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allehiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan ..,
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 11:07 AM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: O'Mahoney
Stephanie requests we send the complaint information regarding the well issue when you get it inputted. For her files.
S
Stephanie OMahony somahon electric ahoo.com
Stmau Sawyu
160U Uogaad Stud
313e4 20,cunt 2.36
.Nakd andaaet,Ata 01845
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elleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Seat: Friday, June 10, 2011 11:07 AM
To: OelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FW: well abandonment
Attachments: well regs adopted 3.02 altered 6.24.04.doc
This is what I sent her. FYI
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:05 PM
To: 'Stephanie OMahony'
Subject: well abandonment
Hello Stephanie,
As I mentioned at the site visit to your property today, I am sending you the local regulations regarding wells in North
Andover. See section 6 for proper abandonment of wells.
Along with Mr. Brown, I observed the location where the old dug well was sited, and it appears compacted. You stated
your husband's filling procedures that lie took. Noting the filling from the bottom up with loose gravel and then mixed
with sand to complete compaction. This method is the preferred method. Large boulders should not be used as they
may cause problems in the future.
Filling the well with materials near the site would be fine with the Health Dept.
When you have completed the second well abandonment, please let us know so we can document it in your file here in
our office.
Thankyou
Susan
Stet x*
J uffw 3teadd Oh"tai
16ee Vagaad Shed
JIM4 20,ura 2-36
Na k&(bula w,✓I(a e1845
dice 978 6$5-954e
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
BOARD OF HEALTH WELL REGULATIONS
The Board of Health of the town of North Andover,
Massachusetts acting under Chapter 111, Section 31 of the
Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and with reference to
Chapter 40, Section 54 of said General Laws has, in the interest
of and for the protection of public health and the environment,
established and adopted the following rules and regulations :
Section 1. DEFINITIONS
1. 1 The word "well" as used in these regulations shall
include any pit, pipe, excavation, casing, drill hole or other
private source of water to be used for the purpose of supplying
potable water in the town of North Andover. This includes
irrigation wells.
1 .2 The words "water systems" as used in these regulations
shall include pipes, valves, fittings, tanks, pumps, motors,
switches, controls and appurtenances installed or used for the
purpose of storage, filtration, treatment or purification of water
for any use whether or not located inside of a building.
1 . 3 The words "well contractor" as used in these
regulations, shall mean any person, association, partnership,
company or corporation that installs, constructs or repairs a
water system associated with a well .
1.4 The words "non-essential well" as used in these
regulations refers to all wells that are not the sole source of
potable drinking water for a site, whether residential or
commercial.
Section 2 . PERMITS
2 . 1 No well shall be constructed until a well permit has
been issued by the Board of Health. Such a permit shall be
applied for by a well contractor registered with the town of North
Andover. A fee will be charged as found in the current North
Andover Board of Health fee schedule .
2 . 3 Appropriate wiring and plumbing permits shall be
applied for and issued by the Building Department prior to well
construction.
2 .4 No building permit shall be issued for the construction
of a building which necessitates the use of water therein for a
well located on the land where the building is to be constructed,
until a well has been installed and the Board of Health has
determined that a safe and adequate supply of potable water is
available.
2 . 5 A well form shall be issued along with the well permit
to be filled out by the well and pump contractor. Such a form
must be filled out accurately and copies kept on file at the Board
of Health upon its completion. Forms received which are not
representative may be cause for the revocation of the contractor' s
registration.
2 . 6 Major renovation or repair of existing wells and/or
water systems must be approved by the Board of Health.
2 . 7 A permit for the construction of a well shall not be
issued for any property located within the Lake Cochichewick
Watershed that currently has reasonable access to the town water
system. The watershed boundaries are as found within section 4 . 136
of the North Andover Zoning Regulations, "Watershed Protection
District" .
2 . 8 The Board of Health may deny an application for a non-
essential well when it is in the interest of public health to do
so, as in times of drought.
Section 3 . WELL SITING
3 . 1 The location of a well must be within the boundaries of
the lot in which it will be in service.
3 .2 There shall be a separate well for each building. It
shall be constructed up-gradient from all sources of potential
contamination and must be located at distances which are to be
equal to or in excess of the following;
1) 100 feet from any septic leach field or existing
underground storage tanks
2) 75 feet from any septic tank
3) 50 feet laterally from the normal high mark of any water
source
4) a minimum setback of 25 feet from all streets, lot lines
and driving surfaces.
5) 20 feet from existing building sewers, and underground
swimming pools
3 .4 The well shall not be placed within a defined wetland or
in an area of consistent flooding. Any proposed well located
within 100' of a wetland is subject to regulation by the Wetlands
Protection Act. The BOH shall receive a copy of written approval
from the North Andover Conservation Commission prior to the
issuance of a well permit in these cases .
Section 4 . CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4 . 1 The well contractor shall observe reasonable sanitary
measures and precautions in the performance of his work in order
to prevent the pollution of contamination of the well.
4 . 2 Newly constructed wells or wells where repair work has
been done shall be thoroughly disinfected before being put into
use.
4 . 3 Every well shall supply adequate water for the purpose
for which it is intended and shall give satisfactory evidence of
continuing capability to do so.
4 .4 Before being approved, every well shall be pump tested
by the well contractor (4 hr pump test) . The results of the pump
test shall be submitted on the well form issued by the Board of
Health.
A well shall exceed the following flow rates, or it shall be
considered inadequate for a single family dwelling.
Well Depth Gallons per Minute for Four Hours
0 - 150 5 - 6
150 - 200 4
200 - 250 2 - 3
250 - 300 1 -2
350 and over 1/2
4 . 5 There shall be a single and separate water system for
each dwelling and it shall not be installed or materially altered
until the Board of Health is notified. The Board will require a
description of the installation or repair to be conducted.
Emergency work for repairs or service of existing equipment not
amounting to a substantial renovation or overhaul may be done
without notification. Appropriate inspections by wiring or
plumbing inspectors will be required before final Board of Health
approval.
4 . 6 All pumps, motors and tanks shall be placed on a
suitable foundation and all equipment and parts of the system that
may require adjustments or service shall be made readily
accessible.
4 . 7 All pump houses, pump or pipe pits and wells shall be
designed and constructed so as to prevent flooding and otherwise
to prevent the entrance of pollutants or contaminants .
4 . 8 The Board of Health shall require the installation of
all necessary switches, controls and devices, and the satisfactory
performance of a pressure and operating test of the system before
final approval; the test must demonstrate that the system will
deliver adequate pressure and volume consistent with the well and
the well requirements . The Board of Health must be given
reasonable notice of when the installation is ready for
inspection.
4 . 9 No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all
the provisions of these regulations have been met. The
inspections and these regulations cannot be construed as a
guarantee by the town of North Andover or its agents that the
water system will function satisfactorily.
Section 5 . WATER QUALITY
5 . 1 In cases of new construction, the Board of Health shall
require the submission of a water analysis report . The report
shall include bacterial and chemical evaluations conducted by a
laboratory approved by the Board of Health or the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health. Laboratories conducting testing must
supply a copy of Massachusetts certification as verification that
it holds current certification for all types of analysis done on
water samples . The submission of a chemical analysis to the Board
of Health is required before issuance of a building permit. The
bacterial analysis must be conducted after the water system is
completely installed. A report must be submitted before the Board
of Health will issue final approval.
The following minimal parameters must be included in the
water analysis .
total coliform
alkalinity
arsenic
calcium
chloride * indicates Primary Contaminants
color
copper
hardness
iron
lead
magnesium
manganese
nitrogen (ammonia)
nitrogen (nitrite)
odor
pH *
potassium
sediment
sodium
sulfate
turbidity
total dissolved solids
Additional information shall be required if the well is in an area
of agricultural use or within 500-1000 feet of utility rights-of-
way
5 .2 All primary contaminants shall meet EPA standards .
