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North Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division
October 7, 2021
Michael O'Neill, P.E.
153 Main Street
North Reading,MA 01864
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for 37 Scott Circle (Map 1051), Lot 69)
Dear Mr. O'Neill:
The proposed wastewater system design plan for the above site dated September 22 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.
l. Indicate the names of the property abutters (NA 3.2)
2. Provide a cross section through the soil absorption system(NA 3.2)
3. Clarify if the project is intended as an upgrade or new construction. The plan depicts a
reserve area as if this is new construction yet requests a Local Upgrade Approval as if it
is an Upgrade. If an Upgrade, and there is still a desire to seek a Local Upgrade
Approval then the appropriate DEP form requesting such relief must be provided
4. Depict the location and dimensions with ties of the soil absorption system to relevant
features(15.220 and NA 3.2)
5. Provide a statement regarding the project being in or not in the Lake Cochichewick
Watershed(NA 3.2)
6. Provide for an effluent filter in the septic tank as required when a pump is used. Indicate
the brand and model to be used and the manhole over it to be at finished grade (15.227
and NA 3.2)
7. Provide the required survey certification statement(NA 3.2)
8. Specify the required magnetic marking tape(15.221)
9. Depict the waterline location which serves the dwelling (15.211 and NA 3.9)
10. Indicate the need for watertight joints,piping laid on a compacted and firm base, in a
continuous grade and in a straight line for the building sewer(15.222)
11. Provide buoyancy calculations for the tanks(15.221)
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12. Indicate the tanks are to be watertight(15.221)
13. Indicate the minimum and maximum cover allowed over tanks and provide finished spot
grades if needed(15.221 and 228)
14. Indicate the weight bearing capacity desired for the tanks (15.226)
15. Indicate the distribution box is to have all outlets at the same elevation,pipes laid level
for first two feet, depict the required inlet baffle or tee and provide dimensions, is to be
watertight, is to have compacted soil and then 6"of specified stone heath it, and indicate
the maximum bury depth and risers which might be needed(15.232 and 221)
16. Demonstrate the emergency storage capabilities in the pump tank(15.231)
17. Indicate the location of the high water alarm(15.231)
18. Indicate the pump tank is to have a riser to grade over the pump, and to have soil
compaction and 6"of stone base(15.221 and 228)
19. Indicate the location of the inspection port(s)to be installed and provide construction
details(15.240)
20. Indicate the leach pipe is to have orifices of 3/8"-5/8"in size((15.251)
21. Provide for the toe of the fill slope to be 5' from the property line or provide a swale
(15.255)
22. Indicate the top and bottom elevations of the proposed barrier(15.255)
23. Clarify the detail labeled Section A-A as there does not appear to be a location for that
section identified on the site plan
24. Indicate a scale of the site plan
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.
Sinc W.
leA ria.n J. LaGrasse, CEHT
Director of Public Health
cc: Homeowner
File
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