244 Soil Suitability Assessment 2010 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
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BureauForm of11 ResourceSoil Protection -WSuitabilityastewaterAssessment Permittingfor Program
OnSite Sewage Disposal Site Address or Map/Lot Number
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A. Facility Information
Littletree Environmental Consulting
Owner Name: Candace M. Clarke P.O. Box 503
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Street Address: 244 Damon Roadot: (413) 537-0344
city: Northamptonate: MA Zip code: 01060
B. Site Information
1. (Check one) New Construction ❑ Upgrade ® Repair ❑
2. Published Soil Survey available? Yes ❑ No ❑ If yes: 1981 1:15,840 Ws Winooski Silt Loam
Year Published Publication Scale Soil Map Unit Soil Name
Soil limitations severe, percs slowly, flooding
3. Surficial Geological Report available? Yes ❑ No ❑ If yes:
Year Published Publication Scale Map Unit
Geologic Material Landform
4. Flood Rate Insurance Map:
Above the 500 year flood boundary? Yes ❑ No ❑ Within the 100 year flood boundary? Yes ❑ No
Within the 500 year flood boundary? Yes ❑ No ❑ Within a Velocity Zone? Yes ❑ No
5. Wetland Area: National Wetland Inventory Map
Map Unit Name
Wetlands Conservancy Program Map _
Map Unit Name
6. Current Water Resource Conditions (USGS) March 2010 Range: Above Normal ® Normal ❑ Below Normal ❑
Month/Year
7. Other references reviewed:
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
Ny)-\,,,-- Bureau of Resource Protection -Wastewater Permitting Program Site Address or Map/Lot Number
Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal
Littletree Environmental Consulting
C. On-Site Review (minimum of two holes required at every proposed disposal area) P.O. Box 503
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Deep Observation Hole: Date: April 23, 2010 Time: 9:30 Weather: clear (413) 537-0344
1. Deep Hole Number 1 Location (Identify on Plan):
2. Land Use: Lawn Surface Stones: no Slope (%): 0 Vegetation: weeds
Landform: Old Flood Plain Position on landscape: X
3. Distances from: Open Water Body >100 ft. Drainage Way NA ft. Possible Wet Area NA ft.
Property Line 10' ft. Drinking Water Well NA ft. Other NA ft.
4. Parent Material: Alluvial sands Unsuitable Materials Present: Yes ® No ❑
If Yes: Disturbed Soil❑ Fill Materials Impervious Layer(s)0 Weathered/Fractured Rock 0 Bedrock ❑
5. Groundwater Observed: Yes ❑ No El
If Yes: Depth Weeping from Pit Standing Water in Hole Estimated Depth to High Groundwater: 78"
Redoximorphic Features Coarse Fragments
Soil Soil Matrix: (mottles) %by Volume
Depth Horizon/ Soil Texture Color-Moist Depth Color Percent Gravel Cobbles Soil Structure Soil Consistence
(In.) Layer (USDA) (Munsell) &Stones (Moist) Other
0-24 Fill --- -- --- --- -- --- -- --- ---
24-36 ` Ab - s ` 10 YR 3/4 0 single grain loose
36-42 Bw s — 10 YR 5/8 0 single grain loose
42-78 Cl s 10 YR 5/6 0 single grain loose
78-120+ C2 s 2.5Y 5/3 78" 0 single grain loose
Additional Notes roots to 46"oxidized layer 101 —105" (7.5 YR 5-8),
*water table set at 78" based on soil color by witness for BOH. No redoximorphic features evident
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
)s----.., BureauForm of11 ResourceSoil SuitabiliProtection —Wastewater PermittingAssessmentfor ProgramOn Slte Addressor Map/Lot Number
- -Site Sewage Disposal
Littletree Environmental Consulting
C. On-Site Review (minimum of two holes required at every proposed disposal area) P.O. Box 503
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Deep Observation Hole: Date: April 23. 2010 Time: 10:00 Weather: clear (413) 537-0344
1. Deep Hole Number 2 Location (Identify on Plan):
2. Land Use: Lawn Surface Stones: no Slope (%): 0 Vegetation: weeds
Landform: Old Flood Plain Position on landscape: X -
3. Distances from: Open Water Body >100 ft. Drainage Way NA ft. Possible Wet Area NA ft.
Property Line 10' ft. Drinking Water Well NA ft. Other NA ft.
