HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Approval Letter - Correspondence - 12 BARCO LANE 12/20/2023 Forth Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division
December 20, 2021
Sirninini Nlirsaidi
12 Barco Road
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plaarzi for 1.2 Barco load (Mal) I0413 Lot 122
Dear Mr. Mirsaidi:
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan for the above site:- dated 10/25/23 with as final
revision (late of 12/7/< a has been arPprOVed ffrr iSSUa nce cif*ar Disposal al System Construction
Permit (DSC"P). Onee issaaed, a DSCl' will authorize (lie construction ofthe onsite wastewater
system pet,the plan referenced above and as allowed under "title a of the Massachusetts
LItivironnicrital. ('ode (110 CMR 15.000). You. will need involvernent from the designer of the
onsite wastewater system throughout the installation process so you :shcaUJd be Bare to coordinate
with them.
The design has been approved lot- use in (lie construction of an upgrade oar-site wastewater
system liar a 4-bedrr. oni (ma:ximurn 9-room) home utilizing the proposed effluent filter in the
septic tank, pump in pump tank and as staandarrd stone-and-pipe soil absorption system as
indicated can the, design plan.
The goal for system upgrades is to achieve full complianace with state and local onsite wastewater
regulations. In this instance full compliance was not achieved becaaUSC tile; cicsiprr includes a
request for as focal Upgrade Approval seeking to vary from the suaindards of full compliance.
This letter serves to document tire, cndorsement of this Local Upgrade Approval by the North
Andover health Department.
I his design plan approval is valid firr 2 years from the above elate. During, this time, a licensed.
septic system installer should obtain a permit and complete this work, and as Certificate of
Compliance be endorsed by the installer, designer, and the "['own ofNorth Andover. lfthese
activities are not completed within this time period then it is passible a new design plan will need
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North Andover Health Department, Town 1-hall. 120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone.:: 978,688.9540 1'arr,: 978.688, 9542
to be cornpleted and submitted for review. In the event an imminent health problem such as
sewage backup into the dwelling is occurring the North Andover Board ot'l Ica.1th inay redUCC the
tirrie period Cor which this plan is valid.
This approval is subJect to the 1`611mving conditions. please be sure to review these with the
designer and installer,
Prior-to the issuance ot'a Dispos,,.'d System oristruction Permit:
a. Three additional paper col')ies ofthe design plan a,re to be provided to the oft"ice
b. The area of the proposed Soil Absorption Systern (SAS) is to lie staked and
flagged to identify the location(s) and to prevent activities which might damage
(lie soil absorption system. Stockpiling ofmaterials and equipment within the
SAS area is prohibited
Throughout the pro.ject:
a, If site conditions are found it) the field to be different from those indicated on the
design plan, installation ofthe onsite �vastexxater system shall stop and the
designer and this office notified within 24 hours,
b. The brand art(:[ model of effluent filter arid PUDIP specific(] on the design plan is to
be utilized. The installer is to demon st rate these have been made part ofthe
onsile wastewater system
c, If groundwater is present at the bottorn portion ofthe excavation for the soil
absorption system (SAS) the excavation is to be dewatered prior to the placement
of amy fill. No fill is to be placed for the SAS during; rain or snow storms. Prior to
placement, of any needed fill in the SAS, the bottorn is to be scarified and
relatively city and the fill material is to be stockpiled at the cdg(,. of the excavation
and filled in gradually
ol, Inspections are to he performed by the designer ofthe orisite wastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and document construction, At a inini,inurin these
are [lie initial excavttion.' prior to backfilling, atid during backfillijig as well as
any other component col'the construction which the designer wishes to examine
e. Inspections are tit be completed by thcTown of`North Andover at a minimum as
follows:
i. Bed bottont
ii. Yanl<, bottorn
iii. Final installation ofcomponerits, confirniation, of'proper comf-,)onent
selection, exaniination ofconstruction rnet hodo fogy', arid system operation
iv. Final grade
\1. Sand fill will be collected from at least one location and analyzed for
compliance with specifications in Title 5
f. No coniporients are to be covered until as final, conip(onctit, inspection has been
completed
g. No excavation f(.)r or work associated with construction ofthe soil absorption
system is to) occur from November 30 to April I
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North Andover f4calth Department, Town I NIL 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 phone: 978.688.9540 I'ax: 978.688, 9542
After construction:
la. Within 30 days ofcompletion of conStrLlCdOn the installer and designer are to
confirm ifthe installation work was completed in compliance wid) the, design plan
referenced in the DSCP and with Title 5, and it'so shall certify this on a
Certificate ofCompliance forril
i. lfchanges have been made to the approved plans then preparation ofan a,s-bUilt
plan is required to be coinPleted by the designer. It'no changes have been made
to the approved plans then the approved plan shall be modified by the designer to
show the distances from a known structure to the, system corripomen1s.
No sewage shall be discharged to the onsite waste wa Icr system until a Certificate
of'Compliance has been, issued by this office
In addition, you should be aware oftlic long-terin operation guidelines ofan onsite wastewater
systcin ('these are not part of'thc DSCP but are mentioned below a.s information for the property
owner):
I . An onsite wastewater system can function as an integral part ofthe intrastrUCtUrC 01'
the property ifil is properly operated and maintained. This is the responsibility ofthe
owner ofthe property and is generally not specified by regulation, YOU are
encouraged to contact a wastewater system pumper/service provider to partner with
you to implement StepS needed to aISSUre the longevity of.the onsite
system being installed at this location
'I The dcsigri plan specifies the use of an effluent filter inside the tank. ']'his component
is required to be examined at least annually and cleaned as needed.
The issuance ofa DSCII does not construe and/or in-If fly compliance with any permits. approvals
or licenses which might be needed From other agencies such as the ("onservation Commission,
Zoning, Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, Plurribing Inspector and/or Electrical.
Inspector.
Please fieel free to contact the office with any (lUCStiOnS YOU may have, We look forward to
wo:)rking with you to obtain a wastewater treatment, and dispersal system which will be in
compliance with all regulations and assure protection of public health and the environment of'
North Andover.
Sincerely,
ol irraata
Lot irzi ss(c, CE'l IT
Director OfPLIbliC I le,11th
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North Andover Health Depariment, "['own I kill, 120 Main Street,
North Andover., NIA 018 Phone: 978,6W9540 Fax- 978.688. 9542