Septic Systems & Title 5
Septic Systems & Title 5
Need a new septic system?
- The process for homeowners - HOW to START! Sewage Disposal Permit Instructions
- List of Engineers & Sanitarians
- List of Certified Title 5 Inspectors
- List of Licensed Septic Installers
- List of Licensed Septic Haulers
- Low interest LOAN Program for failed septic systems (through Barnstable County)
Selling your property?
Prior to selling, conveying or transferring title to real property situated in the Town of Harwich, the owner shall have an inspection of the existing residential, commercial or industrial sewage disposal system. The inspection may only be performed by a Registered Professional Engineer, Registered Sanitarian, or a System Inspector (system inspector must also be certified in Harwich). The system inspection is the responsibility of the owner of the property prior to real estate transfer. Please give yourself enough time for this inspection in case there are any unexpected problems.
Additionally, if the property has a private potable drinking well, the owner is responsible for having a water sample tested at a state certified laboratory. The water quality test shall be performed not more than 60 days prior to transfer of the property. Results should then be submitted to the Board of Health prior to property transfer on a form provided by the Board of Health, on which the owner will certify that the sample was taken from the well serving the property being transferred. The owner must also give copies of all water test results (regardless of age of results) to any buyer and/or broker identified with the transfer. In the event that there is no buyer at the time the water is tested, a copy of all water test results must be given by the owner to the buyer before the property is put under agreement. For more information, please contact the Harwich Health Department, or visit the Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory.
- Real Estate Regulation
- Real Estate Waiver Transfer Form
- List of Local Engineerings, Sanitarians & Title 5 Inspectors
- Massachusetts Title 5 Inspection Form
- Town of Harwich Title 5 Inspection Addendum Form
- Properties to be Sewered- Title 5 Inspection or System Upgrade Waiver
- Financial Responsibility Septic Upgrade Notary Form
- Exams are offered the first Monday of every month (If a Monday holiday, then the first Tuesday).
- Call the office to schedule your examination!
Applications and fees
- Disposal System Construction Permit Application
- Installers License Application (Annual Renewal)
- Septic Installer Asbuilt Card
- Trench Permit (test holes)
- Septic System and BOH Hearing Fees
- Board of Health Filing Requirements
Regulations
- State - Title 5 310 CMR 15.000
- Local Board of Health Regulations
- Harwich Board of Health-Bedroom Definition
Attachment | Size |
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ret_waiver.pdf | 52.43 KB |
waiver_request-sewer-phase_ret_upgrade.pdf | 123.82 KB |
financial_responsibilty_ret.pdf | 12.94 KB |
engineers_sanitarians_.pdf | 79.42 KB |