Septic / Title V

Regulations

• State Environmental Code Title V: Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage (PDF)
• Dartmouth Board of Health Supplemental Regulations to Title 5: 310 CMR 15.000 (PDF)

General Information

• Soil Evaluation Criteria (PDF)
• Presby Operation and Maintenance Criteria (PDF)
• Whirlpool Policy (PDF)
• Outlet Tee Effluent Filter Advisory (PDF)
• Septic System Additives Allowed for Use Under Title V

Installers

• Installer Application
• Installers List (PDF)

Innovative / Alternative (I/A) System Maintenance

• I/A System Application
• List of Certified Wastewater Treatment Operators (PDF)

New Construction / Upgrade / Repair

• Guidance for New Construction (PDF)
• Guidance for Upgrade / Repair (PDF)

Forms

• A1 Application (PDF)
• Percolation Test Application (PDF)
• Trench Permit (PDF)
  • Trench Conditions and Requirements (PDF)
  • Trench Permit FAQ (PDF)
• Septic System Design Submittal Form (PDF)
• Certification Requirements for the Standard Conditions for Alternative Soil Absorption Systems (PDF)
• Installer's Certification (PDF)

Resources

• Engineers List (PDF)
• Installers List (PDF)
• Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems (PDF)
• How to Care for your Septic System (PDF)

Connecting to Municipal Sewer

Forms

• Septic Abandonment Permit (PDF)
• Trench Permit (PDF)
• Septic Abandonment Certification (PDF)
• Tank Pumping Report (PDF)

Resources

• Licensed Utility Layers (PDF) (Department of Public Works)