Whately septic rules and Title 5 requirements

Whately's Board of Health well regulation establishes local septic-related well setbacks.

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

State Title 5 inspection and local review apply; local well siting requires 150 feet from a leach field and 50 feet from a septic tank.

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

No public local delivery method verified.

Caveat or conflict

This verified local overlay concerns well-to-septic setbacks; confirm separate septic permit and filing rules.

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.