Factsheets
- *NEW* Conventional Septic Systems (Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems)
- *NEW* Advanced Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
- *NEW* Bottomless Sand Filters (BSF)
- Maintaining Your Septic System
- What’s In Your Backyard?
- Access Risers and Effluent Filters
- Frequently Asked Questions About Enhanced Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (ISDS)
- What You Can Do To Extend the Life of Your System
- What to Expect During a First Maintenance Inspection
- What to Expect During a Routine Maintenance Inspection
- What to expect During a Septic Tank Pump-out
- Frequently Asked Questions About Septic System Operation and Maintenance
- Septic System Additives
New A Guide to Finding Septic System Permits & Plans Though the RIDEM OWTS Permit Search Online Tool
Other useful websites and resources
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tips for maintaining septic systems
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management – Wastewater Program
- Current RI regulations
- Cesspool Phaseout Information
- SepticSmart Program
- System Plan & Permit Search Tool: Find info on your system
- Summary of Rhode Island Municipal Onsite Wastewater Programs – find out if your town has an active program with specific requirements
