Water Pollution
Sean Zeiger, Environmental Scientist III
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
(401) 537-4146
Patrick Hogan, Environmental Engineer IV
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
(401) 537-4449
Contact OC&I via E-Mail
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.
- Water Quality Regulations (250-RICR-150-05-1)
- Groundwater Quality Rules (250-RICR-150-05-3)
- Oil Pollution Control Regulations (250-RICR-140-25-2)
- Regulations for the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (250-RICR-150-10-1)
- Groundwater Discharge Rules (Rules for the Discharge of Non-Sanitary Wastewater and Other Fluid to or Below the Ground Surface) (250-RICR-150-05-4)
- Underground Injection Control Program Rules and Regulations (6/10/84, superseded by above)
- Coordinated Stormwater Permitting Information
- Stormwater Design and Installation Standards Manual
Report an Environmental Complaint
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.
After hours emergency: 401-222-3070