Septic Information
Septic Systems General Information
Homes and businesses in Sharon are entirely dependent on on-site wastewater processing involving standard septic designs or innovative/alternative systems. Issues pertaining to on-site wastewater systems are managed by the Health Agent for Engineering at the Sharon Department of Public Works. For information related to Title 5 inspections, Sharon Board of Health regulations, system inspections, and variance hearings, please see the links on this page.
To contact the Health Agent for Engineering, please call (781) 784-1525 x 2317.
Information regarding fees for septic system application and alternative/innovative systems may be found at the following link: http://www.townofsharon.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif3801/f/file/file/licensefees_schedule_7-1-2015.pdf
Septic Betterment Program
This program is provided through the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and provides Financial assistance to homeowners for the repair, replacement, or upgrade of a failed septic system. For more information about the program go to this link. To find out if you qualify please contact the Health Agent for Engineering at the number above.
Regulations for Septic System
On-site waste water systems must be in compliance with both state and local regulations. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) regulates septic systems through 310 CRM 15.000: Title 5. All planned and existing septic systems must comply with Article 7 of the Sharon Board of Health regulations as well. Contact the Health Agent for Engineering in the Department of Public Works with any questions on these regulations.
310 CMR 15.000: The State Environmental Code, Title 5
http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dep/service/regulations/310cmr15.pdf
Article 7-Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage
Online Permitting
Septic Variance Hearings
Instructions for Variance Hearings 2016
Septic System Maintenance
Septic Tanks and Mosquito Prevention
Information about your property