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Tuesday, September 3, 2024   /   by Vanessa Saunders

Important Septic Law Changes for Waterfront Properties in New Hampshire: Keep Winnipesaukee Sparkling!

Attention, waterfront property owners and hopeful buyers of New Hampshire's beautiful lakeside retreats! There’s big news on the septic front — and trust me, this is not the kind of topic you want to flush down the drain. The state has rolled out new regulations to keep our waters pristine and, yes, to finally retire Meredith Bay's unfortunate nickname as “the toilet of Winnipesaukee.”
What’s Changed? The Lowdown on New Septic Rules
Effective immediately, all properties within 250 feet of public waters — that’s right, if you’re close enough to skip a stone, this means you — are now required to have their septic systems professionally inspected before any sale can go through. Why? To identify any outdated or failing systems that could be leaking trouble (and unpleasantness) into our lakes, rivers, and ponds.
If your system doesn’t meet the new standards, you’re looking at an upgrade or replacement. No, you can’t ! ...

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