Based on the results of the water analysis reports, the Board of
Health may require additional treatment of a water supply.
Section 6 . PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY WELL ABANDONMENT
6 . 1 All permanently abandoned wells shall be tightly sealed
by approved methods to prevent pollution of the ground water.
Prior to plugging, the well shall be checked for debris that may
interfere with the process . If the integrity of the original well
seal is in doubt, the casing shall be removed or perforated. In
addition all pumping equipment and associated plumbing shall be
disconnected and removed.
6 . 2 When a well is not abandoned, but is out of use for an
extended period of time, it shall be the owner' s responsibility to
properly maintain the well and to prevent the development of
defects which may facilitate the impairment of water quality in
the well or in the water bearing formations penetrated by the
well . Until a well is permanently abandoned by plugging
procedures, all provisions for protection of the water from
contamination and for maintaining sanitary conditions around the
well shall be carried out to the same extent as though the well
were in routine use.
6 . 3 To temporarily abandon a well, the top of the well
casing shall be sealed with a watertight threaded cap or with a
steel plate welded watertight to the top of the casing. If the
top of well seal is watertight, the pump may be left in place . A
well that has, after extended use, been temporarily abandoned for
three (3) years shall be considered permanently abandoned, and
shall be appropriately plugged.
Section 7 . PENALTIES
7 . 1 Any person who shall violate any provisions of these
regulations for which a penalty is not otherwise provided in any
of the General Laws or Sanitary Code shall upon conviction be
fined not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars .
Section 8 . UNCONSTITUTIONALITY CLAUSE
8 . 1 So far as the Board of Health may provide each section
of these rules and regulations shall be construed as separate to
the end that if any section, item, sentence clause or phrase shall
be held invalid for any reason, the remainder of these rules and
regulations shall continue in effect .
Gayton Osgood, Chairman
Dr. Francis P. MacMillan
Dr. John Rizza, Clerk
Published N.A. Citizen, February 9, 1984
Rev. 9/90
Rev. 8/93
Rev. 1/02
DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:20 PM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FW: wells
Bottom to top;this is the complaint from Stacey Birch.
Please document it,and my response when you have time.
thx
-----Original Message-----
From: Sawyer,Susan
Sent:Thursday,June 09,201112:18 PM
To: 'staceybirchl960 @ gmail.com'
Subject:wells
Stacey,
At 11:00 AM today,Mr.Brown and I went to the site and met with the owner. Using a 2005 plan by Neve Morin,we were
able to identify the known existing wells on the property.
Location of the old shallow well was observed.Appeared filled and compacted at this time.No immediate concerns
identified.Proper abandonment procedures were discussed for any future abandonments.
Susan Sawyer
-----Original Message-----
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent:Wednesday,June 08,20114:08 PM
To: 'staceybirchl960 @gmail.com'
Subject:RE:
Stacey,
I have spoken to the O'Mahoney's regarding the photo and the concern. I will be visiting their property tomorrow or
Friday to verify the location that the old well was in for information the health file.Old unknown wells on farms are very
common and could be dangerous for the land owners. Filling to prevent a sink hole is the general protocol.I believe you
noted that your home is serviced by a drilled well at an unknown depth and is secured by an impervious casing. Dug
wells are generally at an upper level of the water table(@ 50-80 feet)and drilled ones are deep into the granite bedrock
over 300 feet.
The State of MA and the town do not have any regulation that require homeowners to test private wells,but we would
recommend that you have your well tested annually for bacteria and other contaminants,as suggested by the water
testing companies.Keeping a record of your private testing is a good way to ensure that the water you are drinking is
potable.
I will send you any other findings after my site visit.
Susan
Susan Sawyer
ITealth Director
1600 Osgood Street
North Andover,MA 01845
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Sent:Tuesday,June 07,20119:07 AM
To:Sawyer,Susan
Subject:
Susan,
The O'Mahoney's are dumping all kinds of junk down into an old well and we are afraid that It will harm our grown
water and other around here. Could you please check it out and get back to me.