4. Parent Material: Alluvial sands Unsuitable Materials Present: Yes ® No ❑
If Yes: Disturbed Soil❑ Fill Material® Impervious Layer(s)❑ Weathered/Fractured Rock ❑ Bedrock El
5. Groundwater Observed: Yes ❑ No El
If Yes: Depth Weeping from Pit Standing Water in Hole Estimated Depth to High Groundwater: 78"
Redoximorphic Features Coarse Fragments
Depth Soil Soil Matrix: (mottles) %by Volume
eptHorizon/ Soil Texture Color-Moist Depth Color Percent Gravel Cobbles Soil Structure Soil Consistence
Layer (USDA) (Munsell) &Stones (Moist) Other
0-32 Fill — --- -- -- — — — --- — --
32-34 Ab s 10 YR 3/4 0 single grain loose
34-48 Bw s 10 YR 5/8 0 single grain loose
48-78 Cl s 10 YR 5/6 0 single grain - loose
78+ C2 s 2.5Y 7/3 78" 0 single grain loose
Additional Notes roots to 46", oxidized layer 101 -105" (7.5 YR 5-8),
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i Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
)\-- Bureau of Resource Protection —Wastewater Permitting Program She Address or Map/Lot Number
�' Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal
D. Determination of High Groundwater Elevation
1. Method used: ❑ Depth observed standing water in observation hole A. ` B. C. D.
❑ Depth weeping from side of observation hole A. B. C. D.
E Depth to soil redoximorphic features (mottles) A. 78" B. 78" C. D.
❑ Groundwater adjustment (USGS methodology) A. B. C. D.
2. Index Well Number Reading Date _ Index Well Level
Adjustment Factor Adjusted Groundwater Level
E. Depth of Pervious Material
1. Depth of Naturally Occurring Pervious Material
a. Does at least four feet of naturally occurring pervious material exist in all areas observed throughout the area proposed for the
soil absorption system? Yes E No❑
b. If yes, at what depth was it observed? Upper boundary: 32" Lower boundary: 120"
F. Certification
I certify that I have passed the soil evaluator examination* approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and that the
above analysis was performed b me consistent with the required training, expertise and experience described in 310 CMR 15.017.
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Signattte of Soli Eva ator Date P.O. Box 503
Lesley A "Mickey" Spokes SE2310 April 27, 1997 Chesterfield, MA 01012
Typed or Printed Name of Soil Evaluator Date of Soil Evaluator Exam (413) 537-0344
D. Lacourse Easthampton Board of Health Agent
Name of Board of Health Witness Board of Health
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
Bureau of Resource Protection —Wastewater Permitting Program Site Address or Map/Lot Number
Form 12 - Percolation Test
Littletree Environmental Consulting
A. Facility Information P.O. Box 503
Chesterfield, MA 01012
1. Facility Information (413) 537-0344
Candace Clarke
Owner Name
244 Damon Road Map/Lot
Street Address
Northampton MA 01060_
City State Zip Code
Percolation Test-
Date: April 23, 2010
Observation Hole # 2
Depth Of Perc 76"
Start Pre-soak 10:20
End Pre-soak 10:35
Time at 12" 10:35
Time at 9" 10:39
Time at 6" 10:45
Time (9"-6") 6 minutes
Rate — Min/Inch 2 min/inch
Minimum of 1 Percolation test must be performed In both the primary area AND reserve area.
