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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS �
DEPARTMENT OF ENvIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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TITLE 5
OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE .�
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY "
Owner's Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 AUG',
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
Name of Inspector: (please prink) HAROLD T. LINCOLN,JR. !
Company Name: RAGGS, INC. �
Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1027
CONCORD, MA 01742
Telephone Number: 978-369-1100
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I certify that I have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at this address and that the information reported
below is true, accurate and complete as of the time of the inspection. The inspection was performed based on my
training and experience in the proper function and maintenance of on site sewage disposal systems. I am a DEP
approved system inspector pursuant to Section 15.340 of Title 5(310 CMR 15.000). The system:
XPasses
_ Conditionally Passes
Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority
Fails
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Inspector's Signature: Date: ` � m off'
The system inspector shall submit a copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board of Health or
DEP)within 30 days of completing this inspection. If the system is a shared system or has a design flow of 10,000
gpd or greater,the inspector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appropriate regional office of the
DEP.The original should be sent to the system owner and copies sent to the buyer, if applicable,and the approving
authority.
Notes and Comments:
****This report only describes conditions at the time of inspection and under the conditions of use at that
time.This inspection does not address how the system will perform in the future under the same or different
conditions of use.
Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page I
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION(continued)
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or E/ALWAYS complete all of Section D
A. System Passes:
_X_ I have not found any information which indicates that any of the failure criteria described in 310 CMR
15.303 or in 310 CMR 15.304 exist. Any failure criteria not evaluated are indicated below.
Comments:
B. System Conditionally Passes:
One or more system components as described in the"Conditional Pass"section need to be replaced or
repaired. The system, upon completion of the replacement or repair,as approved by the Board of Health,will pass.
Answer yes, no or not determined(Y,N,ND) in the for the following statements. If"not determined" please
explain.
The septic tank is metal and over 20 years old* or the septic tank(whether metal or not) is structurally
unsound,exhibits substantial infiltration or exfiltration or tank failure is imminent. System will pass inspection if the
existing tank is replaced with a complying septic tank as approved by the Board of Health.
*A metal septic tank will pass inspection if it is structurally sound, not leaking and if a Certificate of Compliance
indicating that the tank is less than 20 years old is available.
ND explain:
Observation of sewage backup or break out or high static water level in the distribution box due to broken or
obstructed pipe(s)or due to a broken, settled or uneven distribution box. System will pass inspection if(with
approval of Board of Health):
broken pipe(s)are replaced
obstruction is removed
distribution box is leveled or replaced
ND explain:
The system required pumping more than 4 times a year due to broken or obstructed pipe(s).The system will
pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of Health):
broken pipe(s)are replaced
obstruction is removed
ND explain:
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION(continued)
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER,MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
C. Further Evaluation is Required by the Board of Health:
Conditions exist which require further evaluation by the Board of Health in order to determine if the system
is failing to protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. System will pass unless Board of Health determines in accordance with 310 CMR 15.303(1)(b)that the
system is not functioning in a manner which will protect public health,safety and the environment:
_ Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a surface water
_ Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland or a salt marsh
2. System will fail unless the Board of Health (and Public Water Supplier,if any)determines that the
system is functioning in a manner that protects the public health,safety and environment:
_ The system has a septic tank and soil absorption system(SAS)and the SAS is within 100 feet of a
surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply.
_ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is within a Zone l of a public water supply.
The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is within 50 feet of a private water supply well
_ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is less than 100 feet but 50 feet or more from a
private water supply well". Method used to determine distance
"This system passes if the well water analysis,performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for coliform
bacteria and volatile organic compounds indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and
the presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm,provided that no other
failure criteria are triggered.A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.
3. Other:
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION(continued)
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
D. System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems:
You must indicate"yes"or"no"to each of the following for all inspections:
Yes No
_ _X_ Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool
—X_ Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or
clogged SAS or cesspool
_X_ Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or
cesspool
_ _X_ Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6" below invert or available volume is less than 'h day flow
—X Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).
Number of times pumped
_ _X_ Any portion of the SAS, cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation.
—X_ Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface
water supply.
_ _X_ Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone I of a public well.
_ _X_ Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
_ _X_ Any portion of a cesspool or privy is less than 100 feet but greater than 50 feet from a private water
supply well with no acceptable water quality analysis. (This system passes if the well water analysis,
performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for coliform bacteria and volatile organic compounds
indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and the presence of ammonia
nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other failure criteria
are triggered. A copy of the analysis must be attached to this forma
_NO_(Yes/No)The system fails. I have determined that one or more of the above failure criteria exist as
described in 310 CMR 15.303,therefore the system fails. The system owner should contact the Board of
Health to determine what will be necessary to correct the failure.
E. Large Systems:
To be considered a large system the system must serve a facility with a design flow of 10,000 gpd to 15,000
gpd
You must indicate either"yes"or"no"to each of the following:
(The following criteria apply to large systems in addition to the criteria above)
yes no
_ the system is within 400 feet of a surface drinking water supply
_ the system is within 200 feet of a tributary to a surface drinking water supply
_ the system is located in a nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection Area—IWPA)or a mapped
Zone II of a public water supply well
If you have answered"yes"to any question in Section E the system is considered a significant threat,or answered
"yes" in Section D above the large system has failed.The owner or operator of any large system considered a
significant threat under Section E or failed under Section D shall upgrade the system in accordance with 310 CMR
15.304.The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department.
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART B
CHECKLIST
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
Check if the following have been done.You must indicate"yes"or"no"as to each of the following:
Yes No
_X_ Pumping information was provided by the owner,occupant,or Board of Health
_X_ Were any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks?
_X_ _ Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period?
_X_ Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of this inspection?
_X_ _ Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined?(If they were not available note as N/A)
_X_ Was the facility or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage back up?
_X_ _ Was the site inspected for signs of break out?
_X_ Were all system components,excluding the SAS, located on site?
_X _ Were the septic tank manholes uncovered, opened,and the interior of the tank inspected for the
condition of the baffles or tees, material of construction, dimensions,depth of liquid, depth of sludge and depth of
scum?
_X Was the facility owner(and occupants if different from owner)provided with information on the proper
maintenance of subsurface sewage disposal systems?
The size and location of the Soil Absorption System(SAS)on the site has been determined based on:
Yes no
_X_ _ Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health.
_X_ Determined in the field(if any of the failure criteria related to Part C is at issue approximation of
distance is unacceptable) [3 10 CMR 15.302(3)(b)]
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
FLOW CONDITIONS
RESIDENTIAL
Number of bedrooms(design): 4 Number of bedrooms(actual):4
DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms):440
Number of current residents: 2
Does residence have a garbage grinder(yes or no):NO
Is laundry on a separate sewage system(yes or no): NO [if yes separate inspection required]
Laundry system inspected(yes or no):N/A
Seasonal use: (yes or no): NO
Water meter readings, if available(last 2 years usage(gpd)): 132.24 AVG. GPD(5/7/04-5/1/06)
Sump pump(yes or no): NO
Last date of occupancy: OCCUPIED
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Type of establishment:
Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15.203): gpd
Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sg ft,etc.):
Grease trap present(yes or no):
Industrial waste holding tank present(yes or no):
Non-sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system(yes or no):
Water meter readings, if available:
Last date of occupancy/use:
OTHER(describe):
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pumping Records
Source of information: LAST SERVICE SEPTEMBER,2004—PER OWNER
Was system pumped as part of the inspection(yes or no): YES
If yes,volume pumped: 2,000 gallons--How was quantity pumped determined?FIELD ESTIMATE
Reason for pumping: MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF TANK AND PUMP CHAMBER
TYPE OF SYSTEM
_X_Septic tank, distribution box,soil absorption system
_Single cesspool
_Overflow cesspool
Privy
_Shared system(yes or no)(if yes,attach previous inspection records,if any)
_Innovative/Alternative technology.Attach a copy of the current operation and maintenance contract(to be
obtained from system owner)
_Tight tank _Attach a copy of the DEP approval
Other(describe):
Approximate age of all components,date installed(if known)and source of information:NOVEMBER, 1999—PER
RECORD PLAN
Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site(yes or no):NO
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
BUILDING SEWER(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade: 14"
Materials of construction:_cast iron _X_40 PVC_other(explain):
Distance from private water supply well or suction line:
Comments(on condition of joints, venting,evidence of leakage,etc.): GOOD; OK;NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE
SEPTIC TANK:_(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade: 8"
Material of construction:—X concrete_metal_fiberglass_polyethylene
_other(explain)
If tank is metal list age: Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance(yes or no): (attach a copy of
certificate)
Dimensions: 10'6"X 5'8"X 5'8"
Sludge depth: 5"
Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle: 36"
Scum thickness: 2"
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle: 6"
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle: 14"
How were dimensions determined: FIELD ESTIMATE
Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrity, liquid levels
as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage,etc.): RECOMMEND ANNUAL PUMPING;TEES INTACT;
STRUCTURALLY OK,LIQUID LEVEL AT OUTLET INVERT;NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE
GREASE TRAP:_(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade:_
Material of construction:_concrete_metal_fiberglass_polyethylene_other
(explain):
Dimensions:
Scum thickness:
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle:
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle:
Date of last pumping:
Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrity, liquid levels
as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage,etc.):
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
TIGHT or HOLDING TANK: (tank must be pumped at time of inspection)(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade:
Material of construction: concrete metal fiberglass Polyethylene other(explain):
Dimensions:
Capacity: gallons
Design Flow: gallons/day
Alarm present(yes or no):
Alarm level: Alarm in working order(yes or no):
Date of last pumping:
Comments(condition of alarm and float switches,etc.):
DISTRIBUTION BOX: (if present must be opened)(locate on site plan)
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert:0
Comments(note if box is level and distribution to outlets equal,any evidence of solids carryover, any evidence of
leakage into or out of box,etc.): BOX IS LEVEL WITH EQUAL DISTRIBUTION.NO EVIDENCE OF
CARRYOVER OR LEAKAGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
PUMP CHAMBER: (locate on site plan)
Pumps in working order(yes or no): YES
Alarms in working order(yes or no): YES
Comments(note condition of pump chamber,condition of pumps and appurtenances,etc.): PUMP CHAMBER,
PUMP AND APPURTENANCES APPEAR TO BE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM (SAS): (locate on site plan,excavation not required)
If SAS not located explain why:
Type
leaching pits, number:
leaching chambers, number:
leaching galleries, number:
—X leaching trenches, number, length: 4 @ 40' RECORD
leaching fields, number,dimensions:
overflow cesspool,number:
innovative/alternative system Type/name of technology:
Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding,damp soil,condition of vegetation,
etc.): SAND AND GRAVEL;NO EVIDENCE OF HYDRAULIC FAILURE OR PONDING ABOVE GROUND;
DRY;GRASS
CESSPOOLS: (cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection)(locate on site plan)
Number and configuration:
Depth—top of liquid to inlet invert:
Depth of solids layer:
Depth of scum layer:
Dimensions of cesspool:
Materials of construction:
Indication of groundwater inflow(yes or no):
Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding,condition of vegetation, etc.):
PRIVY: (locate on site plan)
Materials of construction:
Dimensions:
Depth of solids:
Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding,condition of vegetation,etc.):
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER,MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
SKETCH OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Provide a sketch of the sewage disposal system including ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or
benchmarks. Locate all wells within 100 feet. Locate where public water supply enters the building.
THIS SKETCH IS NOT TO SCALE.
DESCRIPTION A B
T TANK 38' 21.5'
D P PUMP CHAMBER 50' 20.7'
D D-BOX 44.8' 67.3'
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 98 MARIAN DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Owner's Name: DWAYNE AND AMY BAILEY
Date of Inspection: AUGUST 15,2006
SITE EXAM
Slope
Surface water
Check cellar X
Shallow wells
Estimated depth to ground water 4 feet BELOW BOTTOM OF SYSTEM
Please indicate(check)all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation:
_X_Obtained from system design plans on record- If checked,date of design plan reviewed: 1 I/l/99
Observed site(abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS)
Checked with local Board of Health-explain:
Checked with local excavators, installers-(attach documentation)
Accessed USGS database-explain:
You must describe how you established the high ground water elevation: REGULATIONS IN EFFECT AT
TIME OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED A MINIMUM FOUR FOOT OFFSET BETWEEN
BOTTOM OF SYSTEM AND GROUNDWATER. RECORD PLANS INDICATE THAT BOTTOM OF
TRENCHES# 1 &2 WERE TO BE AT ELEVATION 99.9 WITH ADJUSTED GROUNDWATER ELEVATION
OF 95.9. TRENCHES#3 &4 WERE TO BE AT ELEVATION 98.60 WITH AN ADJUSTED GROUNDWATER
ELEVATION OF 94.6. CELLAR WAS DRY WITH NO SUMP PUMP.
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Tax Map # 210-107.0-0055—
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98 MARIAN DRIVE
BAILEY, DWAYNE
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98 MARIAN DRIVE
N. ANDOVER, MA
01845
Class 101 Single I�amily
Property Type 1 Residential
Size Total 1.1 1 Acres
FY 2006
UB Mailing lndox unto
Name/Address Type Loan Number Active/Inact. From
BAILEY, DWAYNE Payor
GAUTHIER, AMY
98 MARIAN DRIVE
N. ANDOVER, MA
01845
UB Account Maint. Active/Inactive
Account No Cycl3 Occupant Name
Btdg Id. 13640,0-93 MARIAN DRIVE Last Billing Date 5/1012006
Active
1090318 01 C ycle 01
UB Services Maint.
Charge Multiplier/Users
Service Code Rate
MISCFEE ADMIN FEE 0.635/8 7.82 1/
WTR WATER 01 ALL METER SIZE 37.29 /1
UB Meter Maintenance Brand Type Size YTD Cons
Serial No Status Location
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16748901 a Active ERT Variance
Date Reeding Code Consumption Posted Date
5/1/2006 297 a Actual 11 6/1612006 5%
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1/31/2006 286 a Actual 17 2/1312006 _51S
10/26/2005 2.69 a Actual 18 11/912005
7/2012005 251 a Actual 17 8/10/2005 21 1%
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10/21/2004 206 a Actual
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General Maintenance Recommendations
Proper maintenance of your septic system can help prevent premature failure of your soil
absorption system. RAGGS, INC. recommends the following:
4 DO PUMP your system on a regular basis, preferably ANNUALLY for most households.
Larger systems, such as those serving multi-family locations or commerical properties,
may require more frequent pumping. The purpose of pumping is to remove solid
material and scum material from the tank. This will help prevent unwanted material
floating out to the leaching facility.
4 DO OPEN your D-Box every THREE TO FOUR YEARS.
This is a good way to spot little problems before they grow into bigger ones.
4 DO ensure that your VENT PIPES are INSTALLED properly.
Vent pipes are used to allow oxygen into the system, thereby allowing bacteria to
breathe and grow.
4 DO make sure you know WHERE your TANK is LOCATED.
Check the covers to make sure that they are not deteriorating and causing a potential
hazard.
4 DO make sure you know WHERE your LEACHING FIELD is LOCATED.
If the field ever goes into failure and "break out", it would be necessary to isolate the
area for health protection.
4 DO look for GREEN STRIPES over leaching field.
If you see this, it is indicative a field starting to back-up. Act immediately when you
see this warning sign.
4 DO check to determine if you can smell any ODORS from field location.
Odors can indicate that the leaching facility is having a problem.
4 DO raise the tank COVERS up to WITHIN 6" OF GRADE.
4 DO USE LIQUID DETERGENTS and USE SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLEACH when
cleaning toilets, etc..
