HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Septic Letter - Correspondence - 280 GRAY STREET 9/20/2024 i
North Andover Health Department
Community acid Ecanaaraic Development Division
Sep"iteaiaher 20, :2024
Tarniekaa l la.aiater
280 Gray Street
North Andover, MA 01 45
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal S stenaa flan for 2811 Goray Street (Mal) 1 Q71) Lot 124'
Dear Ms. 1lunter:
The proposed onsite wastewater systeaaa design plan fior the above site dated 8/12/24 with as fitnal
revision date caf 8/2 /24 has been approved for issuance of as L)islaaisal Systetia C:`airastraaetiOn
l'ertnit (l:)S(',P). Once issued, a [)SC-P will aaathcarire the construction of the onsite wastewater
system per the plan referenced above and as allowed aan,der`["itic 5 of the MassaaclacoscIt:s
F"nvirc'nnieaatal (lode, (310 CMR 15.000). YOU will need invcilvernerit frcai a the designer of"the
onsite Wastewater system throe hOLIt the installation pr(,)cess so you should he snare to coordinate
with them.
The design has been approved COI- use in the construction cifan upgrade on-site wastewater
system fcir aa, -bedroorri (iria xiraauaa) 11-room) hcirrae utilizing the existing septic tank and as
proposed standard stone-and-pipe sail absorption system as indicated on the design plan.
J'his design plan approval is valid for 2 years fTorn the above date, 1)uring this time, as licensed
septic systeaia installer should obtain a pierraait and cortililete this vvork, and as Cea%tificaate of
C onipliaarace be endorsed by the installer, designer, and the Town own oaf North Andover, 1ftliese
activities ore not coiialal.eted within this tinie period theca it, is possible as new design plan will need
to be conil:ileted and sa:Knitted fbr review. In the event an itrnriinent health lirobleaa such as
sewage Nickup into the dwelling is occurring the North Andover Board cif l le,aa.lth ayiaay reduce the
tiarie period for which this lalaaa is valid.
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North Aiicl.ovetr 1-leaalth Departrneait, Towaa Liaall, 120 Main Street
North Andover, Mrs 01 45 Plione. 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542
'['his approval is suIjject to the f'ollowing Conditions. Please be sure to review these with the
designer and installer.
prior to the issuance oCa Disposal Systeirt 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
flagged to identify the location(s) and to prevent activities which might darnage
the soil absorption systeni. Stockpiling of materials and equipment within the
SAS arca is prohibited
'Throughout the project:
a_ It site conditions are fOUnd in the field to be different from those indica,.ited oil (lie
design plan, installation ofthe onsitc wastewater system shall stop and the
designer and this office notified within 24 hours
la. If is present at the bottom portion ofthe excavatiori for the soil
absorption systern (SAS) the excavatioli is to be dewatered prior to the placement
ofarly fill. No fill is to be placed for the SAS (,hiring rain or snow storms. Prior to
placement ofar)y needed fill it) the SAS, the bottom is to be searified and
relatively dry and the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge ofthe excavationi
and filled in gil-adually
c, Inspections are to be performed by the designer of tlie otasite wastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and docurnellt COnStRICti011. At as rninitnuin these
are the initial excavation, prior tea backfilling, and during backlilting as well as
any other component of the construction which the designer wishes to emarnine
d. Inspections are to be completed by the Town of North Andover at a rninimurn as
follows:
i. fled bottom
ii, 1'ank bottom
�iii. Final, installation of components, confirn,iation, of'proper component
selection, examination of construction inethodology, and system operation
iv. Final grade
v. Sand fill will be collected frorn at least one location arid analyzed for
compliance with specifications in 'Title 5
e. No coniponent's are to be covered until as final corriponent inspection has [teen.
completed
C. No excavation for or work associated with construction ofthe soil absorption
system is to occur ftorri November 30 to April I
After conMruction:
i,). Within 30 days ol"completion of construction the, installer and designer are to
confirryi iffhe installation Nvork was cotnpleted in compliance with tbe design plan
referenced in the DS("''P and with 'I'ille 5, and it,'so shall, certify this on a
Certificate of Compliance form
la. If'changes have been made to the approved plans then preparation ofan as-built
pl,ln is required to be compteted by the designer. Ifrio changes have been made
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North ,Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 I`ax: 978.688. 9542
to the aPproved plans then the approved plan shall be modified by [lie designer to
show the distances from as knowil StIlletUrC to the systeiri componen(s.
i. No sewage shall be disclutrged to the oirsil.e wastewater system until a (",ertificate
of Compliance has been issued by this office
In addition, you should be aware of the Iong-term operation f-,,,uidelines of ari onsito wastewater
systern (diese are riot part of the DS( 1) but, are mentioned below as info.-)rrnation for tire property
owner):
1. An misite wastewater systern can function as an integral part ofthe infnistructure of
the properly if it is properly operated and nraintained. Jbis is the responsibility of the
owner of the property and is generally not specified by regulation. YOU are
encouraged to contact a wastewater systern pumper/service provider lo partner with
you to implement steps needed to assure the longevity of the onsite wastewater
systern being installed zit this location
The issuance ot'a DSCP does not construe and/or imply compliance with any perinits, approvals
or licenses which might be needed from other agencies SUCII as the Conservation C ommission,
Zoning Board, Planning Board, lluildinl.), Inspector-, Pkinibing Inspector and/or IJectrical
Inspector.
Please feel free to contact the office with any cluestions you may have. We look t`orward to
working with YOU, to obtain a wastewater treatment and dispersal systern which will be in
compliance with, all regUlations and assure protection Of pUblie health and.the environment, of
North Andover.
Sincerely,
ram'
l3ria J. I,aGrasse, Cf,' IT
Director of"Public, I fealth.
F.nel. Installers list
cc: Vladimir Nenichenok, P.E,
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA ()1945 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.698. 9542