Bristol County, RI septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Bristol County, Rhode Island are permitted by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management under 250-RICR-150-10-6.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Bristol County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Rhode Island state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 50,793

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Bristol County: $476. Rhode Island average: $476.

Local rules

County operates under state-level RI DEM OWTS Rules. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Bristol County

  • 24 permit fees with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • Setback distances
  • Soil and perc test requirements
  • Allowed system types
  • System design rules
  • Inspection requirements
  • Maintenance and pumping rules
  • Point-of-sale rules
  • Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Bristol County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Rhode Island counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management before applying.