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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division
March 27,2007
Ben Osgood,Jr.
Certified Title 5 Inspector
New England Engineering Services,Inc.
1600 Osgood Street,Building 20; Suite 2-64
North Andover,MA 01845
Re: Title V Inspection at 30 Lacy Street
Dear Mr. Osgood,
This correspondence is a follow-up to our conversation held on March 26,2007 regarding the Title V inspection
report submitted to the Health Department for the address noted above.The Inspection report was found to be
incomplete in section C,regarding the distribution box. According to the report,this important component of the
septic system was not exposed during the inspection because, "box located under the intricate cement paver
walkway. It would be too intrusive to inspect".
Unfortunately,this is why it is important for homeowners to be very aware of the location of all their septic
components,and one reason Title V does not allow permanent structures to be constructed over system.components.
Although the walkway is not permanent,its presence has hindered the general inspection of the septic system. The
MA DEP regulation 310 CMR 15.302(f)requires that the distribution box be opened and inspected.
Health Department files show that the last inspection in 1997. revealed some solids buildup that needed addressing at
that time;however,there were no notations in the file regarding a paver walkway. As there were previous concerns
10 years ago,we feel it is very important that this be checked at this time.
Please complete the inspection and resubmit the report for review. Thank you for your effort in ensuring a properly
functioning subsurface disposal system.
Thank tS,u
san Sawyer,RE�T�
S/R
u/ ublic Health Director
Cc: Joanne Parrill, 30 Lacy Street
1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Weh www.townofnorthandover.com
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