Rhode Island

The Ocean State with a not-so-oceanic approach to wastewater! That’s the reality for about 25% of Rhode Island homes. From coastal communities to inland neighborhoods, Rhode Islanders are managing wastewater in America’s smallest state with the biggest personality. It’s like having your own personal Narragansett Bay protection system right in your compact Rhode Island yard – definitely something to mention while enjoying your coffee milk!

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management runs their septic program with the precision of a America’s Cup sailing crew – they navigate the challenges of high water tables and coastal concerns with expert skill. With regulations stricter than the judge at a properly contested quahog chowder competition, they protect Rhode Island’s precious coastal waters with determination. Their guidance is as clear as a Newport mansion tour: limit water usage (especially in those densely settled coastal areas), be extremely careful what enters your system (your septic tank isn’t a mysterious disappearing point like the Newport Tower origins), and maintain your system more diligently than you follow your favorite Del’s Lemonade truck – because when your entire state is basically a watershed, proper septic maintenance isn’t just responsible, it’s essential to preserving that Ocean State way of life!