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DESCRIPTION OF REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS (-cc(ftLrii',r=
The undersigned agr s to install the above described Individual Sewage Disposal System in accordance with the provisions of TITLE 5 and
fu ther agrees to e the ration until a Certificate of Compliance has been issued by the Board of Health.
Sign Date
Inspections
BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N.,Chair
ROSEMARIE KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH
RICHARD P.BRUNSWICK,M
PETER J.MCERIAIN,Health Agent
CITY OF
NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
210 MAIN STREET
01060
Tel:(413)567-1213
Fax(413)587-1221
April 25,2002
Mrs.Gordon Swift
63 Stone ridge Dr.
Florence,MA 01062
RE: Sewage Disposal System Inspection 228 Audubon Rd.,Leeds
Dear Mrs. Swift:
The Northampton Board of Health is in receipt of a report on the Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Inspection
conducted by Thomas Leue at 228 Audubon Rd., Leeds on April 19,2002.That inspection report indicates that the
subsurface sewage disposal system(designated as system"A")in your rear yard fails to protect the public health and the
environment as defined in Section 15.303 of CMR 15.000,State Environmental Code,Title 5.The inspection
revealed that the septic tank was faulty and must be replaced and that the lines from the"D"box are plugged
with roots and must be cleared to determine if the leaching system is functioning properly.
Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 15.000 of the State Environmental Code,Title 5,and under
authority of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 21 A, Section 13, you(or the subsequent owners of the property)are
hereby ordered to replace the septic tank of system"A"at 228 Audubon Rd.,within sixty days of the date of the
original inspection,(by 6/19/02). In addition the leach lines from the D box must be cleared and the leach system re-
inspected to determine compliance with Title 5. If further degradation of your sewage disposal system occurs(e.g.
sewage flowing to the surface of the ground), the repairs will be required sooner.
All work to repair/upgrade the subsurface sewage disposal system must be performed by a licensed sewage diposal
system installer, in accordance with the requirements of 310 CMR 15.000, and with plans approved by the Northampton
Board of Health.
Please be advised that you are entitled to a hearing on this order to upgrade your subsurface sewage disposal system,
provided that you file a written petition requesting such a hearing in the Board of health office within seven(7)days of
the receipt of this notice.
Please feel free to contact the Board of Health office,at 587-1213,if you have any questions concerning this matter.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. McErlain
Health Agent
Certified Mail# 7001 2510 0004 8173 5143
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AF/A
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRO
TITLE 5
OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road —A—. Leeds. MA
Owner's Name: William Swi ft
Owner's Address: c/o Mi. helt La o 44 Conz S Nor hamnt .A 01060
Date of Inspection: 4/39/02
Copy to: Board of Health. Leeds; Murphy Realtors
Witness: Number: S$DS-662
Name of Inspector: Thomas S. Leup
Company Name: Homestead Inc.
Mailing Address: 1664 Cape St. . WI J 1iamsburg, MA 01096
Telephone Number: (413) 628-4533
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I certify that I have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at this address and that the information
reported below is true, accurate and complete as of the time of the inspection. The inspection was performed
based on my training and experience in the proper function and maintenance of on-site sewage disposal
systems. I am a DEP approved system inspector pursuant to Section 15340 of Title 5 (310 CMR 15.000).
The septic system condition must be evaluated and classified into one of the following four conditions:
Passes
Conditionally Passes
Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority
Fails
The system condition: Fails
s
Inspector's Signature:
Date: April 19. 2002
The System Inspector shall submit a copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board of Health
of DEP) within thirty (30) days of completing this inspection. If the system is a shared system or has a design
flow of 10,000 gpd or greater, the inspector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appropriate
regional office of the DEP. The original should be sent to the system owner and copies to the buyer,if
applicable and the approving authority.
Notes and Comments
****This report only describes conditions at the time of inspection and under the conditions of use at that
time.This inspection does not address how the system will perform in the future under the same or
different conditions of use.
Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road -A-. Leeds. MA
Owner: William Swift
Date of inspection: 4/19/02
Inspection Summary: Check A,B, C, D or E/ALWAYS complete all of Section D:
A. System Passes:
Al_ I have not found any information which indicates that any of the failure criteria as described in 310
CMR 15.303 or in 310 CMR 15.304 exist. Any failure criteria not evaluated are indicated below.
Comments.
B] System Conditionally Passes:
.L One or more system components as described in the "Conditional Pass" section need to be replaced or
repaired. The system, upon completion of the replacement or repair, as approved by the Board of
Health, will pass. Answer yes,no, or not determined(Y,N, or ND) in the for the following
statements. If"not determined"please explain.
II) The septic tank is metal and over 20 years old* or the septic tank(whether metal or not)is
structurally unsound, exhibits substantial infiltration or exfiltration, or tank failure is imminent. The system will
pass inspection if the existing septic tank is replaced with a complying septic tank as approved by the Board of
Health. *A metal septic tank will pass inspection if it is structurally sound,not leaking and if a Certificate of
Compliance indicating that the tank is less than 20 years old is available.
ND explain:
j2) N Observation of sewage backup or break out or high static water level in the distribution box due
to broken or obstructed pipe(s) or due to a broken, settled or uneven distribution box. System will pass
inspection if(with approval by the Board of Health). _ broken pipe(s)are replaced
obstruction is removed
_ distribution box is levelled or replaced
ND explain:
(3) The system required pumping more than four times a year due to broken or obstructed pipe(s).
The system will pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of Health):
broken pipe(s) are replaced
obstruction is removed
ND explain:
(4) N Other: explain:_
C] Further Evaluation is Required by the Board of Health:
N Conditions exist which require further evaluation by the Board of Health in order to determine if the
system is failing to protect the public health, safety or the environment:
1) System will pass unless Board of Health determines in accordance with 310 CMR 15.303(1)(6) that
the system is not functioning in a manner which will protect public health, safety and the environment:
Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a surface water.
Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland or a salt marsh.
Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION (continued)
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road -A-, Leeds, MA
Owner: William Swi ft
Date of Inspection: 4/19/02
2) System will fail unless Board of Health (and Public Water Supplier, if any) determines that the
system is functioning in a manner that protects the public health, safety and environment:
The system has a septic tank and soil absorption system(SAS)and the SAS is within 100 feet of a
surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply.
_ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is within a Zone I of a public water supply.
_ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
_ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is less than 100 feet but 50 feet or more from a
private water supply well** Method used to determine distance
**This system passes if the well water analysis, performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for coliform bacteria
and volatile organic compounds indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and the presence
of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other failure criteria
are triggered. A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.
3) Other:
D] System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems:
You mug indicate either "Yes" or "No" as to each of the following for all inspections:
YES (Y)or NO(N)
N Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool.
N Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or
clogged SAS or cesspool.
Y Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or
cesspool.
N Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6" below invert or available volume less than 1/2 day flow.
N Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).Number
of times pumped
N Any portion of the SAS,cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation.
1Sr Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface
water supply.
N Any portion of cesspool privy is within a Zone I of a public well.
N Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
N Any portion of a cesspool or privy is less than 100 feet but greater than 50 feet from a private water
supply with no acceptable water quality analysis. [This system passes if the well water analysis,
performed at a DEP certified laboratory, for coliform bacteria and volatile organic compounds
indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and the presence of ammonia
nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm,provided that no other failure criteria
are triggered. A copy of the analysis most be attached to this form.]
The system fails. I have determined that one or more of the above failure criteria exist as defined in 310
CM 15.303, therefore the system fails. The system owner should contact the Board of Health should be
contacted to determine what will be necessary to correct the failure.
Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION (continued)
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road —A—. Leeds, MA
Owner: William Swift
Date of Inspection: 4/39102
E] Large Systems:
To be considered a large system the system must serve a facility with a design flow of 10,000 to 15,000 gpd.
You Joust indicate either"Yes" or "No"as to each of the following:
The following criteria apply to large systems in addition to the criteria above:
YES (Y)or NO(N)
]V the system is within 400 feet of a surface drinking water supply
LV the system is within 200 feet of a tributary to a surface drinking water supply
�[ the system is located in a nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection Area-IWPA) or a
mapped Zone II of a public water supply well)
If you answered "yes"to any question in Section E the system is considered a significant threat, or answered
"yes" in Section D above the large system has failed. The owner or operator of any large system considered a
significant threat under Section E or failed under Section D shall upgrade the system in accordance with 310
CMR 15.304.The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department.
