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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWastewater Treatment Service System Contract Letter - Correspondence - 121 RALEIGH TAVERN LANE 6/18/2019 >w „ 0 ire IY c, e i u i i North Andover HIealthDepartment (onimunity and Economic Development ffivision 1/ i,rr N mi,i r.d„ /r,.r./rtYl/n.':/'be r i,',eri! /.„�r,&ia r�i,.io.Y.i h av,'. rt.t✓,r + ,../ n.-,1 .��,rn�: -',:ry ,.,r; rei-u:rG�I l�llr�nNl,Af!III I�Y�e-diirilY vl.//rlAr�b,;FJAI,-il l'(A?JI r��P.1/i,'iYG!/✓//u�;r�//rr/.�.��i,/,✓r';1.r Yam,r/r',/.. V�,GAS'/J i,Ad.,`a:.!! nil.J.a,Y 1P✓/rarm[nA,d Y➢fYY/ti,Gv/G�a JI rl r1r!m/n'.'?fvn /p/,r�,r,�l!//O,r,///�/d ml/f/,r tirl„' v,�.r,.r r. /i iiri„,.,1,�✓��el l�u.�. �!/.P.�/ar4�. uY� �i u June 17, 20,1,9 Megan Glenn on 121 Raleigh Tavern Lane North,Andover, M'A 0 1845 Re: Wastewater Treatment Service System Contract i Dear 1 1 Homeowner: Please note The Health Department has received a letter by Wastewater Treatment Services Inc. notifying,the town that you have discontinued the maintenance contract,for your alternative septic sys m. The maintenancecontract 'is required by the Health.Department and was conditional u o approval and installation f your alternativeseptic systems.. According to the Department of E nvironmental Protection� throughout 'its life, the ,system shill be r a maintenance agreement with less than a one year contract. Please send a copy of new contract with a maintenance company to the North doves Health,Department on or before July 1, 2019. Some Information regard,ing regular maintenance of your septic system is attached. Please call the Health Departmentat 978.688.9540 if you,have any questions, -mail your q est. Alt de andovqjnAX9v. Thank,you r taking the time to considerthe benefit that routine maintenance has on your septic systems and the environment. inc ,r 1y j //t Director ubl Health 1 120 iin Street, North Andover, Phone 978.68,8.9540 Fax 978.6,88.9542 Web - .a n r &/ 44 Commercial Street Raynham, 76 w u"b Mh IiY,J3 Ted: 5 - 233 Fax: (508) 880-7232 z,1 C �� �oOl A June IOC 29 Ms. Megan Glennon 21 Ri le igh Talvern Line Nosh Andover, MA 0 1845 Re: Serial Number.- 24747 Location: 121 Raleigh.Tavern Lane, North Andover We understand you do not wise to continueyour Operations and Maintenance contract with our company. Please be adv1seld the Massachusetts Depar n r n a ,Protection requires a maintenance contract be in place for,the life of the eseptic system. Also, we are y Inform both the state andlocial agency of your decis,ion. If you have any questions or need additional information please call our office at (5018) - 23 3 Sincerely, Wastewater Treatment Services Copy 1 Massachusetts DE NorthAndover Boar. of Hash 20 Main Surest NorthAndover, MA 01845 si &%'PvL y AR Re"O Laring tor your S= Sarstem.p A terence 1 Guide for, Homeowners Caring fir Your Septic System Sept]c Systerns, Explained Septic systems are individual wastewater treatment systems (conventional sleIptic systems innovative/alternative 1 A systems, r cesspools)that use the soll and bacteria to treat small wastewater flows, usually from individual homes. hey are typically used in rural or large lot settings where centralized wastewater treatment(sewer stern to,a treatment plant) is impractical and unavailable. `here are many types of septic systems in use today.,While all systems are individually designed for each site, most systems are based on the some principles. Conventional'.SePtIG SySt M, A conventional septic system consists of a septic tank, a distribution box and a leach field. Your septic system taste your household wastewater, temporarily holding it in the septic tank where heavy solids,and lighter debris are allowed to separate from the wastewater and bacteria begin to hro l everything down.The solids sink to the bottom and are called the sludge layer"the lighter debris such as heir, oJIS and grease float to the top and are called a scum layer; and the wastewater or effluent is left in the middle. This separation process with the initial decomposition is known as primary treatment. IJLAU $•' ` m.w.�ry .• +`.,a« I. *'W nrc"M * w 'ro,r� ; ='r" , Z..' .v� �, � '' n�a'�'��*� *x* rwra ■ r+i,r� e.w# w w *r rl D u (flit) r, - err .,1.�M*-'m* SAM Fee U�l Inlet:stvrAg� fi rms f ram houseMlstnvatir'gbios r irintit Slog After the partially treated wastewater(effluent),leaves the tank it flows into e distribution box. The distribution box separates this effluent evenly into a network of pipes called septic lines within the leech field. Small holes throe houLit the bottom of each septic line allow the effluent to slowly drain into gravel and ,sand layers where bacteria further treat and purify the effluent., This is known as secondary treatment. A properly functioning septic system purifies the effluent through primary and secondary treatment and does not pollute the groundwater. Caring for Your Septic System, i (Conventional Septic `ystern, Inn ative/Al tern a tive (11A),System,,, or Cesspool) The accumulated solids in the bottom,of the septic tank should be pumped out every two,years to prolong the life of your system. Septic systems must be maintained regularly to stay w rking. Neglect or abuse of your system can cause it to,fail. Failing systems cam g Gaines you se a serious health threat to r farni I h bors ly and ne. • Degrade the environment, especial,ly lakes, streams and groundwater, • Reduce the value of your property,, • Be very expensive to repair, and Put thousands of water supply users at risk if you live in, a public water supply watershe and fall to maintain your system. Be alert to the warning signs of'a failing stern: 0 Sewage surfacing over the leach field (especially after storms), 0 Sewage,back-ups in the house, 0 Lush, green growth over the leach field, 0 Slow draining toilets or drains,, 0 Sewage,odors. Save Money by Maintaining,Your Septic System, 0 A major reason to maintain your septic system is to save money. Falling systems are expensive to repair or replace, and poor maintenance is often the culprit. Preventive maintenance is a.whole lot cheaper than repair or replacement. .For examples it could cost up,to $40,000 or more to replace a,falling system with a new one, compared to approximately$300 to $400 to,have a system inspected, and pumped every couple of years. Maintaining a septic system is like maintaining a car.A small effort on a. r gular basis,can save a lot ofmoney and Significantly prolong the life of the system. 0 Innovative/Alternat'i've (II A)sterns, although providing more advanced treatment, also require more frequent oversight and maintenance. Please refer to our Septic Installers list for licensed contractors. k, 1 1 Tips to Avoid Trouble DO have your tank pumped out and e a se inspected ever 2 years by a licensed septic contractor, If the tank fills up with are excess f solids, the wastewater will not have enough time to,settle irr the tank. These excess solids will then pass on to the leach field, where they gill clog the drain lines and soil. More Information urrm ire DO keep a record ofpumping, inspections, and nth !rmaintenance. Use the hack page ofthis brochure t record maintenance dates. DO practice water conservation. Repair dripping,faucets and leaking toilets, run washing machines and dishwashers only,when full, avoid long showers, and use water-saving features in faucets, shower heads and toilets. DO lea,rn the location of your septic s st r m and leach field. Keep a sketch of it,hardy for service visits. If your system has a fly diversion valve, ]earn its location, and turn it once a year. Flow di + rtrs can add many years to the life of your star. DO divert roof drains and surface water from driveways and hillsides away from m the septic system. beep su m,p plug ps and house footing drains awayfrom the septic system as well. DO grog grass or small plants (not trees or,shrubs),,above the septic system to hold the drain field in place. Water conservation through creative landscaping is a great way to control excess runloff. DO use only additives,that have been alloweld for usage in Massachusetts by MassDEP.Additives that are allowed for use in Massachusetts have been determined not to produce a harmful effect to,the individual system r its components or to the environment at large. DO tale leftover hazardous household chernicals to your approved hazardous waste collection center for disposal. Use bleach, disinf t rrt „ and drain and toilet bow1cleaners sparingly and in accordance with product labels. DON'T allow anyone to drive r park over any part of the s st rm. The area over the leach field should be left undisturbed d with only a rrr w d grass cover, Rots from nearby trees oir shrubs may clog and damage your septic lianas. DON'T plant trees within 30 feet of your system or parl d rigs over any part of the system. Tree rots will clog your pipes, and heavy vehicles may cause,your septic lines,to collapse,. DONI'T make or allow repairs to your septic system ith uat obtaining the required d health department p, rr it. Use professional licensed contractors when needed. DON'Tra use rer i l septic tank additivesother than those allowed for use in Massachusetts, by s C l . These products u�sually do not help and some may hunt your system in the long run., DON'T use chemical solvents to clears the plumbing r septic system. "Miracle" chemicals,will Dill microorganisms that consume harmful wastes.These products can also cause r u ndw t r DON'T perform excessive laundry loads:.with your w shirmg machine. Doing load..after load does not allow your septic tank time:to adequatelytreat w- st s and overwhelms the satire system with excess wastewater, You could therefore be flooding your,leach,field without allowing sufficient recovery firm. You should consult a septic professional to determine the gallon capacity and number of toads per day tl ehat can safely go into the system, DON'T use a garbage grinder, garbage disposal or any type olf in sink food disposal, which feeds it in'to the septic system., If you,do have one in the house, severely limit its use or remove . Food materials do,not break down,the same way as wastewater and adding food wastes or other solids severely reduces j, k and can damage ur .yo system your system's capacity I increases,the need to plump the septic tan DON'T use your toilet as a trash can by durnpling n,on-de:gradable items down your toilet or drains. Also, don't poison your sept,ic system and the groundwater by pouring harmful chemicals down the drain. They can kill the beneficial blacteria that treat your wastewater. Small amounts of standard household cleaners, drain cleansers, detergents, etc.,will be diluted 'in, the tank,and should cause no damage to the system. Keep the following miatierials out of your system: NON-DEGRADABLES ITEMS: cgaes e Cooking grease, disposable diapers, plastics, 'dental floss, i rett , tc. POISONS: Gasoline, oil, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, polyurethane, dyes, disinfectants, antifreeze, etc. Water Siofteners Many homes or small businesses may decide toinstall water softeners to address "hard water" and the resulting mineral deposits that build up fromi it.The Title 5 regulations prohibit water softener backwash or reject wastes fromi going into a septic system (conventional septic system, I/A system, or cesspool), in any amount. However., the backwash from water softeners,or from other water purification or filtration devices can be discharged into a drywell that'has,been properly designed and is approved by the local Board of Health,., Backwash is,wastew ter generated from the cleaning of water and wastewater,treatment filters. A drywell. is a pit,with open-jointed lining or holes that allow infiltration to the surrounding soil. For more information on having a drywell designed for your home or business, you should contact the Health, Department.