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North Andover Health Department
Cornnrunity onrl Ronorrik Development Division
Septenrbcr 22, 2022
Kenneth beat
44 Rea Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Onsite Wastewater Systern Plan for 95 Rea Street-- Lot 213
(Alai) 9813, Lot 99)
Mr. Rea:
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan lor°the aabove site dated July 25, 2022 with as
final revision date o1'September 18, 2022 has been approved for issuance of'a C)isposar.l System
Construction Permit (1)S('l'). Once issue(], as DSCT will arartlrcarire the construction ofthe orisite
wastewater systern per the plan r•elcrenced above and as allowed under Title 5 of'the
Massachusetts F"rivirormiental Code (310 CMR 15.()00). You will need involvement trom the
designer oftire onsite wastewater system throe hoaat the installation process so you Should be
Sarre to coordinat:c, with them.
The design has been approved for use in the construction oCa new on-site wastewater system I'm
as 6-bedroom (maximurn 15-rocrrn) borne utilizing air effluent filter in t.lae" septic; tank and a.
standard stone-and-pipe soil absorption system as indicated on the design n plan.
This design plan approval is valid for 2 years frorn the above elate. Miring this t:inre, a licensed
septic system installer should obtain as permit; and complete this work, and a Certificate of
Compliance be endorsed by the installer, designer and the Town of North Andover. Uthese
activities are riot completed within this tirarc Period their it is possible as new design plan will need
to be completed and subrrritted for review.
'Phis approval is sul jcc"t to the lirllowing conditions. Please be satire to review these with the
designer and installer.
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North Andover I lealth 1)epartrrrent, Town l-lall, 120 Main Sta�mcet,
North Andover, M,°aN, 01845 Phone: 97 .68 .9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542
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Prior to the issuance of a Disposal Systcin ConstrLIC6011 Perrilit:
a. The area ofthe proposed Soil Absorption Systcni (SAS) is to be slaked and
flagged to identify the location(s) and to pre vent activities which might damage
the soil absorption system. Stockpiling ofmaterials and equipment within the
SAS area is prohibited
1). The applicant must submit a f'oundation as-built at the saine scale as file approved
plan Nvith the proposed onsite wastewater system components also depicted along
with ties to the foundation
c, Prior to the iSSLIanee ot"the Disposal System, C,onstrlldiOrl Permit, the applicant
IIIUSt SUbinit the floor plans ofthe proposed dwelling showing no greater than 6
bedrooms or a total off 3 roorns.
Throughout the project:
a. It'site conditions are lound in the field to be different froni those indicated oil the
design plan, installation ofthe onsite wastewater system shall stop and the
designer and this office notified within 24 hours
1]. The brand and model of effluent filter specified on the design plan is to be
utilized. The installer is to demonstrate these have been inade part ofthe onsitc
wastewater system
C. It'groundwater is present at the bottom portion ofthe excavation t*(,)r the soil
absorption system (SAS) the excavation is to be dewatered prior to the placement
ol'any 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 bottom is to be scarified and
relatively dry and the till material is to be stockpiled at the edge ofthe excavation
and filled in gradually
d. Inspections are to be perforilled by the designer ofthe onsite wastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and document construction, At a rylinirnUrn these
are the initial excavation, prior to backfilling, and during backfilling as well as
any other component ofthe construction which the designer wishes to exz i 11111le
e. Inspections are to be completed by the Town of North Andover at a Millit111.1111 as
1,61lows:
i. lied bottom
i i. '"Fank bottom
iii. Final installation ofcornponents, c(�)nfirinatiori ofproper component
selection, examination of construction methodology, and system operation
iv. Final grade
v. Sand fill will be collected from at least one location and analyzed flor
compliance with specifications in 'I"itle 5
f. No components Marc. to be covered until a final component inspection has been
completed
g,. No excavation for or work associated with construction ofthe soil absorption
syst,cm. is to occur from November 30 to April I
After construction:
h. Within 30 days ofcompletion of construction the installer and designer are to
confirm if the*, installation work was completed in compliance with the design plan
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North Andovcr I lealth Department, Town [,fall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 0 1845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978,688. 9542
ret'erenecd in the I SC P and with Title 5, and if'so shall calif' dais on a
ol"C,ompliance form
i, If'cliangcs have been made to the approved plans then preparation ol'an as-built
plan is required to be conipIc(ed by the designer. Kno changes have been made
to the approved plans then the approved plan shall be modified by the designer to
show the distances ftoin as known SIRICALIN to the SYSICIII C0111poricras.
