Some towns have requirements that are above and beyond the state requirements.
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State requirements only
State requirements only
Town Fee - $20 if Title 5 failed or conditionally passed
State requirements only
State requirements only
Town Fee - $50
Cesspools result in failed Title 5
Septic pumping is required unless proof of pumping within the last 6 months
Septic tank cover must be brought to grade
Distribution box cover must be brought to within 6 inches of grade
Filter is required
Garbage disposals must be removed by a licensed plumber
Septic tanks with a capacity of fewer than 1500 gallons "needs further evaluation by the Board of Health"
Town Fee - $25
Single Cesspool results in failed Title 5
Overflow Cesspool requires further evaluation
Town Fee - $15
Septic tank outlet cover needs to be within 12 inches of grade
If the Septic tank has two compartments, the inlet cover needs to be within 12 inches of grade
All plastic covers at grade must be weighted and screwed down
Gas baffle on outlet tee is required
Vacant properties need to be re-evaluated 3 - 6 months after normal consumption has resumed
Town Fee - $25
Cesspools result in failed Title 5
Soil log required if not on file
Single Cesspool results in failed Title 5
Septic tank covers must be brought to within 6 inches of grade
Distribution box cover must be brought to within 6 inches of grade
Septic pits must be brought to within 6 inches of grade
Filter is required
Soil log required if not on file
Single Cesspool results in failed Title 5
Septic pumping is required
Septic tank outlet cover must be brought to grade
Distribution box cover must be brought to within 6 inches of grade
Filter is required
Town Fee - $25
Town Fee - $50
Cesspools result in failed Title 5
Filter is required
Water test required on all wells
Rental properties with a septic system over 20 years old must be re-evaluated every 3 years
Septic tank cover must be brought to within 9 - 12 inches of grade
Distribution box cover must be brought to within 9 - 12 inches of grade
Vacant properties require further evaluationÂ
Town Fee - $25
Town Fee - $50
Cesspools result in failed Title 5
Outlet cover, pump chamber, and distribution boxes must be brought to within 9 - 12 inches of grade
Garbage disposal must be removed by a licensed plumber if the system didn't include the disposal in the design
Septic tank must be pumped after evaluation
Multi-unit houses, nursing homes, motels, and restaurants with onsite septic systems must be re-evaluated every 3 years
All commercial businesses with onsite septic systems must be re-evaluated every 5 years
Town Fee - $50
Cesspools result in failed Title 5
Water test required on all wells
State requirements only
Town Fee - $25
Town Fee - $25
Cesspools result in failed Title 5
Septic tanks more than 25 years old need further evaluation
Town Fee - $25
Cesspools result in failed Title 5
Water treatment system backwash must not enter the leaching system
Septic tank and distribution box must be accessible
Garbage disposal must be removed by a licensed plumber if the system didn't include the disposal in the design
Town Fee - $25
Garbage disposals must be removed by a licensed plumber
Town Fee - $25
State requirements only