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16. How do the new Watershed Permit Regulations and revised Title 5 septic system regulations impact me?

Dec 22, 2022

The Town of Barnstable received the final Watershed Permit Regulations (314 CMR 21.00), and Title 5 Natural Resource Nitrogen Sensitive Area Regulations (“NSA”) (310 CMR 15.214 and 15.215), on Thursday, June 22, 2023, and is in the process of completing a...

15. Why is the sewer assessment not based on the number of buildings on the lot? One building could have multiple dwelling units within it and may only require one sewer connection.

Apr 8, 2021

The sewer assessments are determined using either a fixed uniform rate or a rate based upon a uniform unit method. A fixed uniform rate shall be based upon the estimated average cost of all the sewers therein, according to the frontage of such land on any way in which...

14. If I am already eligible for sewer service, but have not yet connected, will I have to pay a Sewer Assessment?

Apr 8, 2021

If you are already eligible to connect to live sewer service you will not be charged a Sewer Assessment, even if you have not yet connected to sewer service.

13. Is there any payment assistance or abatement of either the Sewer Assessment or connection costs?

Apr 8, 2021

Any property owner may opt to pay the Sewer Assessment in quarterly installments and have it added to their property tax bill over thirty years. The property owner may also opt to have the town connect their property to sewer service in the road, in which case the...

12. How much does it cost to connect my property to sewer service?

Apr 8, 2021

Connection costs may vary based on property characteristics. See Question #5 above.
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