OWR Online Permit Searches
Permit Searches for Groundwater Protection Programs
The DEM Office of Water Resources (OWR) has launched a new Permit Application Portal, which includes a documentation search related to active (not expired) applications for:
- Freshwater Wetlands
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS/Septic)
- Water Quality Certifications (WQC)
- Construction Stormwater (RIPDES CGP) Permits
✅ Active Permit Search
View application status history, access application materials and submittals for new or resubmitted applications, and download final permit documents, such as approved plans and permits. A login is not required to use this search tool.
OWR Application Portal Permit Search
Note: OWTS information will be available starting May 20, 2025, when the second phase of this system launches.
☑️ Historic Record Searches
The following permit search tools are for documentation related to permits issued prior to April 17, 2025.
- Freshwater Wetlands Permit Search
- OWTS (Septic) Permit Search
- Water Quality Certification and Construction Stormwater Permit Searches
DEM plans to combine and enhance the permit and records search experience in a future update to the OWR Application Portal.
Other OWR Permit Searches
Municipal Stormwater (MS4) permits (Coming Soon)
Questions?
Contact Office of Water Resources
Surface Water Programs
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
Phone: (401) 222-3961
DEM.WaterResources@dem.ri.gov