Local Board of Health Regulations
The Stow Board of Health is responsible for implementing and enforcing numerous State of Massachusetts general laws and regulations. In addition, the Board has enacted a number of local regulations, which serve to clarify or extend the state
regulations. The complete set of Local Regulations can be purchased at the Board of Health office for $20.00. The local
regulations are listed below:
Regulations Concerning The Review of Definitive Subdivision Plans
Upgrading of Septic Systems/Additions to Existing Dwellings
Time Limit of Tests
Percolation and Deep Pit Tests
Leaching Area Requirement
Regulation Concerning Additions Or Renovations To Existing Dwellings Not Meeting Title 5
Interceptor Drains
Minimum Distance between Water Body and Septic System Disposal Area
Flood Plain Regulation
Application Review Fees Utilizing a Special Municipal Account
Commercial Insecticides and Persticides Regulation
Aerial Spraying of Toxic Materials
Regulation of Piggeries
Hours of Commercial Trash Collection
Regulations For The Removal And Transportation Of Waste
Effluent Filter
Two-compartment Tank
Private Well Regulations
Regulations for Body Art Establishments
The Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors
Regulation Concerning Additions or Renovations to Existing Dwellings Not Meeting Title 5
Regulation for the Drainage & Minimum Depth to Water Table of Septic Systems
Keeping of Horses
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