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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - 35 STANTON WAY 6/10/2013 North Andover Health Department Community Development Division June 10, 2013 Philip Christiansen, P.E. Christiansen and Sergi, Inc. 160 Summer Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-1 Saracusa Way (Map 61,Lot 16-1) Dear Mr. Christiansen, The proposed wastewater system design plan for the above site dated May 10, 2013 and received on May 13, 2013 has been reviewed. Unfortunately, the plan cannot be approved until the following items are corrected. The specific section in Title 5: 310 CMR 15.000, or North Andover regulation that is not met by this design follows each item. I. Please reference the Lake Cochichewick watershed in the notes on sheet 2 (NA 3.2). 2. Please demonstrate that a conventional system in compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 can be built on the site in order to use the Infiltrator Chamber system according to Section 1(3) of the DEP General Use approval letter. An outline and brief description of a conventional system on the site plan is sufficient. 3. Please indicate the holder of both the drainage easements located on the lot (3 10 CMR 15.220(4)(c)). 4. Please depict the percolation tests on the site plan (3 10 CMR 1 5.220(4)(1)). 5. Please add a note to the plan to indicate that a riser to within 6 inches of finish grade is required above the distribution box if greater than 9 inches below grade. 6. Please indicate the model/brands of the septic tank and distribution box (NA 3.2). 7. TP-25 was recorded with different soil textures and observed groundwater than noted on the plan. A copy of the Board of Health representative's field notes are enclosed for reference. Page 1 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035, North. Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 8. The leaching facility is within 50' of adjacent drainage pond. Please indicate whether or not the drainage facility will intercept the high groundwater table. If so, the setback required is 50'. 9. In the cross section view, the top of the retaining wall and top of the impervious barrier should be raised to reflect the correct elevations. 10. Based on the cross section view, the retaining wall will be greater than 4 feet in height and may require a structural engineer to stamp the design depending on local building codes. If the retaining wall is not proposed to be more than 4 feet in height then a note should be added to the plan to clearly indicate this for the installer. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you to obtain a wastewater treatment and dispersal system which will be in compliance with all regulations and assure protection of public health and the environment of North Andover. Sinc re y, san Y. 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't n r y . _-_. ... z __ ___. t - --. �, ,� . a ��. —�� -- ,a: .,��..� � tl r�i�vN1 �u �itr�r ) ._. �.-_ _ ,.. I� "?�"-�� N: llll hl 11311�'�UC)S)�Q_- --_ - ;. . __.'_ _ � �� ;. ' 1 cv, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYOR 160 SUMMER STREET,HAVERHILL,MA 01830 tel:978-373-0310 www.csi-engr.com fax 978-372-3960 RECEIVED June 13, 2013 Ms. Susan Sawyer � � Public Health Director North Andover Health Dept, 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035 North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-1 Saracusa Way (Map 61, Lot 16-1) Dear Ms. Sawyer: We have revised the plan to address your 6/10/2013 comments. To facilitate the review of this information we have reproduced your comments, and our responses follow each comment in blue italics. 1. Please reference the Lake Cochichewick watershed in the notes on sheet 2 (NA 3.2). (Note 16 on Sheet 2 has been revised accordingly.) 2. Please demonstrate that a conventional system in compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 can be built on the site in order to use the Infiltrator Chamber system according to Section 1(3)of the DEP General Use approval letter. An outline and brief description of a conventional system on the site plan is sufficient. (The proof plan and associated calculations have been added to Sheet 1.) 3, Please indicate the holder of the drainage easements located on the lot(310 CMR 15.220(4)(c)). (General Nate 17 has been added to Sheet 1 to include this information.) 4. Please depict the percolation tests on the site plan (310 CMR 15.220(4)(i)). (The Perc Test locations have been added to the Site Plan an Sheet 1.) 5. Please add a note to the plan to indicate that a riser to within 6 inches of finish grade is required above the distribution box if greater than 9 inches below grade. (Note 5 has been added to the Distribution Box Detail on Sheet 2 to include this requirement.) 6. Please indicate the model/brands of the septic tank and distribution box(NA 3.2). (The manufacturer and model numbers of the septic tank and distribution box have been added to the details on Sheet 2.) 7. TP-25 was recorded with different soil textures and observed groundwater than noted on the plan. A copy of the Board of Health's representative's field notes are enclosed for reference. (The soil lag for Test Pit 25 has been revised to match the inspector's field notes) 8. The leaching facility is within 50' of adjacent drainage pond. Please indicate whether or not the drainage facility will intercept the high groundwater table. If so, the setback required is 50'. (The drainage area in question is a Gravel Wetland that has been designed with an impermeable liner at the bottom to prevent the transfer of surface and groundwater. The liner will prevent groundwater from being intercepted and June 13,2013 removed from the area. See Sheet D4 of the approved subdivision plan for details and notes for the Gravel Wetland.) 9. In the cross section view, the top of the retaining wall and top of the impervious barrier should be raised to reflect the correct elevations. (The cross-section has been revised accordingly.) 10. Based on the cross section view, the retaining wall will be greater than 4 feet in height and may require a structural engineer to stamp the design depending on local building codes. If the retaining wall is not proposed to be more than 4 feet in height then a note should be added to the plan to clearly indicate this for the installer. (The cross-section has been revised to include proposed grading on the downgradient side of the wall to indicate that the exposed wall be less than 4 feet high. A note has been added to the `Impervious Barrier&Retaining Wall Detail'on Sheet 1 stating that the maximum height of the wall will be 48".) 1 trust that this response and the revisions made to the plan fully address all of your comments. Please contact me if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. Philip G. Christiansen • Page 2 e North Andover Health Department ' Community Development Division w June 18, 2013 ( : Green & Company 11 Lafayette Road North Hampton,NH 03862 RE. Re: Subsurface M (Map 61, Lot 16®1) Dear Property Owner, The North Andover Board of Health has completed the eview of the e septic ystem degigi1 plans, for the above referenced property, submitted on your behalf by the C istiansen c Sergi, Inc. dated May 10, 2013, revisedJune 12, 2013. The design has been approved for use in the new construction of a 4- bedroom,''gn-site septic system. This plan is good for 3-years from the date of approval. During this time, a licensed septic system installer must obtain a permit and complete this work, and a Certificate of Compliance be endorsed by the installer, designer and the Town of North Andover. 1. If site conditions are found in the field to be different from those indicated on the design plan and/or soil evaluation,the originally issued Disposal System Construction Permit is void, installation shall stop, and the applicant shall reapply for a new Disposal Systems Construction Permit(3 10 CMR 15,020(1)), 2. It is the responsibility of the applicant and/or the applicant's septic system designer, septic system installer or other representative to ensure that all other state and municipal requirements are met. These may include review by the Conservation Commission, Zoning Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or Electrical Inspector. The issuance of a Disposal System Construction Permit shall not construe and/or imply compliance with any of the aforementioned requirements. Page 1 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01.845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 Lot 16-1 Saracusa Way June 18, 2013 Your effort to provide a properly functioning septic system for your dwelling is greatly appreciated. The Health Department may be reached at 978-688-9540 with any questions you might have. Sinc el , usan Y. S err S/RS Public Health ' ctor, cc: Phil Christiansen, PE file encl: Installers list Page 2 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 Sawyer, Susan From: Sawyer, Susan Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 12;05 PM To: Dan Qttenheimer (dano @millriverconsulting.com);Isaac Rowe <irowe @millriverconsulting.com> (irowe @millriverconsulting.com) Subject: approval for Stanton Way 16-1 Attachments: Lot 16-1 Stanton Way- approaval letter 4-2-14.doc; Lot 1 Stanton Way Presby Systern 2-20-2014.pdf Hi Dan, As you are aware from our conversation yesterday, I need some back up on any approvals, recommendations etc. I see this as an opportunity to run some things by you as well. I had written Isaac about the approvals for the presby systems; both remedial and new construction. I do not want to overwhelm the homeowners with an approval letter they may not understand, but I do want them to know what it means to their property when an tech is used such as this. Especially if it involves deed issues, certification letters or monitoring. I have attached the "in progress" approval letter for the above address. I began to incorporate portions of the I/A approval, but stopped to ask you. Maybe there is a better way.That's where I thought of you. Would you have time to take a stab at this for me? Thank you Susan Susan Sawyer Public Health Director Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street Suite 2035 North Andover,MA 01845 Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Email rnailtq,ss� r @t ownofnorthandover.e rn Web www.TownofNorthAndover.com 1 CHRISTIA, er a & a W . PROFESSIONAL GINE Sff CS; 160 SUMMER V RaiLo 0183 tel: 978-373-0310 wwwv.c si-engr,C0ff1 fax 978-372-3960 March 25, 2014 Ms. Susan Sawyer Public Health Director North Andover Health Dept. 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035 North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-1 Stanton Way (Map 61, Lot 16-1) Dear Ms. Sawyer; We have revised the plan to address your February 25, 2014 comments. To facilitate the review of this information we have reproduced your comments, and our responses follow each comment in blue italics. The plans were not stamped by the designer(310 CMR 15.220(2)). (The/minted cof)ies of the revised plans inclr.r(.le the staarnfa and siclna tare.) f 2. The certification blocks on sheet 1 of 2 were not signed and dated. These certifications refer to the Presby system and ground survey. (The printed copies of the revisedplaans include,the signature.) 3. The application indicates the incorrect street name. (The revised of)alication references the proper,sheet name ) 4. On sheet 2 of 2, the Enviro-Septic cross section appears to be incorrect. The design plan proposes a raised level leach field but the cross section depicts a leach field on a slope to 10%. (The detail wcis fc;)r-syst(,;rrrs that s/c)pe frormra 0 to 10%, so it was�al:>l:alicable. i lowever; we have t'e�r)hqced the detail on the revised plan with one specific,to n level system.) 5. Please indicate as a note on the plan that the primary and reserve leach fields shall be staked out by the designer prior to construction. (Genera/Notc, 21 has been added to Sheet 2 to specify this r°equireunent.) 6. The additional test pits in the primary and reserve area shall be required at the time of the bottom of bed inspection. At which time, the Board of Health representative shall confirm the locations of the primary and reserve leach fields as depicted by wooden stakes. (General Note 20 on Sheet 2 has been revised to specify these requitz,,r cents) trust that this response and the revisions made to the plan fully address all of your comments. Please contact me if you have any questions. Very tr rs, C i & rgi Inc �� r 01�2 P Christiansen CornnlOrMeolthofMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environrnenta| Affairs �� V' �� f K��'�� Department�/ , a��o / � �� ' x � �n ��/ /o / o ��/ x�� ~ ' ��4��^ / L - One Winter Street Boston, K84O21OB~817-282`55OO osvAL Lp4Tmcw RICHARD uuumnmxn, | oo,en`nr smcrwm,v TIMOTHY MURRAY KENNETH L.mMmeu uyuLanmusmemur oummivn.unp, GENERAL USE CERTIFICATION Pursuant ho Title 5, 3|0CMRl5.00 Name and Address o[Applicant: Proyhv , loo. � . / 143 Airport BLnud � WhkcUekiNH0359# Trade name of technology and models: Advanced Enviro-Septiev (hereinafter called the "System"). The Advanced Euvbn-SootioL)coigu 8i Installation &1auua1` System Installation � Poon and Inspection Checklist are part o[this Certification. Transmittal Number: }{255471 Date ofIssuance: Revised December 17, 2013 Authority for Issuance Pursuant to Title 5 of the State Environmental Code, 3l0CMR \5,000,the Department of Environmental Protection (the ^[Jcpndn:rnt` or ^Mnaa[)BP`)huzcbv issues this Certification for | General Use to: preabyEnvir000>eotn|, Inc., 143 Airport Knod. Whitcfic|d,NH 03598 � (hnrcioo/\or `Lho Company'), certifying the 8Ymtcon described herein for Gcucro| Use in the | Commonwealth o[Massachusetts. The sale, design, installation, and use nf the System are � conditioned on compliance by the Company,the Designer,the Installer and the Systern Owner with the terms and conditions set forth below. Any noncompliance with the terms occonditions of this Certification constitutes u violation of 310 CMIl 15.000. December 17, 2013 David Ferris, Director [)aic Wastewater Management Program Bureau 0f Resource Protection � This mmn",uon/*available/n alternate format.Call Michelle Wpteo-skanom.Diversity Director,a,mr-2nu'5rm.nom*1-8sn'ony-7auuvr1-6n-6n-oo6o | Mooaospmeusua:www,mass.novmmp | Printed un Recycled Paper � � General Use Certification Page 2 of 7 Advanced Enviro-Septic Issuance Date:Revised December 17, 2013 Technology Description The Advanced Enviro-Septic System (the `System' or `AES') is an alternative subsurface Soil Absorption System (SAS)that replaces a conventional SAS designed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.000. The System consists of an 11 5/8-inch diameter corrugated,high-density plastic pipe with a 9.5-inch interior diameter and a standard length per unit of 10 feet. The pipe is perforated with eight holes equally distributed around its inner circumference at each corrugation. Each hole has a plastic skimmer extending inwards. The exterior of the pipe has ridges on the peak of each corrugation and is wrapped with three geotextile fabric materials. The inner layer is a Bio-Accelerator fabric against the bottom exterior of the plastic pipe, aligned between the 4 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions. The Bio-Accelerator fabric is covered by a thick coarse, randomly oriented polypropylene fiber mat which is wrapped completely around the pipe. An additional outer layer of a thinner non-woven geotextile polypropylene fabric is also wrapped around the pipe. Connectors designed to connect pipe units together are available and required. The System also incorporates a sand layer surrounding the pipe units, specified as concrete sand meeting the ASTM C-33 specification, also called System Sand. The System Sand must be placed with a minimum thickness of 12 inches below, six inches above and six inches to the sides of the AES pipe units. The System includes a Sampling Device having a sloped plastic trough collector and a sampling port, installed below the System Sand allowing for observation and field testing/sampling of treated wastewater. A separate Inspection Port is also installed as required by Title 5, 15.240(13) extending to in-situ soils below the Sampling Device elevation. The System has demonstrated the ability to meet secondary treatment standards as specified and required in the Standard Conditions for Secondary Treatment Units, Section Il, Condition 1. Conditions of Approval The term"System"refers to the Alternative Soil Absorption System in combination with the other components of an on-site treatment and disposal system that may be required to serve a facility in accordance with 310 CMR 15.000. The System is approved for residential installations with design flows up to 880 gallons per day (gPd)• The term"Approval"refers to the technology-specific Special Conditions listed below,the Standard Conditions for Alternative Soil Absorption Systems (available at http://lnivlv.mass.gov/ eea/docs/dep/tii,atei°/N,astewater/o-thru-v/stdconda.pdj),the General Conditions for Use of Alternate Systems of 310 CMR 15.287, and any Attachments. In the event of a conflict between the conditions of this Approval and the Standard Conditions for Alternative Soil Absorption Systems,this Approval shall control. A copy of the Standard Conditions for Alternative Soil Absorption Systems is attached. The Approval is subject to and limited by the following Special Conditions applicable to this Alternative Technology. X255471 General Use Certification Page 3 of 7 Advanced Enviro-Septic Issuance Date: Revised December 17, 2013 Special Conditions 1. The System is approved as an Alternative Soil Absorption System providing Treatment with Disposal and is categorized as such by the Title 5 I/A Program. In addition to the Special Conditions contained in this Approval, the System shall comply with all Standard Conditions for Alternative Soil Absorption Systems, except where stated otherwise in these Special Conditions. 2. The System is approved for facilities where a conventional system with a reserve area exists or can be built on-site in full compliance with the new construction requirements of 310 CMR 15.000 and has been approved by the local approving authority. 3. This Certification shall not be used for the installation of a System to upgrade or replace an existing failed or nonconforming system, unless the facility meets the siting requirements for new construction, including a reserve area. 4. The separation distance to the estimated seasonal high groundwater elevation shall be measured from the bottom of the System Sand below the Advanced Enviro-Septic System pipe. 5. The System shall only be installed in bed or field configuration, as described in 310 CMR 15.252. The System shall not be installed in trench configuration and no sidewall area shall be considered in the total effective leaching area provided. The effective leaching area shall be the bottom area only (length times width) of the sand bed. 6. Systems shall be installed with differential venting for aeration and inspection access at end of each run of pipe, section or serial bed and whenever the System is installed under impervious surfaces. 7. Serial distribution laterals shall be limited to no more than 500 gpd with each lateral a maximum of 100 feet, and must be laid level. Multi-level systems shall not be allowed. 8. System component material specifications for the pipe,plastic components, fabric and sand shall comply with the specifications identified in the initial Enviro-Septic I/A technology approval. The specification and use of the additional Bio-Accelerator layer must maintain the same material specification as was installed with the completed testing conducted by NSF,BNQ and Massachusetts On-Site System Test Center. Prior approval from the Department for any change from these specifications shall be requested in writing. 9. Any changes to the approved plans must receive Local Approving Authority (LAA) approval prior to any changes. Before a Certificate of Compliance can be issued by the LAA the System Designer must include any changes to the approved plan into the as-built plans. 10. For the installation of Systems to serve facilities where the site meets the requirements for new construction, the Department authorizes for residential Systems with design flows 880 X255471 General Use Certification Page 4 of 7 Advanced Enviro-Septic Issuance Date: Revised December 17, 2013 gpd or less, the required effective leaching area may be reduced up to 50 percent when using the loading rates for gravity systems of 310 CMR 15.242(1)(a), provided that: a) no variance is granted for a reduction in depth to groundwater; and b) no variance is granted for a reduced depth of pervious material. 11. The minimum 400 square feet effective leaching area as described and required in the Standard Conditions for Alternative Soil Absorption Systems is not applicable. 12. System installations under this General Use Certification requires a Disclosure Notice in the Deed to the property as required by 310 CMR 15.287(10). Prior to commencement of construction of the System and after recording and/or registering the Deed Notice, the System Owner shall provide to the local Approving Authority a copy of: a) a certified Registry copy of the Deed Notice bearing the book and page/or document number; and b) if the property is unregistered land, a copy of the System Owner's deed to the property as recorded at the Registry, bearing a marginal reference on the System Owner's deed to the property. The Notice to be recorded shall be in the form of the Notice provided by the Department. A Deed Notice template is available from the Department. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 13. The first 50 Advanced Enviro-Septic Systems installed (total including both the General and Remedial Use approvals) shall be monitored and inspected at least twice per year each for three (3)years, with visits occurring between January and March, and October and December(exclusive of alarm responses or other maintenance visits). In addition to the requirements in paragraph 13 below, effluent samples shall be analyzed for BOD5 and TSS. After each System completes this three year period, monitoring may be reduced to annual field testing in accordance with paragraph 16. Results of monitoring of first 50 Systems shall be reported to the MassDEP in one report provided annually by February 15th. For additional System installations after the first 50, monitoring shall be one time per year according to paragraph 16. All monitoring shall meet the following requirements. 14. To ensure proper operation and maintenance (O&M) of the System,the System Owner shall enter into an O&M Agreement with a qualified Service Contractor whose name appears on the Company's current list of Service Contractors and has been certified, at a minimum, at Grade Level 11 (two) by the Board of Registration of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities, in accordance with Massachusetts regulations 257 CMR 2.00. Prior to commencement of construction of the System,the System Owner shall provide to the local Approving Authority a copy of a signed O&M Agreement. 15. From start up and thereafter, the System Owner and Service Contractor shall be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the System in accordance with this X255471 General Use Certification Page 5 of 7 Advanced Enviro-Septic Issuance Date: Revised December 17,2013 Certification, the Designer's O&M requirements, the Company's O&M requirements, and the requirements of the local Approving Authority. The System Owner and Service Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all monitoring and inspection requirements. All inspection, operation, maintenance, and monitoring requirements remain in effect until the conditions are modified, terminated, or superseded by a new Approval. 16. The System shall comply with the following monitoring requirements and effluent limits. The required O&M Agreement with the Service Contractor shall include the following monitoring schedule, at a minimum, subject to modifications that may be required by the conditions of this Approval: Parameter Monitoring Sample Location Effluent : Frequency Tye Limits H grab effluent of p g treatment unit 6 to 9 turbidity measure effluent of <40 NTU treatment unit — See settleable paragraph measure effluent of Measure and solids 13 treatment unit record ml/1 only visual effluent of Record, color observation treatment unit observation only dissolved measure effluent of > oxygen(D.O.) treatment unit —2 mg/1 Depth of Annually, Inspection port to Ponding see paragraph measure bottom See paragraphs within SAS 20 of SAS 20 and 21 Thickness of Septic tank or floating Once every measure other process tank Pump out, as grease/scum 3 years where solids are necessary layer retained Depth of Sludge and Septic tank or distance to Once every measure other process tank Pump out, as 3 years where solids are necessary effluent tee retained outlet X255471 General Use Certification Page 6 of 7 Advanced Enviro-Septic Issuance Date: Revised December 17, 2013 17. Systems installed under this Approval shall be subject to the following Performance Requirements: a) Whenever field tests indicate a pH outside the specified range, an exceedance of the turbidity limit, or D.O. below the desired minimum,the Service Contractor shall make adjustments and/or repairs to the System, as deemed necessary during the inspection, and collect an effluent sample for laboratory analysis for BOD5 and TSS; b) For an individual household, if laboratory analyses indicate an exceedance of 30 mg/L BOD5 or 30 mg/L TSS, the Service Contractor shall conduct a follow-up inspection and field-testing within 90 days of the original inspection date. Should the follow-up field-test indicate a pH outside the specified range, an exceedance of the turbidity limit, or D.O. below the desired minimum, the Service Contractor shall make adjustments and/or repairs to the System, as deemed necessary during the inspection, and collect another effluent sample for laboratory analysis for BOD5 and TSS; and c) Whenever two consecutive sampling rounds include at least one exceedance of the limits for BOD5 or TSS,the System Owner shall be responsible for submitting to the local Approving Authority,within 90 days of the second exceedance of the limits for BOD5 or TSS, a written evaluation with recommendations for changes in the design, operation, and/or maintenance of the System. The written evaluation with recommendations shall be prepared by the Service Contractor or a Designer and the submission shall include all monitoring data, inspection reports, and laboratory analyses since the last annual report to the local Approving Authority. Recommendations shall be implemented, as approved by the local Approving Authority, in accordance with an approved schedule, provided that all corrective measures are implemented consistent with the Alternate SAS Standard Conditions,paragraph IV(4). 18. Each time an Alternative System is visited by a Service Contractor the following shall be recorded, at a minimum: a) date, time, air temperature, and weather conditions; b) observations for objectionable odors; c) observations for signs of breakout of sanitary sewage in the vicinity of the Alternative System; d) depth of ponding within the SAS, if measured; e) identification of any apparent violations of the Approval; f) since the last inspection,whether the septic tank had been pumped with date(s) and volume(s)pumped; g) septic tank sludge depth and scum layer thickness, if measured; h) when responding to alarm events,the cause of the alarm and any steps taken to address the alarm and to prevent or reduce the likelihood of future similar alarm events; i) field testing results when performed as part of the site visit; j) samples taken for laboratory analysis, if any; k) any cleaning and lubrication performed; X255471 General Use Certification Page 7 of 7 Advanced Enviro-Septic Issuance Date: Revised December 17, 2013 1) any adjustments of control settings, as recommended or deemed necessary; m) any testing of pumps, switches, alarms, as recommended or deemed necessary; n) identification of any equipment failure or components not functioning as designed; o) parts replacements and reason for replacement, whether routine or for repair; and p) further corrective actions recommended, if any. 19. Unless directed by the local Approving Authority to take other action,the System Owner shall immediately cease discharges or have wastewater hauled off-site, if at any time during the operation of the Alternative System the system is in failure as described in 310 CMR 15.303(1)(a)1 or 2, backing up into facilities or breaking out to the surface. 