Thank you
Stacey Hughes
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 11:08 AM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FW: wells
This is what I sent Ms.Birch
Sorry if I already sent you this.Couldn't remember
-----Original Message-----
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent:Thursday,June 09,201112:18 PM
To: 'staceybirch1960 @ gmail.com'
Subject:wells
Stacey,
At 11:00 AM today,Mr.Brown and I went to the site and met with the owner.Using a 2005 plan by Neve Morin,we were
able to identify the known existing wells on the property.
Location of the old shallow well was observed.Appeared filled and compacted at this time.No immediate concerns
identified.Proper abandonment procedures were discussed for any future abandonments.
Susan Sawyer
-----Original Message-----
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent:Wednesday,June 08,20114:08 PM
To: 'staceybirch1960 @gmail.com'
Subject:RE:
Stacey,
I have spoken to the O'Mahoney's regarding the photo and the concern.I will be visiting their property tomorrow or
Friday to verify the location that the old well was in for information the health file. Old unknown wells on farms are very
common and could be dangerous for the land owners.Filling to prevent a sink hole is the general protocol.I believe you
noted that your home is serviced by a drilled well at an unknown depth and is secured by an impervious casing. Dug
wells are generally at an upper level of the water table(@ 50-80 feet)and drilled ones are deep into the granite bedrock
over 300 feet.
The State of MA and the town do not have any regulation that require homeowners to test private wells,but we would
recommend that you have your well tested annually for bacteria and other contaminants,as suggested by the water
testing companies.Keeping a record of your private testing is a good way to ensure that the water you are drinking is
potable.
I will send you any other findings after my site visit.
Susan
Susan Sawyer
Health Director
1600 Osgood Street
i
North An.dcver,MA 01845
-----Original Message-----
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Sent:Tuesday,June 07,20119:07 AM
To: Sawyer,Susan
Subject:
Susan,
The O'Mahoney's are dumping all kinds of junk down into an old well and we are afraid that It will harm our grown
water and other around here. Could you please check it out and get back to me.
Thank you
Stacey Hughes
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IleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:06 PM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Cc: Grant, Michele; Rillahan, Deb
Subject: FW: well abandonment
Attachments: well regs adopted 3.02 altered 6.24.04.doc
Just FYI
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:05 PM
To: 'Stephanie OMahony'
Subject: well abandonment
Hello Stephanie,
As I mentioned at the site visit to your property today, I am sending you the local regulations regarding wells in North
Andover. See section 6 for proper abandonment of wells.
Along with Mr. Brown, I observed the location where the old dug well was sited, and it appears compacted. You stated
your husband's filling procedures that he took. Noting the filling from the bottom up with loose gravel and then mixed
with sand to complete compaction, This method is the preferred method. Large boulders should riot be used as they
may cause problems in the future.
Filling the well with materials near the site would be fine with the Health Dept.
When you have cornpleted the second well abandonment, please let us know so we can document it in your file here in
our office.
Thank you
Susan
Stmatt Sawyu
'Gee Vd Stwxt
J3tdg.2e, 2-36
Nodh an4ov",✓ita e1845
ofke 978 688.954e
fax 978 688-8476
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
BOARD OF HEALTH WELL REGULATIONS
The Board of Health of the town of North Andover,
Massachusetts acting under Chapter 111, Section 31 of the
Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and with reference to
Chapter 40, Section 54 of said General Laws has, in the interest
of and for the protection of public health and the environment,
established and adopted the following rules and regulations :
Section 1 . DEFINITIONS
1 . 1 The word "well" as used in these regulations shall
include any pit, pipe, excavation, casing, drill hole or other
private source of water to be used for the purpose of supplying
potable water in the town of North Andover. This includes
irrigation wells .
