NORTH KINGSTOWN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ORDINANCE

 Did you know that…

• North Kingstown has an ordinance that requires property owners to maintain their ISDS or cesspool.  The ordinance requires that cesspools and septic systems be inspected and/or pumped every three years. 

• All ISDS and cesspools eventually need pumping.  Solids build up in the septic tank and should be pumped if the solids (sludge and scum layer) occupy 50% or more of the liquid level of the tank.  Failure to do so will result in solids clogging your leach field and possible failure of the system.

• There is no scientific evidence that shows that ISDS or cesspool additives help a system to function better.  The use of chemical and organic solvent cleaners in a septic system is prohibited by state law and may contaminate groundwater supplies.  Adding such products may also kill the good bacteria that provide wastewater treatment in the system.

• North Kingstown has been divided into four Wastewater Management Districts as shown on the map below.  The Districts include:

  • Wastewater District 1 - All properties served by a private well and ISDS or cesspool;

  • Wastewater District 2 - All properties located in Zone 1 Groundwater Protection Areas and all properties located adjacent to poorly flushed coastal areas;

  • Wastewater District 3 - All properties located in Zone 2 Groundwater Protection Areas and properties located in densely settles coastal areas;

  • Wastewater District 4 - all other properties in North Kingstown served by ISDS or cesspools.

   To view a map of the North Kingstown Wastewater Management District click on this link:

NK WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT MAP 

To look up ISDS maintenance information for individual properties follow this link:

http://www.septicsearch.com/

The Town of North Kingstown is pleased to announce that our Community Septic System Loan Program has been reestablished.  This program makes low interest loans available to North Kingstown property owners for cesspool/septic system repairs or replacements.

• Eligible loan amounts range from $1,000 to $25,000

• Loan terms of 3. 5. 7. or 10 years

• All systems financed under this program must include an effluent filter and risers to grade

For additional information go to the NK CSSLP link to the left

To download a copy of the NK CSSLP Loan Application click here: