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Inspection results must be submitted on this form. Inspection forms may not be altered in any
way. Please see completeness checklist at the end of the farm.
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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; �
❑ passes ❑ Conditionally Passes ( J Fails
Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority
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inspector's Signature Date
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 DER The original should be sent to the system owner
and copies sent to the buyer, if applicable, and the approving authority.
""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.
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Owner Owner's Name
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B. Certification (cont.)
Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or E/always complete all of Section D
A) System Passes:
❑ I have not found any information which indicates that any o e failure criteria described
in 310 CMR 15.303 or in 310 CMR 15.304 exist. Any f ' re 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.
Check the box for"yes", "no" or"not determined" (Y, N, ND)for the followi statyements. If"not
determined, " please explain.
The septic tank is metal and over 20 years old* or the septic tan hether metal or not) is
structurally unsound, exhibits substantial infiltration or exfiltrat' or tank failure is imminent. System
will pass inspection if the existinZlainbelow):
d with a c plying septic tank as approved by the
Board of Health.
*A metal septic tank will pass int cturally sound, not leaking and if a Certificate of
Compliance indicating that the t20 years old is available.
❑ Y ❑ N ❑ low):
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B. Certification (cont.)
B) System Conditionally Passes (cont.);
❑ 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 ❑ Y ❑/NND (Explain below):
❑ obstruction is removed ❑ Y ❑ (Explain below):
distribution box is leveled or replaced ❑ Y ❑ (Explain below):
❑ The System required pumping more tha4times 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 , F-1 Y El El ND (Explain below):
El obstruction is removed ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below):
C) Further Evaluation is Required by the Board of Health:
❑ Conditions exist which require further evaluation by the Board ofMealtih in order to determine if
the system is failing to protect public health, safety or the en nment.
1. System will pass unless Board of Health del in accordance with 310 CMR
15.303(1)(b) that the system is not functioning ifi a manner which will protect public health,
safety and the environment: p
❑ Cesspool or privy is with' 0 feet of a surface water
P p Y f1
❑ Cesspool or privyt within 50 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland or a salt march
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B. Certification (cont.)
2. System will fail unless the Board of Health (and Public Water Supplier, if any)
deterimes 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) a the SAS is within
100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface wa supply.
❑ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is ' in a Zone 1 of a public water
supply.
❑ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the S is within 50 feet of a private water
supply well.
❑ The system has a septic tank and SAS a the SAS is less than 100 feet but 50 feet or
more from a private water supply wel
Method used to determine distan
**This system passes if the wet ater analysis, performed at a DEP certified laboratory, for coliform
bacteria indicates absent an a presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or
less than 5 ppm, provide at no other failure criteria are triggered. A copy of the analysis must be
attached to this form.
3. Other:
D) System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems:
You must indicate "Yes" or"No"to each of the following for all inspections:
Yep No
❑ Backup of sewage into faeflfty-or�system component due to overloaded or
elegged SAS eet°
El 2 Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters
E( due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool
L( ❑ Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded
o�-�d SAS feel
❑ ❑ Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6" below invert or available volume is less
than % day flow
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B. Certification (cont.)
Yes No
❑ Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or
obstructed pipe(s). Number of times pumped:
❑ II.)❑ 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 1 of a public well.
❑ 2' Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
❑ 2 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 fecal coliform bacteria indicates absent 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
/ and chain of custody must be attached to this form.]
El 2" This system is a cesspool serving a facility with a design flow of 2000gpd-
10,000gpd.
❑ 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.
For large systems, you must indicate either"yes"or"no"to each of t ollowing, in addition to the
questions in Section D.
Yes No
❑ ❑ the system is within 400 fe f a surface drinkiing water supply
❑ ❑ the system is within feet of a tributary to a surface drinking water supply
❑ ❑ the system is ated in a nitrogen sensitive area (Interim Wellhead Protection
Area- I/WPP or a mapped Zone II of a public water supply well
If you have answered "yes' t' o any question in Section E the system is condidered a significant threat,
or answered "yes" in Section D above the large system has failed. The owner or operator of any large
system cons idere /as ignificant 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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C Checklist
Check if the following have been done. You must indicate"yes" or"no" as to each of the following:
Yes No
R ❑ Pumping information was provided by the owner, occupant, or Board of Health
❑ Z Were any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks?
❑ d 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?
NI ❑ 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?
Z ❑ Was the facility owner(and occupants if different from owner) provided with
information on the proper maintenance of subsurface sewage disposal systems?