1. 2 The words "water systems" as used in these regulations
shall include pipes, valves, fittings, tanks, pumps, motors,
switches, controls and appurtenances installed or used for the
purpose of storage, filtration, treatment or purification of water
for any use whether or not located inside of a building.
1 . 3 The words "well contractor" as used in these
regulations, shall mean any person, association, partnership,
company or corporation that installs, constructs or repairs a
water system associated with a well .
1 .4 The words "non-essential well" as used in these
regulations refers to all wells that are not the sole source of
potable drinking water for a site, whether residential or
commercial .
Section 2 . PERMITS
2 . 1 No well shall be constructed until a well permit has
been issued by the Board of Health. Such a permit shall be
applied for by a well contractor registered with the town of North
Andover. A fee will be charged as found in the current North
Andover Board of Health fee schedule.
2 .3 Appropriate wiring and plumbing permits shall be
applied for and issued by the Building Department prior to well
construction.
2 .4 No building permit shall be issued for the construction
of a building which necessitates the use of water therein for a
well located on the land where the building is to be constructed,
until a well has been installed and the Board of Health has
determined that a safe and adequate supply of potable water is
available.
2 . 5 A well form shall be issued along with the well permit
to be filled out by the well and pump contractor. Such a form
must be filled out accurately and copies kept on file at the Board
of Health upon its completion. Forms received which are not
representative may be cause for the revocation of the contractor' s
registration.
2 . 6 Major renovation or repair of existing wells and/or
water systems must be approved by the Board of Health.
2 . 7 A permit for the construction of a well shall not be
issued for any property located within the Lake Cochichewick
Watershed that currently has reasonable access to the town water
system. The watershed boundaries are as found within section 4 . 136
of the North Andover Zoning Regulations, "Watershed Protection
District" .
2 . 8 The Board of Health may deny an application for a non-
essential well when it is in the interest of public health to do
so, as in times of drought.
Section 3 . WELL SITING
3 . 1 The location of a well must be within the boundaries of
the lot in which it will be in service.
3 .2 There shall be a separate well for each building. It
shall be constructed up-gradient from all sources of potential
contamination and must be located at distances which are to be
equal to or in excess of the following;
1) 100 feet from any septic leach field or existing
underground storage tanks
2) 75 feet from any septic tank
3) 50 feet laterally from the normal high mark of any water
source
4) a minimum setback of 25 feet from all streets, lot lines
and driving surfaces.
5) 20 feet from existing building sewers, and underground
swimming pools
3 .4 The well shall not be placed within a defined wetland or
in an area of consistent flooding. Any proposed well located
within 100' of a wetland is subject to regulation by the Wetlands
Protection Act. The BOH shall receive a copy of written approval
from the North Andover Conservation Commission prior to the
issuance of a well permit in these cases .
Section 4 . CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4 . 1 The well contractor shall observe reasonable sanitary
measures and precautions in the performance of his work in order
to prevent the pollution of contamination of the well.
4 . 2 Newly constructed wells or wells where repair work has
been done shall be thoroughly disinfected before being put into
use.
4 .3 Every well shall supply adequate water for the purpose
for which it is intended and shall give satisfactory evidence of
continuing capability to do so.
4 .4 Before being approved, every well shall be pump tested
by the well contractor (4 hr pump test) . The results of the pump
test shall be submitted on the well form issued by the Board of
Health.
A well shall exceed the following flow rates, or it shall be
considered inadequate for a single family dwelling.
Well Depth Gallons per Minute for Four Hours
0 - 150 5 - 6
150 - 200 4
200 - 250 2 - 3
250 - 300 1 -2
350 and over 1/2
4 . 5 There shall be a single and separate water system for
each dwelling and it shall not be installed or materially altered
until the Board of Health is notified. The Board will require a
description of the installation or repair to be conducted.
Emergency work for repairs or service of existing equipment not
amounting to a substantial renovation or overhaul may be done
without notification. Appropriate inspections by wiring or
plumbing inspectors will be required before final Board of Health
approval .
