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Understanding Water Wells in Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, MA. This article is geared towards understanding Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, MA.

 

  • Permit Info:  Well construction permit fee: N/A
  • Well Location: Engineered site plan required labeling well location by civil engineer or sanitarian.
  • Water Quality testing: Extensive Plus Radon. Must be tested every 2 years.
  • Water Quantity testing: 4 hour pump test.
  • Real Estate Transfer Requirements: Cohasset, MA currently requires the seller of the home to provide a water quality test to both the buyer, and board of health no sooner than 90 days before sale.

 

Wells on average in the Town of Cohasset, MA range from 300-400 in depth however its 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 to Cohasset, MA water Well Regulations you can refer to their website @ http://www.cohassetmass.org/health/Private_Well_Regulations.pdf

 

 Written By: Sarah Thibaudeau. Assistant to Operations Manager