Subdivision Because so little of Vermont is served by municipal wastewater systems, the subdivision of property quickly becomes a wastewater issue. The state does not want to see new lots created that can t meet the regulations for an on-site wastewater system. The subdivision of property requires a...

Water Supply As with most other aspects of environmental permitting, there have been many changes to the permitting of potable water supply systems over the years. Often, water supply and wastewater disposal go hand in hand. The majority of water supplies are classified as Non Public systems (even...

Wastewater Management Permitting Because of the rural nature of Vermont, the vast majority of the state is not served by any type of municipal sewer. As such, on-site wastewater disposal systems are an essential part of Vermont. Previously, there were several sets of rules to play by when it came to...