If my system fails, am I required to connect to the sewer system?

Yes. Title 5 requires that owners of septic systems meet the standard of “maximum feasible compliance” with the requirements of the State Code. The level of compliance that may be met–that is, whether the system is simply repaired, replaced, or the home connected to the sewer–will depend on the characteristics of the property involved and the availability of the sewer.

If the sewer is not available near the home, the homeowner must apply to the Board of Health for a variance and provide for approval by the Board of Health a design for a new system that meets the requirements of Title Five. Alternative systems to those specified in the state code must also be approved by the Board of Health.

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1. When do I need a Title 5 Inspections?
2. What happens if my waste disposal system fails inspection?
3. If my system fails, am I required to connect to the sewer system?
4. Does the Board of Health do Title Five Inspections for homeowners?