HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Approval Letter - Correspondence - 65 OLD CART WAY 10/11/2023 . M
North Andover Health Department
Conanaunity and Econorni(Develolanrent Division
October 11, 2023
Pau:rl Ma US
65 Old Cart Way
North Andover, MA 01845
12e: Subsurface Sewage I)is ncasral System Plan for 65 OW Cart Way (Map 10713 Lot 29
1)c ar Mr. Maus:
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan for the above site dated 9/l/23 has been.
approved for issuance, ol`a 1::)isfrosa] yaystenn Construction Permit (I)SC P). Once issued, a [)SLIP
will authorize the construction of the onsite wastewater systeru per the Ilan rel`erenced above and
as allowed under Title 5 of'the Massachusetts l nvironrnental Code (310 CII
N4R 15.( 00). You will
need involvement from the designer of"the onsite wastewater system thr0Ugh0LIt the instualleation
lnrocCss so YOU slncrurld he sure;; to coordinate with them.
The design has been approved for use in the construction of`an upgrade on-site wastewater
system for° ra 4-bedroom (maxim°rarrar 9-roorna) home utilizing the lrroposed septic trunk and a
standard `;tone-and-bilge, sail absorption system as indicated on the desigrn. plan.
This design plan approval is valid f'or ? years fi-orn the shove (late. t)uring this time, a licensed
septic system installer should obtain a permit and corn lalcte this work, and a Certificate of
Compliance he endorsed by the installer, designer, and the Town of"Niorth Andover. If`thu.se.
activities ,ire, not. completed within this t:inue period then it is possible a new design plan will need
to he corripletecl rind submitted liar review, in the event: in imminent health problem such as
sewage hackul.r into the dwelling is occurring the North Andover Board ol`llealth may reduce the
time period fi:rr which this plan is valid.
This approval is subject to the 1`011OWirIg conditions. Plea,,c he sure to review these with the,
designer- and installer.
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Noigh Andover Health 1)epartnaent, Town Hall, 120 Main Street
North Andover, N/lA 01 45 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542
Prior to the issuance of a Disposal System ("onstruction Permit:
a. TIre i e additional paper copies of the design plan are to be provided to the office
ThroughOL)t the project:
1). It'sitc conditions are 161,111d in the field t:cm be different from those indicated on the
design plan, installation ofthe onsite wastewater system shall stor) and the
designer and this office notified within 24 hOLIrS
C. It'grOLUIdwater is present at the button) Portion ofthe excavation for time. Soil
absorption system (SAS) the excavation is to be dewatered prior to the placement
ofany fill. No Jill is to be placed for the SAS during rain or snow storms. prior to
placerricrit, of any needed fill in the SAS, the bottorn is to be searified and
relatively (try and the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge ofthe cxcavation
and filled in gradually
d. Inspections are to be performed by the designer of'the onsite wastewater system
,is needed to properly oversee and docuinern construction, At. a rnininium these
are the initial excavation, prior to backfilling, and during backfilling as well as
carry other component ofthe construction which the designer wishes to exarnine
e. Inspections are to be completed by the 'fown of`North Andover at a t1lininlUrri as
1,61lows:
i. tied bottom
ii. Tank bottom
iii. Final installation ofcomponclits, cor)f irrilation of proper Component
selection, examination of construction methodology, and system. operation
iv. Firial grade
v, Sand fill will be collected fi-orn at least one location aind analyzed for
compliance with specifications in Title 5
f'. No coniponerits are to be covered until as final component inspection has been
completed
g. No excavation for or work associated With CooStRICtiOn ofthe soil absorption
system is to occur from November 30 to April I
Atler construction:
h Within 30 days of`completion of construction the installer and designer are to
confirm ifthe i�iistallation work was complete(] in compliance with the design plan
referenced in the DSCP and with Title 5, and ifso shall certify this on as
Certificate of C.orriplianee for-in
i. Wchanges have been rntde to the approved plans then preparation of an as-built
plan is required to be c(:)rnpIcted by, the designcr, It'no changes have been made
to (lie approved plans then the approved plan shaft be modified by the designcr to
show the distances From as known structure to the system cornpol iej It's.
I. No sewage shall be discharged to the onsite wastewater system until a Certificate
0 CC IOTTII)liallee has been issued by this office
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North Andover I lealth Depariment, Town Hall. 120 Main ";treat,
North Andover, NIA 0 1845 Phoiw: 978.688.9540 Faxa 978.688. 9542
III addition, you Should be aware ofthe long-term openition guidelines ofan onsite wasteNvater
system (these are not, part ofthe DS(1'11 but are mentioned below as information for 1he property
0-INFIC11):
• An onsite wastewater system cmi function as an integral part of i n frastruCt.Lire of
the property it'it is properly operated and maintained. This is the responsibility ofthe
owner ofthe property and is generally not specified by regulatiori. You are
encouraged to contact as \vastexxater system f)UnIj)eT/SerViCC provider to pa.1-trier with
you to implement steps needed to assure the longevity of`the onsite wastewater
syslen'i being installed at this location
The issuance ofa DSCT does not construe arid/or imply compliance with any permits, approvals
()I- licenscs, which might be needed firorn other agencies such as tile ('1011servation Commission,
/oning Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or ["Iectrical
Inspector.
Please 1e.el ftec to contact the office With array ClUestions you may have. We look forvvard to
working with you to obtain as wastc\vater treatment aancl dispersal system which will be in
compliance with all regUlIti0r)s and assure protection of'public health and the environment of
North Andover,
Sincerely,
e
Brian J. La Grasse, 'J A IT
Director ol'Publ is I lealth
F'111CL Installers list
cc: Vladimir Nemchenok, P.1,1',
File
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North Amiclover I lealth Department, Town I IaIL 120 Main Street,
North Andover., MA 01845 Phorie: 978.688.9540 1,'jx: 978,688, 9542