEM Office of Water Resources Septic / Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Program
SepticSmart Business Tools
SepticSmart Homeowner Tools

Report an Environmental Complaint

DEM's Office of Compliance and Inspection (OC&I) investigates complaints and suspected violations of environmental laws and regulations and performs compliance monitoring of regulated activities. Compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, permits and licenses is enforced through both informal and formal enforcement actions. Note: Complaints are public records and information you forward to OC&I will be available for public review UNLESS you advise us that you wish to remain anonymous.

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After hours emergency: 401-222-3070