[Owtsinfo] Attention OWTS Professionals: The use of additive products in Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems & Cesspools is NOT Recommended

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Attention All OWTS Professionals:

Per Rule 6.9.I of the Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (250-RICR-150-10-6) (the "OWTS Regulations"):

"The use of acid and organic chemical solvents in any OWTS is hereby prohibited. The Department does not recognize any additive product as being beneficial to the operation of an OWTS."

This rule also applies to Cesspools.

Please adhere to these prohibitions and recommendations and share this information with your clients.

Thank you.

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Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Office of Water Resources - Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Program
235 Promenade Street, Providence RI 02908
Website Address: www.dem.ri.gov/septic<http://www.dem.ri.gov/septic>;
OWTS Phone Line: 401.222.3961;
OWTS General Information Email Address: DEM.OWTS at dem.ri.gov<mailto:DEM.OWTS at dem.ri.gov>


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