Town of Portsmouth, RI

SEWER/SEPTIC SURVEY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

 

These pages will be updated regularly

This is an enormously complex subject. As we are asked questions, we will put the answers here.

The answers to most questions will be “it depends,”  “we don’t know yet,” or “usually.”

“It depends” answers are primarily because how many people want sewers and where those people live or own property will determine the nature of the sewer system, or whether Portsmouth has one at all.

“We don’t know yet” answers are primarily for the same reason, and because the Town Council decided to do this survey first, and hire expensive experts to give us better answers afterwards. Much more complete answers would be available prior to any bond issue.

“Usually” type answers are the way most other communities seem to handle it – be it sewers or a wastewater management district.

Nonetheless, we want to provide as much information as possible, so people can make an informed decision and give us good feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Survey Itself

Frequently Asked Questions About Sewers

Frequently Asked Questions About Wastewater Management Districts

 

 

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