HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Denial Letter - Correspondence - 0 BOXFORD STREET 3/4/2021 North Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division
March 4,2021
John Morin, P.E.
The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc.
66 Elm Street
Danvers, MA 01923
Re: 0 Boxford Street (Map 105A, Lot 24)
Dear Mr. Morin:
The proposed wastewater system design plan for the above site dated January 12, 2021 has been
reviewed. Unfortunately,the plan cannot be approved until the following items are corrected.
The specific section in Title 5: 310 CMR 15.000, or North Andover regulation that is not met by
this design follows each item where applicable.
1. Provide the location of a benchmark within 50-75 feet of the facility(310 CMR
15.220(4)(q))
2. Notate that the distribution box shall be H-20 loading(NA 3.2)
3. Specify the building sewer joints shall be watertight(310 CMR 15.222(3)& (4))
4. Notate that the building sewer pipe will be laid on a compact, firm base on a continuous
grade in a straight line (310 CMR 15.222(5) & (7))
5. Notate that the septic tank and distribution box shall be watertight(310 CMR 15.221(1))
6. Notate that the top of the leaching facility shall be<=36"below grade (310 CMR
15.221(7))
7. Please submit soil evaluation forms 11&12 (310 CMR 15.018(2))
8. Per the Modified General Use Certification for Enviro-Septic,provide differential
venting for aeration at end of each run of pipe, section or serial bed. The current layout
only provides on"low vent"
9. On Cross Section A-A' on Sheet 2,please edit or explain why the breakout location is
shown at the"bottom of sand"
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542
Although not cause for disapproval,please consider the following edits and/or changes to the
design plan:
1. Provide a note on the Site Plan as well as the Conventional Leaching Facility Design
Data that the conventional leaching facility"is not to be constructed"
2. On Sheet 2 in the Enviro-Septic Leach bed,please change the note that says"Fill
requirement(see general note 21)"to reference general note 18
3. On Sheet 2 in the System Profile and the Enviro-Septic Leach Bed,please label all areas
surrounding the Presby pipe to be filled with System Sand
Please feel free to contact the office or Mill River Consulting at 978-282-0014 with any
questions you may have. We look forward to working with you to obtain a wastewater treatment
and dispersal system which will be in compliance with all regulations and assure protection of
public health and the environment of North Andover.
Sincerely,
rian J. aGrasse, CEHT
Director of Public Health
cc: Owner
File
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542