Section 46-13.1-1. – Short title.

§ 46-13.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Groundwater Protection Act of 1985”. History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 494, § 1.

Section 46-13.1-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 46-13.1-2. Legislative findings. The general assembly hereby recognizes and declares that: (1) Water is vital to life and comprises an invaluable natural resource which is not to be abused by any segment of the state’s population or its economy. It is the policy of this state to restore, enhance, and maintain the chemical, physical, […]

Section 46-13.1-3. – Definitions.

§ 46-13.1-3. Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning or intent: (1) “Aquifer” means a geologic formation, group of formations, or part of a formation capable of yielding a significant amount of groundwater to wells, springs, or […]

Section 46-13.1-4. – Groundwater classification.

§ 46-13.1-4. Groundwater classification. (a) For the purpose of protecting existing, proposed, or potential drinking water supplies, the director shall conduct a survey of all groundwater sources and related groundwater aquifers, watersheds, and deep flow recharge areas. Upon completion of the survey, the director shall designate the groundwater sources under one of the following classifications: […]

Section 46-13.1-5. – Groundwater protection study.

§ 46-13.1-5. Groundwater protection study. (a) The department of environmental management is hereby authorized to conduct a statewide groundwater protection study to include: (1) A complete and updated hydrogeologic study depicting the quantities and qualities of groundwater that could be available to specific areas for private or public drinking water; (2) Present and projected demands […]

Section 46-13.1-6. – Severability.

§ 46-13.1-6. Severability. If the provisions of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, any invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the chapter are declared […]

Section 46-13.1-7. – Repealed.

§ 46-13.1-7. Repealed.

Section 46-13.1-8. – Administration.

§ 46-13.1-8. Administration. It shall be the duty of the director to administer this chapter in accordance with the specific findings, powers, and authority granted herein and in accordance with the full powers and authority of the director as provided in chapters 17.1 of title 42 and 12 of this title. History of Section.P.L. 1988, […]

Section 46-13.1-9. – Wellhead protection.

§ 46-13.1-9. Wellhead protection. (a) The director is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of a wellhead protection program for public water supply wells that has received approval from the federal Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to § 1428 of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300h-7, and provided […]