Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-1-5.3. Duties of the office of private well water contamination

(i) Specifically identify all contaminants to be tested, as well as the acceptable level for each contaminant;

(ii) Require testing for coliform bacteria, fluoride, iron, lead, manganese, nitrate, nitrite and turbidity of all new private wells prior to being placed into service as a source of drinking water;

(iii) Require testing for coliform bacteria, fluoride, iron, lead, manganese, nitrate, nitrite and turbidity of all private wells currently in service, or capable of being placed in service, as a source of drinking water, prior to sale of a property upon which they are located or serviced;

(iv) Require the property owner to disclose the results of any previous well water testing prior to sale or lease of a property upon which the well(s) are located or serviced;

(v) Establish minimum qualifications for professionals engaged in sampling private water wells and preparing opinions relating to the quality of the water;

(vi) Establish requirements and procedures for reporting the results of all private well testing to the director of health and municipal building officials;

(vii) Establish specific guidance for municipal building officials as to what constitutes “potable” water for a private well, and contaminant levels which constitute a public health concern with regard to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy and recommendations for further testing beyond that required in paragraphs (ii) and (iii) of this subdivision; and