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Understanding Water Wells In Sherborn MA

By
Home Inspector with Northeast Water Wells Inc NH Lic# 59,60 and MA 762

 

Are you thinking of installing a water well in Sherborn, MA? This article is geared towards understanding Sherborn, MA Board of Health Regulations. Understanding your town regulations can be instrumental in compiling total project costs when it comes to drilling a water well in Sherborn, MA.

 

  • Permit Info: Well Construction fee: $400.00
  • Well Location : A plot-plan must be sent in and approved by the board of health before well construction begins.
  • Water Quality testing: Extensive Plus Radon
  • Water Quantity testing : A 4 hour flow test must be completed with a town agent required.  The report must then be submitted and approved by the board of health.
  • Real Estate Transfer Requirements: Sherborn currently has no requirements for real estate transfer’s. However we strongly recommend having the well tested before you buy to ensure that you are getting a safe, clean, and working well.

 

Wells on average in the Sherborn area are typically 300-400 feet deep. Casing typically runs around 40 feet depending on your well. Again, these numbers are just an average so your well could be shallower or deeper depending on the area,

 

If you have further questions in regards to Sherborn, MA water Well Regulations you may refer to their town regulations: http://www.sherbornma.org/Pages/Sherbor nMA_BOH/2009.pdf (Water wells are section 2)

 

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 This article was written by: Sarah Thibaudeau  Assistant to Operations Manager