PART B: CHECKLIST
S;heck if the following have been done. You must indicate"yes"or"no"as to each of the following:
YES (Y)or NO(N)
Pumping information was provided by the owner,occupant or Board of Health.
N Were any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks?
]y Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period?
N Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of the inspection?
• Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined? (If they are not available note as N/A)
• Was the facility or dwelling was inspected for signs of sewage back up9
▪ Was the site was inspected for signs of break out?
Y Were all system components,excluding the SAS,located on site?
• Were the septic tank manholes uncovered,opened,and the interior of the septic tank inspected for the condition
of the baffles or tees, material of construction,dimensions,depth of liquid,depth of sludge and depth of scum?
The size and location of the Soil Absorption System (SAS) on the site has been determined based on:
Y a) Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health.
1� b) Determined in the field (if any of the failure criteria related to Part C is at issue approximation of
distance is unacceptable) [15.302(3)(b)].
�[ The facility owner(and occupants,if different from owner) were provided with information on proper
maintenance of Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems (SSDS).
Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART C: SYSTEM INFORMATION
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road -A-, Leeds, MA
Owner: William Swift
Date of Inspection: 4/19/02
FLOW CONDITIONS
RESIDENTIAL
unknown DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (gallons/day)
I Number of bedrooms(design)
3 Number of bedrooms(actual)
0 Number of current residents
N '.. Is there a garbage grinder ? (Y or N) _
Y Is there a Laundry Hookup?(Y or N)
N Is the Laundry a separate system? (Y or N) (If yes, separate inspection required)_
_ N Seasonal use(Y or N)
N/A meter readings, if available (last two years usage) (gallons per day)
_ Y _ Sump Pump (Y or N)_
not in 5 Date of last occupancy _
months
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Type of establishment:
Design flow (based on 310 CMR 15.203): gpd
Basis of design flow (seats/persons/sqft,etc.):
Grease trap present(yes or no):
Industrail waste holding tank present (yes or no):
Water meter readings,if available:
Last date of occupancy/use:
OTHER(describe):
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pumping Records
Source of information:pumped 6/22/00, says loo notation.
Was system pumped as part of the inspection(Y or N)
If yes, volume pumped: 500 gallons --How was quantity pumped determined? Pumper says
Reason for pumping: buy-sell agreement
TYPE OF SYSTEM:
X Septic tank,distribution box, soil adsorption system.
Single cesspool
Overflow cesspool
_ Privy
Shared system (Y or N)(if yes, attach previous inspection records, if any)
Innovative/Alternative technology. Attach copy of the current operation and maintenance contract(to
be obtained from system owner)
Tight tank(Attach a copy of the DEP approval)
Other(describe):
Tide 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART C:
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road -A-. Leeds . MA
Owner: William Swift
Date of Inspection: 4/19/02
N_ Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site (Y or N):
APPROXIMATE AGE of all components, date installed(if known)and source of information:
Leptic estimated to be 1950 's system.
BUILDING SEWER: (located on site plan)
IQ: Average depth below grade 30' Distance from private water supply well or suction line
Material of construction: X cast iron _Sch. 40 PVC _other(explain)_
Comments: (condition of joints, venting,evidence of leakage, etc.) No problems seen.
SEPTIC TANK: Y (located on site plan)
Material of construction:_X_concrete _metal _FRP polyethylene_other(explain)
21 Depth below grade (inches)
40 Septic tank width (inches)
60 Septic tank length (inches)
52 Septic tank height (inches)
542 Calculated gross volume (gallons)
10 Air space in tank (inches)
404 Net Volume (gallons)
Baffle depth (inches)
4 Sludge thickness (inches) Represents average
4 Scum thickness (inches) Represents average
Top of sludge layer to bottom
48 of outlet tee or baffle (inches)
Bottom of scum layer to
—13 bottom of outlet tee or baffle (inches)
Top of scum layer to top of
7 outlet tee or baffle (inches)
Comments: (recommendation for pumping, conditions of inlet and outlet tees or baffles,depth of liquid
level in relation to outlet invert, structural integrity,evidence of leakage, etc.)
