Well Setback Requirements
Potential Source of Contamination | |
|---|---|
Septic Field | 150 feet |
Cesspool | 150 feet |
Septic Tank | 50 feet |
Sewer Line | 25 feet |
Property Line | 30 feet |
Public Way (From Defined Property Line) | 50 feet |
Subsurface Fuel Storage Tank | 200 feet |
Driveways | 20 feet |
Utility Right-of-Way | 100 feet |
| Stables, Barnyards, Feedlots, Manure Piles, Manure Storage Tanks | 150 feet |
Where deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board of Health for the protection of the water supply or public health, the above distances may be increased, or reasonable means of protection may be required or both. The Board may impose minimum lateral distance requirements from other potential sources of contamination not listed above. All such requirements shall be added by the Board as conditions of the well construction permit.
A variance to the above setbacks may be applied for through the Board of Health, and requires a public hearing, certified mail notification to abutters, and a minimum of 30 days for approval. A request for variance must be in writing and mailed to the Foothills Health Agent, PO Box 447, Haydenville, MA 01039.
(01/09)