HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Denial Letter - Correspondence - 1761 SALEM STREET 11/15/2021 North Andover Health Department
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November 11, 2021
Thorsen Akerley, 1�.S..
Williams & Sparag%es
189 North Main Street
Middleton,, MA 01 949
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal `a;ystem Plan for 1761 Salem Street
Dear Mr. Akerley:
The proposed wastewater system design plan for the above site dated October 1 2021 has been
reviewed. Unfortunately, the plan cannot be approved until the following; items are corrected.
"The specific section in 'Title : 310 C'M.R 1-5.000, or North Andover regulation that is not met by
this design follows each item where applicable..
1. Indicate the, snap and lot of`the parcel (15,220)
2. Indicate the scale of the :system profile drawing; or provide a.scaled profile (NA 3.2)
3. Clarify Note 1116 to indicate if the design has been completed to include the use of a
garbage disposal or not
4. Clarify if the Enviro-Septic or Advanced Enviro-Septic treatanent/disposal system is
being3,proposed. Different names are used on the design plan. In addition, provide the
MassDEP approval for the system proposed to be used
5. Clarify where it, indicates that the breakout elevation is to be measured at the bottom of
the System Sand as indicated on the design plan.
6, The Buildings Sewer needs to be specified to have watertight. joints with the pipe laid on a
compact firm base in a straight f i.txe can a Continuous grade (15.222 and 225)
7. The tees inside the tank need to be located beneath an opening in the tank lid. The detail
on :Sheet, 3 does not depict this and could be a source of confusion during construction
and should be corrected (1.5.227)
8. Depict the location of the test pits and percolation tests (15.102)
p. Provide an explanatory note regarding the C;2 soil horizon not being considered as
pe:raaaeable soil, or else provide for a percolation test in this soil layer
10. Provide a draft of the deed notice to be recorded
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North Andover 1-lealth Department, Town llall, 1.20 Main Street,
North Andovcr, MA 01845 Pboaae; 97 ,688,9540 Fax: 97 .688. 954
I L Provide proof that you have completed any required training for use o8 I this brand system
(Std Condition 11 (18))
12. Provide required designer certification ofthe plan (Sid Condition fl(]8))
13. Provide a system owner acknowledgement of the type of systern being proposed and the
various owner responsibilities (Std. Condition 11 (18))
14. Clarify the note on the design plan regarding alternative system design standards as it
indicates a secondary treatment unit is being utilized however none seernis to be present
15, Raised Connection Detail Note 1/2 references specifications located in a.different
document and the specifications for system abandonment and for Inspection Port
construction references sections of"Fide 5. All required construction standards which are
to be applied need to be indicated on the design plan, not on a third party-document
Please feel free to contact the office or Mill River Consulting at 978-282-0014 with any
qLICStl(-)]18 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 Nordi Andover,
Sincerely,
o
Stephd asey, Jr.
I lealth Inspector
cc: Owner
File
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North Arid(.,)v,er Flealth Department, Town Ball, 120 Main Street,
Nortli Andover, MA 01845 Phoneo 978.688.9540 F'ax: 978.688. 9542