Initial Licensing & Renewal Information
Renewal applications are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. If you have lost your renewal application or did not receive one contact us for a new copy.
The owner of the property on which the water system is located must apply for and hold the water system license. Fill out the application for the appropriate type of public water system.
- Community Water Systems: serve at least 25 year round resident, or has at least 15 service connections used by year round residents.
- Transient Non-Community Water Systems: serve at least 25 people for at least 60 days of the year, such as restaurants, campgrounds and hotels.
- Non-Transient Non-Community Water Systems: serve at least 25 of the same people for at least 6 months of the year, such as schools and factories.
Business Applications that Involve On-Site Drinking Water Wells
This pre-application should be completed by applicants who want to start a business that is not serviced by a municipal water system and/or a public sewer system. Staff from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) or Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will contact you to provide further guidance regarding what steps may be necessary to get your business approved. The purpose of this pre-application is to provide general guidance about the scope of your project and the requirements under current regulations and laws.