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11 septic inspection 2004 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TITLE 5 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FOR NOT FQR OLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART R CERTIFICATION Property Address: // Coo-Cj t2L y Owner's ag t I'.. Ar7J 91910 777 46-.5/75 Ownec'sAddress:. r, SO.4/Sza Y9.I Ze (Oct J�'f- 1,4 . _ �LOX,Cat!' Date or Inspection: , i !"�r'/' Name of Inspector: (please print) &i7<G/9 And SiF/ 2'37 /V Company Name: cr//_= Mailing Address: 4'O O/'/0/7c/,c Telephone Number: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT • certify that 1 have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at this address and that the information reported below is true,accurate and complete M 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.lam a DEP approved system Inspector pursuant to Section 15.340 of Title 5(310 CMR 15.000). The system: Passes Conditionally Ruses Needs inrther Evalu tion b the Local Approving Authority /l/ Fails Inspector's Signature. k Date:Sy The system inspector shall submit a copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board of health or DEP)within 3.0 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. Notes and Comments liCriC///.(1o' n Q, t4 S 19/Lee ef1©j rJQ/ A/ iv"? - i/r E ? c ia/'/z .diet Az et 'Ofr/L'r o% Geld � ""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 conditionsof use. P.1/71/C// 4- S6 /2-7Ui% /. / Coy-2,/zee E4 Gc>/t// r.e/ Sys�rr•72 e-&enirc,,vri Page 2 of 11. OFFICIAL.INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION(esmienad) Property Address: // ellUL T/t-£ af4V Owner:a • Date of inspection: S/ZZ/6 'V Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or E f 4 •WAYS complete all of Section D A. System Passes: I have found any information which indicate;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 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,ND)In the_for the following statetll ats.If'bot 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 exfitretion or tank failure 4Imminent.System will peas 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 is Certificate of Compliance indicating that the tank is less than 20 years old is available. ND explain: • Observation ofaewoge ktckup or break out or high static water level ht the distribution box due to broken or obstructed pipes)sir due to a broken,settled or uneven distribution box.System will pan inspection if(with approval of Board of Health): broken pdpe(i)amsephcai anew:ibe bremoved distribution box Is leveled or sgdaced ND explain: The system required pumping more than 4 times ayear due to broken or obstructed pipc(s).The system will pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of Health): broken pipe(s)are replaced _obstruction is removed . Page 3 of I I OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM -NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION(continued) Property Address:// CC'O,Vx7' 44./4 r_ Lei /�7 e7 Owner: (y^ Caz it ig %s / Date of Inspection: . ,i/a�7 G t/ 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. I. 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 ofa 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: " Page 4 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION(continued) Property Address: Owner: Date of Inspection: CC;6-V-177-ty /vim T/O/�atJ C S71 L/7/1 77,1 s/4,O v -51/4-74 Y� D. System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems: You must indicate"yes"or"no"to each of the following for all inspections: Yes No LF/4CM/416 j7-cp CWA5 A-/Or /%rrtt/A.16- /9L'M/d, 1410 dCJs, Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool X Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the Bound or surface waters due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool - X Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool • )/WA Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6"below invert or available volume is less than'4 day flow Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).Number �✓ of times pumped . - 4 Any portion of the SAS,cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation. -&M1i 4- Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of asurface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply. /JA/// Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone 1 of a public well. An�.///rLMe Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well. 6'- 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 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.[ (Yes/No)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 necess to correct the failure. do 604 UGac1% N/t',,6' yf24A'dCf�.crS .�/t✓r y-4/c-n' DOSt , NO / f/ /30 ke j C7OQ/5 /a/ / 2 rno c/ &,n/tor ;,v/s<cj E. Large Systems: GC//LD/ /6 . To be considered a large system the system must serve a facility with a design flow of 10,000 gpd to 15,000 gpd. Q N/.? y�ieJ�' You must indicate either"yes"or"no"to each of the following: (The following criteria apply to large systems in addition to the criteria above) 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 in a nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection Area-IWPA)or a mapped viz 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 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. 4 ' Page 5 of I I OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART B CHECKLIST Property Address: I, C&..-4e-/ r 1(.1/9 .c/U '.nf/ce 'n1/Q Owner: r, ,r(✓C/0/2 j/,f Date of Inspection: 574)/o y 40 V, Check if the following have been done. You must indicate"yes"or"no"as to each of the following: Yes No Y _ Pumping information was provided by the owner,occupant,or Board of Health 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? i Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of this inspection? XWere as built plans of the system obtained and examined?(If they were not available note as N/A) Y _ Was the facility or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage backup? V _ Was the site inspected for signs of break out? X _ Were all system components, excluding the SAS, located on site? JC _ 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: Yes no XExisting information.For example,a plan at the Board of Health. / Determined in the field(if any of the failure criteria related to Part C is at issue approximation of distance is unacceptable)[310 CMR 15.302(3)(b)] 5 Page 6 of I1 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION Co 61/1-1722- i0,41 FCC/ILPK.icp /7.4, Owner: r S• / Date of Inspection: ,,,t 2'//o r. .f/' '"'" V FLOW CONDITIONS RESIDENTIAL Number of bedrooms(design): y— Number of bedrooms(actual): ¢ Property Address; DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203(for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms):;/o X Y = 4,5sp y/S e Number of current residents: 4- Does residence have a garbage grinder(yes or no)', 6'l✓C/ lv.�CS Is laundry on a separate sewage system (yes or no):A )[if yes separate inspection required] Laundry system inspected(yes or no): Seasonal use:(yes or no): /JO Water meter readings,if available(last 2 years usage(gpd)): Sump pump(yes or no): Last date of occupancy: COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL )4,A Type of establishment: Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15.203): gpd Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sgft,etc.): Grease trap present(yes or no):_ Industrial waste holding tank present(yes or no):_ Non-sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system(yes or no): Water meter readings, if available: Last date of occupancy/use: OTHER(describe): GENERAL INFORMATION Pumping Records / � Source of information: • Lilo t4POa)4/ Was system pumped as part of the inspection(yes or no): If yes,volume pumped:J)VO gallons--How w9 quantity pumped determined? /71-!77i r/Lt Reason for pumping: 5/-9G,VVC/ jipTJL TYPE OF SYSTEM X Septic tank,distribution box,soil absorption system _Single cesspool _Overflow cesspool _Privy Shared system(yes or no)(if 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) Tight tank _Attach a copy of the DEP approval Other(describe): _CiP_Q /,FTT,S%C/71'-40 /4 4/ Approximate age of all components date installed(if known)and source of information. I Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site(yes or no): 6 Page 7 of I I OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: I/ k/ O CO1OY% Page 8 of I I OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: � CO1'1cJ/Xc Owner: n i%1/ {,% /.14 Date of Inspection: ,.6A 9 S/2/ TIGHT or HOLDING TANK:_(tank must be pumped at time of inspection)(locate on site plan) Depth below grade: Material of construction: concrete metal fiberglass polyethylene other(explain): Dimensions: Capacity: - gallons Design Flow: gallons/day Alarm present(yes or no): Alarm level: • : Alarm in working order Date of last pumping: • g (yes or no): Comments(condition of alarm and float switches,etc.): DISTRIBUTION BOX:_(if present must be opened)(locate on site plan) {� ` Depth of liquid level above outlet invert: /' Pen/ j4'Sld/>'J F//.. e� �^",v" sro Comments(note if box is level and distribution to outlets equal,any evidence of solids carryover,any leakage into or out of box;etc.): / . a l OPLtor be ,I, evidence of n PUMP CHAMBER: (locate on site plan) , • 764/45 A.t-17 !d✓r/c# 60/20416 ••v70 la.vfle-040 Pumps in working order(yes o ..P_ (Js(/e7 cwt.