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244 Soil Suitability Assessment 2010 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 244 Damon Road, Northampton , -',L)----i BureauForm of11 ResourceSoil Protection -WSuitabilityastewaterAssessment Permittingfor Program OnSite Sewage Disposal Site Address or Map/Lot Number - - 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), 1 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. L`` (A L,/ - ( •\S I C% Littletree Environmental Consulting 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 Note This form MI IC. ha ci,hmi++u.+ in+ha onnrn,iinn ni,+h..ri+,.,.,;+k ri...-r,,.i.,ur... T, ../ r....-- .,n 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: Li 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 • t: I1pjON 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 )) � , 9 p 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. .1./r),,tki ) wt. Li _ .VS-- (0 Littletree Environmental Consulting 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: