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Originally Posted by MAXUM

Septic systems are inspected for failure before any waterfront property changes hands, IE a site assessment. I also believe if a system is found in failure the DES is notified.

Not quite. They do not actually physically inspect the system to see if it is working or not.

See the site assesment form referenced below.

WDSSB10

2010
Selling Developed Waterfront Property
Site Assessment Study Required
Relevant Law: RSA 4:40A,
485A:2, 485A:39.
Relevant Adm. Rule: EnvWq 1025

Statutory Requirements Prior to executing a purchase and sale agreement for any “developed waterfront property” using a septic disposal system, an owner shall, at his expense, engage a permitted subsurface sewer or waste disposal system designer to perform an onsite assessment study.

“Developed waterfront property” means any parcel of land upon which stands a structure

suitable for either seasonal or yearround human occupancy, where such parcel of land is

contiguous to or within 200 feet of the reference line of a fresh water body, coastal waters, or a river, as defined in RSA 483B:4.
Note that a site assessment study must be conducted whenever any part of the property is within 200 feet of the reference line, not merely when the structure or septic disposal system is within 200 feet of the reference line.
The site assessment study is a report prepared by a DES permitted septic system designer that you as the seller hire to determine if your site meets the current standards for septic disposal systems established by DES.
The assessment originally had been required prior to listing or offering the waterfront property
for sale, but since 1993, it has been required prior to executing a purchase and sale agreement and must include an onsite inspection.

The site assessment form may be obtained from the Subsurface Systems Bureau, or online at
http://des.nh.gov/organization/commi...ite_assess.doc

For Further Information

If you have any questions concerning septic systems, contact DES Subsurface at (603) 2713501, or 29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95, Concord, NH 033020095;
Fax: (603) 2716683;

http://des.nh.gov/organization/divis.../ssb/index.htm.