Westborough septic rules and Title 5 requirements

Westborough's official development guide states that the Board issues septic-system, septic-installer, and sewage-transporter permits and describes its application review process.

Pumping and records

State Title 5: submit the pumping record to the local approving authority within 14 days of pumping.

Title 5 and inspections

Applications are obtained from the Board office; routine compliant applications are generally approved within days, while some require Board review at a scheduled meeting.

Hauler permits

Official guide lists a sewage-transporter permit and $200 fee; confirm annual term and current application.

Published fees

$100 septic-installer; $150 percolation/deep-hole tests per lot; $50 single-family repair; $300 new single-family residential; $400 commercial/industrial new or repair plus $0.25/gallon design flow; $200 sewage transporter.

Filing workflow

Obtain applications from the Board of Health office; submit for staff or scheduled Board review as applicable.

Caveat or conflict

Guidebook contains the cited local procedure/fees; confirm current fee schedule and electronic filing availability before payment.

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.