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Home My WebLink AboutSeptic System Pumping Letter - Septic Pumping Slip - 1935 SALEM STREET 8/8/2019 S�TTLEDl�c • • �A�RA7'ED CR�V North Andover Health Department Community and Economic Development Division Septic System Pumping Records Date: 8/8/19 I Address: 1935 Salem St. Condition of system: Full to cover Dear Owner: Please note that a septic pumping record dated 7/22/19 and received on 8/6/19 states that your septic system was "full to cover"when it was pumped. Upon looking at past pumping records for this system, it was noted that there were multiple reports of the system being full, and one of it being flooded just over a year ago. These records indicate that repairs may need to be performed on your current septic system. Attached is a list of Title 5 septic inspectors and a list of Engineers that are permitted through the North Andover Health Department, as well as a best practices pamphlet on caring for your septic system. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Health Department at the phone number listed below. Thank you for taking the time to consider the impact this may have on your system as well as the environment. Sincerely, Stephen Casey Jr. Health Inspector Office: (978) 688 9540 Eric: Title 5 inspectors List Page l o l North Andover Health Department, 120 Main St. North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 gg �� Caring for your Septic System: A Reference Guide for Homeowners Caring for Your Septic System Septic Systems Explained Septic systems are individual wastewater treatment systems(conventional septic systems, innovative/alternative(I/A)systems,or cesspools)that use the soil and bacteria to treat small wastewater flows,usually from individual homes.They are typically used in rural or large lot settings.where centralized wastewater treatment(sewer system to a treatment plant)is impractical and unavailable. There are many types of septic systems in use today.While all systems are individually designed for each site,-most systems are,based on the,same principles. A Conventional Septic System A conventional septic system consists of a septic tank, a distribution box and a leach field. Your septic system treats your household wastewater by temporarily holding it in the septic tank where heavy solids and lighter debris are allowed.to separate from the wastewater and bacteria begin to break everything down.The solids sink to the bottom and are called the sludge layer;the lighter debris such as hair, oils and grease float to the top and are called a scum layer;and the wastewater or effluent is left in a the middle. This separation process with-the initial decomposition is known asprimary treatment. >��F'1.'�'i�.tt'�Mil.1,� ..� l�V�l.lam.•► i� i ,: 1� �. fir... ,emu.v. . InGptCoorl'(PUMOp dl t)'pdri$ Tee Inlet:sewage. s r -Scum ,..r r§ , Ls'r �i�"it pptlet treated enters tram house i%,utewatergoes to4sidbution .. 6qx and drain,held 4VasievrTt�r , Slutlg@' i After the partially treated wastewater(effluent)leaves the tank it flows into a distribution box. The distribution box separates this effluent evenly into a network of pipes called septic lines within the leach field. Small holes throughout 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 (Conventional Septic System, Innovative/Alternative (I/A)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 working. Neglect or abuse of your system can cause it to fail. Failing systems can: • Cause a serious health threat to your family and neighbors, • Degrade the environment, especially 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 watershed and fail to maintain your system. Be alert to these warning signs of a failing system: • Sewage surfacing over the leach field (especially after storms), • Sewage back-ups in the house, • Lush,green growth over the leach field, • Slow draining toilets or drains, Is Sewage odors. Save Money by Maintaining Your Septic System • A major reason to maintain your septicsystem is to,save money. Failing 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.example,i#'could cost-up to$40,000 or more to replace a failing system with a new one,compared to approximately$300 to.$400 to have a system inspected, and pumped every couple of years.Maintaining aseptic system is like maintaining a car.A small effort on a regularbasis can save a lot of money and significantly prolong the life of the system. • Innovative/Alternative (I/A)systems, although providing more advanced treatment, also require more frequent oversight and maintenance. • Please refer to our Septic Installers list for licensed contractors. A { { i 31 i! 3 t, Tips to Avoid Trouble s s DO have your tank pumped out and system inspected every 2 years by a licensed septic contractor, If the tank fills up with an excess of solids,the wastewater will not have enough time to settle in the tank.These excess solids will then pass on to the-leach field,where they will clog the drain lines and soil. More information on pumping. z I DO keep a record of pumping, inspections, and other maintenance. Use the back page of this brochure to 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 i and toilets. i DO learn the location of your septic system and leach field. Keep a sketch of it handy for service visits. If your system has a flow diversion valve, learn its location, and turn it once a year. Flow diverters can add r many years to the life of your system. { i t DO divert roof drains and surface water from driveways and hillsides away from the septic system. Keep sump pumps and house footing drains away from the septic system as well. DO grow 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 runoff. { DO use only additives that have been allowed 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 or its components or to the environment at large. DO take leftover hazardous household chemicals to your approved hazardous waste collection center for disposal. Use bleach,disinfectants,and drain and toilet bowl cleaners sparingly and in accordance with product labels. 1 I DON'T allow anyone to drive or park over any part of the system.The area over the leach field should be j left undisturbed with only a mowed grass cover. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs may clog and damage your septic lines. i DON'T plant trees within 30 feet of your system or park/drive over any part of the system.Tree roots will i clog your pipes, and heavy vehicles may cause your septic lines to collapse. DON'T make or allow repairs to your septic system without obtaining the required health�department r z permit. Use professional licensed contractors when needed. DON'T use commercial septic tank additives other than those allowed for use in Massachusetts by 1 MassDEP.These products usually do not help and some may hurt your system in the long run. DON'T use chemical solvents to clean the plumbing or septic system."Miracle"chemicals will kill microorganisms that consume harmful wastes.These products can also cause groundwater contamination. DON'T perform excessive laundry loads with your washing machine. Doing load after load does not allow your septic tank time to adequately treat wastes and overwhelms the entire system with excess 1 l r wastewater. You could therefore be flooding your leach field without allowing sufficient recovery time.You should consult a septic professional to determine the gallon capacity and number of loads per day that can safely go into the system. DON'T use a garbage grinder,garbage disposal or any type of in sink food disposal,which feeds into the septic system. If you do have one in the house, severely limit its use or remove it. Food materials do not break down the same way as wastewater and adding food wastes or other solids severely reduces your system's capacity, increases the need to pump the septic tank and can damage your system. DON'T use your toilet as a trash can by dumping non-degradable items down your toilet or drains.Also, don't poison your septic system and the groundwater by pouring harmful chemicals down the•drain.They can kill the beneficial bacteria 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 materials out of your system: NON-DEGRADABLES ITEMS: Cooking grease,disposable diapers, plastics, dental floss, cigarettes, etc. POISONS: Gasoline,oil, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, polyurethane,dyes, disinfectants,antifreeze, etc. Water Softeners Many homes or small businesses may decide to install water softeners toad dress"hard water"and the resulting mineral deposits that build up from it.The Title 5 regulations prohibit water softener backwash or reject wastes from 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 wastewater 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. a Health Department 2019 Engineers and Sanitarians LIST The names below are a sample of several MA PE's or Sanitarians who have done business in North Andover in the past 3 years. Christiansen& Sergi Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC Phil Christiansen Jack Sullivan Dan O'Connell P.O. Box 2004 160 Summer Street Woburn, MA 01888 Haverhill, MA 01830 781-854-8644 978-373-0310 j Clayton Morin, P.E. Williams & Sparages Clayton Morin Chris Sparages Engineering & Surveying Services Greg Hochmuth 70 Bailey Court 189 North Main St. Suite 101 Haverhill, MA 01832 Middleton, MA 01949 978-556-0284 978-539-8088 j i LJR Engineering Soilsmith Designs Luke Roy Douglas J. Smith 234 Park St. 98 Whittington Street No. Reading, MA 01864 Manchester,NH 978.664.8141 603-487-2298 i Merrimack Engineering Ranger Engineering Vladimir Nemchenok Ben Osgood, Jr. 66 Park Street 13 Branch Street Andover, MA 01801 Methuen, MA 01844 978 475-3555 978-435-1324 The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. Joseph J. Serwatka, P.E. John Morin P.O. Box 1016 66 Elm Street North Andover, MA 01845 Danvers, MA 01923 978-314-8731 978-777-8586 ioeserwatkagcomcast.net 04/23/2019 2019 NORTH ANDOVER PERMITTED Title 5 Inspectors Name Doing Business As: Phone Address City Permit# Anthony Campano Campano Title 5 Inspections 978-433-2212 30 A Elm Street Pepperell,MA 01463 42136 Anthony R.Mottolo John Zanni Pumping Co. Inc. 781-944-0149 5 Hallberg Park North Reading,MA 01864 41257 Benjamin C. Osgood Jr. Ben Osgood PE 978-435-1324 157 Bluff Street Salem,NH 03079 42745 Bill Hickey AB Septic 978-423-9064 PO Box 4082 Andover,MA 01810 41953 Charles J. Roux Charles Roux LLC 978-640-9984 213 Patten Road Tewksbury,MA 01876 41116 David Chandler Sewer Works 978-692-4410 26 Hillside Ave Westford,MA 01886 41956 Dean Dynan Dean Dynan Construction 508-726-9935 2 Suntaug Street Lynnfield,MA 01940 42501 Dean G.Luscomb II Dean G.Luscomb II& Sons 978-774-4065 288.Maple Street Middleton, MA 01949 40608 F.Paul Cardone Septic Compliance Inc. 978-815-3115 37 1/2 Baremeadow St Methuen,MA 01844 40993 George Bruedle Boraczek's Septic&Drain 603-329-6005 4 Hazel Drive Hampstead,NH 03841 40777 Gerardo Valentin Wind River 978-815-1858 54 Knox Trail Acton,MA 01720 47994 James Boraczek Boraczek's Septic&Drain 603-329-6005 4 Hazel Drive Hampstead,NH 03841 40681 James H. Currier James H. Currier 978-774-6685 131 Forest Street Middleton,MA 01949 40940 James Kellett Kellett Excavating Inc. 781-953-7146 400 Salem Street Lynnfield,MA 01940 43258 James W. Wright Aspen Environmental 978-681-5023 270 Lawrence St Methuen, MA 01844 40659 John J. Soucy Broadway Septic Design 603-458-5883 78 North Broadway Salem,NH 03079 41692 John L.DiVincenzo J&S DevelopmentJStewarts 978-372-7471 58 South Kimball Street Bradford,MA 01835 41167 Neil J. Bateson Bateson Enterprises,Inc 978-475-4786 111 Argilla Road Andover,MA 01810 41980 Patrick Rutledge Title Five Specialists 508-237-4628 22 Taft Street Dorchester,MA 02125 44806 Peter F.Reilly Peter Reilly 978-375-3750 136 Andover Street Andover,MA 01810 42516 Richard Briscoe R.A. Briscoe Inc. 978-375-6429 61 Garrison Street Groveland, MA 01834 42405 Robert Herrick Wind River 978-833-7924 46 Lizotte Drive Marlboro,MA 01752 41220 Ronald Jenkins R. Jenkins and Sons 978-314-0503 58 Pleasant Street Rowley,MA 01969 40628 Warren Pearce Jr. Pearce Construction 978-664-5264 196 Park Street North Reading,MA 01864 41364