HomeMy WebLinkAboutTitle V Inspection Report - 164 MILL ROAD 11/7/2003 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENvIRONMENITAL PROTECTION
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TITLE 5
OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM -NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION
Property Address: 164 Mill Road_
—North Andover--,
Owner's Name: Derek Rhodes
Owner's Address: 164 Mill Rod--
—North Andover,MA 01845
Date of Inspection: 11/8/2003
Name of Inspector: Neil J.Bateson_
CompanyName:_Bateson Enterprises Inc._
Mailing Address: 111 Argilla Road_
_Andover,Ma.01810
Telephone Number:j 978)475-4786_
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 CMR 15.000). The system:
Passes
Conditionally Passes
------- Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority
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Inspector's Signature: Date: 11/7/2003
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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
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: Septic Tank Riser Needs Replaced,Cover Broken.
****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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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION (continued)
Property Address: 164 Milt Road_
North Andover_
Owner:_Rhodes_ _
Date of Inspection:_11/8/2003_
Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or E/ALWAYS complete all of Section D
A. System Passes:
_X l 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:
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.
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 pipes)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:
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM -NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION (continued)
Property Address:_164 Mill Road_
_North Andover
Owner:_Rhodes_
Date of Inspection:_111812003_
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 soil absorption system(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 SAS 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 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.
3. Other:
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION (continued)
Property Address:_154 Mill Road_
North Andover—
Owner:_Rhodes_
Date of Lrspection: 11/8/2003_
D. System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems:
You must indicate"yes"or`no"to each of the following for all inspections:
Yes No
_
—No_ Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool
No_ Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or
clogged SAS or cesspool
No Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or
_ cesspool
_ _No Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 5"below invert or available volume is%z day flow,
_No Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).
_Number of times pumped
_ No Any portion of the SAS,cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation.
_No_ Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface
water supply.
No_ Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone I of a public well.
No Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
No— 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 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.]
No (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 now 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
the system is located in a nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection Area--IWPA)or a mapped
Zone 11 of a public water supply well
I€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
artment.
15.304.The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Dep
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM--NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART B
CHECKLIST
Property Address: 164 Mill Road
_North Andover
—
Owner:_Rhodes_ ^ —
Date of Inspection: 11/8/2003
_
Check if the following have been done.You must indicate"Yes"or"no"as to each of the following:
Yes No
Yes_ — Pumping information was provided by the owner,occupant,or Board of Health
No Were any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks?
Yes Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period?
No Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of this inspection?
Yes Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined?(If they were not available note as NIA)
Yes Was the facility or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage back up?
Yes Was the site inspected for signs of break out?
Yes Were all system components,excluding the SAS,located on site 7
Yes_ _ 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?
_Yes_ _ 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
_Yes _ Existing information.
No 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)]
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Property Address:_164 Mill Road_
North Andover
–
owner:_Rhodes_
Date of Inspection:_11/812003_
FLOW CONDITIONS
RESIDENTIAL.
Number of bedrooms(design): 4_ Number of bedrooms(actual):_4_
DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms):_600_
Number of current residents:_4
Does residence have a garbage grinder(yes or no): No_
Is laundry on a separate sewage system(yes or no):_No
Laundry system inspected(yes or no):_
Seasonal use: (yes or no): No
Water meter readings:_Yes_
Sump pumps(yes or no): No_
Last date of occupancy:_Current
CONMIERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Type of establishment:
Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15.203): T gpd
Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sgft,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
o):Water meter readings,if available:
Last date of occupancy/use:
OTHER(describe):
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pumping Records
Source of information:_Pumped last year,owner_
Was system pumped as part of the inspection(yes or no): Yes_
If yes,volume pumped:_1500_gallons--How was quantity pumped determined? Measured tank_
Reason for pumping: Inspect tank&tees
TYPE OF SYSTEM
X_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)
—Tight tank Attach a copy of the DEP approval
Other(describe):_
Approximate age of all components,date installed(if known)and source of information:_18 Years Old, 8/9/1985,
As built plan
Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site(yes or no):_No
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION (continued)
Property Address:_164 Mill Road_
_North Andover
—
Owner:_Rhodes_
Date of Inspection:_11/8/2003_
BUILDING SEWER(locate on site plan)X
Depth below grade:—4'_
Materials of construction: _cast iron —X-40 PVC_X_other
Distance from private water supply well or suction line:
Comments(on condition of joints,venting,evidence of leakage,etc.):_4"Cast iron thru wall. 3"PVC in house,
no leaks._
SEPTIC TANK: X locate on site plan)
Depth below grade: 31
_
Material of construction:—X—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:_10'x S'x 41
_
Sludge depth:_8"-
Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle:—17"—
Scum thickness:_10"
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle:_8"_
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle:_15"_
How were dimensions determined:_Difference in sludge&scum depth to tee length_
Comments(on pumping recommendations,inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrity, liquid levels
as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage,etc.):_Pumped septic tank.Inlet tee ok.Outlet tee ok.Depth of
liquid at outlet invert.No evidence of leakage.
GREASE TRAP: (locate 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.):
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address:_164 Mill Road_
_North Andover_
Owner•_Rhodes_
Date of Inspection:_111812003_
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___polyethylene other(explain):
Dimensions:
Capacity: 2allons
Design Flow: allons/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:_X (if present must be opened)(locate on site plan)
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert: _011
1
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.):—D-Box level&distribution equal.No evidence of carryover.No evidence of
leakage._
PUMP CHAMBER: X (locate on site plan)
Pump in working order(yes or no): Yes_
Alarm in working order(yes or no):—Yes--
Comments(note condition of pump chamber,condition of pumps and appurtenances,etc.): Pump cycled on then
off. Alarm has both audible buzzer&visual light._
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address:_164 Mill Road_
_North Andover—
Owner:_Rhodes_
Date of Inspection:_11/8/2003_
SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM(SAS): X (locate on site plan,excavation not required)
If SAS not located explain why:
Type
leaching pits,number:_
leaching chambers,number:
leaching galleries,number:
_X leaching trenches,number, length: S trenches 61'long_
leaching fields,number,dimensions:
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.):_Soil ok.Vegetation ok.No sign of ponding to surface._
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.):
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.):
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address:_164 Mill Road_
_North Andover_
Owner:_Rhodes_
Date of Inspection:_111812003_
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.
Driveway
A to Septic Tank=13'7"
A to Pump Tank=22'3"
A to D-Bog=62'3"
B to Septic Tank=60'6"
B to Pump Tank=75'5"
B to D-Bog=97'6"
Water Meter
House
B A
Porch
Septic TankPum%Tank
D-Bog
61'
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM —NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address:_164 Mill Road_
North Andover
—
Owner:_Rhodes_ —
Date of Inspection:_1118/2003_
SITE EXAM
Slope
Surface water
Check cellar
Shallow wells
Estimated depth to ground water 49
—
Please indicate(check)all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation:
X_ Obtained from system design plans on record-If checked, date of design plan reviewed:_512311983_
_ Observed site(abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS)
Checked with local Board ofHealth-explain:_
Checked with local excavators,installers-(attach documentation)
Accessed USGS database-explain:
You must describe how you established the high ground water elevation: As per design plan.
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1 2000-12 08/04/1999 768 833 65 177.45 0_00 0„00 177.45
2 2000-22 12/10/1999 833 865 32 87.36 0.00 0.00 87.36
3 2000-32 03/15/2000 865 886 21 57.33 0..00 0.00 57.33 or
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7 2001-32 02I20/2901 980 997 17 46-4157.41 11.00 57.41
8 2001-42 05/22/2001 997 1020 23 62.79 0-00 11.00 73.79 e-
9 2002-22 12/0b/2001 108b 1 !32 46 130.42 0.00 5.55 135.97
10 2002-32 03/19/2002 1132 1159 19 46-93 0.00 5.55 52_48 . ;
11 2002-42 05/21/2002 1151 1163 12 29.64 6.80 5.55 35_19: . �##
: ,:12 2002-12A 08/09/2001 1020 1086 66 214.54 0-00 5.5S 220.09
13 2003-12 08/09/2002 1163 1188 25 66.60 0.00 5.97 72.57 =�
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BATESON ENTERPRISES, INC.
Excavating-Water.& Sewer Lines-Septic Systems&Pumping Service
111 Argilla Road Andover, Mass. 01810
Title 5 Inspection Report
Property Address: 164 Mill Road, North Andover
Owner: Rhodes
Date of Inspection: 11/8/2003
My report contained herein does not constitute a guarantee of future usage and the functionality of the existing
septic system. Such report issued herewith is merely based upon my observations, and I hereby disclaim any further
operation of your current septic system.
Ne' 1 B eson
Bateson Enterprises, Inc.