This size and location of the Soil Absorption System (SAS) on the site has
,{ been determined based on:
E ❑ 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) [310 CMR 15.302(5)]
D. System Information
Residential Flow Conditions:
Number of bedrooms (design): Number of bedrooms (actual):
DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms):j 5 ; 6
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D. System Information
Description:
c
Number of current residents:
Does residence have a garbage grinder? ❑ Yes 2' No
Is laundry on a separate sewage system? [if yes separate inspection required] ❑ Yes R No
Laundry system inspected? IA-)f'A ❑ Yes ❑ No
Seasonal use? ❑ Yes R/No
Water meter readings, if available (last 2 years usage (gpd)):
Detail
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Sump pump? � (_ ❑ Yes dNo
Last date of occupancy: kl, S y U
Date— —
Commercial/Industrial Flow Conditions:
Type of Establishment:
Design flow (based on 310 CMR 15 3):
Gallons per day(gpd)
Basis of design flow (seats/per ns/sq.ft.,etc.):
Grease trap present? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Industrial waste ho ng tank present? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Non-sanitar aste discharged to the Title 5 system? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Water meter readings, if available:
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D. System Information (cont.)
Last date of occupancy/use:
Date
Other(describe below):
General Information
Pumping Records:
Source of information: /
Was system pumped as part of the inspection? ❑ Yes R(No
If yes, volume pumped:
gallons
How was quantity pumped determined?
Reason for pumping:
Type of System:
L� 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) and a copy of latest
inspection of the I/A system by system operator under contract
❑ Tight tank. Attach a copy of the DEP approval
❑ Other(describe):
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D. System Information (cont.)
Approximate age of all components, date installed (if known)and source of information:
Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site? ❑ Yes LS` No
Building Sewer(locate on site plan): �1
Depth below grade: 5 ,
feet
Material of construction: �, f
cast iron ❑ 40 PVC ❑ other(explain) /" I
Distance from private water supply well or suction line: n
feet
Comments (on condition of joints, venting, evidence of leakage, etc.):
0 0-e- V(4 al t o is e
Septic Tank (locate on site plan):
Depth below grade:
feet
Material of construction:
n concrete ❑ metal ❑ fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain)
If tank is metal, list age: >v I
years
Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance? (attach a copy of certificate) -- ❑ Yes ❑ No
Dimensions: l 14— �t`S
Sludge depth _(r o
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D. System Information (cont.)
Septic Tank (cont.)
Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle °C
Scum thickness P
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle S
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle 2
How were dimensions determined? e �-
Comments (on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity,
liquid levels as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage, etc.):
-A Li
C
Grease Trap (locate on site plan):
Depth below grade:
feet
Material of construction:
❑ concrete ❑ metal El fiber ss El polyethylene El other(explain)
Dimensions:
Scum thickness
Distance from top of scum to to of outlet tee or baffle
Distance from bottom of sc to bottom of outlet tee or baffle
Date of last pumping:
Date
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Property Address
Owner Owner's Name
Information is
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every page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cont.)
Comments (on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity,
liquid levels as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage, etc.):
r'
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 ❑ polyethy e ❑ other(explain)
Dimensions:
Capacity:
gallon
Design Flow:
allons per day
Alarm present: ❑ Yes ❑ No
Alarm level: Alarm in working order: El Yes ❑ No
Date of last pumping:
Date
Comments (condition of a/and switches, etc.):
*Attach copy of current pumping contract (required). Is copy attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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Property Address
Owner Owner's Name
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every page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cost.)
Distribution Box (if present must be opened) (locate on site plan):
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert l
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.):
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Pump Chamber(locate on site plan):
Pumps in working order: ❑ Yes ❑ No
Alarms in working order: El Yes ❑ No
Comments (note condition of pump chamber, conditio f pumps and appurtenances, etc.):
Soil Absorption System (SAS) (locate on site plan, excavation not required):
If SAS not located, explain why:
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D. System Information (cont.)
Type:
❑ leaching pits number:
❑ leaching chambers number:
❑ leaching galleries number:
❑ leaching trenches number, length:
13/ leaching fields number, dimensions: 4 6, 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.):
t Ct J2.r
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 ❑ No
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Owner Owner's Name
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D. System Information (cont.)
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 failu level of ponding, condition of vegetation,
etc.):
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D. System Information (cont.)
Sketch Of Sewage Disposal System: Provide a view 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. Check one of the boxes below:
E hand-sketch in the area below
❑ drawing attached separately
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D. System Information (cont.)
Site Exam:
❑ Check Slope
❑ Surface water
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❑ Check cellar
❑ Shallow wells
Estimated depth to high ground water: X1-9
feet
Please indicate all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation:
❑ Obtained from system design plans on record
If checked, date of design plan reviewed:
ae
❑ 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:
%
Before filling this Inspection Report, please see Report Completeness Checklist on next page.
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E. Report Completeness Checklist
❑ Inspection Summary: A, B, C, D, or E checked
❑ Inspection Summary D (System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems) completed
❑ System Information - Estimated depth to high groundwater
❑ Sketch of Sewage Disposal System either drawn on page 15 or attached in separate file
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