20. Measuring the depth of ponding within the SAS above the interface with the underlying unsaturated pervious soils shall be performed once per year by means of the inspection ports and any other available access to the distribution system. 21. Whenever an SAS inspection port measurement indicates the ponding level within the SAS is above the invert of the distribution system, an additional measurement shall be made 30 days later. If the subsequent reading indicates the elevation of ponding within the SAS is above the invert of the distribution system,the System Owner shall be responsible for submitting to the local Approving Authority, within 60 days of the follow up inspection, a written evaluation with recommendations for changes in the design, operation, and/or maintenance of the System. The written evaluation with recommendations shall be prepared by the Service Contractor or a Designer and the submission shall include all monitoring data, inspection reports, and any laboratory analyses for the previous year. Recommendations shall be implemented, as approved by the local Approving Authority, in accordance with an approved schedule,provided that all corrective measures are implemented consistent with the Alternate SAS Standard Conditions,paragraph IV(4). X255471 North Andover Health Department Community Development Divisioii March 28, 2014 Green & Company 11 Lafayette Road North Hampton,NH 03862 RE: Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-1 Stanton Way (Map 61, Lot 16-1) utilizing Enviro-Septic Dear Property Owner, The North Andover Board of Health has completed the review of the revised septic system design plans, for the above referenced property, submitted on your behalf by the Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated February 20, 2013 and revised March 25, 2014. The design has been approved for use in the construction of a 4- bedroom (maximum 9-room), on-site septic system. This plan is good for 3-years from the date of approval. During this time, a licensed septic system installer must obtain a permit and complete this work, and a Certificate of Compliance be endorsed by the installer, designer and the Town of North Andover. In addition, all requirements set forth in the most current General Use Certification for the Presby system currently dated Revision December 17, 2013. 1. Prior to the issuance of the Disposal. Works Installers Permit, the applicant must submit a foundation as-built at the same scale as the approved plan. 2. Prior to the issuance of the Disposal Works Installer's Permit, the applicant must submit the floor plans of the home showing no greater than four bedrooms or a total of nine rooms. 3. In accordance with"Standard Conditions for Alternative Soil Absorption Systems with General Use Certification" section II paragraph 18d please provide the certification by the designer and owner. (see attached). .... . .. ._... ............. ............ .. ............ .............. ..__....__ Page 1 of 3 North Andover 1-fealtli Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 0 1.845 'hone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 Lot 16-1 Stanton (prev, Saracusa) Way April 2, 2014 d) a certification, signed by the Owner of record for the property to be served by theTechnology, stating that the property Owner: i. has been provided a copy of the Title 5 I/A technology Approval, the Owner's Manual, and the Operation and Maintenance Manual, and the Owner agrees to comply with all terms and conditions; ii. for Systems installed under a Remedial Use Approval, the owner agrees to fulfill his responsibilities to provide written notification of the Approval to any new Owner, as required by 310 CMR 15.287(5); iii. if the design does not provide for the use of garbage grinders, the restriction is understood and accepted; and iv. whether or not covered by a warranty, the System Owner understands the requirement to repair, replace, modify or take any other action as required by the Department or the LAA, if the Department or the LAA determines the System to be failing to protect public health and safety and the environment, as defined in 310 CMR 15.303. 4 Prior to or during the Bottom of Bed inspection a test pit must be conducted to confirm the soils. If soils are not confirmed to satisfaction of the Health Department, the designer shall change the plan as needed. Additional fees may be required if the test is not done in conjunction with the Bottom of Bed inspection. 5. If site conditions are found in the field to be different from those indicated on the design plan and/or soil evaluation, the originally issued Disposal System Construction 6. Permit is void, installation shall stop, and the applicant shall reapply for a new Disposal Systems Construction Permit (3 10 CMR 15.020(1)). 7. It is the responsibility of the applicant and/or the applicant's septic system designer, septic system installer or other representative to ensure that all other state and municipal requirements are met. These may include review by the Conservation Commission, Zoning Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or Electrical Inspector. The issuance of a Disposal System Construction Permit shall not construe and/or imply compliance with any of the aforementioned requirements. Your effort to provide a properly functioning septic system for your dwelling is greatly appreciated, The Health Department may be reached at 978-688-9540 with any questions you might have. Sincerely J nsan S yer, REHS/RS "Pu�lic He thDirector cc: Phil Christiansen, PE file Page 2 of 3 North Andover Flealth Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 F`ax: 978.688,8476 Blackburn, Lisp From: Sawyer, Susan Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 1:55 PM To: Blackburn, Lisa