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Home My WebLink AboutSeptic Pumping Letter - Correspondence - 200 BRADFORD STREET 1/21/2021 North Andover Health Department Community and Economic Development Division Septic System Pumping Records Date: 1/20/21 Address: 200 Bradford St. Condition of system: Heavy solids in tank Dear Owner: Please note that a septic system pumping record dated 11/4/20 and received on 12/7/20 states that your septic system's tank had a heavy amount of sludge inside. Attached you will find a flyer on Caring for your Septic System. Please read through the flyer to learn some of the suggested best practices for caring for your septic system. If you do have a garbage disposal in your house,please discontinue its use immediately. 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, (4 /1 Steph Casey Jr. Health Inspector Office: (978) 688 9540 Enc: Caring for your Septic System: A Reference Guide for Homeowners Page 1 of 1 North Andover Health Department, 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 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 the middle. This separation process with the initial decomposition --is known as primary treatment. 4 - ► i ,.ji-�.► - 1.J6.il��.ti_L.�.-,.�.._.�t i ►_..�r.►...1�jdl Y . �. "Ins c6otr urn out arts :r;:'u; :"`" t., �;.j,�.!Z' iee ref• �) t1 :: y%c x�: ; � L,ti t� ' odc Outlet:treated Inlet:sewage wasteivater goes enters from house to distribution box or`d drain field Wastewater yv Sludge 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 i i I Tips to Avoid Trouble 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. i DO keep a record of pumping, inspections, and other maintenance. Use the back page of this brochure to record maintenance dates. i DO practice water conservation. Repair dripping faucets and leaking toilets, run washing machines and i dishwashers only when full, avoid long showers, and use water-saving features in faucets, shower heads and toilets. 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 many years to the life of your system. 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. S 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. DON'T allow anyone to drive or park over any part of the system.The area over the leach field should be left undisturbed with only a mowed grass cover. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs may clog and damage your septic lines. DON'T plant trees within 30 feet of your system or park/drive over any part of the system.Tree roots will 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 permit. Use professional licensed contractors when needed. I DON'T use commercial septic tank additives other than those allowed for use in Massachusetts by 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 l your septic tank time to adequately treat wastes and overwhelms the entire system with excess i f 3 I Commonwealth of Massachusetts RECEIVED W City/Town of No. Andover OEC 0 7 2020 System Pumping Record `�WN�-,G NORTH ANp()VER Form 4 HE ^gTt4EW �M DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. The System Pumping Record must be submitted to the local Board of Health or other approving authority within 14 days from the pumpin accordance with 310 CMR 15.351. A. Facility Information Important:When filling out forms 1. System Location: on the computer, 1. J use only the tab � key to move your Address cursor-do not No. Andover MA 01845 use the return City/Town State Zip Code key. 2. System Owner: Name -- -------- — -- rerun Address(if different from location) City/Town State Zip Code Telephone Number B. Pumping Record 1. Date of Pumping —Date 2. Quantity Pumped: Gallons 3. Component: ❑ Cesspool(s) Septic Tank ❑ Tight Tank ❑ Grease Trap Other(describe): 4. Effluent Tee Filter present? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, was it cleaned? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. Observed condition of component pumped: 6. System Pumped By- Name Vehicle License Number Stewart's Septic 58 So. Kimball St., Bradford,MA Company 7. Location where contents were di 20 So. Mill St., Brad f A Signature of r Date Signatu of Receiving Facility(or attach facility receipt) Date t5form4.doc• 11/12 System Pumping Record•Page 1 of 1