856 Septic Inspection 2009 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner Owner's Name
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B. Certification (cost.)
Inspection Summary: Check A,B.C.D or E/always complete all of Section D
A) System Passes:
® I have not found any information which indicates that any of the failure criteria 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:
❑ One or more system components as deserted 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, ND) in the ❑ for the following statements. If"not
determined," please explain
❑ 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.
System will pass inspection if the existing 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:
❑ 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 of Board of Health):
❑ broken pipe(s) are replaced
❑ obstruction is remover.:
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Ownees Name
NORTHAMPTON MA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/Town Sate Zip Code Date of Inspection
Inspection results must be submitted on this form. Inspection forms may not be altered in any
way.
A. General Information
1. Inspector.
PHILIP J. PASIECNIK
Name of Inspector
GREG'S WASTE WATER REMOVAL
Company Name
239 GREENFIELD ROAD
Company Address
SOUTH DEERFIELD
Cay/rown
413-665-3989
Telephone Number
B. Certification
MA.
State
S11526
License Number
01373
Zip Code
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. l am a DEP approved system inspector pursuant to Section 15.340 of
Title 5(310 CMR 95.000).The system:
® Passes
❑ Condwonally Passes ❑ Fails
❑ Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority
JUNE 12, 2009
Date
The system inspector shall submit a copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board
of Health or DEP)within 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 sent to the buyer, if applicable, and the approving authority.
""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.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments
656 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner Owner's Name
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B. Certification (cord.)
C) Further Evaluation is Required by the Board of Health (cont.):
❑ 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 indicates absent 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 must indicate"Yes"or"No"to each of the following for all inspections:
Yes No
❑ ® Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to overloaded or
clogged SAS or cesspool
❑ ® Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters
due to an overloaded or dogged SAS or cesspool
❑ ® Static liquid level m the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded
or dogged SAS or cesspool
❑ ® Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6" below invert or available volume is less
than 1/2 day flow
❑ ® Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or
obstructed pipe(s). Number of times pumped:
❑ ® Any portion of the SAS cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation.
❑ ® Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or
tributary to a surface water supply.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form - Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner's Name
NORTHAMPTON RSA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/Town
B. Certification (cont.)
Zip Code Date of Inspection
B) System Conditionally Passes (cont.):
❑ distribution box is leveled or replaced
ND Explain:
❑ The system required pumping more than 4 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:
C) Further Evaluation is Required by the Board of Health:
❑ Conditions exist which require further evaluation by the Board of Health in order to determine if
the system is failing to protect 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
2. System will fail unless the 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 1 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.
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form - Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner Owner's Name
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C. Checklist
Check if the following have been done. You must indicate "yes"or"no"as to each of the following:
Yes No
® ❑ 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?
® ❑ Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period?
❑ ® Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of
this inspection?
❑ ® Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined? (If they were not
available note as N/A)
® ❑ Was the facility or:welling inspected for signs of sewage back up?
❑ Was the site inspected for signs of break out?
® ❑ Were all system components, excluding the SAS, located on site?
® ❑ Were the septic tank manholes uncovered, opened, and the interior of the tank
inspected for the condition of the baffles or tees, material of construction,
dimensions depth of liquid, depth of sludge and depth of scum?
Was the facility owner(and occupants if different from owner) provided with
information on the proper maintenance of subsurface sewage disposal systems?
® ❑
The size and location of the Soil Absorption System (SAS) on the site has
been determined based on
® ❑ Existing inforiation For example, a plan at the Board of Health.
❑ ® Determined :n the field (if any of the failure criteria related to Part C is at issue
approximation of distance is unacceptable) [310 CMR 15.302(5)]
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner Owners Name
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B. Certification (cont.)
D) System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems (cont.):
Yes No
❑ ® Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone 1 of a public well.
❑ ® Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply
well.
❑ ® Any portion of a cesspool or privy is less than 100 feet but greater than 50 feet
from a private water supply well with no acceptable water quality analysis. )This
system passes if the well water analysis, performed at a DEP certified
laboratory, for fecal coliform bacteria indicates absent 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
and chain of custody must be attached to this form.]