J. No sewage shall be discharged to the onsite wastewater system until a Certificate
ot'Clornpliaricc has been issued by this office
k. No application for as Certificate OJ'0CCLIpMICy may be reqUested firom the BUilding
Inspector until a Certificate of'Cornpliance has been iSSLIed by this office
III addition, y01,1 should be aware of'the long-term operation guidelines ol'an onsite was(ewater
systern (these are not part (af'the DSCP but ire mentioned below as information for the property
owner):
1. An onsite wastewater systern can Function as an integral part oil'the infrastructure of
the property it'it is properly operated and maintained, This is the responsibility of the
owner of'the property and is generally not specified by regulation. You tire
encouraged to contact. a wastewater systern purnper/service provider to partner with
you to implement steps needed to assure the longevity of the onsite ~wastewater
syst,cm being installed at this, location
2. The design plan specifies the Use of an ef'flLlcnt filter inside the tank. This component
is required to be examined at least annually and cleaned as needed
The issuance ot'a DSCP does not construe and/or imply compliance with any permits, approvals
or licenses which might, be needed from other agencies such as the Conservation ("onn-nission,
Zoning Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or I'lectrical
Inspector.
Please feel tree to contact the ot'licc with any qLICStions you may have. We look, Iorward to
working With YOU to obtain as wastewater treatrrient and dispersal system which will lie in
compliance with all regulations and assure protection Of pL.IbIiC health nand the environnient of'
North Andover,
Sincerely,
�t I a I a(irasse, (TITIT
Director 04'Public 11 lealth
F'ncl. Installers list
cc: Building Inspector
John Sullivan, P.F.
File
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North Andover I lealth Department, Town flail. 120 Main Strect.
North Andovcr, MA 01845 Phone., 978.688.9540 Fax: 978,688. 9542
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North Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division
September 7, 2022
Kenneth Rea
44 Rea Street.
North Andover, MA 01845
Re. Onsite Wastewater System Plan for 95 Rea Street—Lot 2B
(Map 9813, Lot 99)
Mr. Rea;
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan for the above site dated July 25, 2022 with a
final revision date of august 22, 2022 has been approved for issuance, of Disposal System.
Construction Permit (DSCP). Once issued, a DSCP will authorize the construction of the onsite
wastewater system per the plan referenced above and as allowed under Title 5 of the
Massachusetts Environmental Code (310 CMR 15.000). You will need involvement from the
designer of the onsite wastewater system throughout the installation process so you should be
sure to coordinate with them.
The design has been approved for use in the construction of a new on-site wastewater system for
a 6-bedroom (maxil'uUm 13-roorn) home; utilizing an effluent, filter in the septic tank and a
standard stone-and-pipe soil absorption system as indicated on the design plan.
This design plan approval is valid for 2 years from the above date. During this time, a licensed
septic system installer should obtain a permit and complete this work, and a Certificate of
Compliance be endorsed by the installer, designer and the Town of North Andover. if these
activities are not completed within this time period then it is possible a new design plan will need
to be completed and submitted for review.
"Phis approval is subject to the following conditions. Please be sure to review these with the
designer and installer.
