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WP 62: Septic System Additives, Effluent Tee Filters, Grease Removal Devices

Use this form to ensure that a septic system additive will not harm the environment or damage the septic system.
Apply online: EEA ePLACE Portal 

Contacts

Septic Systems / Title 5 Contact Information

Online

Email Email Septic Systems / Title 5 Contact Information at DEP.Title5@mass.gov

EEA ePLACE Help Desk

Phone

ePLACE Help Desk Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522

Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.

Online

Email EEA ePLACE Help Desk at ePLACE_helpdesk@mass.gov

The Details   of WP 62: Septic System Additives, Effluent Tee Filters, Grease Removal Devices

What you need   for WP 62: Septic System Additives, Effluent Tee Filters, Grease Removal Devices

This determination is required for the use of any septic system additive or soil absorption system conditioner/restorative. These products are physical, chemical, or biological treatment processes. This determination is also required for the use of any septic tank effluent tee filter or grease removal device.

You must apply for this determination if:

  • you propose to use any septic system additive or soil-absorption system conditioner/restorative in your septic system
  • you are developing an alternative device for septic-tank effluent tee filters
  • you are developing an alternative device for grease removal (not part of internal plumbing in a building).

Fees   for WP 62: Septic System Additives, Effluent Tee Filters, Grease Removal Devices

MassDEP Permit Timelines and Fees

How to apply   WP 62: Septic System Additives, Effluent Tee Filters, Grease Removal Devices

File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.

Next steps   for WP 62: Septic System Additives, Effluent Tee Filters, Grease Removal Devices

  1. Review the Instructions

    Guidance on how to prepare your certification and file it online, as follows:

    Open DOCX file, 183.45 KB,  BRP WP 62 Instructions - Septic System Additives, Effluent Tee Filters, Grease Removal Devices (English, DOCX 183.45 KB)
    Open PDF file, 147.71 KB,  WP 62 Instructions (English, PDF 147.71 KB)
    Open PDF file, 2.05 MB,  WP62a ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 2.05 MB)
    Open PDF file, 2.42 MB,  WP62b ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 2.42 MB)

  2. Complete the Application Form

    Please fill out and save the Microsoft Word or Acrobat Adobe PDF form on your computer.

    Important Note: Even when applying online, you will still need to complete a conventional Application Form and upload it as an attachment during the online filing process. Please do not mail in these forms.

    Open DOCX file, 95.04 KB,  BRP WP 62 - Determination of Acceptability for the Use of Septic System Additives or Soil Absorption System Conditioners/Restoratives, Approval of Septic Tank Effluent Tee Filters, Approval of Grease Removal Devices (English, DOCX 95.04 KB)
    Open PDF file, 87.12 KB,  BRP WP 62 - Determination of Acceptability for the Use of Septic System Additives or Soil Absorption System Conditioners/Restoratives, Approval of Septic Tank Effluent Tee Filters, Approval of Grease Removal Devices (English, PDF 87.12 KB)

  3. Submit your Application and Fee Payment

    1. File online via the EEA ePlace Portal.
    2. You will have the option to pay online by credit card or automated clearing house (ACH) or pay by mail. If you select the pay-by-mail option, instructions on how to do so will be provided when you submit your online application.

Contact   for WP 62: Septic System Additives, Effluent Tee Filters, Grease Removal Devices

Online
Email Email Septic Systems / Title 5 Contact Information at DEP.Title5@mass.gov
Phone
ePLACE Help Desk Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522

Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.

Online
Email EEA ePLACE Help Desk at ePLACE_helpdesk@mass.gov

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