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Understanding Water Wells In Merrimac, 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 Merrimac, MA. This article is geared towards understanding Merrimac 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 Merrimac, MA.

 

  • Permit Info:Well construction permit fee: $300.00                       §($150.00 for permit,$150.00 for flow test)
  • Well Location: A plot plan create by a surveyor or engineer.
  • Water Quality testing: Extensive Plus Radon

         §        Upon initial installation

         §        At transfer of property

         §        Periodically – annually for bacteria and nitrate/nitrite; and all                            others once every ten years

         §        Rental properties – at change in tenancy or every two                           years,  whichever is sooner.

  • Water Quantity testing: 4 Hour pump test, proving well is sufficient.
  • Real Estate Transfer Requirements: As of now, Merrimac, MA requires testing at every transfer of property.

 

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

 

If you have further questions in regards Merrimac, MA water Well Regulations you can refer to their website @

www.merrimac01860.info/Pages/MerrimacMA_Health/wells.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Great blog and beautiful photos of your area! So much history up there!!!

Mar 15, 2012 05:02 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ashley, Great informative Blog post about Wells. I used to live in Boston,MA a hundred years ago and we used to visit NH quite often:) Thanks for the great pictures brings me back:)))

Mar 15, 2012 06:06 AM