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CSO Control Plan

The City of Newport has over 90 miles of sanitary sewer pipes, many of which have been in operation for over 100 years. Prior to the 1970's, many of these pipes were designed as combined sewers- collecting both sanitary sewage as well as storm water during wet weather events. Since the 1970's the City has constructed several projects to separate the storm water connections from the sanitary sewer to reduce the number of CSO Events.

Addressing the occurrences of combined sewer overflows is an extremely complex issue for which the City of Newport is committed. The City is working to identify and implement improvements to prevent the occurrences of overflows in order to be in compliance with RIDEM and EPA Combined Sewer Overflow Policies.

CSO Master Plan

Learn about what the City is doing to help eliminate CSO events

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CSO? How can we prevent them, and what has been done already?

CSO Stakeholder Workgroup

Browse agendas, view meeting minutes, and more

Harbor Monitoring Program

Review the results from the City's Habor Monitoring Program

CSO Program Reports

Review past CSO Program Reports

Building Inspection Program

Learn about how we're helping homeowners reduce CSOs

News & Events

Latest News

10/21/2025

City Council Invites Public to Welcome Our Sister City of Shimoda

NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025) -- Newport City Councilors are inviting the public to join them at a reception on Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 p.m. at The Edward King House to welcome members of a delegation visiting from Newport’s Sister City of Shimoda, Japan.

Light refreshments will be served and all are encouraged to join in.

10/17/2025

City Announces 2027 Community Grant Programs

Newport Launches New Application Process for Local Nonprofit Funding

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025) –The City of Newport has announced the launch of its newly revised Community Grant Programs, including details on eligibility, the application process, and key deadlines for community-based nonprofit organizations. Applications for Fiscal Year 2027 grants are due December 5, 2025.

10/9/2025

Newport Police Department - Traffic Alerts for 10/11/25 to 10/13/25

Traffic Alerts for 10/11/25 to 10/13/25

** October 11, 2025 Broadway Street Fair:
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m

** October 12, 2025 Amica Marathon:
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. until about 8:00 a.m.

** October 13, 2025 Columbus Day Parade:
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

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Calendar of Events

11/10/2025

Joint City Council Workshop with the School Committee - School Regionalization

City Councilors and the School Committee will be meeting for a workshop to discuss: School Regionalization

11/10/2025

Historic District Commission Meeting

The Historic District Commission is responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District.
Click here to view an agenda. Please note due to the Veteran's Day holiday observation this meeting will be held on a Monday not Tuesday.

11/12/2025

Henderson Home Commission

The Henderson Home Commission is charged with overseeing the Henderson Home for Aged Men in accordance with the provisions contained in the will of William H. Henderson.

11/12/2025

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will discuss in Executive Session issues relating to the agreement for the sale of the Coggeshall School property, specifically the Buyer’s request for a credit for asbestos remediation costs. Upon adjourning from Executive Session and convening back in Open Session, the Council may vote on any motion made on this issue.

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