City of Newport - Utility Department- Forms & Applications

Water Division

The Request for Service Form is used to request meter readings associated with property sales or a change in tenancy; to request seasonal turn on/off; to request shutdown for service, or to request a change of billing address for a service location. There are associated fees with some of these requests as noted. The request for service form can be emailed or Faxed to 401-846-0947.

The Water Service Application is used for a new water service; renewal of existing service; and fire services. A detailed site plan clearly showing the proposed work and all dimensions is required with all applications. Application and site plan need to be submitted to the Dept of Utilities, 70 Halsey St, Newport.

For your convenience you can type directly on the water service application before you print it. All fields on application must be filled in and completed for review by staff. Upon satisfactory review, you will receive an approval letter with further instructions and/or requirements. There is no application fee. The Connection Charge is determined per the Rate Schedule in effect.

The Exemption Application can be used by homeowners age 65 and older as you are eligible for an exemption from paying the State's "Water Quality Protection Surcharge" on the water bill. Applications must be filled out and submitted to the Collections Division of City Hall. If you have previously applied for an exemption, you do not need to reapply.

Water Pollution Control Division

The Storm Drain Service Application and Sanitary Sewer Service Application are used to request one of those services respectively. A detailed site plan clearly showing the proposed work and all dimensions must accompany these applications. Application and site plan need to be submitted to the Dept of Utilities, 70 Halsey St, Newport.

For your convenience you can type directly on these applications before you print them. All fields on the application must be filled in and completed for review by staff. Upon satisfactory review, you will receive an approval letter with further instructions and/or requirements. There is no application fee.

PLEASE FILL OUT FORMS AND APPLICATIONS COMPLETELY. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT IS REQUIRED FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE PHONE NUMBER AT THE TOP OF THE FORM OR APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE OR CALL 401-845-5600.