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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTitle V Inspection Report - 223 FOREST STREET 9/24/2004 Ir.iii -r.. rl. li/'.3/,r /1//✓4/i // i,/l 1 J/.,,,,.,,,, J �( r? �//< //r r /i. /f r r/,.,,/i� ,r,�ui/�/,// ot;;"f , /„ol/.'✓r /e✓..vd.✓ //,/il��ma. ,= mr a i u c .;��il/lf%%a,J/�kr,/.�s wiy,c%�/nr/ � r COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSErrs E ECT.TTIvE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS e DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION !. p A� fJ M ^ y fr / o °LE S OFFICIAL. I1 SPECTION FO —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION Property Address: L,4 Owner's Name ,�,�sx ""'r ' Owner's Address: t" l .' Date of Inspection: M a� EC'EIVED 9 Name of Inspector: ( lease print) ,,,_)Oft) )� � Company Name; 8�'"' °° e: ,' OCT 0 5 2004 Mailing Address: '9i a f Tf . "G ARTMf�M PAR 1 , RT6�9,��J(�.o i� Telephone Number; 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 C R 15.000). The system: Passes Conditionally Passes Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority 11 Fails Inspector's Signature: ��, 1��� n Dates 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 1.0,000 gpd or greater,the inspector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appropriate regional office of the DER 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 tirne of inspection and under the conditions of use at(lint 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 Page 2afll � ^^ w � OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUN'rARY ASSESSMENT'S SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION (continued) Property ~..^~^ "~=p="^"". Inspection Summary: Check /&,B,CJ0orE/ALWAYS complete all of Section ' A. System Passes: --- I have not found any information which indicates that any ofthe failure criteria described in 3 1 CMk � 15 303 or in 3}O 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^Con6dimod Pass"soodoo 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 iu metal and over 20 years old* or the septic tank (whether metal or not) iystructurally unsound,exhibits mu6stumiu| infiltration orcxQka iun or tank failure is imminent. System will pass inspection iydhc existing tank iu replaced with u complying septic tank my approved by the Board ofHco|th. *A metal septic tank will pays inspection iyi/ is structurally sound, not |mkin-- uod i[u Certificate ofCunup|ianoc indicating that the tank is luxa than 20 years old is available. ND explain: _ Observation nE sewage backup or break out or high static water level io the distribution box due to broken mr | obstructed pipe(s)or due to a broken,settled or uneven distribution box. System will pass inspection if(with approval o[Board ofRou|,6): broken pipe(a)are replaced � m6o�uu6mmhr��ovcJ � __-- � distribution box is leveled or replaced ND explain: ____ The system required pumping more than 4 times a year due mbroken or obstructed pipo(s),The syu\cm will pass inspection i[(vvbk approval oftkc Board ofBea|dh): 6nokcu pipc(x)are replaced obstruction isremoved � ND explain: | � Pmcc3ofl| � OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NoT FOR VOI,UNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION(continued) Property Address: � Date oy1ompeubo6- C rtber Evaluation is Required bythe Board of Health: / Coudihousoxis\`xh(o6roqo�ctu�hcrcvu}u,¢iuuby[6cBoardofHeu}\hbnorderiodc��onincift6caymu:m � � �s���iog0oprotcotpu6liu6oa\d6, safety orthe environment. 1. System will pass unless Board of Health determines in accordance with 310 CMR 15.303(l)(b)that the system is not functioning in a manner which will protect public health,safety and the environment: , ___ Cesspool or privy bwithin 50 feet o[asurface vva\e, — Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland or a salt marsh | 2, System will fail unless the Board oJ Health (and Public Water Supplier,d any)determines that the wyxicm is functioning in u manner that protects the public bcu)tb,safety and environment: ___ The system has a septic tank and soil absorption system (SAS)and the SAS is within |00 feet o[a surface water supply ortributary to u surface water supply. The sysmm has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS io within aZone \ n[u public water supply. The system has u septic tank and SAS and the SAS is within 5O feet ufaprivate water supply well, � The system has o septic tank and SAS and the SAS is less than 100 feet but 50 feet or more from u private water supply wd|**. Method used Uu determine distance "This system passes if the well water analysis,pccJboncd muDBPcertified laboratory, fbrcolifbno 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. &copy of the analysis must bc attached to this form. | � 3, Other: � � 3 | / Page 4 of I I OFFICIAL INSPEC"I'ION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SE AGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FO ART" A CERTIFICATION(continued) Property Address: Owner: j is/E°�(0(1—Date of 1`trspe` ti n D. System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems: You must indicate"yes"or"no"to each of the following for all inspections: Yes No "Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool "` 7ischarge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or ..clogged SAS or cesspool Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool °" Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6"below invert or available volume is less than 1/2 day flow "Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).Number of times pumped ­­Any portion of the SAS, cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation. — =."'Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply. Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone I of a public well. Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well, 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 coliforrn 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.1 � (Yes/No)The system fails. I have determined that one or more of the above failure criteria exist as described in 310 CM—F. 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. L. 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 _ v the system is located in a nitrogen sensitive area(interim Wellhead Protection Area—IWPA)or a wrapped Zone I1 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. 4 Page 5 of I 1 rs OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART CHECKLIST Property Address: /A r Owner: V " 0. u' dd °I°w Date of Inspection: Check if the following have been done. You must indicate"yes"or"no"as to each of the following: Yes No o Pumping information was provided by the owner, occupant, or Board of Health Were any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks ? Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period? Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of this inspection? Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined?(If they were not available note as N/A) Was the facility or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage back up? _ Was the site inspected for signs of break out? Were all system components, excluding the SAS, located on site? _ 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? 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 _ Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health. _ 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)] 5 Pige 6 of I I OF INSPECTION FORM NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESS ME,NT'S SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION Property Address: Owner: Date of FLOW CONDITIONS RESIDENTIAL Number of bedrooms(design): Number of bedrooms(actual): DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x# of bedrooms): Number of current residents: Does residence have a garbage grinder(yes or no): Is laundry on a separate sewage system(yes or no): y [if yes separate inspection required] Laundry system inspected(yes or no): Seasonal use: (yes or no): �:,,) Water meter readings, if available(last 2 years usage(gpd)): Sump pump(yes or no): Last date of occupancy: COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Type of establishment: /A 1 /7" Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15.203): _gpd Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sqft,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: Wass ystem pumped as part of the inspection(yes or no If yes, volume pumped,,/....... gallons-- How was quand y pumped determined? . ......... Reason for pumping: J TY OF SYSTEM "peptic 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: Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site(yes or no):/f 6 I"age '/ of I I OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: Owner- Date of Ii4pecdo r: BUILDING SEWER(locate on site plan) Depth below grade: Materials of construction:—cast iron ,,.,,'40 PVC other(explain): Distance from private water supply well or suction line: Comments(on condition of joints,venting,evidence of leakage,etc.): SEPTIC TANK: (locate on site plan) Depth below grade: / Material of construction: ,""e6ucrete—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) 411 Dimensions: Sludge depth: /Z� Distance from top of sl to bottom of outlet tee or baffle: ­ �ge SC+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: How were dimensions determined: Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrity, liquid levels as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage,etc.): 4­- GREASE TRAP: cate 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.): 7 ppge 8 of I I OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSU ,ACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: Owner: o Date of Inspect oh: TIGHT or HOLDING TAN (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: 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.): PUMP CHAMBER: (10"Cate on site plan) Pumps in working order(yes or no): Alarms in working order(yes or no): Comments(note condition of pump chamber, condition of pumps and appurtenances,etc,): 8 'Page 9 of I I OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESS ME NTS S URF,ACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address- Z Owner: .. oa Date of Ins pe6ion: 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: leaching trenches,number, length: leaching fields,number,dimensions: .4 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.): /n 1141 hi/ CESSPOOLS: —(cesspool must be pumped as part of inspect ion)(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.): 9 ,page 10ot'1 I OF `I, CIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: Owner f"w J Date of inspect on: 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. ............ ........................ ................-111 ................... ........ ra, 10 Page 11 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: owner:LLL Date of Inspection: SITE EXAM Slope Surface water Check cellar Shallow wells Estimated depth to ground water__2L_feet Please indicate(check)all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation: Obtained from system design plans on record-If checked, date of design plan reviewed: 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: v"' 41 i Cj j '1K