The public has more time to comment on a proposed change in the Massachusetts Title 5 onsite rules. The change would require all onsite users in certain areas to install nitrogen-reducing systems within a few years. Cape Cod and other coastal communities would be affected.
In December, the state Department of Environmental Protection said the deadline for public comments would be extended to 5 p.m. on Jan. 30. In addition, news reports said, there will be two public hearings, on Jan. 24 and 25, and two informational webinars, on Jan. 17 and 18. More information is on the department website: www.mass.gov/regulations/310-CMR-15000-septic-systems-title-5.Extension
