Kent County · RI
Wells in Kent County
518 recorded wells, 496 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
30ft median drilled depth
p10 · 9 ftp90 · 128 ft
Eight of ten wells in Kent County finished between 9 and 128 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
The permit in Kent 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.