HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Approval Letter - Correspondence - 40 DUNCAN DRIVE 10/25/2023 • w
North Andover Health Department
Community nrrd I(onenk Development Division
October 25, 2023
Kaaren Mello
40 I)arncan Drive,
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Subsurface Sewage ffis osal System Plan, for 40 Duncan ])rive (Map 104B Lot 56
I)car Ms. Mello:
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan for the above site dated 9/30/2 3 with a final
revision elate of 10/23/23 has been approved for issuance cal`a:a 1)islressaal SystcITI ('011sU'aae6011
Permit (I:)SCT)). Once issued, a I)SCP will authorize (fie construction ofthe onsite waastcwaater
system per the plan rcf'erenud aabove and as allowed under-Title 5 of the Massachusetts
I InVironnaental (.'ode (:31 0 CW 15.000). You will need involvement from the designer of the
onsite wastcwat:cr system thrcruf;haaut tlae installation process so you should be satire to coordinate
with therm.
The design has been approved fire use in the constructiOn Of al.n upgrade can-site wastewater
system for a 4-bcdroorri (naaxinwin 9-morn) hcrrne aatiliZing the proposed cffluent filter in the
sciatic tank, the proposed pump in a pump tank and as standard stone-and-pipe sail aabsorptiOra
system as indicated on the design plan,.
This design plan approval is valid f*or 2 years Troia the above (late. 1)uring this tinge, as licensed
septic system installer shcauld obtain a permit and coniplete this work, and as Certificate c>f'
C ornplia.nce; be endorsed by the installer, designer, and the Town of North Andover. If these
activities are rarrt: completed Nvithin this time period then it is possible as neNv design plain will need
to be completed and submitted liar review. In the event an irrrnainent health problern such as
sewage backup into the; dwelling is occurring, the North Andover Board off lealth may reduce the
time period Cor which this; plan is valid.
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North Andover I leaalt:h I)epa:r(anent, Town Hall, 120 Main, Streel
North Andover, MA 0l845 Phone: 978.68 .954(I bars:: 979.688, 9542
ThiS afIffOVal is SUb'ject to tire following conditions. Please be sure to review these with the
designer arid installer.
Prior to the issuance of Disposal System t'onstruction Permit:
a. to t
s of the design plan ire to he provicicel he office.
firree additional paper copie
b. The arear ofthe proposed Soil Absorption System (SAS) is to be staked and
flagged to iderifify tire location(s) and to prevent activities which might darriage,
the soil absorption system. Stockpiling of),naterials and cqL[iplllcnt \vithin the
SAS area is prohibited
Throughout the project:
a. If'site conditions arc found in the field to be different from those indicated on the
design plan, installation ofthe onsite wastewater system shall stop and the
designer and this office notificd within 24 IIOUrs
b, The brand and niodel of effluent filter and purnp specified on the design plan are
to lie utilized, The installer is to demonstrate these have been made part of the
onsite wastewater systein
c. Ifgroundwater is present at the bottorn portion of the excavation for the soil
absorplion system (SAS) the excavation is to be dewatered prior to the placement
ofany fill. No fill is to be placed f'or the SAS during rain, or snow storms. Prior to
placci-rent ofany needed fill in the SAS, the bottom is to be scarified and
relatively dry and the fill rualerial is to be stockpiled at the edge of(lie excavatJon
and filled in gradually
(L Inspections are to be performed by fire designer of`the onsite wastewater systein
as needed to properly oversee and dOCUInent COIIStrUCtion. At a irrininnim these
are the initial excavation, prior to backfilling, arid during backfilling as well as
any other component of the construction which the designer- wishes to examine
e. Inspections arc to be compIcted by the `bower ot'North Andover at a ininitnuin as
follow,s:
i. Bed bottom
ii. Tank bottom
iii. Final installation ofcomponents, contirniation of*proper component
selection, exatirination ofconstruction methodology. and system operation
iv. Final grade
v. Sand fill will be collected froin at least one location and ',inalyzed for
compliance with specifications in Title 5
f. No components are to be covered Until a final cornponent inspection has been
completed
g. (ca excavation 66r or N,vork associated with construction ofthe soil absorption
SYSICITI is to OCCUr frorn November 30 to April I
After construction:
li. Within 30 (lays ofcompletion of"construction (lie installer arid designer, are to
confirin ifthe installation work was completed in compliance with the design pkin
llctge 2 ol'3
North Andover Health Departinent., Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 0184 Flhcme: 978M8.9540 Fax: 978.6W 9542
relerenced in the DSCP and with 'Fille 5, and if so shall certify this on a
Cerlificate of Compliance form
J. If'clianges have been made to the apliroved plans then preparation ofan as-built
plan is re(jUired to be complete(] by the designer. 11"no changes have been made
to the approved plaris then the, approved plan shall be modified by the designer to
show the distances from, a kmowri structure to the system components.
J. No sewage shall be discliargcd to the onsite wastewatcr system until a Certificate
ofC.ornphaace has been issued by this office
In aidcfitiori, you should be aware ofthc long-terrn operation guidelines ofan onsite w'astewater
system (these are not part of the, DSCP but are mentioned below as in f6rmation f'or the property
owner):
I, An onsite wastewater system can fi,inction as an integral part of the intraStrUcture of
the property it`it is properly operated and maintained. This is the responsibility ofthe
owner ofthe property and is gcnemlly 110t specified by regUlcitiOn. You are
encouraged to contact as wastewater system pui-nper/service provider to partner with
you to implement steps needed to assure the longevity ofthe onsite wastewater
system being installed at this location
2. 'I"he design plan specifies the use of an etIlLICI-11 filter inside the tank. This component
is required to he examined ait least annually and cleaned as needed
The issuance of DSCP does not construe arid/or imply compliance with any permits, approvals
or licenses which might be needed From other agencies such as the Conservation Commission,
/oning Board, Planning Board, Building 111SPeCtOl-, Plumbing Inspector and/or F.'lectrical
Inspector.
Please feel fine to contact the office with any qLICStjoris you may have. We look 6(w\vard to
working with you to obtain as wastewater treatment aincf dispersal system which will be, in
compliance with all regulations and assure protection Of'PUblic hcalth and the environment of
North Andover.
Sijic�gely,
Brian J. LaGrasse, (TAIT
Director of Public Health
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North Andover I lealth Del),irtnient, "I own I lall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.088.9540 Fcix: 978.688. 9542