4 . 6 All pumps, motors and tanks shall be placed on a
suitable foundation and all equipment and parts of the system that
may require adjustments or service shall be made readily
accessible.
4 . 7 All pump houses, pump or pipe pits and wells shall be
designed and constructed so as to prevent flooding and otherwise
to prevent the entrance of pollutants or contaminants .
4 . 8 The Board of Health shall require the installation of
all necessary switches, controls and devices, and the satisfactory
performance of a pressure and operating test of the system before
final approval; the test must demonstrate that the system will
deliver adequate pressure and volume consistent with the well and
the well requirements . The Board of Health must be given
reasonable notice of when the installation is ready for
inspection.
4 . 9 No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all
the provisions of these regulations have been met. The
inspections and these regulations cannot be construed as a
guarantee by the town of North Andover or its agents that the
water system will function satisfactorily.
Section S . WATER QUALITY
5 . 1 In cases of new construction, the Board of Health shall
require the submission of a water analysis report. The report
shall include bacterial and chemical evaluations conducted by a
laboratory approved by the Board of Health or the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health. Laboratories conducting testing must
supply a copy of Massachusetts certification as verification that
it holds current certification for all types of analysis done on
water samples . The submission of a chemical analysis to the Board
of Health is required before issuance of a building permit. The
bacterial analysis must be conducted after the water system is
completely installed. A report must be submitted before the Board
of Health will issue final approval.
The following minimal parameters must be included in the
water analysis.
total coliform
alkalinity
arsenic
calcium
chloride * indicates Primary Contaminants
color
copper
hardness
iron
lead
magnesium
manganese
nitrogen (ammonia)
nitrogen (nitrite) *
odor
PH *
potassium
sediment
sodium
sulfate
turbidity
total dissolved solids
Additional information shall be required if the well is in an area
of agricultural use or within 500-1000 feet of utility rights-of-
way
5 .2 All primary contaminants shall meet EPA standards .
Based on the results of the water analysis reports, the Board of
Health may require additional treatment of a water supply.
Section 6 . PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY WELL ABANDONMENT
6 . 1 All permanently abandoned wells shall be tightly sealed
by approved methods to prevent pollution of the ground water.
Prior to plugging, the well shall be checked for debris that may
interfere with the process. If the integrity of the original well
seal is in doubt, the casing shall be removed or perforated. In
addition all pumping equipment and associated plumbing shall be
disconnected and removed.
6 . 2 When a well is not abandoned, but is out of use for an
extended period of time, it shall be the owner' s responsibility to
properly maintain the well and to prevent the development of
defects which may facilitate the impairment of water quality in
the well or in the water bearing formations penetrated by the
well . Until a well is permanently abandoned by plugging
procedures, all provisions for protection of the water from
contamination and for maintaining sanitary conditions around the
well shall be carried out to the same extent as though the well
were in routine use.
6 . 3 To temporarily abandon a well, the top of the well
casing shall be sealed with a watertight threaded cap or with a
steel plate welded watertight to the top of the casing. If the
top of well seal is watertight, the pump may be left in place . A
well that has, after extended use, been temporarily abandoned for
three (3) years shall be considered permanently abandoned, and
shall be appropriately plugged.
Section 7 . PENALTIES
7 . 1 Any person who shall violate any provisions of these
regulations for which a penalty is not otherwise provided in any
of the General Laws or Sanitary Code shall upon conviction be
fined not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars.
Section 8 . UNCONSTITUTIONALITY CLAUSE
8 . 1 So far as the Board of Health may provide each section
of these rules and regulations shall be construed as separate to
the end that if any section, item, sentence clause or phrase shall
be held invalid for any reason, the remainder of these rules and
regulations shall continue in effect.
Gayton Osgood, Chairman
Dr. Francis P. MacMillan
Dr. John Rizza, Clerk
Published N.A. Citizen, February 9, 1984
Rev. 9/90
Rev. 8/93
Rev. 1/02