+, UQ4't j%6J37 (M.J/rV//.f` Alarms in working order(yes o no _ o/a .Lar ,PGr./✓#rE w 007/0 Comments(note condition of pump chamber,condition of pumps and appurtenances,etc.): /C>//2 /,urn 1/i/ILI-n, rc411/41a/L r /S i.UpraAe,o; Page 9 of II .OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: 1/ £0/l4/:222 f/ L[2j9 V F/04.1euc'/ "Le/9 Owner: C Q? ,9,9it/ Date of Inspection: co,,/e9 5,, S-574202/0 SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM(SAS): (locate an site plan,excavation not required) If SAS not located explain why Type leaching pits,number: leaching chambers,number: _leaching galleries,number: )( leaching trenches,number,length: J'/.t/V Y/ctc/C//t 5 zz)tiC • leaching fields,number,dimensions: overflow cesspool,uumber: innovative/altemative system Type/name of technology: Comments(note conditionof soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, damp soil,condition of vegetation, etc.} Thn%-cs/,cs' zO ,UOr 1"49/ci S/,O&tC 12D5;€ ft'04-7 dAI Z'p iii /. aTi 1CJ J& `:O/rc-P2 4'ST sor CESSPOOLS: (cesspool must be pumped as pan of inspection)(locate on site plan) Num r and o figuration' Depth—top of liquid to inlet invert: Depth of solids layer: Depth of scum laver: Dimensions of cesspool: Materials of constructiori: • Indication of groundwater inflow(yes or no):- Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure,level of ponding,condition of vegetation,etc): PRIVY:N(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.): Page 10 of I I OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: /1 LOA'UU /i' 't / fri r/oo.Le«o / rtgyz Owner: C ,f!/GliA-/I J- D ate of Inspection: SKETCH OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM Provide a sketch of the sewage disposal system including ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or benchmarks.Local ells■ ithin 100-feet.Locate where public water supply enters the building. riiF $/ /)ft riles ?✓mf% rgee lobo 9a5 iCtj cumi' t-‘ // 1/ 6//7✓ 10 1'14_ 50 '14P rf Page 11 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: /7 6Ot ,(/JX c. Owner: C , A7n-0. /7S Date of Inspection: 67‘,/0 6/if 'L nv SITE EXAM (/Slope `Surface water -Check cellar Shallow wells Estimated depth to ground water 7 feet Please indicate(check)all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation: -Obtained from system design plans 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: Checked with local excavators, installers-(attach documentation) Accessed USGS database-explain: You must describe how u established thy high ground war elevation: describe tare"6,70 ✓9c/-CJ 62.5r u CY 1-) -72 €77714.-es /xi .ciaec/a.° /cel. ,i°CST 42)ii &e: AAeces5-.c92� 11 J \ I 1 11 I 86.67 86.33 7-5//// --- 100 . _ ` PUMP C - AMBPR NOT TO SCALE 498 25,Op _ •SET BgCK `� �.. f 100/ \\ I WETLAND AREA 441allib' \ • .. a ci z ' DE IRON \ p I :ORNER I \\ - n )0 (ASSUMED) , ' ' \ '�5s , WZE f1 4,1A�li �4 98 47 4' PVC• fT 1% I 1500 G ��l3�i .i0'li SEPTIC ZABE \. » tiT.� BUILDING LINE INSTAk '°' 4' PVC DUTLE �1 �� rAT 2'1. I 10.00' SETBACK / r I 118 116 114 112 110 96 _. 94 4' MINIMUM BURIAL DEPTH 92 90 • > YSTEN PROFILE SCALE 1'"20'H, 1'110'V FINISH GRA. • JUNCTION BOX VENT PUMP CHAMBER TO SURFACE 24' DIA. I OR BACK PITO PE SEPTIC TANK LIQUID �-- AND COVE 4' PVC PIPE ABOVE THE LICIUID 2" PVC LEVEL • INV. \ 19' FRICTION LOSS SUBMERGENCE I IN 338' OF 2' PVC & FITTINGS 6.29 96,67 32.37 TDH 86,33 • USE MYERS WHRIO SIMPLEX PUMP SYSTEM C H A N B = R WITH A WATERGUAT 5-12 CONTROL PANEL A TA 101 HIGH WATER ALARM W/ LEVEL SWITCH, A SJBS-7 WATERPROOF JUNCTION BOX, TO SCALE . TWO 2900-25 CONNERY LEVEL SWITCHES, • A 100-4 LEVEL SWITCH BRACKET, AND A BRONZE CHECK VALVE. R = TES• 1 WHILE THE USE OF A GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS NOT ENCOURAGED, I THIS SYSTEM HAS BEEN SIZED ACCORING TO COMMONWEALTH n REGULATIONS TO SUPPORT THE USE OF ONE. z . m ' E. L. MINER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE SOILS DATA OR THE PERCOLATION TEST RESULTS. W 1E1 E ' THE PROPOSED RESIDENCE WILL HAVE A FULL' BASEMENT WITHOUT . FOUNDATION