Are New Septic Systems Required Now? / by peter podlas

We wish there was a simple answer but there isn’t. However, we’ve created a cheat sheet for you based on each town’s newly adopted code.

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Town of East Hampton

East Hampton has adopted the strictest requirements of any community in Suffolk County.

Effective January 1, 2018, ALL new construction and substantial expansion of existing residential and commercial buildings will be required to install a new septic system.

Town of Southampton

As of September 1, 2017, projects located within the Priority Area that fall into the following categories require a new septic system:

  • All new residential construction
  • Any improvement greater than 25% to a building
  • Whenever major system upgrades are required by the County (Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Conservation Board and/or Environmental Division)

Town of Brookhaven

As of June 2016, projects located within the Priority Area that fall into the following categories require a new septic system:

  • Any new residential construction
  • Any improvement greater than 10% to a building
  • Any project requiring a wetlands permit

 

If you have any questions on needing help with a new septic system, feel free to contact our office. We'd be more than happy to help!

 

As of November 1, this is the most up-to-date information but because of the ever changing nature of building code, always double check with the local building department for the most up-to-date information.