New Hampshire on Sept. 1, 2024, adopted new laws regarding waterfront septic systems. The Laconia Daily Sun reported that environmental professionals and conservationists are optimistic the new rules will help protect the state’s rivers, lakes and streams.
The new ruling requires a state-licensed septic system evaluator or state-permitted designer to inspect a septic system at a waterfront property before the property is sold or transferred. In the event of a failing system, the evaluator would notify the local health officer and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. The homebuyer would have 180 days to replace the septic system or request
