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Environmental Health and Safety

The Health Department works with the state Department of Environmental Protection to address hazardous material incidents in the City of Northampton.

This page has information about preventing sickness due to pollution and hazardous materials. You can also download permit applications to work with possible pollutants. Some of the Massachusetts and Northampton laws about environmental health and safety are posted here as well.

Links & Resources

Asthma and Your Environment

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Hazardous Household Products

Improving Home Air Quality

Protect Your Family - Stay Ahead of Lead

Permits & Applications

Disposal Works Installer [PDF]

Ground Source Heat Pump Well

Septic Hauler / Transport [PDF]

State and Local Regulations

Massachusetts Housing Regulations

Massachusetts Notice of New Federal Pool Requirements

Massachusetts Pool Regulations

Massachusetts Recreational Camp Regulations

Massachusetts Title 5 (Septic System) Regulations

Northampton Regulations: Dumpsters

Northampton Regulations: Emissions from Solid Fuel Burning Devices

Northampton Regulations: Outdoor Wood Burning Boilers