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  • You can call the Board of Health at 508-785-0032, ext. 232, or check the Massachusetts DEP - Certified Labs to test water for a licensed water testing company in Massachusetts. 

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  • A percolation (“perc”) test is an evaluation of a site for suitability for the installation of a septic system including a professional evaluation of soils on the property s required by Title 5 and a determination of the rate of absorption of water into that soil. A perc test is required in the process of designing a system compliant with Title 5.

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  • Yes, in Dover this is considered an automatic failure per our septic regulations

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  • Yes. A list of engineers is available in the Board of Health Office.

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  • Yes. A list of installers and haulers is available in the Board of Health Office.

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  • Septic systems should be pumped at least every 2 years on average. It depends on the number of people living in your home.

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  • The Board of Health has information in their office at 5 Springdale Avenue (1st floor), or read through this Public Health Sheet on the prevention of tick bites (PDF).

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  • Please contact Norfolk County Mosquito directly for any inquiries

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  • You can fill out and submit our online Mass. Public Health Preparedness Region 4AB or stop by the Board of Health

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  1. Dover Town House

  2. 5 Springdale Avenue

  3. P.O. Box 250

  4. Dover, MA 02030


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