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11/22/2021 15:15 EST
DEM Announces Season Beach Pass Gift Certificates Available for Purchase Online for the Holiday Season and 2022 Season Pass Sales Beginning January 3, 2022
11/18/2021 17:30 EST
Lieutenant Governor Helps DEM, Local Residents Stock Canada Pond in Providence's North End
11/16/2021 15:15 EST
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation Join DEM in Announcing $300,000 Federal Grant Aimed at Strengthening Local RI Seafood Market
11/15/2021 10:15 EST
DEM Announces Informational Meeting Discussing Coastal Resiliency at Quonochontaug Breachway Nov. 18

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SepticSmart Business Tools

Septic Smart Logo Over 35% of homes and businesses in Rhode Island are served by on-site wastewater treatment (septic) systems. DEM now offers an Outreach Toolkit developed by the EPA to help septic professionals assist homeowners to understand the importance of properly maintaining their septic systems. Materials can be customized with your business logo and include Spanish versions.

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Spring Reminder Summer Reminder Holiday Reminder Mail Inserts Flyers Homeowner's Guide Owners of Rental Property Public Restroom & Kitchen Posters

 
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"Spring" Postcard

Spring is a great time to service your septic system. Use this customizable postcard as a reminder to your community on the importance of regular preventative system maintenance.

spring postcard

English Version
Spanish Version
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"Summer" Postcard

SepticSmart post cards in both English and Spanish that emphasize properly maintaining septic systems.

summer postcard

English Version
Spanish Version
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Holiday SepticSmart Reminder Postcard

Remind your customers, homeowners or community to properly manage their septic systems during the holidays! Here is a postcard to customize and use as a mailer.

spring postcard

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Mail Inserts

A collection of SepticSmart mail inserts in both English and Spanish, and print-ready versions.

English Version

mail insert

Spanish Version

mail insert

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Flyers

A collection of SepticSmart flyers discussing advanced treatment units and landscaping.

Dos And Don'ts For An Advanced Treatment Unit
ATU flyer
English Version
Spanish Version

Proper Landscaping On And Around Your Septic System
landscaping flyer
English Version
Spanish Version

 
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Homeowner Toolkit

A collection of comprehensive guides to septic systems for homeowners.

Homeowner Guide

homeowner guide

English Version
Spanish Version
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Do's & Don'ts Flyer

kitchen flyer

English Version
Spanish Version

Homeowner's Brochure

A simple guide to help homeowners new to septic systems learn about the proper care and maintenance for their system.

homeowner brochure

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Owners of Rental Property

Do you own a vacation rental property with a septic system? Are you concerned about the well-being of your septic system while your home is being rented? Use these outreach materials to help educate your rental guests that your home is on a septic system, and tips on what to put (or not put) down the sink and/or drain

Bathroom Placard

kitchen flyer

Kitchen Postcard

kitchen flyer

Rental Property Flyer

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Public Restroom & Kitchen Posters

Do you know of any parks, campgrounds, highway rest stops, or similar facilities, that use a septic system for their public restrooms? What about a restaurant on a site that is served by a septic system? Use these informative posters to print and hang up outside of these facilities to illustrate the importance of safe waste disposal practices for those individuals or employees who might visit, or work at, a park, campground, rest stop, or restaurant that is served by a septic system.

Campgrounds / Rest Stops

kitchen flyer

Restaurants / Kitchens

kitchen flyer
 
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Governor's Proclamation for SepticSmart Week

Do Your Part,
Be SepticSmart!


Learn more on EPA's SepticSmart Homeowners Webpage!

Resources

Onsite wastewater treatment systems can provide many years of service if they are properly maintained and regularly inspected. For more information on how to care for your system, see the fact sheets below.

Contact Water Resources
Office of Water Resources
OWTS Program
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
Phone: (401) 222-3961