Preparing to connect your property to the municipal sewer system? Review the following information to help you prepare for residential or commercial sewer connection.
Town Repsonsibility
The Town of Barnstable is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of sewer mains, sewer pump stations, and sewer service stub pipes installed at indentified properties within the public right-of-way. However, property owners have responsibilities in this process too. As Town sewer construction progresses within the roadway, a sewer service stub will be installed within the Town right-of-way, and left at your property line. Please be aware that the Town’s right-of-way generally extends beyond the paved surface of the road. During sewer construction, the Town will not be responsible for any damage to private property located within the public right-of-way such as plantings, bulbs, flowers, shrubbery, irrigation systems, fences, light poles, etc. Items such as these should be relocated out of the right-of-way prior to construction.
Property Owner Responsibility
Once the newly expanded sewer system is deemed active, the Barnstable Health Division will issue a Notice of Sewer Connection Hookup for all properties eligible and required to connect to municipal sewer. In accordance with the Barnstable Board of Health Sewer Connection Policy, property owners will be required to connect to the municipal sewer system within six (6) months of receiving notification. Once you have recieved your Notice of Sewer Connection Hookup, you will need to hire a licensed sewer installer. Your licensed sewer installer will do the actual construciton on your property and will be responsible for applying for the necessary permits.
In most cases, a qualified sewer installer is sufficient for both design and implementation; however in a limited number of cases it may be necessary to also secure the services of a licensed professioal civil engineer to assist with your sewer connection. The connection must comply with the Town of Barnstable’s sewer connection specifications. Your contractor will assist you in determining the most effective way to arrange pipes on your property.
Click this link to download the our current list of licensed sewer installers: Sewer-Installers 02-11-25