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Sturbridge septic rules and Title 5 requirements

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Sturbridge publishes local percolation-test, septic-installer, and septic-system-abandonment applications; its Board approved an updated fee schedule September 26, 2022.

Verified from public official sources · July 21, 2026

Pumping and records
State Title 5: submit the pumping record to the local approving authority within 14 days of pumping.
Title 5 and inspections
Use the Board's local percolation-test, installer, or abandonment application as applicable; the Board oversees and permits private septic systems.
Hauler permits
State Title 5 requires a Board of Health permit where septage is collected; permit expires each calendar year unless a local rule provides otherwise.
Published fees
No current local septic fee verified.
Filing workflow
File the applicable official Board of Health septic application and review its stated fee for timely processing.
Caveat or conflict
Confirm current fee amount and any Title 5-report routing with the Board.

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