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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTitle V Inspection Report - 337 SUMMER STREET 7/20/2006 i 1'^ oliQhAndo G;r MAtillYa,� c]: 97gin 08d``-�RO July 26, 2006 Ms. Susan Sawyer North Andover Board of Health 400 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE: TITLE V PORT: 337 Summer Street North Andover, MA Dear Ms. Sawyer: Enclosed is the Title 5 Report for the above referenced property. The system PASSES the inspection. If there are any questions please call me at my office, 686-1768. Sincerely, Benjamin C. Osgoodor. Certified Title 5 Inspector 16f 11 FU COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 4� TITLE 5 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM- NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Name: Joseph Bissell Owner's Address: 337 Summer Street No.Andover,MA 01845 Date of Inspection: July 20,2006 Name of Inspector: (please print) Benjamin C.Osgood,Jr.Certified Title 5 Inspector Company Name: New England Engineering Services Inc. Mailing Address: 1600 Osgood Street Building 20 Suite 2-64,North Andover,MA 01845 Telephone Number: 978-686-1768 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 the on site sewage disposal systems. I am a DEP approved system inspector pursuant to Section 15340 of Title 5 (3 10 CMR 15.000).The system: _Passes Conditionally Passes Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority Fails Inspector's Signature: 4 Date: The system inspection shall sub nut 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. 2of11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FO —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION (continued) Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Flame: Joseph Bissell Date of inspection: July 20,2006 Inspection Summary: Check A,B, C,D or E/ALWAYS complete all of Section D A. System Passes: ef 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: i 7 i B. System Conditionally Passes: IV 0.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: 3of11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION F —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION(continued) Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Name: Joseph Bissell Date of Inspection: July 20,2006 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 (SAS)Soil Absorption System and the(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 1 of a public water supply. The system has a septic tank 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 organize 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 5ppm,provided that no other failure criteria are triggered. A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form. 3. Other: 4of11 OFFICIAL INSPECTI FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL, SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION (continued) Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Name: Joseph Bissell Rate of Inspection: July 20,2006 D. System 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 — Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overload or clogged SAS or cesspool. x. Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overload or clogged SAS or cesspool —Y-- Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6"below invert or available volume is less than'h day flow le- Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).Number of times pumped _A_ Any Portion of the SAS,cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation. '6 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. 'Y- 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 coliform bacteria and volatile organic compounds indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and the presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitrogen is equal to or less than 5ppm,provided that no other failure criteria are triggered. A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.) 6"O (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 400 feet of a surface drinking wate pip Y The system is within 200 feet tribut a surface drinking water supply The system is located in a ' gen sensitiv a(Interim Wellhead Protection Area—IWPA)or a mapped Zone II of a public water su well If you answered"yes" y question in Section E the system is considered a si t threat,or answered"yes"in Section D above the large syste s failed. The owner or operator of any large system considered a si ' ant threat under Section E or failed under Section D shall upgrade the system in accordance with 310 CMR 15.304. The system owner d contact the appropriate regional office of the Department. 5of11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM®NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL, SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART D CHECKLIST Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Dame: Joseph Bissell Date of Inspection: July 20,2006 Check if the following have been done. You must indicate"yes"or"no"as to each of the followine: Yes No 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 an 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? J� Was the site inspected for sign of break out? Were all system components,excluding the SAS,located on site? Were all 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? c/ Was the facility owner(and occupants if difference from owner)provided with information on the proper maintenance of the 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)] 6of11 OFFICIAL SPECTION FORM®NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYS'T'EM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Name: Joseph Bissell Date of Inspection: July 20, 2006 FLOW CONDITIONS RESIDENTIAL, Number of bedrooms(design)Number of bedrooms(actual): DESIGN flow based in 310 CMR 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x #of bedrooms)- / 1� Number of current residents: Does residence have a garbage grinder(yes or no): ':)E 5 Is laundry on a separate sewage system(yes or no): Q Z) [if yes separate inspection required] Laundry system inspected(yes or no): r— Seasonal use: (yes or no): Alc> Water meter readings,if available(last 2 years usage(gpd): t4 31 •F® (� ✓���° S Sump Pump (yes or no): 1VQ Last date of occupancy !_ s rc,-i 7of11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION F —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Dame: Joseph Bissell Date of Inspection: July 20,2006 BUILDING SEWER(locate on site plan) r Depth below grade: 9 Materials of construction: cast iron 40 PVC other(e lain) Distance from private water supply well or suction line: N 114 Comments(on condition of joints,venting,evidence of leakage,etc.): SEPTIC TANK: (locate on site plan) Depth below grade:—/;Z ,` . Material of construction:­�_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: t-z-b"'-'& Sludge depth: 1 r, Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle: Scum thickness: Z,l 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: 114 6�0 12 G- /�. Comments(on pumping recommendations,inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity,liquid levels as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage,etc.): t.�) cj> ez,0X� C-10<2�N. CC-> �3c�t� G�a�17 ["°7z>n✓6 12Cc-= ue—t (ivy i,�1 ¢i s+� c� /Z r GREASE TRAP: VU #+ (locate on site plan) Depth below grade: Materials 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 sludge 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. 8ofll OFFICIAL INSPECTION F —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISP®SAL SYSTEM SPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's dame: Joseph Bissell Date of Inspection: July 20, 2006 TIGHT OR HOLDING T A/ lq (tank must be pumped at time of inspection)(locate on site plan) Depth below grade: Materials 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):T� 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 evidnence of solids carryover,any evidence of leakage into or out of box,etc.): PU C ER: (locate on sire 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.): 9 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION P —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION (continued) Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Name: Joseph Bissell Date of Inspection: July 20,2006 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 leaching trenches,number in length leaching fields,number,dimensions: L:> 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) 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.): P : (locate on site plan) Material of construction: Dimensions: Depth of solids: Comments(note condition of soil signs of hydraulic failure,level of ponding,condition of vegetation,etc. 10 of 11 OFFICIAL SPECTION FO --NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM ® TION(continued) Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,NIA 01845 Owner's Name: Joseph Bissell Date of Inspection: July 20,2006 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. �o✓ 1 Z v, b7c, 5UMAAC' Z 5 J1.5 71qucE S -T ql,5 2-T ,Lj.® 11 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FO —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYS +M INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INF ORMATION(continued) Property Address: 337 Summer Street No. Andover,MA 01845 Owner's Name: Joseph Bissell Date of Inspection: July 20,2006 SITE EXAM Slope Surface water Check cellar Shallow wells Estimated depth to ground water 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 excavator,installers—(attach documentation) — Accessed USGS database-explain: You must describe how you established the high ground water elevation: