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Home My WebLink AboutPass - Title V Inspection Report - 271 BARKER STREET 10/26/2022 % ,ommonwealth of Massachusetts �EN -ID Title 5 Official Inspection Form otiti Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary essments C� 6 owap� PN� NpR�N��MEN Property Address O N�PLS Owner Owner's information is .f required for every /V L V � r""°JJJc�VCV �� l+ `�� V 2l � page. ityrrown S ate Zip Code Date of Inspection Inspection results must be submitted on this form. Inspection forms may not be altered in any way.Please see completeness checklist at the end of the form. Important:When filling out forms A. Inspector Information on the computer, t use only the tab key to move your Name of Inspector cursor-do not use the return Company Namekey. r7 C dress Citygown state Zip Code Te{ephone Number License Number B. Certification I certify that: I am a DEP approved system inspector in full compliance with Section 15.340 of Title 5 (310 CMR 15.000); 1 have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at the property address listed above;the information reported below is true, accurate and complete as of the time of my inspection; and the inspection was performed based on my training and experience in the proper function and maintenance of on-site sewage disposal systems.After conducting this inspection I have determined that the system: 1. Passes 2. ❑ Conditionally Passes 3. ❑ Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority 4. ❑ Fails j C 0 2 Inspector's Sig atuf a Date The system inspeAshallit a copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board of Health or DEP)within 30 days of completing this inspection. If the system has a design flow of 10,000 gpd or greater,the inspector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appropriate regional office of the DEP. The original form should be sent to the system owner and copies sent to the buyer, if applicable, and the approving authority. Please note: This report only describes conditions at the time of inspection and under the conditions of use at that time.This inspection does not address how the system will perform in the future under the same or different conditions of use. t&rtsp.doc.rev.7/26/2016 Tale 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sage Disposal System.Page 1 of I Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address - --- Owner Owner' Name s information isequired for every � Z— , page- City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection C. Inspection Summary Inspection Summary. Complete 1, 2, 3, or 5 and all of 4 and 6. 1) System Passes: I have not found any information which indicates that any of the failure criteria described in 310 CMR 15.303 or in 310 CMR 15.304 exist.Any failure criteria not evaluated are indicated below. Comments. T', .v 2) System Conditionally Passes: ❑ One or more system components as described in the"Conditional Pass"section need to be replaced or repaired. The system, upon completion of the replacement or repair, as approved by the Board of Health,will pass. Check the box for"yes","no"or"not determined" (Y, N, ND)for the following statements. If"not determined,"please explain. The septic tank is metal and over 20 years old*or the septic tank (whether metal or not) is structurally unsound, exhibits substantial infiltration or exfiltration or tank failure is imminent. System will pass inspection if the existing tank is replaced with a complying septic tank as approved by the Board of Health. *A metal septic tank will pass inspection if it is structurally sound, not leaking and if a Certificate of Compliance indicating that the tank is less than 20 years old is available. ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): t5insp-do -rev.7f W018 Title 5 Official Inspection Form:Subsurfaces Sewage.Dislx)sal System-Page 2 of 18 lip" Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form r Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address �- ��1 Owner Owners Name information isj,q required for every �' °'� t t; 6 — Page. Cityfrown State Zip Code Date of Inspection C. inspection Summary (cont.) 2) 7pPU<mpsC/alarms m Conditionally Passes (cont.): er pumps/alarms not operational. System will pass with Board of Health approval if are repaired. ❑ Observation of sewage backup or break out or high static water level in the distribution box due to broken or obstructed pipes)or due to a broken,settled or uneven distribution box.System will pass inspection if(with approval of-Board of Health): ❑ broken pipe(s)are replaced \�❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND(Explain below): ❑ obstruction is removed ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): ❑ distribution box is leveled or replaced ❑ Y ❑ N ND(Explain below): ❑ The system required pumping more than 4 times a year due to broken or obstructed pipe(s). The system will pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of Health): �Q broken pipe(s)are replaced ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): ❑ obstruction is removed ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND(Explain below): 3) Further Evaluation is Required by the Board of Hea ElConditions exist which require further evaluation by the Bo d of Health in order to determine if the system is failing to protect public health, safety or the environ ent. a. System will pass unless Board of Health determines in accordance with 310 CMR 15.303(1)(b)that the system is not functioning in a manner which will protect public health, safety and the environment: t5insp.doc•rev.MUMS Title 5 Official Inspection Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System-Page 3 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address Owner Owner's Name information is required for every / 1 f l ti- VL'✓� !i L page. City(rown -state Zip Code Date of Fnspection C. Inspection Summary (cont.) ❑ Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a surface water ❑ Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland or a salt marsh b. System will fa less the Board of Health (and Public Water Supplier, if any) determines that the sy m is functioning in a manner that protects the public health, safety and environment: ❑ The system has a septic tank and-soil absorption system (SAS)and the SAS is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply. ❑ The system has a septic tank and SAS an SAS is within a Zone 1 of a public water supply. El The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS i it 50 feet of a private water supply well. ❑ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is less tha 00 feet but 50 feet or more from a private water supply well". Method used to determine distance: This system passes if the well water analysis, performed at a DEP certified laboratory, for fecal coliform bacteria indicates absent and the presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other failure criteria are triggered.A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form. c. Other: 4) System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems: You must indicate "Yes" or"No"to each of the following for all inspections: Yes No ❑ Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool ❑ Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool t&rtsp.dm•rev.712672018 Title 5 Offidal Insped)m Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 4 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts -� Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address Owner owner's information is A,- �j � .— �_2-,� required for every �" 1CY�'.�Y�if page. bty[Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection C. Inspection Summary (cunt.) 4) System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems: (coot.) Yes No ❑ Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool ❑ Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6"below invert or available volume is less than 1/2 day flow ❑ Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s). Number of times pumped: ❑ Any portion of the SAS, cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation. ❑ Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply. ❑ Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone 1 of a public water supply well. ❑ IV] Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well. ❑ Any portion of a cesspool or privy is less than 100 feet but greater than 50 feet from a private water supply well with no acceptable water quality analysis. [This system passes if the well water analysis, performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for fecal coliform bacteria indicates absent and the presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other failure criteria are triggered.A copy of the analysis and chain of custody must be attached to this form.] ❑ Wr The system is a cesspool serving a facility with a design flow of 2000 gpd- 10,000 gpd. The system fails. I have determined that one or more of the above failure Elr criteria exist as described in 310 CMR 15.303, therefore the system fails.The system owner should contact the Board of Health to determine what will be necessary to correct the failure. 5) Large Systems: To be considered a large system the system must serve a facility with a design flow of 10,000 gpd to 15,000 gpd. For large systems,you must indicate either"yes"or"no"to each of the following, in addition to the questions in Section CA. Yes No ❑ ❑ the system i"wfthin 0 feet of a surface drinking water supply ❑ ❑ the system is within 200 feet o tributary to a surface drinking water supply ❑ ❑ the system is located in a nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection Area—IWPA)or a mapped Zone 11 of a public water supply well t5insp.doc•rev-726/2018 Title 5 Official Inspection Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 5 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts -,� Title 5 Official Inspection Form 0, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address --- - - - - Owner Owner's Name — -- information is / // f► 2 f required for every page. atylrown State Zip Code Date of Inspection C. Inspection Summary (cont.) If you have answered"yes"to any question in Section C.5 the system is considered a significant threat, or answered"yes"to any question in Section CA above the large system has failed. The owner or operator of any large system considered a significant threat under Section C.5 or failed under Section CA shall upgrade the system in accordance with 310 CMR 15.304.The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department. 6. You must indicate"yes" or"no"for each of the following for all inspections: Yes No ❑ Pumping information was provided by the owner, occupant, or Board of Health ❑ E Were any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks? ,N� ❑ Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period? ❑ � Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of this inspection? ❑ Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined? (If they were not available note as N/A) ❑ Was the facility or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage back up? W ❑ Was the site inspected for signs of break out? ❑ Were all system components, excluding the SAS, located on site? ❑ Were the septic tank manholes uncovered, opened, and the interior of the tank inspected for the condition of the baffles or tees, material of construction, dimensions, depth of liquid, depth of sludge and depth of scum? ❑ Was the facility owner(and occupants if different from owner)provided with information on the proper maintenance of subsurface sewage disposal systems? The size and location of the Soil Absorption System(SAS) on the site has been determined based on: ❑ Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health. ❑ Determined in the field (if any of the failure criteria related to Part C is at issue approximation of distance is unacceptable)[310 CMR 15.302(5)] t5insp.doc-rev.7/26/2018 Title 5 Official Inspection Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System-Page 6 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address owner 0%wes information is OPT— V d �t s^ �; 2 p �-� Zi required for every page- Cityrrown State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information 1. Residential Flow Conditions: Number of bedrooms(design): Number of bedrooms(actual): DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203(for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms): Description: Number of current residents: Does residence have a garbage grinder? ❑ Yes W No Does residence have a water treatment unit? ❑ Yes M No If yes, discharges to: Is laundry on a separate sewage system?(Include laundry system inspection ❑ Yes ER No information in this report.) Laundry system inspected? ❑ Yes k, No Seasonal use? ❑ Yews No Water meter readings, if available(last 2 years usage(gpd)): 1 Detail: Sump pump? Yes ❑ No Last date of occupancy: t�� t5insp.doc.rev.7/2612018 Tile 5 Official kwpecjjw Fomr.Subsaxfaoe Sevrape Oleposal System•Pape 7 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments V�VN', Property Address t Owner p ^ ?r information is /ACV[_,'_, r/ � ^� required for every fS � J /� G o 2 page. 'City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) 2. CommerciaUlndustrial Flow Conditions: Type of Establishment: - - - -- Design flow(based on 310 5.2M): -- -��ons per day(gpd) Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sq.ft.,et . . - - - - Grease trap present? ❑ Yes ❑ No Water treatment unit present? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, discharges to: Industrial waste holding tank present? ❑ Yes ❑ No Non-sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system? ❑ Yes ❑ No Water meter readings, if available: -- Last date of occupancy/use: Date -- Other(describe below): 3. Pumping Records: Source of information: Was system pumped as part of the inspection? ❑ Yes No If yes, volume pumped: — -- ---- -- gallons How was quantity pumped determined? --- -- Reason for pumping- - t5insp.doc•rev.R26/2018 Title 5 Officlai inspection Form:Subsurface St—aye Disposal System•Page 8 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments -S [ Property Address Owner r��a awry `L�L 1 '- .4-) V O l��fs� /� _ 2 2 - page- City/Town state zip code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cunt.) 4. Type of System: KSeptic tank, distribution box, soil absorption system ❑ Single cesspool ❑ Overflow cesspool ❑ Privy Shared system (yes eo) yes, attach previous inspection records, if any) ❑ Innovative/Alternative technology.Attach a copy of the current operation and maintenance contract(to be obtained from system owner)and a copy of latest inspection of the I/A system by system operator under contract ❑ Tight tank.Attach a copy of the DEP approval. ❑ Other(describe): Approximate age of all components,date installed(if known)and source of information: 6 - If- ` s Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. Building Sewer(locate on site plan): y Depth below grade: feet Material of construction: A cast iron ❑40 PVC El other(explain): Distance from private water supply well or suction line: feet Comments(on condition of joints,venting,evidence of leakage, etc.): t5irapAoc.rev.7f26r2018 Tire 5 Mad 6wpecbm Forth:Subeuface Sewage Dtaposat System•Page 9 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form } Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address Owner pwrs� _ information 5 (, ,�j �� ,/�,,�,/�.� required for every ' `''"'`"1 , � rM'"" _ 1� 1�# 61 /e, 2,6 page. Cityrrown Slate Bp Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cunt.) 6. Septic Tank(for-ate on site plan): /cJ 6?,s� Depth below grade: feet - - Material of construction: concrete ❑ metal ❑fiberglass ❑ polyethylene yl El other(explain) If tank is metal, list age: - - - - - years Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance?(attach a copy of certificate) ❑ Yes ❑ No Dimensions: /1 Sludge depth: Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle - il Scum thickness cP 1/ n Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle rr - i How were dimensions determined? _. Comments (on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity, liquid levels as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage, etc.): �S�kMr ti e.--` 15insp.doc•rev.7re.W18 Title 5 Orfidal in spection Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 10 of 18 c Commonwealth of Massachusetts urTitle 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address Owner Name information is � �Q��. /�„ Q /6 required for every page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) 7. Grease Trap(locate on site plan): De below grade: feet Material of con ❑ concrete ❑ metal ❑fiberglass ❑polyethylene ❑ other(explain): Dimensions: Scum thickness Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle Date of last pumping: Date Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity, liquid levels as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage,etc.): 8. Tight or Holding Tank(tank must be pumped at time of inspection) (locate on site plan): Depth below grade: Material of construction: ❑ concrete ❑ metal fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain): Dimensions: -- Capacity: \ - gallons Design Flow: -- - --- --- - gallons per day t5irtsp.doc-rev.7r26Y2018 Title 5 Of foal hapedmi Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 11 of 1 E Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Mi Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments ��' oZ7/ ��►2ke� Property Address �rn Owner Owner's _ information is i 6 L' I ��' /►��— D i L�S �� Z,p — ?�� required for every ` ___-_ /i lrJ page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of krapectlon D. System Information (cont.) 8. Tight or Holding Tank (cont.) Alarm present: ❑ Yes ❑ No Alarm level: �� - - - --- Alarm in world order:_ working El Yes ❑ No Date of last pumping: ate ments(condition of alarm and float switches, etc.): Attach copy of current pumping contract(required). Is copy attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 9. Distribution Box (if present must be opened)(locate on site plan): Depth of liquid level above outlet invert - - -- - --- — Comments(note if box is level and distribution to outlets equal, any evidence of solids carryover, any evidence of leakage into or out of box, etc.): cs awe v�� -vt t5insp.doc•mv.7/26MI8 Title 5 Offidai Inspection Forth:subsurface sawa�e Dh posai system•Page 12 of 10 s Commonwealth of Massachusetts C Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address t Owner EV� / /owner's NNaam� y� ' required lfor on levery /�6t"1 1 `- � ��'�'�I�y � 6 ��jr 16 26-7 page. City/Town state Zip Code Date of inspection D. System Information (cont.) 10. Pump Chamber(locate on site plan): Pumps in working order: Yes ❑ No* Alarms in working order: Yes ❑ No* Comments(note condition of pump cham condition of pumps and appurtenances, etc.): e �� 1 �- �l< r2� J ` * If pumps or alarms are not in working order, system is a conditional pass. 11. Soil Absorption System (SAS) (locate on site plan, excavation not required): If SAS not located, explain why: Type: ❑ leaching pits number: ❑ leaching chambers number: ❑ leaching galleries number: ❑ leaching trenches number, length: leaching fields number, dimensions-/ ❑ overflow cesspool number: ❑ innovative/alternative system Type/name of technology: t5insp.do -rev.72612018 Title 5 Oftal hispechon Forrrt Stbswfac a SeYAW Dtsposal System.Page 13 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form } Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments 11�1.5 72 -i5,"LICe, Property Address OwnerOy�r� s information is /►/ '� )� p1n� � 'y required for every -- page. City/Town State Zip lode Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) 11. Soil Absorption System (SAS) (cont.) Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, damp soil, condition of vegetation, etc.): d� �; Au, 3,ke�kmA qr 12. Cesspools (cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection) (locate on site plan): Number and configuration - - Depth-top of liquid to inlet invert - Dep$i-of solids layer - ---- ----- - - Depth of scum lay Dimensions of cesspool -- Materials of construction - --- Indication of groundwater inflow ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments (note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.): t5insp.doc•rev.7/2612018 Title 5 Offiaal Ins pecCp7 Form:Subsurface Sevrage Disposal System•Page 14 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address Owner information is /� cQ�r � �1 l t� � " 2 2 required for every y y �V e InDq page- City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) 13. Privy(locate on site plan): Materials of construction: Dimensions Depth of solids Comments(note condition of s ' signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.): t5insp.doc•rev.7/2612018 Tile 5 OlfaW kwpeclon Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal Sy"am-Pape 15 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assess m nts V- 1 u Property Address Owner Owner's _ information is required for every page. Cityfrown State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) 14. Sketch Of Sewage Disposal System: Provide a view of the sewage disposal system, including ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or benchmarks. Locate all wells within 100 feet. Locate where public water supply enters the building. Check one of the boxes below: ❑ hand-sketch in the area below ❑ drawing attached separately �a=ti 1 356!' o I '3 � Ve t5insp.doc•rev.726/2018 Title 5 Official Inspection Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 16 of 18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessmegts Property Address Owner s information is required for every C �/l / - Pot 1 -- Page. City/Town stale - Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) 15. Site Exam: ❑ Check Slope ❑ Surface water ❑ Check cellar ❑ Shallow wells Estimated depth to high ground water: f�c.� --r- - Please indicate all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation: ❑ Obtained from system design plans on record If checked, date of design plan reviewed: pate ❑ Observed site (abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS) ❑ Checked with local Board of Health-explain: 7 11 - 5 915- ❑ Checked with local excavators, installers -(attach documentation) ❑ Accessed USGS database-explain: You must describe how you established the high ground water elevation.- Before filing this Inspection Report,please see Report Completeness Checklist on next page. t5insp.doc•rev.726r201 A Title 5 Offidal Inspection Forth:Subsurface Sewage Dtsposal System•Page 17 of 18 Y Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address Owner r Is Na information is required for every F �L � -L---- Page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection E. Report Completeness Checklist Complete all applicable sections of this form inclusive of: [�A. Inspector Information: Complete all fields in this section. (� B. Certification: Signed&Dated and 1, 2, 3, or checked (f] C. Inspection Summary: 1,2, 3, or 5 completed as appropriate 4 (Failure Criteria)and 6(Checklist)completed D. System Information: For 8: Tight/Holding Tank—Pumping contract attached For 14: Sketch of Sewage Disposal System drawn on pg. 16 or attached For 15: Explanation of estimated depth to high groundwater included t5msp.doc-rev.7/262018 Title 5 OMWO inspection Forth:Subswface Sewage Dis�System-Page 18 of 18 L rNg ll3r.CM 9 ��.9'. 9F9€,•n . a a rK,rr.s F�'•t Aw rff.+�i +#3'srs-r^mN aeem rude ..- •., -- r 4 sa �,cy L c r A � l ec ' 9 r §T 9s , ,� - r _ i;�� _ :�S`n �-` •.bee....`�� '� e, .y ir. i N P_,�RkF 'VSPC`d sves URF4 CE 5f A-E AL S ST M REPAIR A - IT FA as- w L� I v ii � � .�. c� n.� i ;:.. �� s � �� .� � �� 4 -- �� k /(; 1 ` (� ij i 1 _i