15 Septic Inspection 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, INC.
101 OLD FERRY ROAD
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
1-413-585-5020
October 30, 2002
Jesse Zoernig
15 Fair Street
Northampton, MA 01060
DEC I 0 2003' arnatcrve i,�.
Re: Septic System Inspection at 15 Fair Street, Northampton, MA
Dear Jesse:
Enclosed please find a copy of our report for the referenced inspection. We
have forwarded a copy of the report to the Northampton Board of Health per the
requirements of 310 CMR 15.300.
Based on the results of our inspection in accordance with 310 CMR 15.300, we
have concluded that the system does not fail to protect the environment and/or
the public health.
Please call if you have any questions, and thank you for this opportunity to be o`
service.
Sincerely yours,
Mich I J. )lavigne
System Inspector
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 5
OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM— NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION
Property Address:
Owner's Name:
Owner's Address:
Date of Inspection:
15 Fair Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Jesse Zoemig
15 Fair Street
Northampton MA 01060
October 9,2003
Name of Inspector:I please print) Michael Lavine
Company Name: Eovironmemal Design Inc.
Mailing Address: 101 Old Ferry Road
Northampton MA 01060
Telephone Number: 413-535-5020
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 15.340 of Title 5(310 CMR 15.000). The system:
X Passes
Conditionally Passes
Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority
Fails
Inspector's Signature:
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Date: , " 0='
The system inspector shall submit a copy bf this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board of Health x
DEP)within 30 days of completing this inspection. If the system is a shared system or has a design flow of 10,009
gpd or greater,the Spector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appropriate regional office of tee
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
****This report only describes conditions at the time of inspection and under the conditions of use at[ha:
time.This inspection does not address how the system will perform in the future under the sane or different
conditions of use.
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION(continued)
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoemik
Date of Inspection: October 9,2003
Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or E/ALWAYS complete all of Section I)
A. System Passes:
X 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 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 pes.
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 exfdtration 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 Sue 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 removed
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).
pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of Health):
broken pipe(s)are replaced
obstruction is removed
ND explain:
e system will
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFI CATION(continued)
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoemie
Date of Inspection: October 9.2003
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 15303(1)(6)that the
system is not functioning in a manner which will protect public health,safety and the et vironment:
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 tht
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.
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's.Method used to determine distance
"This systen 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 otter
failure criteria are triggered.A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.
3. Other:
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SUBSLRFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION(continued)
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoemig
Date of Inspection: October 9,2003
D. System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems:
You must indicate"yes"or"no"to each of the following for all inspections:
Yes No
X 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 ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or
clogged SAS or cesspool
N/A Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS Cr
cesspool
N/A Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6"below invert or available volume is less than% lay flow
X Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).
Number oftimes pumped-
_ X Any portion of the SAS,cesspool or pew is below high ground water elevation.
N/A Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface
water supply.
N/A Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone 1 of a public well.
N/A Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
N/A Any portion of a cesspool or privy is less than 100 feet but greater than 5)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 S ppm,provided that no other failure criteria
are triggered.A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.]
No (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 necessay to correct the failure.
E. Large Systems:
To be considered a large system the system must serve a facility with a design flow of 10,000 g pd to 15,09)
gpd.
You must indicate eh her"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
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 answer ed
"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 CAR
15.304.The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department.
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART B
CHECKLIST
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton. MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoernig
Date of Inspection: October 9.2003
Check if the following have been done.You must indicate"yes"or"no"as to each of the following:
Yes No
v./ Pumping information was provided by the owner,occupant,or Board of Health
vtWere any af 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?
ty_ Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined?(If they were not available note as N/A)
Was the fecility or dwelling 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?
t/ Was the BBcility 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
✓/_ Existing information.For example,a plan at the Board of Health.
t/ Determined in the field(if any of the failure criteria related to Part C is at issue approximation of dismce
is unacceptable)[310 CMB.15.302(3)(b)]
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Property Address: 15 Fax Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoemig
Date of Inspection: October 9,2003
FLOW CONDITIONS
RESIDENTIAL
Number of bedrooms(design):o2_ Number of bedrooms(actual): ,Z-
DESIGN flow based cn 310 CMR 15.203(for example: 110 gpd x it of bedrooms):&OOP/Y:4
Number of current residents: /
Does residence have a garbage grinder(yes or no): /4
Is laundry on a separate sewage system(yes or no):Ah [if yes separate inspection required]
Laundry system inspected(yes or no):WS
Seasonal use:(yes or no): , .4
Water meter readings,if available(last 2 years usage(gpd)): /v/,4
Sump pump(yes or no):Yes
Last date of occupancy:Cy.-.-ctit
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Type of establishment:
Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15203): _gpd
Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sqft,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: tske-1 Iyy 1-p«a 2t.
