Town to hold information session on changes to state septic regulations

Feb 17, 2023

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An information session regarding possible changes to state septic tank regulations will be held in the Dartmouth Middle School Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23.

The session will provide the opportunity for continued conversation and updates on the changes to the regulations.

In an effort to decrease the amount of nitrogen entering the region’s waterways, the state proposes towns either apply for “watershed permits” or have septic system owners upgrade their tanks to ones using “best available nitrogen technology” — which is estimated to cost upward of $15,000 per installation.

According to MassDEP, there are about 2,700 homes connected to septic systems in the Dartmouth watersheds that would be affected by the regulation change.

The proposal has generated significant pushback from Dartmouth officials. Proponents argue that revising the regulations is the best step to take to ensure clean waters, while local officials are skeptical if this is the most effective route to take.

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Event Date: 

Thursday, February 23, 2023 - 6:00pm

Event Location: 

Dartmouth Middle School auditorium