Bristol County · RI
Wells in Bristol County
5 recorded wells, 5 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
38ft median drilled depth
p10 · 18 ftp90 · 172 ft
Eight of ten wells in Bristol County finished between 18 and 172 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
The permit in Bristol County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
RIDOH / local building
216-RICR-50-05-3
- Pre-drill gate
- None — report after drilling
- Fee
- —
- Who files
- Driller or owner may file
- Timeline
- Varies
Confirm current fee with authority
Before the rig arrives
- Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
- Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
- No statewide pre-drill permit for typical domestic wells — confirm local/district overlays.
- Still complete post-drill filing (registration / well log) on the deadline below.
After drilling: Completion report to RIDOH ≤10 days within 10 days → RIDOH / local building
WellMap prepares estimate-backed quote packets and dual-party approvals. It does not issue permits and never auto-submits to government systems. The licensed driller (and/or owner where required by law) is the submitter of record. Verified 2026-07-14.