Site Passed ® Site Failed ❑
Performed By: M. Spokas
Witnessed By: D. Lacourse
Comments:
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
Bureau of Resource Protection —Wastewater Permitting Program Site Address or Map/Lot Number
Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal
A. Facility Information [`� c `ui; v " Littletree Environmental Consulting
Owner Name: Candace M. Clarke D n ) P.O. Box 503
Street Address: 244 Damon Roadot:
�'1' Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 537-0344
City: Northamptonate: MA Zip Code: 01060 BOO p>< NEA
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B. Site Information
1. (Check one) New Construction ❑ Upgrade ® Repair ❑
2. Published Soil Survey available? Yes ❑ No ❑ If yes: 1981 1:15,840 Ws Winooski Silt Loam
Year Published Publication Scale Soil Map Unit Soil Name
Soil limitations severe, percs slowly, flooding
3. Surficial Geological Report available? Yes ❑ No ❑ If yes:
Year Published Publication Scale Map Unit
Geologic Material Landform
4. Flood Rate Insurance Map:
Above the 500 year flood boundary? Yes ❑ No ❑ Within the 100 year flood boundary? Yes ❑ No IZ
Within the 500 year flood boundary? Yes ❑ No ❑ Within a Velocity Zone? Yes ❑ No EI
5. Wetland Area: National Wetland Inventory Map
Map Unit Name
Wetlands Conservancy Program Map
Map Unit Name
6. Current Water Resource Conditions (USGS) March 2010 Range: Above Normal ® Normal ❑ Below Normal ❑
Month/Year
7. Other references reviewed:
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
Bureau of Resource Protection —Wastewater Permitting Program Site Address or Map/Lot Number
Form 11 - Soil SuitabilityAssessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal
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Littletree Environmental Consulting
C. On-Site Review (minimum of two holes required at every proposed disposal area) P.O. Box 503
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Deep Observation Hole: Date: April 23, 2010 Time: 9:30 Weather: clear (413) 537-0344
1. Deep Hole Number 1 Location (Identify on Plan):
2. Land Use: Lawn Surface Stones: no Slope (%): 0 Vegetation: weeds
Landform: Old Flood Plain Position on landscape: - -X
3. Distances from: Open Water Body >100 ft. Drainage Way NA ft. Possible Wet Area NA ft.
Property Line 10' ft. Drinking Water Well NA ft. Other NA ft.
4. Parent Material: Alluvial sands Unsuitable Materials Present: Yes ® No ❑
If Yes: Disturbed SoilE Fill Material® Impervious Layers)❑ Weathered/Fractured Rock ❑ Bedrock ❑
5. Groundwater Observed: Yes ❑ No
If Yes: Depth Weeping from Pit Standing Water in Hole Estimated Depth to High Groundwater: 78"*
Redoximorphic Features Coarse Fragments
Depth Soil Soil Matrix: (mottles) %by Volume
Horizon/ Soil Texture Color-Moist Depth Color Percent Gravel Cobbles Soil Structure Soil Consistence
(In.) Layer (USDA) (Munsell) &Stones (Moist) Other
0-24 Fill --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -- --
24-36 Ab - s 10 YR 3/4 0 single grain loose
36-42 Bw s 10 YR 5/8 0 single grain loose
42-78 Cl s 10 YR 5/6 0 single grain loose
78-120+ C2 s 2.5Y 5/3 78" 0 - single grain loose
Additional Notes roots to 46", oxidized layer 101 —105" (7.5 YR 5-8),
*water table set at 78" based on soil color by witness for BOH. No redoximorphic features evident
i Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
Bureau of Resource Protection —Wastewater Permitting Program Site Address or Map/Lot Number
L� Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal
Littletree Environmental Consulting
C. On-Site Review (minimum of two holes required at every proposed disposal area) P.O. Box 503
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Deep Observation Hole: Date: April 23, 2010 Time: 10:00 Weather: clear (413) 537-0344
1. Deep Hole Number 2 Location (Identify on Plan):
2. Land Use: Lawn Surface Stones: no Slope (%): 0 Vegetation: weeds
Landform: Old Flood Plain Position on landscape: ---X —
3. Distances from: Open Water Body >100 ft. Drainage Way NA ft. Possible Wet Area NA ft.
Property Line 10' ft. Drinking Water Well NA ft. Other NA ft.
