Rowley septic rules and Title 5 requirements

Rowley publishes Board of Health regulations supplementing Title 5, septic construction and perc-test applications, and annual septic-installer and hauler licensing materials.

Verified from public official sources · July 21, 2026

Pumping and records

14 days from pumping date (state baseline)

Title 5 and inspections

Official forms include applications for percolation testing, construction/upgrade/repair (DSCP), and Title 5 certificates of compliance; local regulations apply in addition to Title 5.

Hauler permits

Pumper/hauler license application is published; current requirements and fee need extraction.

Published fees

Septic-installer application states $150 annual fee, renewable before January 1; other fees not extracted.

Filing workflow

Rowley BOH forms specify local submissions; some perc-test applications require copies to Health and Conservation and a trench permit to Health.

Caveat or conflict

Confirm whether the 2018 master regulations have later amendments before operational use.

TankPro summarizes public official sources for operational planning. This is not legal advice. Municipal rules and procedures can change. Confirm material decisions with the local Board of Health.