HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Approval Letter - Correspondence - 531 JOHNSON STREET 2/29/2024 North Andover Health Department
Community and Etonomi( Development Division
February 29, 2024
Todd. Sorrin.
531 Johnson Street.
North Andover, MA 01845
2e: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for 531 Johnson Street (Map 98A Lot 14
Dear Mr. Sorrin:
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan for the above site dated 2/2/24 with a final
revision date of2/27/24 has been approved fur issuance ofa Disposal Syste►n Construction.
permit (DS("P). 011ce issued, a DSCT will authorize the construction ofthe onsite wastewater
system per the plan referenced above and as allowed under Title 5 ofthe Massachusetts
Environmental Code (310 C'MR 15.000). 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 of an upgrade on-site wastewater
system or a 3-bedroom home utilizing the proposed eftluent filter in the septic tank, a pump and
pump tank and a standard stone-and-pipe soil absorption systern 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. 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.
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North Andover health 19epa.rurient, Town llal.l, 120 Main. Street
North Andover, MA ()1€I45 Phone: 97 .68 .9540 Fa: : 97 .688. 9542
This approval is subject to the following conditions. Please be sure 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 ofthe proposed Soil Absorption System (SAS) is to be staked and
flagged to identify the location(s) and to prevent activities which might damage
the soil absorption systern. Stockpiling of materials and equipment within the
SAS area is prohibited
Throughout the project:
a. If site conditions are found in the field to be different 1'roni those indicated on the
design plan, installation of the onsite wastewater system shall 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. The installer is to dernonstrate these have been made 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 be dewatered prior to the placement
of any till. No fill is to be placed for the SAS during rain or stiow storms. Prior to
placement of'any needed fill in the SAS, the bottom is to be scarified and
relatively dry and the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge ofthe excavation
and filled in gradually
d. Inspections are to be performed by the designer ofthe onsite wastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and document construction. At a minimum these
are the initial excavation, prior to backfilling, and during backtilling, 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 a rninimurn as
follows:
L lied bottom
i i. Tank bottom
iii, Final installation of components, confirmation of proper 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 for
compliance with specifications in 'l."itle 5
I'. No components are to be covered until a final component inspection has been
completed
g. No excavation for or work associated with construction of the soil absorption
system is to occur from November 30 to April I
After construction:
h. Withiri 30 days of completion of construction the installer and designer arc to
confirm if the installation work was completed iii compliance with the design plan
referenced in the DSCP and with Title 5, and if so shall certify this on a
Certificate of Compliance forin
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 l41one: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688, 9542
i. If changes have been made to the approved plans then preparation of an as-built
plan is required to be cornpleted by the designer. Ifrio changes have been rnade
to the approved plans, then the approved plan shall be modified by the designer to
show the distances froni a known structure to the system components.
J. No sewage shall be discharged to the onsite wastewater system until a Certificate
of'C'ornpliance has been issued by this office
In addition, you should be aware ofthe long-term operation guidelines ofan, onsite wastewater
systeni (these are not pail of the DSCP but ai*e mentioned below,as information for the property
owner):
I. An onsite Nvastewater system can function as an integral part of the it-iftastructure of
the property ifit is properly operated and maintain,ed, '['his is the responsibility ofthc
owner ofthe property and is generally not specified by regulation. YOU al-C
eIICOUraged to contact a wastewater system purnper/service provider to partner with
YOU to iniplenient. steps needed to assure the longevity of the onsite wastewater
system being installed at. this location
2. The design, plan specifics the use ol'an effluent filter inside the tank. This cornponent
is required to be examined at least annually and cleaned as needed
The Issuance ofa DSCII does not construe and/or imply cornpliance with any Permits, approvals
or licenses which rnight be needed fironi other agencies such as the Conservation Conunission,
Zoning Board., planning Board, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or I'lecirical
Inspector.
Please feel free to contact the office kvith any ClUeStiOJIS you may have. We look forward to
working with, YOU to obtain as \,vastewater treatment and dispersal system which will be in
compliance with all regulations and asSUrc protection c4publie health and the environment of
North Andover.
Sincerely,
Wrian J, LaGrasse, ('1`11 IT
1 ,
Director offlublie I lealth
FIncl. Installers list
Vladimir Nenichenok, P.1--
File
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North Andover I lealth Department, I own Hall, 12(l Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Plione: 979.688.95d,O Fax: 978.688. 9542