HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Approval Letter - Correspondence - 805 JOHNSON STREET 6/29/2022 North Andover Health Department
(ommranity and Economic Development Division
.tune 29. 2022
Williarn t..lttley
805 Johnson Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Subsurface Sewage Ms >,osra<l 4 steno Plan fire 805 ,lohnson Street (Map 107A Lot 67
l)ea.r Mr. 1 Nttley:
The propose(] onsite wastewater system design plan fear the above site dated 5/4/22 with as final
revision date of 6/27/22 has beet) approved for issuance of 4a f)isi)o al Systerii Construction
I'errnit (l:)SCP). Once issued, as I) SC P will authorise the constructicai of'the onsite Wastewater
system per the plan referenced above and as allowed under Title 5 of the Massachusetts
1l,nvironraicrrtal Code (3 10 CIMIk 15.000). YOU will need involvement frown the designer of the
onsite Wastewater system throughout the installation process so you should be sure to coordinate:
Nvith them.
The design has been approved for use in t;he construction of'an upgrade on-site wastewater
systern fora 3-bedroom home utilising the proposed septic tank and a standard stone-and-pipe
soil absorption system as indicated on the design plan.
The goal for system upgrades is to achieve, full compliance with state and local onsite Wastewater
regulations. In this instance full cornpliance was not achieved bec aaLase the design includes
requests for Local Upgrade Approvals seeking to vary from the standards of Full compliance.
This letter serves to docuanent the, endorsement, of these Local C Cpgrade Approvals by the North,
Andover l lcalth ➢`lepartnrent.
']'his design plan approval is valid for 2 years Crorn the above date, 1)uring this tinge, a licensed
septic systern installer should obtain a permit ain([ complete this work, and a Certificate of
('omplia.nce be endorsed by tlae installer, designer, and the Town ofNorth. Andover. lf'these
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Forth Andover Health l:)epa.rtment, Town Hall, 120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 f'a : 978.688. 9542
activities are not corripleted within this tinte period then it is possible a new design plan will need
to be completed and subi-nitted for review. In the event an initninent health problem such as
sewage backup into the dwelling is occurring the North Andover Board of I lealth may reduce the
time period For which this plan is valid,
'['his approval is subject to the Hollowing conditions. please be sure to review these with the
designer and installer.
prior to the issuance ofa Disposal Systern Construction Permit:
a. 'J"Tie ,area.of the proposed Soil Absorption System (SAS) is to be staked and
flagged to identify the locatio�ni(s) and to prevent activities which might damage
the soil absorption system. Stockpiling of materials and equipment within the
SAS area is prohibited
Throughout the project:
a. If site conditions are Rmnd it) the field to be different froln those indicated on, the
design plan, installation of the onsite wastewater system shall stop and the
designer and this office notified within 24 hours
b. If groundwater is present at the bottom portion ofthe excavation for the soil
absorption system (SAS) the excavation is to be dewatered prior to the placement
of any fill. No fill is to be placed for the SAS during rain or snow storms, Prior to
placernent of any, needed fill in the SAS, the bottoin is to be scarified and
relatively dry and the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge of the excavation
and filled in gradually
c. Inspections are to be perf'ornied by the designer of the onsite wastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and document construction. At a ininimurn these
are the initial excavation, prior to backfilling, and during backfilling as well as
any other component of the construction which the designer wishes tea examine
(L Inspections are to be completed by the Town ot'North Andover at a minii-nurn as
follows:
i. tied bottorn
ii. Tank bottom
iii. final installation of components, confirmation of proper component
selection, examination OfCOnStIlICtion methodology, and system operation
iv, Final grade
v. Sand fill will be collected from at least one location and analyzed for
compliance with specifications in Title 5
e. No components are to be covered until as final component inspection has been
completed
f. No excavation for or work associated with construction ofdie soil absorption
system is to occur from November 30 to April I
After construction:
g, Within .30 days of completion of con structi on the installer and designer are to
confirm ifthe installation work was completed in compliance with the design plan
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North Andover I Icalth Department, Town Hall, 120 Mai it Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 11)hone: 978.688,9540 Fax: 978.688, 9542
referenced in the I)SC P and xith Title 5, and it'so shall certify this oil a
Certificate of'Conipliancc f`6MI
11. 1 feliatiges have been made to the al.)proved plans then preparation of an as-built
plan is required to he completed by the designer, Ifrio changes have been made
to the approved plans then the approved plan shall be modified by the designer to
show the distances from as knoNvii structure to the system componews.
i. No scw,vage shall be discharged to the onsite wastewater system until as C,ertificate
ot'Coiripliance has been iSSLIed by this office
In addition, you should be aware of the long-term operation guidelines ofan onsite wastewater
system (these are not part of the DS(IT but are mentioned below as int"bririation for the property
owner):
1. An onsite wastewater systern can function as ,in integral part of the infrastructure of
the property if it is properly operated and maintained. This is the, responsibility of the
owner ofthe property an(] is generally not specified by regulation. YOU are
encouraged to contact a wastewater system purriper/service provider to partner with
you to implement steps needed to assure the longevity of the onsite wastewater
system being installed at this location
The issuance ofa DSCP does not construe and/or imply compliance with any,permits, approvals
or licenses which might he needed from other agencies such as the Conservation C'orril-nission,
Zoning Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, Pluiribing Inspector and/or I'llectrical
Inspector.
Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. We look forward to
working with you to obtain a wastewater treataient and dispersal system which will be in
compliance Nvith all regulations and assure protection of`public health and the environinent,of
North Andover.
Sincerely,
Stephen Casey, Jr.
PLiblic Health Inspector.
Encl. Installus list
cc: Benjamin Osgood, P.1-l'.
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North Andover I lealth Department, I'own I tal 1, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542