The system is a cesspool serving a facility with a design flow of 2000gpd-
10,000gpd.
The system fails. I have determined that one or more of the above failure
criteria exist as described in 310 CMR 15.303, therefore the system fails. The
system owner should contact the Board of Health to determine what will be
necessary to correct the failure.
O EN
E) Large Systems: To be considered a large system the system must serve a facility with a
design flow of 10,000 gpd to 15,000 gpd.
For large systems, you must indicate either`yes,or-no"to each of the following, in addition to the
questions in Section D.
Yes No
❑ ❑ the system is within 400 feet of a surface drinking water supply
❑ ❑ the system is within 200 feet of a tributary to a surface drinking water supply
❑ ❑
the system is located iii a nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection
Area—IWPA)or a mapped Zone II of a public water supply well
If you have 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 faded 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.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Flom - Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner's Name
NORTHAMPTON MA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/Town Slate Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (co
General Information
Pumping Records:
Source of information. Septic tank was pumped by Greg's on 11/10/04 for
Title 5 Inspection.
Was system pumped as part of nspection? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, volume pumped' 1500
gallons
How was quantity pumped determined^ Tank Dimensions
Reason for pumping. Tank Inspection and Removal of Solids
Type of System:
❑ Septic tank distribution box, soil absorption system
❑ Single cesspool
❑ Overflow cesspool
❑ Privy
❑ Shared system (yes or rich) Of yes,attach previous inspection records, if any)
❑ Innovative/Alternative technology_Attach a copy of the current operation and
maintenance contract(to be obtained from system owner)and a copy of latest
inspection of the :!A system by system operator under contract
Tight tank. Attach a copy of the DEP approval.
Other(describes
Approximate age of all components, date installed Of known)and source of information_
25 Years Old +or- / 1980's / Esimaied
Were sewage odors detected when arnvmg at the site? ❑ Yes ® No
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner's Name
NORTHAMPTON 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/Town Sra1e Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information
Residential Flow Conditions:
Number of bedrooms(design):
N/A
Number of bedrooms(actual).
DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x it of bedrooms):
Number of current residents:
Does residence have a garbage grinder? ❑ Yes ® No
Is laundry on a separate sewage system?[it yes separate inspection required] ❑ Yes ® No
Laundry system inspected? ❑ Yes ® No
Seasonal use? ❑ Yes Z No
Water meter readings, if available(last 2 years usage (gpd)): = 14850 Gallons
= 148 gpd
Sump pump? ❑ Yes ® No
Last date of occupancy: Currently
Occupied
Commercialllndustrial Flow Conditions:
Type of Establishment: N/A
4
440 gpd
2
Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15.203). — ------------- ---- ---
Gallons per day(gpd)
Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sq.ft_ etc
trap present? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Industrial waste holding tank present? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Non-sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Water meter readings, if available:
Last date of occupancy/use:
Other(describe):
Date
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner's Name
NORTHAMPTON
Cty/rown
MA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cart.)
Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity,
liquid levels as related to outlet invert. evidence of leakage, etc.):
The septic tank should be pumped
every two years. Cast in place concrete inlet and outlet baffles were functional and extend 15"and
17" below the flow line. Structural integrity of the septic tank was good. The liquid level was at the
outlet invert. No leakage was evident at this time.
Grease Trap(locate on site plan).
Depth below grade:
Material of construction:
❑ concrete ❑ metal
N/A
feet
❑ fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain):
Dimensions:
Scum thickness
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet fee or baffle
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle
Date of last pumping:
Date
Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity.
liquid levels as related to outlet invert. evidence of leakage, etc.):
Tight or Holding Tank (tank must be pumped at time of inspection) (locate on site plan):
Depth below grade N/A
Material of construction.
❑ concrete ❑ metal
❑ fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain):
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Properly Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner's Name
NORTHAMPTON MA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cont.)
Building Sewer(locate on site plan):
Depth below grade:
Material of construction:
❑ cast iron
® 40 PVC ❑ other(explain):
Distance from private water supply well or suction line:
2
feet
Town Water
feet
Comments(on condition of joints, venting. evidence of leakage, etc.):
All visible joints in the lower level of the dwelling were in good condition. Venting was visible outside
the dwelling on the roof. No leakage was evident at this time.