Subject: FW: Lot 16-1 Stanton Way Attachments: Soil Evaluation Form Lot 16-1 Stanton Way 9-9-2014.pdf Pls print for this file.thx From: Dan O'Connell [L1kilLo:danoCycsi:fin [.corn] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 10:51 AM To: Sawyer, Susan Cc: Isaac Rowe <ircrw a millriver°cransultin, rre> "Michael Green' (mclr c a ,!L nandcQrn la,My Lon7)' Subject: Lot 16-1 Stanton Way Hi Sue. We did the required additional test pits for the Lot 16-1 system this morning during the bottom of bed inspection. The test pits were dug in the excavated hole. Test Pit 2014-1 was dug at the edge of the overdig for the reserve area, and Test Pit 2014-2 was dug in the primary area (so the results show only the C Horizon). We established the elevations with the laser that was set up for the system. The soil evaluator forms are attached. Let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Daniel J. O'Connell, P.E. CHRISTIANS & SERGI, INC. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS 160 Summer Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Tel. 978-373-0310 Fax 978-372-3960 E-mail dano c csiwengr.coo M AMY csi-engr cam Blackburn, Lisp From: Isaac Rowe <irowe @millriverconsulting.com> Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 4:51 PM To: Sawyer, Susan; Blackburn, Lisa Cc: 'Pam Lally'; 'Isaac Rowe' Subject: Lot 1 Stanton Way - final inspection Attachments: Lot 1 Stanton Way- final inspection form.doc Susan, Since I was out there for Lot 4 bottom of bed I did the final inspection on Lot 1 too. Hope that is ok and it saved me a trip for tomorrow. C&S had already been there to survey the as-built. Attached is my inspection form. This was a Presby system.The field was a few hundredths low but within reason and this could be attributed to the benchmark or instrument. Everything looked good. Let me know if you have any questions. Isaac M. Rowe, R.S. Project Manager Mill River Consulting 6 Sargent Street Gloucester, MA 01930-2719 Phone: 978-282-0014 ex-t.804 Fax: 978-282-1318 irc we c milllriveroon ultin. .00rrw maw millriver or ultinc r rn 1 1L MA "ho v✓lou— c� 40 �b Grant, Michele From: Dan O'Connell <dano @csi-engr.com> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2014 9:49 AM To: Sawyer, Susan; Grant, Michele Cc: Dirt Pro (matt @dubeplus.com); "Michael Green' (mgreen @greenandcompany.com)' Subject: Lot 16-1 Stanton Way Attachments: Lot 1 Stanton Way Vent Plan.pdf;Venting_Remote_High_and_Low.pdf Hi Sue & Michelle. Matt Manning asked me to prepare the attached plan showing the septic system vent on Lot 1 moved from the end of the system in the front yard to a location next to the trees along the lot line. The vent will be located a minimum of S feet from the lot line. The adjacent drainage easement is entirely on Lot 2,so the vent will not be in the easement. I have also attached the Presby detail for remote venting in Massachusetts. The left side of the detail is appropriate for this application. Let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Daniel J. O'Connell, P.E. CHRISTIANSEN & SERGI, INC. 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Enclosed is information on how to care for your septic system and notification of restrictions in case you intend on finishing additional spaces, which are currently designated as "unfinished space", in your home. The house plans that were submitted prior to construction of your home show multiple unfinished areas, but this system can only serve a 4-bedroom home (maximum 9-room). A home with this sized system, which as defined by the MA Department of Protection regulations 310 CMR 15.000, will have a maximum of a 9 rooms in total (not including bathrooms; laundry rooms etc). Therefore, according to our file, your home is currently at its maximum capacity in room number. This assumes you did not finish more than the plans originally identified. If you have gone over the approved number, a violation to MA DEP code may already exist. The multiple unfinished areas in your home are allowed by state code and are not counted until finished. The inclusion of this amount of square footage, as unfinished space, was discussed with your builder. The Green Co. chose to inform homeowners upon purchase,that if you plan on finishing any of the areas for living space, above the 9-rooms,the expansion of the septic system and the compliance with the code will be done by the new homeowner. No building permits, to finish additional rooms, will be supported unless compliance is achieved. If at any time you do plan to inhabit any of these multiple unfinished areas,please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss the options with you. Page 1 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 35 Stanton Way November 4, 2014 As the homeowner, we want you to be fully informed on how disposal systems work. The document provided will help you care for your system. You can also access numerous guides to assist you on the MA DEP website, http://www.mass.gov/eca/agencies/massdep/that will help you maintain your system in good working order, so it will protect you and the environment for many years to come. Finally, it is important to note that this septic system is not designed for use with a garbage grinder. Installation of a garbage grinder will cause damage to your septic system and will void any guarantees for its proper service by the septic installer from the date you install the grinder. We hope you are enjoying your new home in North Andover. The Health Department staff members are here to answer your questions on septic systems or any other Public Health related subject. Feel free to contact us. Sin • ly, / usan Sa ter' RE -SIRS Public Health ectoi Encl. "Caring for your Septic System: A Reference Guide for Homeowners" Page 2 