From MassDEP · November 30, 2023
MassDEP postponed the date when new construction in Cape Cod’s designated Natural Resource Nitrogen Sensitive Areas must install the best available nitrogen-reducing technology (BANRT) for septic systems. The requirement had been due to start January 8, 2024, for 30 watersheds and March 30, 2024, for Wellfleet Harbor; the notice moved all 31 watersheds to July 8, 2024. The agency said the extra time would allow more outreach to towns and local boards of health, a fuller review of performance data to build a stronger list of approved technologies, a check on equipment supply and installer capacity, and time for towns to file a notice of intent, watershed permit or de minimis load application.
The notice did not change the separate timeline for upgrading existing septic systems, and it did not affect local bylaws. Waquoit Bay is among the watersheds covered by these 2023 rules.
This is CPWB’s summary of an official announcement. The full text is published by MassDEP.
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