Water Pollution

Patrick Hogan, Environmental Engineer IV

235 Promenade Street

Providence, RI 02908-5767

(401) 537-4449

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This program investigates complaints and referrals from DEM divisions and offices relating to surface water and groundwater and performs compliance monitoring of construction projects involving stormwater runoff.

Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Water Quality in RI PDF file, less than 1

Guide to Understanding Freshwater Aquatic Plants PDF file, less than 1

Five Reasons Why Feeding Waterfowl is Harmful PDF file, less than 1

2014 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment List PDF file, about 1

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DEM's Office of Compliance and Inspection (OC&I) investigates complaints and suspected violations of environmental laws and regulations and performs compliance monitoring of regulated activities. Compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, permits and licenses is enforced through both informal and formal enforcement actions. Note: Complaints are public records and information you forward to OC&I will be available for public review UNLESS you advise us that you wish to remain anonymous.

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After hours emergency: 401-222-3070