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RECEIVED
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
August 11, 1997
Zabel Environmental Technology
10409 Watterson Trail
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Attn: Lawrence Gravely
Re : Application for approval of Filter : Zabel A1800 wastewater filter
Dear Mr. Gravely:
The Department of Environmental Protection has completed a
Technical Review of the above referenced application and hereby approves
the use of Zabel A1800 wastewater filter in accordance with 310 CMR
15 .289 (4) "List of Alternative System, Effluent Tee Filters" subject to
the following conditions :
1 . Prior to sale of the A1800 Filter, the distributor of the
system shall provide the purchaser with a copy of this
approval.
2 . Prior to installation in an existing system, the owner shall
obtain approval from the Board of Health for the proposed
modification of the system. If the system is a failed or
nonconforming system, the system shall be upgraded in
accordance with 310 CMR 15 . 404 in conjunction with
installation of the filter.
3 . All septic tanks in which a Zabel A1800 Filter is to be
installed must have a 20" manhole over the outlet tee . In
addition, both inlet and outlet manhole covers must clearly
note (either painted with non-degradable paint or other
permanent identifiable markings) the system is equipped with
the Zabel A1800 Filter.
4 . When installed the Zabel A1800 Filter outlet tee must extend
below the flow line in accordance with the following table:
Liquid Depth in Septic Tank Depth of Zabel A1800 Filter
Baffle below Flow Line
4 feet 14 inches
5 feet 19 inches
6 feet 24 inches
7 feet 29 inches
RE : Flowlink' s Filter Baffles Page : 2
8 feet 34 inches
5 . The system owner shall have a septage Handler, licensed by the
local board of health in accordance with G.L.c. 111 s . 31A and
310 CMR 15 . 502, service the filter regularly, at least once
every year and pump the septic tank in accordance with 310 CMR
15 . 000 . The system owner shall report in writing to the local
Board of Health within 30 days of the date of servicing every
time the septic tank is serviced.
6. The distributor for the Zabel A1800 Filter shall provide to
the local Board of Health when requested by the Board of
Health, the name (s) and license number (s) of the licensed
septage haulers in the town which have been trained in the
proper installation and maintenance of Zabel A1800 Filter, as
specified by the manufacturer and the Department.
7 . When the Zabel A1800 Filter is proposed for new construction,
all other aspects of the design and construction of the system
must comply with the provisions of 310 CMR 15 . 000 .
8 . This approval shall not constitute approval of the filter in
lieu of a properly sized septic tank, including but not
limited to, the requirements for a properly sized septic tank
for grey water when used in conjunction with a composting
toilet, as described in 15 .289 (3) (a) (2) .
9 . In approving this filter, the Department has made no
determination to the extent, if any, that it will improve the
performance of an onsite sewage disposal system.
If you have any question, please contact Christos Dimisioris at
(617) 292-5912 .
Sincerely,
Michael Rapacz, Deputy Director
Wastewater Management Program
cc : DEP, DWPC, SERO, WERO, CERO, NERO
John Higgins/Millbury Office