HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Approval Letter - Correspondence - 911 JOHNSON STREET 6/10/2024 North Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division
.lame 10, 2024
E'laiaae Kirby
91. 1 .Johnson Street
North Andover, MA 01 845
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for 911 Johnson Street Mn ) 107A Lot 9:3
Dear Ms. Kirby:
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan for the above site dated 4/24/24 with a final
revision date of 5/30/24 has been approved for issuance of as Disposal System Construction.
Permit (l)SC II). Once issued, a DSC P will authorize the construction of the onsite wastewater
system per the flan referenced above and as allowed under Title 5 of the Massachusetts
I rrvironnaental C"ode. (310 C'MR 1.5,000). You will need involvement from the designer ofthe
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 ofan upgrade; on-site wastewater
syst:ern for a 4-bedroom (maximum 9-room) home utilizing the proposed septic tank and a.
standard stone-and-pipe soil absorption system as indicated on the design plan.
The goal for system upgrades is to achieve full compliance with state and local orrsite. wastewater
regulations. In this instance full compliance was not achieved because the design includes a.
request for Local Upgrade Approvals seeking to vary from the standards of full compliance.
This letter serves to document the endorsement ofthese I-ocal Upgrade Approvals by the North
Andover Ilealth. Iepartment.
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 ofNorth Andover. If these
activities are not completed within this time period then it is possible a new design plan will need.
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North Andover l lealth Department, Town l lall, 120 Mama Street.
North Andover, MA 01 45 phone: 978.09 .9540 lax: 979.688. 9542
to be completed and submitted for review. In the event an imminent health problem such as
sewage backup into the dwelling is occurring the North Andover Board of Health may reduce the,
time period for which this plan is valid.
This approval is subject to the following conditions. Please be stire to review these with the
designer and installer.
Prior to the issuance of a Disposal System Construction Permit:
a. Three additional paper copies of the design plan are to be provided to the office
b. The area of'the proposed Soil Absorption System (SAS) is to be staked and
I'lagged to identify the location(s) and to prevent activities which might, damage
the soil absorption systern. Stockpiling of'rilaterials and equipment within the
SAS area is prohibited
Throughout the project:
a. If site conditions are fou (I in the field to he diflerent, from those indicated can the
design plan, installation ot'dic orisite wastewater system shall stop and the
designer and this office notified within 24 hours
b. If 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 placement
of any fill. No fill is to be placed for file SAS during rain or snow storins. Prior to
placement ofany needed rill ire file SAS, the bottorn is to be scarified and
relatively dry and the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge of the excavation
and filled in gradually.
c. Inspections are to be performed by the designer ol7the onsite wastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and document construction. At a rilinirmlin these
are the initial excavation, prior to backfilling, and daring backfilling as well as
any other component of the C011StRICtion,which the designer wishes to examille
d. Inspections are to be completed by the Town of*North Andover at a mininiurn as
follows:
i. Bed bottom
ii. Tank bottom
iii. I inal installation of'cornponents, confirmation ot'proper component
selection, examination ofconstrUCtioll methodology, and system operation
iv. Final grade
v. Sand fill will be collected from at least one location and analyzed for
compliance with specifications in Title 5
c. No corn[)one tits are to be covered until a final component inspection has been
coiripleted
1'. No excavation for or work associated with construction ofthe soil absorption
system is to occur from November '10 to April I
After construction:
g. Within 10 days of completion of construction the installer and designer are to
confirm il"the installation work was completed ill compliance with the design plan
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North Andover Health Dcpartinew, Town 1-fall, 120 Main Street.
North A ridover. M A 0 1845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688, 9542
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referenced in tlic DSCII and with Title 5, and if scn shall certify this On a
crij ficate of Compliance form
1). if changes have been niidc to the approved plans their preparation of an as-built
plan is required to be completed by the designer-. I I'no changes bave been made
to the approved plans their the approved plan shall be rriodified by the designer to
show the distances from as known strLICII.11'C to the S),'StClIl C0111porielits.
J. No sewage shall be discharged to tire onsite wastewater systern until a Certificate
ofCornpliance has been issued by this office
In addition, YOLI should be aware of the long-term operation guidelines ofan onsite wa.stew-ater,
system (these arc not part offlic I)SC P but are mentioned below as information t'or the property
owner):
I. Ali onsite wrstewater system can function as all integral part ofthe infrastructure Of
the property if it is properly operated, and maintained. This is the responsibility of
Owner of the property and is generally riot specified by regulation. Yoga are
encouraged to contact a wastewater system pumper/service provider- to partner with
You to implement steps needed to assure tire longevity of the onsite wastewater
system being installed at this location
The issuance of',,:t DSCT (foes not construe -,and/cur imply compliance with arly, permits, approvals
or licenses which rnight be needed from other agencies such as the Conservation Commission,
toning Board, Planning Board. Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or I'llectrical
Inspector.
Please fieel free to contact the oft)CC with <any questions YOU may have. We look f4ward to
Working with YOU to obtain a wastcwatcr treatirient and dispersal systein which will he in
compliance \,vitli all regulations and assure protection ot'public health and the environment of
North Andok)cr.
Sincerel.y.
z
Brian J. LI-a,sse, CEIIT
Director of'Public health
F'ncl. Installers list
cc: Vladimir Neinchenok, P.I,',.
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North Ando\'cr I le,,dth Deparrinent, To\w n I fall, 120 Main Strcet,
North . ndo\cr., NIA 0 1845 Plu'inc: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978,688. 9542