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North Andover l lealth Department, Town hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover•, M 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 fax: 978.688, 9542
Prior to the issuance of a Disposal System Construction Permit:
a, The area of the proposed Soil Absorption System (SAS) is to be staked arid
flagged to identify the location(s) and to prevent activities which might damage
the soil absorption systern. Stockpiling ofiniterials, and equipincnt within the
SAS area is prohibited
b. The applicant must submit as foundation as-built at the same scale as the approved
plan with the proposed (,;)tisire wasteNvatcr system components also depicted along
"tith ties to the foundation
c. Prior to the issuance of tire Disposal System onstrLICtiOn Permit, the applicant
inust, submit the floor plans of the proposed dwelling showing no greater than 6
bedrooms or a total of 13 rooms.
ThrOLIghOUt the project:
a. It'site conditions aa.re 16und in the field to be diffierent frorn those indicated on the
design plan, installation of the onsite wastewater system slial I stop and the
designer and this office notified within 24 hOUrs
b. The brand and model of effluent filter specified on the design plan is to be
utilized. "I'he installer is to demonstrate these have been trade part ofthe onsite
wastewater system
c. If'groundwater is present at the bottom portion of the excavation for the soil
absorption system (SAS) the excavation is to he dewatered prior to the placement
of any 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 bottom is to be scarif seal arid
relatively dry arid the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge of the excavation
and filled in gradUkIlly
d. Inspections are to be performed by the designer of the onsite wastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and document construction. At as minimum these
are the initial excavation, prior to backfilling, and during backfilling as well as
,.any other component of the construction which the designer wishes to examine
e. Inspections are to be completed by the Town of North Andover at as minimum as
follows:
i. Bed bottom
i i. Tank bottorn
iii. final installation of'con-iponerils, confirmation off proper component
selection, exantiriation of construction methodology, and system operation
iv. Final grade
v. Satid fill will be collected from at, least one location and analyzed for
compliance with specifications in '11"'i(le 5
f. No components are to be covered until a final component inspectioti, has been
completed
g. No excavation for or work associated with construction of the soil absorption
system is to occur frorri November 30 to April I
After construction:
It. Within 30 days ofcornpletion ofconstruction the installer and designer are to
confirm ifthe installation work was completed in compliance with the design plan
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Nor-th Andover Health Department, Town Flail, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 0 1845 Phone: 978.688.954() Fax: 978.688. 9542
refierenced in the DSCT and with Title 5, and lfso shall certify, this oil as
Certificate ofCompliaricc fiorm
i, If changes have been made to the approved plans then preparation of"all as-I)Llilt
plan is required to be completed by the designer, If*no changes ]lave been made
to the approved plans then the approved plan sliall be Triodified by the designer to
show the distances frorn as known structure to the system components.
No sewage shall be discharged to the onsite wastewater system until as Certificate
of(I.ompliance has been issued by this office
L No application for as Certificate of Occupancy may be requested from the, Building
Inspector until a Certificate of'Compliance has been issued by this office
In aaddition, you should be aware ofthe long-term operation guidelines ofan onsite wastewater
systern (these are not part of the DSCII but are nientioncd below as infiorniation for the property
owner):
I. An onsite wastewater system can Function as an integral part,of the inlra.struCtUre of
the property it'it, is properly operated and ami inai tied. This is the responsibility of the
owner ofthe Property and is generally not specified by regulation. You are
encouraged to contact as wastewater system purnper/service provider to partner with
you to implement steps needed to assure the longevity of the onsite wastewater
system being installed at this location
1 The design plan specifies the use ofan effluent filter inside the tank. This corriponent
is required to be examined at. least annually and cleaned as needed
"I'lie issuance ofa DSCP does tlOt construe and/or imply compliance with airy permits, approvals
or licenses which might be needed frorn other agencies such as the Conservation Commission,
Zoning Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, 1)]Urnbing Inspector and/or F.Iectl-Mal
Inspector.
Please fieel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. We took for\vard to
working Nvith 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.
Sinc�rely,
J.1/11'..aGrasse, EFIT
Director of Public Health
Fuel. Installers list
cc: Building Inspector
.John Sullivan, RE-
File
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 0 1845 Phone: 978.688.9540 1,ax: 978.688, 9542