4. Parent Material: Alluvial sands Unsuitable Materials Present: Yes ® No ❑
If Yes: Disturbed Soil❑ Fill Materials Impervious Layer(s)❑ Weathered/Fractured Rock ❑ Bedrock ❑
5. Groundwater Observed: Yes ❑ No IZ
If Yes: Depth Weeping from Pit Standing Water in Hole Estimated Depth to High Groundwater: 78"
Redoximorphic Features Coarse Fragments
Soil Soil Matrix: (mottles) %by Volume
Depth Horizon/ Soil Texture Color-Moist Depth Color Percent Gravel Cobbles Soil Structure Soil Consistence
(In.) Layer (USDA) (Munsell) &Stones (Moist) Other
0-32 Fill — --- — — — -- -_ — —
32-34 Ab s 10 YR 3/4 0 single grain loose
34-48 Bw s 10 YR 5/8 0 single grain loose
48-78 Cl s 10 YR 5/6 0 single grain loose
78+ C2 s 2.5Y 7/3 78" 0 single grain loose
Additional Notes roots to 46", oxidized layer 101 -105" (7.5 YR 5-8),
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
Bureau of Resource Protection —Wastewater Permitting Program Site Address or Map/Lot Number
Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal
D. Determination of High Groundwater Elevation
1. Method used: E Depth observed standing water in observation hole A. B. C. D.
❑ Depth weeping from side of observation hole A. B. C. D.
Z Depth to soil redoximorphic features (mottles) A. 78" B. 78" C. D.
❑ Groundwater adjustment (USGS methodology) A. B. C. D.
2. Index Well Number Reading Date Index Well Level
Adjustment Factor Adjusted Groundwater Level
E. Depth of Pervious Material
1. Depth of Naturally Occurring Pervious Material
a. Does at least four feet of naturally occurring pervious material exist in all areas observed throughout the area proposed for the
soil absorption system? Yes ® No❑
b. If yes, at what depth was it observed? Upper boundary: 32" Lower boundary: 120"
F. Certification
I certify that I have passed the soil evaluator examination* approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and that the
above analysis was performed by me consistent with the required training, expertise and experience described in 310 CMR 15.017.
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Signature of Soil Evaluator - Date P.O. Box 503
Lesley A "Mickey" Spokas SE2310 April 27, 1997 Chesterfield, MA 01012
Typed or Printed Name of Soil Evaluator Date of Soil Evaluator Exam (413) 537-0344
D. Lacourse Easthampton Board of Health Agent
Name of Board of Health Witness Board of Health
Alnto• Thic form miict ha ciihmittari to thin annrnvinn alithnrity with Pernnlatinn Test Form 12
Lii., Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton
Y Bureau of Resource Protection —Wastewater Permitting Program
Site Address or Map/Lot Number
'\ Form 12 Percolation Test
Littletree Environmental Consulting
A. Facility Information P.O. Box 503
Chesterfield, MA 01012
1. Facility Information (413) 537-0344
Candance Clarke
Owner Name
244 Damon Road Map/Lot
Street Address
Northampton MA 01060
City State Zip Code`
Percolation Test
Date: April 23, 2010
Observation Hole # 2
Depth Of Perc 76"
Start Pre-soak 10:20
End Pre-soak 10:35
Time at 12" 10:35
Time at 9" 10:39
Time at 6" 10:45
Time (9"-6") 6 minutes
Rate — Min/Inch 2 min/inch
*Minimum of 1 Percolation test must be performed in both the primary area AND reserve area.
Site Passed ® Site Failed E
Performed By: M. Spokas
Witnessed By: D. Lacourse
Comments: