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Home My WebLink AboutSeptic - Correspondence - 56 CRICKET LANE 10/27/2022 8/11/22,7:52 AM Town of North Andover Mail-56 Cricket Lane inspection report NORTH{ANDOVER Massachusetts Toni Wolfenden <twolfenden@northandoverma.gov> 56 Cricket Lane inspection report 1 message Daniel Ottenheimer<dano@millriverconsulting.com> Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 1:53 PM To: "Brian Lag rasse (blagrasse@north and overma.gov)" <b lag rasse@northandoverma.gov>, Stephen Casey <scasey@northandoverma.gov>, "Toni Wolfenden (twolfenden@northandoverma.gov)" <twolfenden@northandoverma.gov> The construction inspection at 56 Cricket Lane went well. Report is attached. The effluent filter was changed but the designer's representative has sent an email authorizing the change. The pump and panel are not yet powered up but will be next week. They will call to set up a time for an inspection of this to show that it works and that the alarm functions. If that happens while Steve is away and you need me to cover this please just let me know. Dan Daniel Ottenheimer, PE President K MILL RIVER CONSULTING Creative Solutions for Land Dmult4nnent 6 Sargent Street Gloucester, MA 01930-2719 Phone: 978-282-0014 ext.802 www.miliriverconsulting.com https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=aOc6f4e4cf&view=pt&search=al I&permth id=thread-f%3A1740797684082497308&simpl=msg-f%3A17407976840... 1/2 8/11/22,7:52 AM Town of North Andover Mail-56 Cricket Lane inspection report Construction Notes -56 Cricket Lane.docx IEJ 65K hftps://mai l.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=aOc6f4e4cf&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1740797684082497308&simpl=msg-f%3A17407976840... 2/2 8/10/22, 12:40 PM Town of North Andover Mail-56 Cricket Lane NORTH ANDOVER Massachusetts '. Stephen Casey<scasey@northandoverma.gov> 56 Cricket Lane 1 message William Dufresne<wrd ufresne@comcast.net> Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:08 AM To: Stephen Casey<scasey@northandoverma.gov>, "b lag rasse@northandoverma.gov"<blagrasse@northandoverma.gov>, Daniel Ottenheimer<dano@millriverconsulting.com> All The upgraded septic system construction at the above subject site was constructed with a Tuf-Tite EF4 effluent tee filter. The Tuf-Tite Filter is a Title 5 approved equivalent and an acceptable replacement for the Zabel A1801 filter which was proposed and shown on the approved design plans. See Title 5 Approval Letter Attached. Thank you Bill Dufresne Merrimack Engineering -n Tuf-Tite Approval Letter.pdf 654K https://mai1.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=fb8Oa9478f&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1740787263990158006&simpl=msg-f%3A17407872639... 1/1 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONE WINTER STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 617-292-5500 MITT ROMNEY Governor ELLEN ROY HERZFELDER Secretary KERRY HEALEY LAUREN A.LISS Lieutenant Governor Commissioner January 15,2003 Ted Myers Tuf-Tite,Inc. 500 Capital Drive Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Re: Tuf-Tite Effluent Tee Filter, Model EF-4 Approval of Effluent Tee Filter, BRP WP62 DEP Transmittal Number: W 027928 Dear Mr. Myers: Department has reviewed your application for Approval of the Tuf-Tite Effluent Tee Filter, Model EF-4(Filter) and the information submitted with the application and has determined that the Filter will not cause any adverse effects to a Title 5 septic tank when used according to the manufacturer's specifications. The Department hereby allows the use of this Filter in accordance with 310 CMR 15.289(4), Effluent Tee Filters, subject to the following conditions: 1. In accordance with 310 CMR 15.221(3), an access manhole with a minimum diameter of 20 inches shall be located over the effluent tee of the septic tank in which the Filter is to be installed. That manhole must be extended to grade and the cover secured to prevent unauthorized access in accordance with 310 CMR 15.228. In addition,the manhole cover must clearly note(either painted with non-degradable paint or other permanent, identifiable markings)the system is equipped with a Tuf-Tite Effluent Filter. 2. Tuf-Tite, Inc. shall,in any contract for distribution or sale of the Filter, require that the distributor or seller provide the purchaser of the Filter with a copy of this letter prior to any sale of the Filter. Additionally,prior to sale or distribution of the Filter, any seller or distributor of the Filter shall provide the purchaser of the Filter with a copy of this letter. This information is available in alternate format by calling our ADA Coordinator at(617)574-6872. DEP on the World Wide Web: http://Www.state.ma.usidep CJ* Printed on Recycled Paper Tuf-Tite Effluent Tee Filter Page 2 of 2 3. Prior to installation of the Filter in an existing system,the system owner shall submit an application and plan showing the proposed location and details of the installation of the Filter in the system to the local approving authority.If the system is a failed or failing,the system shall also be upgraded in accordance with 310 CMR 15.404. 4. In accordance with 310 CMR 15.227(6),when installed,the Filter must extend below the flow line at least to the following depths: Liquid Depth in Septic Tank Depth of Filter Below Flow Line 4 feet 14 inches 5 feet 19 inches 6 feet 24 inches 7 feet 29 inches 8 feet 34 inches 5. The owner of a septic tank in which the Filter has been installed shall have a septage hauler, licensed by the local Board of Health in accordance with M.G.L.c.I I I § 3 1 A and 310 CMR 15.502, clean the Filter at least once every year. The system owner shall report, in writing, to the local Board of Health within 30 days of the date of cleaning every time the filter is cleaned. 6. Tuf-Tite, Inc. shall provide the local Board of Health, when requested, the name(s) and license numbers of the licensed septage haulers in the town which have been trained by the manufacturer in the proper maintenance of the Filter,as specified by the Manufacturer. 7. When the Filter is proposed for new construction, the system plans submitted with the application must show the location and details for installation of the Filter and must comply with the provisions of 310 CMR 15.000. 8. This approval does not constitute approval for use 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 greywater when used in conjunction with a composting toilet, as described in 310 CMR 15.289(3)(a)(2). Should you have any questions regarding this matter,please contact John L. Ciccotelli at the DEP/Boston Office at(617)292-5657. Sincerely, Alan D. Slater,P.E.,Acting Director Watershed Permitting Program Cc: DEP CERO,NERO,SERO,WERO DEP Millbury,John Higgins Local Boards of Health