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Washington County · RI

Wells in Washington County

2,258 recorded wells, 2,188 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.

Depth, from the records

42ft median drilled depth
p10 · 12 ftp90 · 140 ft

Eight of ten wells in Washington County finished between 12 and 140 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

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The permit in Washington 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.