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Understanding Water Wells in Norfolk, MA

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

 


Understanding Norfolk, MA Water Well Drilling Regulations.This article is geared towards understanding  Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, MA.

 

  • Permit Info: Well Construction fee: $200.00
  • Well Location : A plot-plan must be sent in and approved by the board of health before well construction begins. It must also be 40 feet from any public street.
  • Water Quality testing: Extensive Plus Radon
  • Water Quantity testing : A 4 hour flow test must be completed by a well driller.  The report must then be submitted and approved by the board of health.
  • Real Estate Transfer Requirements: Norfolk requires that the owner of the home test the well for contaminants prior to the selling of the property. And that the owner must give the results to both the board of health and the buyer.

 

 

Wells on average in the Town of Norfolk MA range from 300-400 in depth however it’s not uncommon for wells to run shallower or deeper hence why it ‘s called the average. The casing depth averages at 40 feet however deeper pockets of rock are possible.

 

 

If you have further questions in regards to Norfolk, MA water Well Regulations you may refer to their town regulations: http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/NorfolkMA_documents/towndocs/bohdocs/regulations/S006D5CC5

 

For water testing refer to: http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/NorfolkMA_documents/towndocs/bohdocs/regulations/S006D5D61

 

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

 

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Comments (1)

Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

This is great information for locals to have. A lot of people are a little intimidated by wells.

Jan 27, 2012 03:04 AM