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2-36, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 Caring for your Septic System I MassDEP Page 1 of 2 The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs ti Energy and Environmental Affairs �o< EEA Home > Agencies > MassDEP > Water Resources > Wastewater&Septic> Caring for Septic System:Reference Guide for Homeowner Caring for your Septic,System: A Reference Guide for Homeowners e Caring for Your Septic System ,u Water (Conventional Septic System,Innovative/Alternative(i/A)System,or Cesspool) Resources� The accumulated solids in the bottom of the septic tank should be pumped out every three years to prolong the life of your system.Septic systems must be maintained regularly to stay working. o r� Neglect or abuse of your system can cause it to fail.Failing systems can cause a serious health threat to your family and neighbors, degrade the environment,especially lakes,streams and groundwater, reduce the value of your property, A to Z Quick Links I be very expensive to repair, • and,put thousand of water supply users at risk if you live in a public water supply watershed and fail to maintain your Water Resources Index f system. Be alert to these warning signs of a failing system: sewage surfacing over the drainfield(especially after storms), sewage back-ups in the house, lush,green growth over the drainfield, slow,draining toilets or drains, sewage odors. ri Ins°ecton fpi!mp mill Wads` ;J+' `^• , Tae Inlet: armc " ` >y� ',��„ �•{ a fraatia emtersfrolieuse waOmwterge es odsfdbutort box and drrtn field Wns;ewater u i Tips to Avoid Trouble DO have your tank pumped out and system inspected every 3 to 5 years by a licensed septic contractor(listed in the yellow pages), DO keep a record of pumping,inspections,and other maintenance.Use the back page of this brochure to record maintenance dates. DO practice water conservation.Repair dripping faucets and leaking toilets,run washing machines and dishwashers only when full,avoid long showers,and use water-saving features in faucets,shower heads and toilets. DO learn the location of your septic system and drainfleld.Keep a sketch of it handy for service visits.If your system has a flow diversion valve,learn its location,and turn it once a year.Flow diverters can add many years to the life of your system. DO divert roof drains and surface water from driveways and hillsides away from the septic system.Keep sump pumps and house footing drains away from the septic system as well. DO take leftover hazardous household chemicals to your approved hazardous waste collection center for disposal.Use bleach,disinfectants,and drain and toilet bowl cleaners sparingly and in accordance with product labels. DON'T allow anyone to drive or park over any part of the system.The area over the drainfield should be left undisturbed with only a mowed grass cover.Roots from nearby trees or shrubs may clog and damage your drain lines. http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/wastewater/caring-for-septic-system-ref... 11/4/2014 Caring for your Septic System I MassDEP Page 2 of 2 DON'T make or allow repairs to your septic system without obtaining the required health department permit.Use professional licensed contractors when needed. DON'T use commercial septic tank additives.These products usually do not help and some may hurt your system in the long run. DON'T use your toilet as a trash can by dumping nondegradables down your toilet or drains.Also,don't poison your septic system and the groundwater by pouring harmful chemicals down the drain.They can kill the beneficial bacteria that treat your wastewater.Keep the following materials out of your system: NONDEGRADABLES: grease,disposable diapers,plastics,etc. POISONS: gasoline,oil,paint,paint thinner,pesticides,antifreeze,etc. Septic System Explained Septic systems are individual wastewater treatment systems(conventional septic systems,innovative/alternative(I/A) systems,or cesspools)that use the soil to treat small wastewater flows,usually from individual homes.They are typically used in rural or large lot settings where centralized wastewater treatment is impractical. There are many types of septic systems in use today.While all systems are individually designed for each site,most systems are based on the same principles. A Conventional Septic System A conventional septic system consists of a septic tank,a distribution box and a drainfield,all connected by pipes,called conveyance lines. Your septic system treats your household wastewater by temporarily holding it in the septic tank where heavy solids and lighter scum are allowed to separate from the wastewater.This separation process is known as primary treatment.The solids stored in the tank are decomposed by bacteria and later removed,along with the lighter scum,by a professional septic tank pumper. After partially treated wastewater leaves the tank,it flows into a distribution box,which separates this flow evenly into a network of drainfield trenches.Drainage holes at the bottom of each line allow the wastewater to drain into gravel trenches for temporary storage.This effluent then slowly seeps into the subsurface soil where it is further treated and purified (secondary treatment).A properly functioning septic system does not pollute the groundwater. For More Information For more information about maintenance or inspection of your septic system,contact your local board of health. Did you find the information you were looking for on this page? O Yes O No Send Feedback ©2014 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. - EEA Site Policies Contact EEA About EEA Mass.GOv(D is a registered service mark of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/wastewater/caring-for-septic-system-ref.. 11/4/2014