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Was system pumped as part of the inspection(yes or no):g2
If yes, volume pumped: gallons--How was quantity pumped determined?
Reason for pumping:
TYPE OF SYSTEM
/Septic tank,dietdh^tom^"^;soil absorption system
_Single cesspool
Overflow cesspool
_Privy
_Shared system(ys or no)(if yes,attach previous inspection records,if any)
_Innovative/Alterrative 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):
Approximate age of all components,date installed(if known)and source of information:
J�—l3 -00 - -1-'i. Q ; fie
Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site(yes or no): "l°
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM–NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoemig
Date of Inspection: October 9 2003
BUILDING SEWER(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade: nv,i(o n
Materials of construction: %/cast iron 40 PVC other(explain):
Distance from private water supply well or suction line: AfAei
Comments(on conditon of joints,venting,evidence of leakage,etc.):
SEPTIC TANK: ./(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade: : q" Ce.iea.r—'Ie6.1 p`°)
Material ofconstructian: ✓concrete metal _fiberglass__polyethylene
other(explain)
If tank is metal list age:_ Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance(yes or no):_(attach a copy o:
certificate)
Dimensions: )0 I/4 K�� X.$'
Sludge depth: /f4'/
Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle: NA/
Scum thickness: /
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle: N//-f
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle: tV/d9
How were dimensions determined:
Comments(on pumping recommendations, niet and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrit-i,liquid levels
as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage, etc.):
�t«+ pipo_4-:pl.e nlc+1,s.�r ig1, -5ft(.. ja..k lab lc li c faciakp kas. -S1%'
IC�aLrTipC,q-cdaa_
40 r/._c . ss. e we,.�r— awo. , Fw••-4-80-1c. p-F�r--U't#--e 7"°bl.u...s- r..a fe.ol ,
GREASE TRAP:«j*cate on site plan)
Depth below grade:_ _
Material of construction: concrete metal fiberglass_ polyethylene other
(explain):
Dimensions:
Scum thickness:
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle:
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle:
Date of last pumping:
Comments(on pumping recommendations,inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrity,liquid levels
as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage, etc.):
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoeanig_
Date of Inspection: October 9,2003
TIGHT or HOLDING TANK:Al IR (tank must be pumped at time of inspectionxlocate on site plen)
Depth below grade:
Material of construction: concrete metal fiberglass _._polyethylene __other(expiairij:
Dimensions:
Capacity: gallons
Design Flow: gallons/day
Alarm present(yes m no):
Alarm level: Alarn in working order(yes or no):
Date of last pumping:
Comments(condition of alarm and float switches,etc.):
DISTRIBUTION BOX:,i4 (if present must be cpened)(locate on site plan)
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert:
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.):
PUMP CIIAMBBR:N//4 (locate on site plan)
Pumps in working order(yes or no):
Alarms in working order(yes or no):
Comments(note condition of pump chamber,condition of pumps and appurtenances,etc
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoernig
Date of Inspection: October 9,2003
SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM(SAS): Vilocate on site plan,excavation not required)
If SAS not located explain why:
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Type
leaching pits,number:
leaching chambers,number: ,
✓leaching galleries,number: /r 3`' 8
leaching trenches,number,length:
leaching fields,number,dimensions:
overflow cesspool,number:
innovative/alternative system Type/name of technology:
Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure,level of ponding,damp soil,condition cf vegetation,
etc.):
C t-€ t—. a1� ci.- • 'a - t + e xc ellc cm.ci ro'--•
CESSPOOLS:HO (=esspool 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:
Indication of groundn ester inflow(yes or 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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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION (continued)
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton. MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoemie
Date of Inspection: October 42003
SKETCH OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Provide a sketch of the sewage disposal s■stem including ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or
benchmarks. Locate all wells within 100 feet. Locate where public water supply enters the huildint&.
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property Address: 15 Fair Street
Northampton.MA 01060
Owner: Jesse Zoemie
Date of Inspection: October 9.2003
SITE EXAM
Slope
Surface water
Check cellar
Shallow wells
Estimated depth to ground water feet
Please indicate(check)all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation: 7�
/Obtained from srstem design plans on record-If checked,date of design plan reviewed:/0/9/02
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 xou established th gh ground water elevation: n 1