Title 5 Inspections Lynnfield, MA

The town of Lynnfield does not have any specific regulations so Title 5 Inspections in this town are governed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Title 5 Regulations.

11/12/20241 min read

Does my Septic tank need to be pumped for a Title 5 Inspection?

  • The Town of Lynnfield does not require pumping as part of title 5 inspections

Can a Cesspool pass a Title 5 Inspection in Lynnfield?

  • Yes, a cesspool can pass Title 5 Inspections in Lynnfield, however there are additional criteria for cesspools to ensure the public health of the environment. Some of these requirements are listed below:

    • Is there more than 6” or a half days storage available within the cesspool?

    • Is the Cesspool located above the groundwater elevation?

    • Is the cesspool within 50’ of a private well?

How do you know if a Septic System fails a title 5 inspection?

  • Have you had your septic tank pumped more than 4 times in one year?

  • Is there liquid above the outlet pipes in the distribution box?

  • Is the Leach Field located within the groundwater table?