DRAINS. z ' THIS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE V as _ ' OF THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CODE. App by al veq on 6 3 if Ill I Y N-ortha y of the Northe., n hoard of Health subject to the following conditions: BUILDING LINE ' Design Ehg1ne:: •; I.nspent and verify in sa; ...;.',a; that the sewage disposed system was installed in ^ordanCe j with these se-; r .qne_ i 2 110 108 106 104 4' DIAMETER PUMP CHAMBER - BUILDING M INE 1500 GALLON SEPTIC TANK N u m JFINISH GRADE r I r f- ' 24' DIA. M.H. ATE AND COVER NIIIIIII 2" PVC T❑ ED HEAD AND D = SE CALL ' S fINV. VARI£ � START PUMP 440 GAL PER DAY SYSTEM MAX 89A2 i 4 DOSES PER DAY @ 110 GAL PER DOSE -1440 GAL -- - -- -., „r„ ..TKI - 1111 rni / // / / LC 4' ID CON // c ARoSSVRF LC ,/ ` pip e LL / 100 m , / / r ,_ / / / / •98 7// // (L, 104 - . - _ _ I 25, / SET I 108 - // • 10 , • - , , .. log 100 / \ IPF BM #1, TOP OF IRON \ PIPE AT CORNER I \11117 TEST PIT # 8 ELEV. 100,00 (ASSUMED) • A TOPSOIL '1 10' SILT 22' IN FINE TO MEDIUM SILTY BROWN SAND i'TI T1 34' MP FINE TO COARSE SAND I AMBT� 1500 G SEPTIC F ZABEL\ INSTA v OUTLE itr 1::" 2 OF FLAT SLOPE t OUT OF D-BOX 118 a : INV RT L. - - 116 NVERT k.OUT '4i114,08 - — — — ; 106 ---- I 104 _ • 102 100 _ 98 96 94 4' I 92 90 \ SYSTEM PROFILE 114 \ • • SCALE 1'120'H, 1'110'V \ • • • — 112 • • \ VENT PUMP CI AREA \ OR BACK TO 5 4' PVC PIPE I TRENCHES 110 \ \ LEVEL. \ 1 ) • , 1 108 \ \ E . L . MINER ENGINEERING TRENCH SIZE CALCULATIONS June 10 , 1991 MAXIMUM FLOW : 440 .00 GALLONS GARBAGE DISPOSAL : YES TRENCH DIMENSIONS BOTTOM . DEPTH . ALLOW. LEACHING PER FOOT SIDEWALL: BOTTOM . LEACHING PER FOOT SIDEWALL: BOTTOM . W/O GARBAGE DISP . 1 . 50 FEET 1 .00 FEET 2 . 50 GAL/FT 1 .00 GAL/FT 5 .00 GALLONS 1 . 50 GALLONS 6 . 50 GALLONS REQUIRED TRENCH LENGTH = 67 . 69 FEET LENGTH OF TWO TRENCHES : 33 .85 FEET TOTAL AREA REQUIRED : 236 . 92 SQ . FT . TRENCH DIMENSIONS W/ GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA REQ ' D ( 1 . 5 X PREV. ) : 355 . 38 SQ . FT. WIDTH . DEPTH . LENGTH : 2 . 25 FEET 1 . 50 FEET 67 . 69 FEET LENGTH OF TWO TRENCHES : 33 . 85 FEET CHECK ACTUAL AREA : 355 . 38 SQ . FT . CCS� d4 reer P . 0 . Box 1207 , Keene , NH 03431 (603) 358-6306 (.__' 1°'d 4 SUBMERGE E • 4' ID CONCRETE MANHOLE / \ MIL / \ li I 86.67 / . \ 86.33 .../ / \ / 100 • ' \ \ PUMP CHAVBER / NOT TO SCALE 98 \ \ _ _.I .25.00 • . , _ SET BACK \ • \ 100 \ ! WETLAND AREA - - _ _ 6 C IRON \• qe \ (.. CORNER 0.00 <ASSUMED) I • n I I ik \ . cc • W E I \ . ,r‘it e A MP V') 4' PVC I AMB7 lT i% I SEPTIC Vial) .50'ZABE I NSTA\ $ �J� 4' PVC BUILDING LINE ❑UTLE 'I` �,. Si AT 27. I. .I 10.00' SETBACK / l HOMESTEAD INC . June 17, 2004 Lisa Gibbs Goggins Real Estate Agency Inc. 226 King St. Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Lisa, 1664 Cape St. Williamsburg, MA 01096 413 628-4533 ItJ r-- ' MU nf L A ----- Tip@ BOARD OF HEALTH �.° _ _ Concerning 11 Country Way, and the results of the reinspection today, here are my conclusions. The pump system was tested 3 years ago by verifying the operation of the alarm panel, the on control float and the manual override function. During the inspection by the Title 5 Inspector of last month, he found a fault in the wiring of the floats that did not stop the pump system operation, but could lead to premature failure of the pump due to the frequent on-off cycles. I concur with his recommendation that this pump fault be fixed, although this is not a failure criteria under Title 5. This is not an expensive change. The short cycle of the pump lead to the frequent small dosing of the leaching system No backup of the leach trenches was seen with small doses. However, when the leach system was saturated and then left to drain normally, it took only 90 seconds of pump operation for the sewage to overfill the d-box and flood the leach system. This is caused by the system accepting flow, but not as rapidly as the pump will deliver when in normal operation. It is the backup of the sewage as it overfills the distribution box that is a stated failure criteria under Title 5. The existing leaching system design is not in compliance with modern sewage codes, but was grandfathered in. However, the leaching system should be rebuilt to modern codes: raised and extended. The pump and septic tank may be reused in the updating of the system. I recommend a perc test be conducted soon to determine the actual replacement system requirements. Yours truly, Thomas Leue cc: Ernie Mathieu, Northampton Board of Health