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Newport County · RI

Wells in Newport County

6 recorded wells, 6 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.

Depth, from the records

22ft median drilled depth
p10 · 17 ftp90 · 39 ft

Eight of ten wells in Newport County finished between 17 and 39 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

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The permit in Newport 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

  1. Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
  2. Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
  3. No statewide pre-drill permit for typical domestic wells — confirm local/district overlays.
  4. 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.