Health Department
Here is a list of questions the Health Department answers on a regular basis. We try to keep this as up to date as possible. If you can't find the answer to one of your questions, feel free to ask us. See the "Contact Information" section on our department home page for how to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hazardous Waste
- If I have household hazardous waste and missed Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Sudbury, what do I do?
- Please reference the Lexington Facility Hazardous Waste informational document located in the downloadable documents section of the Health Department Website.
Health - Flu Shot
- Who do I contact regarding flu shot/ flu clinic information?
Contact the Sudbury Board of Health or visit www.mass.gov/dph/flu. Most years, a free vaccine is only available for seniors at the senior center. A notice is posted on the town website in October each year.
Health - Lyme Disease
- How do I get more information on Lyme Disease and tick related topics?
- We have a printable fact sheet available in the downloadable documents section of the department website as well as a link provided on the homepage.
Health - Road Kill
- Should I contact the Board of Health about road-kill?
Yes, the BOH will respond to pick-up road-kill, with the exception of dead squirrels and other very small animals.
Health Department
- What are my options if a Beaver dam is cauing a serious health hazard on or near my property?
- Please see the documents available for download section for MassWildlife's Beavers and the Law: A Citizen's Guide to Addressing Beaver Conflicts
Health- Mosquito Spraying
- What do I do if I have Mosquito complaints/questions/concerns regarding mosquito spraying/ non-spraying?
Contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at (781) 899-5730
Health- Septic System Setbacks
- How close can a proposed house addition be from a septic system?
- A full foundation must be 10 feet from the septic tank and 20 feet from the leaching area.
- A slab foundation such as a garage must be 10 feet from the septic tank and 10 feet from the leaching area.
- Concrete columns for a deck must be 5 feet from the leaching area and not disturb the septic system.
Health- Title 5 Inspection
- I am selling my house. How do I get a Title 5 septic inspection?
Title 5 inspections are conducted by private state certified inspectors. Most septic pumping companies can submit the required 13 page report to the Board of Health.
Health- Wild Animals on Property
- Whom should I contact concerning wild animals- i.e: foxes, skunks, raccoons, etc…. that may be occupying my property?
- Contact the Board of Health for the name of a state licensed animal control specialist. Please be aware that service for removal/redirection services of animal(s) will be the homeowner’s responsibility.