4 DO USE NON-ABRASIVE HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS.
RAGGS SEPTIC SERVICE,INC.
d.b.a. E.A. COMEAU SEPTIC
P.Q. Boa 1027 Concord, Massachusetts 01742
(978)369-1100 (800)287-5541 FAX(978)897-3848
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4 DO USE ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE PRODUCTS.
4 DO INSTALL WATER SAVING DEVICES, where appropriate.
-� DO AVOID having roof gutters and downspouts DRAIN ONTO the LEACHING FIELD.
THE DON'TS
DON'T DISPOSE any NON-BIODEGRADABLE MATTER IN TOILETS.
Foreign items can cause blockages in the lines and back-ups. (i.e.: cigarettes, sanitary
napkins, diapers)
-� DON'T wash paint brushes used in latex or oil PAINT.
Paint residues are not broken down by a leaching system. In fact, they will travel out
to the leaching facility and impede its ability to function.
4 DON'T allow any PAINT, THINNERS, OR ANY OTHER TOXIC OR CAUSTIC LIQUIDS,
to go down sink or toilets.
-� DON'T allow ANY GREASE or FAT to enter system.
Residential sites do not have grease traps. Therefore, if grease is allowed into the
system it will congeal and travel out to the leaching facility leading to damage.
DON'T DISPOSE BONES, EGG SHELLS, COFFEE GROUNDS, DENTAL FLOSS, OR
FIBROUS MATERIAL, etc. when using a garbage disposal.
However, it is recommended that garbage disposals aren't used at all.
4 DON'T use POWDERED DETERGENTS with phosphates.
They don't break down and can re-solidify.
4 DON'T use any DRAIN CLEANERS, such as Drano®, LiquidPlumbr®.
Call a rooter professional or buy a small rooter snake at the hardware store. Drain
cleaners KILL bacteria. Bacteria keeps your system alive.
RAGGS SEPTIC SERVICE,INC.
d.b.a. E.A.COMEAU SEPTIC
P.O. Boa 1027 Concord, Massachusetts 01742
(978)369-1100 (800)287-5541 FAX(978)897-3848
website:httpJ/www.raggsinc.com e-mail:info®raggsinc.com
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4 DON'T use any ENZYMES or BACTERIAL ADDITIVES.
These products usually have too low a pH to be effective. Often they are sitting on a
shelf too long. Normal activity and proper use of a septic system should provide plenty
of bacteria naturally.
4 DON'T use any GREASE DISSOLVERS.
Degreasers allow grease to flow out of the tank and into your field.
-� DO NOT ADD ANY ADDITIVES TO YOUR SYSTEM FOR ANY REASON.
In the event of a clog or other plumbing problem, contact your local
plumber, rooter or pumper.
4 DON'T PLANT any trees or shrubs WITHIN 10 FT. OF THE LEACHING FIELD.
Root systems can cause damage to the piping in the leaching facility.
-� DON'T ALLOW SPRINKLER SYSTEMS or other WATERING DEVICES OVER the
LEACHING FIELD. Doing so will saturate the field, damaging the system's
performance. Systems are designed to handle up to a certain quantity of flow.
4 DON'T DRIVE any VEHICLES or place any HEAVY OBJECTS ON TOP of the LEACHING
FIELD. Damage to piping could result.
4 DON'T INSTALL a swimming pool, a patio, or a driveway over the tank or leaching field.
If installing a swimming pool, ensure that the backwasfi does not enter the leaching
system. Do not obstruct access to the tank otherwise it will be difficult to maintain.
4 DON'T CONNECT a basement SUMP PUMP to a household DRAIN.
4 DON'T ALLOW WATER USAGE to EXCEED the DESIGN FLOW OF YOUR SYSTEM.
4 DON'T ALLOW a WATER SOFTENER TO BE HOOKED UP to a SEPTIC SYSTEM.
Check with the local authority to see if an alternative place for the backwash can be
used.
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