23 Septic Inspection Refutal Letter & Follow Up 2013 Timothy E. Maginnis R.S.
Registered Sanitarian
70 Montague Road
Westhampton,MA 01027
Northampton Board of Health
City Hall
Northampton,MA.
Ann: Mr. Daniel Wasiuk
Re: 23 Fair Street - Conditional Pass
January 25,2013
Dear Mr. Wasiuk;
NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF Hf,ALTN
212 MAIN STREET
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NORTHAN TON,
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On behalf of Mr. Jeremy Ober, I am writing this letter to refute a Title-5 Inspection
Report for 23 Fair Street dated December 3, 2012, by inspector Robert Stover. Please
refer to the State Environmental Code Title-5 at 310 CMR 15.302 (3),
On January 10,2013, I conducted a joint inspection with Northampton's Board of
Health Agents,Mr. Daniel Wasiuk and Mr. Edward Smith.
Please note that this house has been vacant since 2011,approximately 1 year before Mr.
Stover's inspection, and it has seen very little or occasional use since 2003. This
information was obtained from the current homeowner, Mr. Jeremy Ober and the
previous Title-5 Inspection report dated December 3,2012.
As part of this inspection,three 10' test pits were dug to determine groundwater
elevations and to ascertain whether or not the existing soil absorption system is in
groundwater. It was nearly impossible to determine a seasonal high water table.The soil
next to, and on top of the septic tank, distribution box and pipes leading to the
distribution box and SAS was not naturally occurring soil and contained various forms
of construction debris and mixed fill (silty soil). There were miscellaneous pieces of
wood, bricks,concrete, large pieces of metal and glass,among other things. This
material has been on-site for many years. Because this system has not been used since
2011,there was no sign of hydraulic failure above or below ground. No damp soil or
ponding. Vegetation was lawn grass.
Even though there were redoximorphic colors in the fill, this may be relic mottling or
from the solid waste deposited here. The bottom of the existing SAS(3/4" stone) is
approximately 46", and below that,the soil is a loose fine sand. Actual groundwater at
23 Fair Street was observed at 6.5'as witnessed by myself and the two Board of Health
Agents.
The soil logs for 17 Fair Street(westerly side) shows the groundwater to be at 6.5'. The
soil logs for 27 Fair Street(easterly side) shows the groundwater to be at 4'. Because of
the conflicting groundwater data, it was agreed that a Conditional Pass would be issued at
this time. Then, after the tank is full and after 6 months of continued use, another
inspection will be required to determine if this system is functioning in a manner that
protects public health, safety, welfare and the environment and is not in failure. At that
time, and to establish the structural integrity,the septic tank and distribution box will be
uncovered to verify their proper operation.
I believe I have satisfied the requirements of 310 CMR 15.302 (3). I have met or
exceeded the previous Inspectors methods to determine the location and condition of all
system components and relevant physical features.
Recommendations:
Vacate the Title-5 Inspection report of December 3, 2012 and allow the
Inspection of January 10, 2013 to supersede said report.
If this system is shown to be failing after 6 months of continued operation, a new
subsurface sewage disposal system should be designed and installed according to
the requirements of 310 CMR 15.00 the State Environmental Code Title-5.
Require Mr. Ober to put a deed restriction on this property which limits it to a 3
bedroom house without a garbage disposal untillunless a new subsurface sewage
disposal system is designed and installed in accordance with The State
Environmental Code Title-5.
Approve in writing, {as required by 310 CMR 15.302 (3)}, the Title-5
Inspection report dated,January 10, 2013.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this,please contact me at the above
address.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Verytruly vow's:_
Yaks Ak0-`
Time g' 's R.S.
CITY of NORTHAMPTON
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Salloom, Chair—Joanne Levin, MD—Suzanne Smith, MPH, MD
William Hargraves Cynthia Suopis, PhD
STAFF.Merridith O'Leary RS.Director Daniel Wasiuk Inspector—Edmund Smith, Inspector—Lisa Seinbock, RN, Nurse
FILE NOTE
RE: 23 Fair Street
DATE: June 3, 2014
On June 3, 2014, I witnessed the excavation of the d-box at 23 Fair Street by Tim Maginnis and Jeremy Ober
in order to ascertain compliance with Title V regulations. The reason for this assessment was due to a Title
V Inspection being re-evaluated by Tim Maginnis.
The matter was under review and required another site visit by the septic system inspector after 6 months
of continuous usage by the homeowner. The d-box was inspected for proper performance and possible
failure.
The d-box was found to be operating properly with no conditions warranting failure. The septic system
located at 23 Fair Street is now in full compliance with Title V regulations.
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212 Main Street,Northampton,MA 01060
Ph (413)587-1214 Fax(413)587-1221
70 Montague Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Northampton Board of Health
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA. 01060
Attn; Daniel Wasiuk
Health Agent
Re: 23 Fair Street—Final inspection
June 9, 2014
Dear Mr. Wasiuk;
On June 2, 2014 I conducted a joint follow-up inspection at 23 Fair Street in
Northhampton Massachusetts. Also attending this inspection were Jeremey
Ober, former property owner, Michael John, Installer and Dan Wasiuk of the
Northhampton Board of Health.
The purpose of this inspection was to determine whether or not the sewage
disposal system at this site was operating properly and not in failure.
As a result of this inspection it has been determined that the sewage disposal
system at this site is not in failure and is operating in a manner that protects
public health safety welfare and the environment.
This determination is based solely on the inspection of June 2, 2014. There
are no express or implied warranties as a result of this inspection.
If I can be of any further service please contact me at the above address.
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Jeremey Ober
Owners Name
Northampton
City/Town
MA 01060 June 2 2014
State Zip Code Date of Inspection
Inspection results must be submitted on this form.Inspection forms may not be altered in any
way. Please see completeness checklist at the end of the form.
A. General Information
1. Inspector.
Timothy E. Maginnis
Name of Inspector
Company Name
70 Montague Road
Company Address
Westhampton
Cilyrrown
(413) 527-5291
Telephone Number
MA
State
$11039
License Number
01027
Zip Code
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B. Certification
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:
® Passes
❑ Conditionally Passes ❑ Fails
❑ Needs Furt -� ��.A,, y - Local Approving Authority
June 2,2014
Date
The system in '?; ' - copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board
of Health or DEP) r . 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 ttme 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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