Septic Tank(locate on site plan).
Depth below grade
Material of construction:
® concrete ❑ metal
If tank is metal, list age:
❑ fiberglass
1.5
feet
❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain)
years
Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance? (attach a copy of certificate) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Dimensions:
Sludge depth:
Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle
Scum thickness
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet lee al baffle
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of o1 Net tee or baffle
How were dimensions determined?
10'6"Lx5'6"Wx5'4"D
8"
23"
11"
Measured
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form - Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner's Name
NORTHAMPTON MA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cent)
Comments(note condition of pump chamber, condition of pumps and appurtenances, etc.):
N/A
Soil Absorption System (SAS) i iccate on site plan, excavation not required):
If SAS not located, explain why.
Type:
❑ teaching pits number:
❑ leaching chambers number:
❑ leaching galleries number:
❑ leaching trenches number, length:
leaching fields number, dimensions:
❑ overflow cesspool number:
❑ innovative/alte]natise system
Type/name of technology
(1) 3-Pipe L-Field
28' L x 25'W
Comments (note condition of soli signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, damp soil, condition of
vegetation, etc.):
No clogging of the soil was evident from backup of liquid into the distribution box. No signs of
hydraulic failure or ponding to the surface. The soil over the leachfield wasn't damp or spongy.
Vegetation was mowed grass and uniform in growth throughout the area of the leachfield.
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owner's Name
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MA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cons)
Tight or Holding Tank(cont.)
N/A
Dimensions:
Capacity: gallons
Design Flow: gaunns per day
Alarm present ❑ Yes ❑ No
Alarm level: --- --- - Alarm in working order: ❑ Yes ❑ No
Date of as pumping: Date
Comments (condition of alarm and float switches.
Attach copy of current pumping contract (required). Is copy attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Distribution Box(if present must be opened) (locate on site plan):
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert But Not Above
Comments (note if box is level and distribution to outlets equal, any evidence of solids carryover, any
evidence of leakage into or out of box, etc.)
Distribution box was level and flow equal to three outlet pipes. Little solids carryover was in the box
when opened for inspection. No leakage was evident into or out of the box. Distribution box cover
was 18"deep below grade.
Pump Chamber(locate on site plan):
Pumps in working order:
Alarms in working order:
FO
❑ yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owners Name
NORTHAMPTON MA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/rown State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cant
Sketch Of Sewage Disposal System Provide a sketch of the sewage disposal system including ties
to at least two permanent reference landmarks or benchmarks. Locate all wells within 100 feet
Locate where public water supply er.ters the building.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form- Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owners Name
NORTHAMPTON MA 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cont.)
Cesspools(cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection) (locate on site plan):
Number and configuration
Depth—top of liquid to inlet invert
Depth of solids layer
Depth of scum layer
Dimensions of cesspool
Materials of construction
N/A
Indication of groundwater inflow ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation.
etc.):
Privy(locate on site plan)•
Materials of construction:
Dimensions
Depth of solids
Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation,
etc.):
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments
856 BURTS PIT ROAD
Property Address
MICHAEL BAUR
Owners Name
NORTHAMPTON MA. 01062 JUNE 12, 2009
City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection
D. System Information (cont.)
Site Exam:
® Check Slope
® Surface water
® Check cellar
❑ Shallow wells
Estimated depth to high ground water:
4+
feet
Please indicate all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation:
❑ Obtained from system design plans on record
If checked, date of design plan reviewed-. Date
• Observed site (abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS)
❑ Checked with local Board of Health -explain:
❑ Checked with local excavators, installers -(attach documentation)
❑ Accessed USGS database -expla n..
You must describe how you established the nigh ground water elevation:
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EXHIBIT "A"
Four Bedroom
Dwelling
Driveway
Garage
43'
3
Porch
34'5"
Ill
Deck
1500 Gallon SepticTank
��—Distribution Box
Sewage Disposal System at
856 Burt Pit Road
Northampton, Ma. 01062
Area of Leachfield
28ft. Long x 25ft.Wide(Approx.)
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