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629 Septic Inspection 2002 '22u) zvzt ; (j ) (W COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTE TITLE 5 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION Property Address: 629 Florence Road, Northampton MA Owner's Name: Smith College Owner's Address: c/o Goacins Realty, 224 Kina St. . Northampton, MA 010060 Date of Inspection: 7/17/02 Copy to: Board of Health, Northampton; Pat Goaai n. Witness: Number: SSDS-695 Name of Inspector: Thomas S. Leue Company Name: Homestead Inc. Mailing Address: 1664 Cane St„ Williamsburg, 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 15.340 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: Passes Inspector's Signature: Date: July 17. 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 6/15/20(70 page 1 of 10 Homestead Inc. OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION Property Address: 629 Florence Road, Northampton, Mk Owner: Smith College Date of Inspection: 7/17/02 Inspection Summary: Check A, B, C, D or E/ALWAYS complete all of Section D: A. System Passes: Y 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: N 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. j 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) N 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 page 2 of 10 Homestead Inc. OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION (continued) Property Address: 629 Florence Road. Northampton, MA Owner: Smith Cot l ege Date of Inspection: 7/17/02 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 mast 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. jg Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool. 1N Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6" below invert or available volume less than 1/2 day flow. ]y 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. N 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 must be attached to this form.] 1S' 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 page 3 of 10 Homestead Inc. OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION (continued) Property Address: 629 Florence Road. Northampton MA Owner: Smith College Date of Inspection: 7/17/02 El 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 must 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) jq 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 N 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 H CHECKLIST Check if the following have been done. You must indicate "v "or "no"as to each of the following; YES (Y) or NO(N) 1� 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? N 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? Na 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 up? • 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: N a) Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health. 3� 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 page 4 of 10 Homestead Inc. OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C: SYSTEM INFORMATION Property Address: 629 Florence Road, North. pton, MA Owner: Smith Collece Date of Inspection: 7/17/02 FLOW CONDITIONS RESIDENTIAL r unknown DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (gallons/day) Number of bedrooms(design) 3 Number of bedrooms (actual) 0 Number of current residents 'l N Is there a garbage grinder 7 (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 Water meter readings, if available (last two years usage) (gallons per day) Sump Pump (Y or N)_ none _in, >3 Date of last occupancy _ months COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Type of establishment: Design flow (based on 310 CMR 15.203): opd 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:No i nformati on. Was system pumped as part of the inspection(Y or N) If yes, volume pumped: gallons —How was quantity pumped determined? Reason for pumping: Comment: significantly overdue for pumping TYPE OF SYSTEM: X Septic tank, 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): Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 5 of 10 Homestead Inc OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C: SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: 629 Florence Road. Northampton MA Owner: Smith Co] 1 ege Date of Inspection: Wain 17/02 r� 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: Ace unknown appears to 1960 's BUILDING SEWER: (located on site plan) 32" Average depth below grade 2L Distance from private water supply well or suction line Material of construction: X cast iron _Sch.40 PVC X other(explain) asbestos cement Comments: (condition of joints,venting, evidence of leakage, etc.) No problems seen. Under slab. Recommend leak in toilet be fixed. SEPTIC TANK: Y (located on site plan) Material of construction: X concrete metal _FRP polyethylene_other(explain) 24 Depth below grade (inches) 48 Septic tank width (inches) 90 Septic tank length (inches) 78 Septic tank height (inches) 1,462 Calculated gross volume (gallons) 7 Air space in tank (inches) 1 300 Net Volume (gallons) 20 Baffle depth (inches) 24 Sludge thickness (inches) Represents average 15 Scum thickness (inches) Represents average Top of sludge layer to bottom 34 of outlet tee or baffle (inches) Bottom of scum layer to 3 bottom of outlet tee or baffle (inches) Top of scum layer to top of 0 outlet tee or baffle (inches) Requires pumping of tank under Title 5 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. Baffles intact. Level in tank appropriate. Overdue for pumping_ How dimensions were determined: Measured. Title 5 Inspection Form 6/1512000 page 6 of 10 Homestead Inc OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C: SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: 629 Florence Road, Northampton MA Owner: Smith Col_1 ege Date of Inspection: 7/17/02 PUMP CHAMBER: WA (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: h(® (if present must be opened)(locate on site plan) ("D-box") Depth of liquid level above outlet invert: Comments: (note if level and distribution is equal, evidence of solids carryover, evidence of leakage into or out of box, recommendations for repairs, etc.) No d—box in system. SOIL ADSORPTION SYSTEM(SAS)iX (locate on site plan, excavation not required) If SAS not located explain why. Type: leaching pits &number: one nit found leaching chambers and number: leaching galleries and number: - leaching trenches,number,length: _ leaching fields, number, dimensions: _ overflow cesspool, number: innovative/alternative system,Type/name of technology Comments: (note soil conditions, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.) No problems seen on surface. No evidence of breakout. Heavy tree root growth over pit area precluded opening. Tale 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 7 of 10 Homestead Inc. OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: 629 Florence Road. Northampton MA Owner: Smith Collage Date of Inspection: 7/17/02 TIGHT OR HOLDING TANK: Ea (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/A (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: N/A (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.) Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 8 of 10 Homestead Inc. OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: 629 Florence Road, Northampton, MA Owner: Smith Coll egp Date of Inspection: 7/17/02 SITE EXAM Slope Surface water Check Cellar Shallow wells Estimated depth to ground water: >6 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: �j 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. Near top of dry ridge which is made of sandy soil does not retain water. Basement dry except dur;nu heavy rain COMMENTS: Recommend pumping on a 3 to 5 year schedule. Also, a copy of the attached plan posted in the basement/utility area would keep this information accessible in future years for maintenance. NOTE: This inspection complies with Title 5 of the MA code Unoccupied status of house does not equate with the most demanding conditions for this system, and this inspection does not guarantee system functionality„ RESOURCES: Department of Environmental Protection,Western Regional Office,436 Dwight St., Springfield, MA 01103, (413) 7841100;Title 5 Hotline-(800)266-1122 Title 5 Inspection Form 6(1512000 page 9 of 10 Homestead Inc. Partial House Plan ,r O Note: No known drinking water sources within 100' radius. J c4 N si9- m septic tank ki 0 w large oak tree In g, o- Called North °a"%, leach pit As-Built Drawing Date: Owner: - HOMESTEAD INC. Existing Septic System 7/17/02 Smith College 629 Florence Road ± Thomas S. Leue R.S. Scale: 1 : 20' Revision Date: Northampton, MA 01060 �' `, 1664 Cape St. Williamsburg,MA 01096 Except as Noted 14131628-4533