Duxbury, MA - Title5InspectionInformation

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Title5InspectionInformation

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Duxbury requires a Title 5 inspection for any addition greater then 50 s.f. even if it does not increase flow to the system. A list of inspection requirements for building permit applications is located on this page.

Cesspools are automatic failures and all seepage pits must be located, opened and inspected. Pits are evaluated under the same Title 5 criteria as cesspools. Refer to the inspectors memo below for more information.

The Health Agent may require a soil evaluation by a DEP certified soil evaluator for any Title 5 inspection. If you are not familiar with the town call the Health Agent for information on groundwater and soils. You should also check the real time well data for Duxbury well # 79 to determine if groundwater adjustments are needed. Links to that site are provided on this page

Title 5 Inspection Information	Description
Inspector Memo	This memo will give you all the information you need to submit an inspection report.
Soil Evaluations	List of Streets that require Soil Evaluations.
Building Permit Inspection Requirements	Document listingTitle 5 inspection requirements when obtaining a building permit.
Well Testing Requirements	Section 2.08.8 of the Duxbury Private Well Regulations requires that a water quality test of a potable well (drinking water well) shall be required any time the property changes ownership. The testing must be performed regardless of the distance of the well from the soil absorption system. Here is a link to the list of parameters that shall be tested for.
Homeowner Q&A Sheet	Answers frequently asked questions about Title 5 inspections in the Town of Duxbury. Written for the homeowner.
Inspection Forms	Official Title 5 Inspection Forms. Scroll down on web page till you find what you are looking for.
Duxbury Well #79 Daily	Real Time Data for the past eight days. Includes hourly readings for today. Select "Table of Data" under Output Formats.
Duxbury Well #79 Monthly	Monthly Data from 1965 to present. Select "Table of Data" under Output Formats.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection	Link to the Title 5 Septic Systems page. Includes all Title 5 inspection forms.



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