Tank structurally OK. Outlet baffle missing: this is a serious flaw.
Tank very small. Outlet cover broken.
How dimensions were determined: Measured.
Title 5lnspection Form 6/l5/2000
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART C:
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road -A-, Leeds, MA
Owner: William Swift
Date of Inspection: 4/19/02
PUMP CHAMBER: N/A (part of pump-up systems only)
Pumps in working order: (Y or N)
Alarms in working order: (Y or N) _
Comments: (note condition of pump chamber,condition of pumps and appurtenances, etc.)
DISTRIBUTION BOX: I (if present must be opened)(locate on site plan) ("D-box")
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert: 1.5"
Comments: (note if level and distribution is equal, evidence of solids carryover, evidence of leakage into
or out of box, recommendations for repairs, etc.) fl—box annears 1 eve 1 and flow equal.
Outlet pipes clocged with roots,
SOIL ADSORPTION SYSTEM(SAS),Y (locate on site plan,excavation not required)
If SAS not located explain why: found pipes out of d-box, but too cloaged with
roots to snake to dest.ination•-
Type:
leaching pits&number:
leaching chambers and number:
leaching galleries and number:
leaching trenches,number, length:
leaching fields,number,dimensions:
overflow cesspool, number:
innovative/altemative system,Type/name of technology.
Comments: (note soil conditions, signs of hydraulic failure,level of ponding,condition of vegetation,etc.)
No orob ens s pn on surface. No evidence of breakout.
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Homestead Inc.
OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road
Owner: William Swift
Date of Inspection: 4/19/02
Leeds. MA
TIGHT OR HOLDING TANK: NIL (tank must be pumped at time of inspection)(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade:
Material of construction:_concrete_metal FRP polyethylene_other(explain)
Dimensions:
Capacity: gallons
Design flow: gallons/day
Alarm level: _ Alarm in working order Yes No
Date of last pumping:
Comments: (conditions of inlet tees, condition of alarm and float switches, etc.)
CESSPOOLS: N/A (cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection)(locate on site plan, if any)
Number and configuration:
Depth-top of liquid to inlet invert
Depth of solids layer
Depth of scum layer
Dimensions of cesspool
Materials of construction
Indication of groundwater inflow(cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection)
Comments: (note soil conditions, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.)
PRIVY: N(& (locate on site plan,if any)
Materials of construction.
Dimensions:
Depth of solids:
Comments: (note soil conditions, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.)
GREASE TRAP: WA (Usually present in certain commercial systems) (locate on site plan)
Material of construction: concrete _metal _FRP_polyethylene_other(explain)
Depth below grade: _ inches
Dimensions: _ inches
Scum thickness: inches
Top of scum layer to top of outlet tee or baffle: inches
Bottom of scum layer to bottom of outlet tee or baffle inches
Date of last pumping;
Comments: (recommendation for pumping,conditions of inlet and outlet tees or baffles, depth of liquid level in
relation to outlet invert, structural integrity, evidence of leakage, etc.)
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 228 Audubon Road -A-. Leeds. MA
Owner: William Swift
Date of Inspection: 4/19/02
SITE EXAM
Slope
Surface water
Check Cellar
Shallow wells
Estimated depth to ground water: 4 feet
Please indicate (check)all the methods used to determine high groundwater elevation:
Obtained from system design plan on record- If checked, date of design plan reviewed:
Observed site(abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS)
Checked with local Board of Health-explain:
Check local excavators, installers - (attach documentation)
Accessed USGS database- explain:
You must describe how you established the high groundwater elevation.
Estimated from soils. Actual depth to be determined during
repair phase.
COMMENTS:
RESOURCES:
Department of Environmental Protection, Western Regional Office,436 Dwight St., Springfield, MA
01103, (413)784-1100;Title 5 Hotline-(800)266-1122
Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000
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