HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Approval Letter - Correspondence - 190 GRAY STREET 7/1/2024 •
Nlorth Andover Health Department
Community and lrtonornic Development Division
July 1, 2024
Cynthia Lin ,ley & Kevin l� urlepan.
190 Gray Street.
North Andover, Mil 01 45
Res Subsurface Sewage Disposal System flan for 1.90 ("ray Street (Mal) 107D Lot 130
1)eaar Ms. 1,in ley & Mr. Finnegan:
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan for the above site dated 5/16/24 with as finaal.
revision date of'4/12/12'4 has been approved for issuance of"aa Disposal `system ("onstructictn
Permit (l)SC P). Once issued, as f) C P will authorize the construction ofthe onsite waastewate-r
system per the plan referenced above and as allowed gander "Title 5 ofrythe Massachusetts
1,nvironmental Code (310 C"MR 15.000). YOU will need involvement from the; designer ofthe
ons to wastewater systern throughout the, installation process so you should be snare to coordinate
with them.
The design has been approved for use in the construction ofarn upgrade on-site wastewater
system for as 5-bedroom (m a iraau.in l 1-ra:roni) home utilifirap the propose(] effluent filter in the
septic tank and a standard stone,-,uid-pipe, sail absorption system as indicated on the design plan.
This design plan approval is valid for- ? years from the aabove, date, During this tame;, as licensed
septic system installer should obtain as permit and complete this Work, aarcl as Certificate of..
Compliance be endorsed by the, installer, designer, and the Town of'North Andover. 1fthese
activities are not completed within this time period then it is possible a new design plain will need
to be completed and submitted fitr review. 1n the event an, inuintaent health problem such as
sewage backup into the; dwelling is ()ecru-a-ing the North Andover Board ofllcaalth may reduce the
tinge period f«r wvhich this plain is valid.
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North Andover- licaaltha Department, Town 11all, 120 "vlaain Street
North Andover, NIA 01 45 phone: 978.6 .9540 Fax: 9542
"I'llis approval is sub'ject to the following conditions. Please lie sure to review these with, the
designcr and installer.
Prior to the issuance of as Disposal Sy'stern (.ODStrLICIi0JI PCIIIIit-
a. Three additioiial paper copies ofthe design plan are to be provided to the office
b. The area of the proposed Soil Absorption System (SAS) is to be staked and
flagged to identify, the locaticnr(s) atid to prevent activities which irright daniage
the soil absorption system. Stockpiling, of materials and CCILlipment within the
SAS area is prohibited
'I"ITI-OUghOLIt [lie prqject:
a. If'site conditions are found in the field to be different from those indicated on the
design plan, installation ofthe onsite wa,stewater system shall stop and the
designer and this off ice notified within 24 hours
b. 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 pail oft.he onsite
wastewater system
c. It'groundwater is present at the bottom portion of the excavation for the soil
absorption system (SAS) the excavation is to be dewatered prior to the placeirient
ofany fill. No fill is to be placed tor 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 in(] the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge ofthc excavation
and filled in gradually
d. Inspections are to be pertorrncd by the designer of the onsite Nvastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and (hiCLITIMIt construction. At as mininnini these
are the initial excavation, prior to backtilling, and clearing; back.litling as well as
any other comporictit of the constllldi011 which the dcsigncr Nvishes to examine
e. Inspections are to be cornpletcd by the Town ol'North Andover at a Minimum as
fio I I o"Y s:
i. Bed bottom
ii. Tank bottom
iii. Firial installation of'components, confirmation of proper component
selection, examination of construction methodology, and system operation
iv. Final grade
v. Basted fill will be collected from at least one location and analyzed for
compliance with specifications in Title 5
f* No components are to be covered until, a final cornponent inspection has been
completed
g. No excavation for or work associatc(I with construction of,'the soil absorption
system is to OCCUr from November 30 to April I
After construction:
la. Within '10 days ofcornpletion of construction the installer and desigricr are to
confirm if the installation work was completed in compliance with the design plan
ref'crenced in the DSCT and with Title 5, and ifso shall certify this on as
Certificate of("oniffliarice form
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North Andover Health Department, 'Fown I fall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 0 1845 Phone. 978.688,9540 F'ax: 978.688. 9542
I If'changes have been made: to the approvcd plans then prcparation ol'aii as-built
plan is required to lie compIcted by the designer. If no changes have been made
to the approvcd plans, then the approved plan shall be modified by the designer to
show (lie distances from as known structure to the system components.
j. No sewage shall be discharged to the onsite wastewater system until a Certificate
of'Clompliance has been issued by this office
fn addition, you should be aware of the long-term openallon guidelines ofan, oasite wastewater
system (these are not part ol'the DSCP but are mentioned below as infortnation for the property
owner):
1. An onsite wastewater system can function as :in integral part ofthe infrastructure of
the property if it is properly operated and maintained. 'rhis is the responsibility of the
owner of`the property and is generally not specified by regulation. You are
C11COLU'aged to contact as wastewater system pumper/service provider to partner with
you to Implement steps needed to assure the longevity ofthe onsite wastewater
system being installcd at this location
I 'I he design plan specifies the use ofan effluent filter inside the tank. This component
is required to be examined at least H11TILIally all(I cleaned as needed
The issuance ofa DSCP does not construe and/or imply compliance with any permits, approvals
or licenses which might be needed from other agencies such as the onservation Conrinission,
Zoning Board, Pkanning Board, Building Inspector. Plurnbing Inspector and/or I,Ilectrical
Inspector.
Please feel free to contact the officc with any questions you may have. We look forward to
working with you to obtain a wasteNvater treatment and dispersal systern which will be in
compliance with all regulations and assure protection offitiblic liealth and the environment of
North Andovcr.
Sincerely,
/V
Brian 3. l"A'JI-asse, (J"I IT
Director OfPUblic I I ea Ith
F"ricl. Installers list
cc: James Kavanal.lgh, P.L-
File
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North A riclover I fealth Departnicni, '1"own I IaIL 120 Main Street,
North Andover. MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 t°'aN: 97K688. 9542