Every aspect of newly installed septic system or repair in Massachusetts is governed by the Title 5 regulations adopted by the Dept. of Environmental Protection. Every system component has minimum distances from a dwelling, a well, and an in ground swimming pool. The depth of the system and its proximity to property boundaries are specified by these regulations. A local Board of Health can place additional requirements on the design and construction materials used.
Did you know a standard leaching field design has just a 0.5% pipe pitch. On a 50’ long system that is just a 3” height difference from beginning to end. Basically, all of the components need to be set with care and accuracy during installation.
Excavating Solutions, LLC gives attention to details and works with the local inspectors to meet their requirements. Critical elevations are checked several times to ensure they are within the design tolerances. Vendor supplied products are checked against the plan and local specifications to ensure compliance. A properly installed and maintained Title 5 Septic system can provide the homeowner decades of trouble free service. Repairing or installing a new septic system can be a disruptive and costly. Be sure your Title 5 Septic installer can get it right the first time. Give us a call today!
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