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Subsurface Sewerage Disposal Systems
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Subsurface Sewerage Disposal Systems
Title 5 - Massachusetts General Law
We all know about the strict emissions and safety tests for our cars, the purpose of which is to protect the environment and public health. Title 5 serves a similar purpose - to protect the environment and public health by assuring effective treatment of wastewater before it physically returns to groundwater, to be used elsewhere. It is very important for buyers and sellers of real estate to be aware of the potential financial price tag of
Title 5 as well as the potential site-related implications.
Any exchange of ownership of real estate served by a ubsurface sewerage disposal or septic system triggers a Title 5 inspection if two or more years have passed since any prior inspection. The "ideal" Title 5 inspection will conclude that the septic system, as it exists, is draining correctly, AND that no component of the septic system is likely to be in the "seasonal high groundwater". Any component found to be in the groundwater is an automatic failure of the septic system. In that case, it is usually the seller who is responsible for the cost of testing, design, and installation of a new system.
The installation of a complete septic system requires a "perc test" and "deep hole" tests by a licensed soil evaluator and an engineered drawing by a Registered Sanitarian or a rofessional Engineer. The drawing must be approved by the local Board of Health and must meet all state and local Title 5 requirements. Only then can an installer provide an accurate cost for the septic system.
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