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Perc Test Cold Spring Enviornmental 7.10.2020350 Old Enfield Road Belchertown, MA. 01007 Phone: 413.323.5957 Fax 413.323.4916 email:aweiss@coldspringenvironmental.com www.coldspringenvironmental.com •21E Site Investigations •SubsurfaceInvestigations •Pollution Remediation •Phase 1 ESA:LSP Completed •Forensic Septic Investigations Cold Spring Environmental Consultants Inc. _____________________________________________________ •Percolation Tests •Septic Designs •Regulatory Compliance •Recycling and Solid Waste •Second Opinions Percolation Test Reports Prepared by: Alan E Weiss, RS, LSP Cold Spring Environmental Consultants, Inc. 350 Old Enfield Road Belchertown, MA 01007 Prepared for: Wayne Feiden. FAICP Northampton Director of Planning and Sustainability Northampton MA Project Number: 120-6028-0710 Site: Map 42 Lot 031 Lots (Percs) 1-3 East side of Woodland Drive Northampton, MA Date: July 10th, 2020 MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 1 Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 1 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal A. Facility Information C/O Wayne Feiden, Northampton Director of Planning and Sustainability Owner Name (Map 42 Lot 031) Woodland Drive Lot 1 (Closest to Westhampton Road) Street Address Map/Lot # Northampton City MA State 01062 Zip Code B. Site Information 1. (Check one)New Construction Upgrade Repair 2. Soil Survey Available?Yes No If yes:Cal web USDA Source 253A Soil Map Unit Hinkley Loamy Sand Soil Name Excessively Well Drained Soil Limitations 3.Surficial Geological Report Available?Yes No If yes:USGS current Year Published/Source gis Publication Scale Map Unit Outwash terrace Geologic/Parent Material glacial outwash deposits 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:Wetlands Conservancy Program Map - Map Unit Name 6. Current Water Resource Conditions (USGS):Month/Year Range:Above Normal Normal Below Normal 7. Other references reviewed: MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 1 Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 2 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal C. On-Site Review (minimum of two holes required at every proposed primary and reserved disposal area) Deep Observation Hole Number:1 and 2 07.10.2020 Date 0930 Time Sun 80- Weather 1. Location Ground Elevation at Surface of Hole:shown Location (identify on plan):- 2. Land Use Woodland (e.g., woodland, agricultural field, vacant lot, etc.) no Surface Stones <2 Slope (%) decidous mix Vegetation terrace Landform shown Position on Landscape (attach sheet) 3. Distances from: Open Water Body 100'+ feet Drainage Way 100'+ feet Possible Wet Area 50'+ feet Property Line 20'+ feet Drinking Water Well 100'+ feet Other - feet 4. Parent Material:Outwash Unsuitable Materials Present:Yes No If Yes:Disturbed Soil Fill Material Impervious Layer(s)Weathered/Fractured Rock Bedrock 5. Groundwater Observed:Yes No If yes:- Depth Weeping from Pit - Depth Standing Water in Hole Estimated Depth to High Groundwater:120"+ inches elevation MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 1 Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 3 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal C. On-Site Review (continued) Deep Observation Hole Number:1 & 2 Depth (in.)Soil Horizon/ Layer Soil Matrix: Color- Moist (Munsell) Redoximorphic Features (mottles)Soil Texture (USDA) Coarse Fragments % by Volume Soil Structure Soil Consistence (Moist) Other Depth Color Percent Gravel Cobbles & Stones 0-12"A 10 YR 3.3 FSL friable mixed 12-23"B 7.5 YR 5.6 FS Gran. 23-120"C1 7.5 YR 5.3 -CS & G 10 5 Sorted Granular 0-12"A 10 YR 3.2 FSL " 12-24"B 7.5 YR 5.6 FS 24-120"C 7.5 YR 5.3 -CS & G 10 5 Sorted Granular Additional Notes: MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 1 Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 6 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton 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. not inches B. not inches Depth weeping from side of observation hole A. not inches B. not inches Depth to soil redoximorphic features (mottles)A. 120"+ inches B. 120"+ inches Groundwater adjustment (USGS methodology)A. inches B. inches 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:24 inches Lower boundary:120" inches MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 1 Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 7 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal F. Certification I certify that I am currently approved by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to 310 CMR 15.017 to conduct soil evaluations and that the above analysis has been performed by me consistent with the required training, expertise and experience described in 310 CMR 15.017. I further certify that the results of my soil evaluation, as indicated in the attached Soil Evaluation Form, are accurate and in accordance with 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.107. Signature of Soil Evaluator 07.10.2020 Date ALAN WEISS, RS #933, SE #2568, Cold Spring Env. Inc. Typed or Printed Name of Soil Evaluator / License # 6/1995 Date of Soil Evaluator Exam N. ZABKO Name of Board of Health Witness NORTHAMPTON Board of Health Note:In accordance with 310 CMR 15.018(2) this form must be submitted to the approving authority within 60 days of the date of field testing, and to the designer and the property owner with Percolation Test Form 12. t5form12.doc• 06/03 Perc Test • Page 1 of 1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Percolation Test Form 12 Percolation test results must be submitted with the Soil Suitability Assessment for On-site Sewage Disposal. DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with the local Board of Health to determine the form they use. Important:When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do notuse the return key. A. Site Information C/O Wayne Feiden, Northampton Director of Planning and Sustainability Owner Name Lot 1 (Closest to Westhampton Road) (Map 42 Lot 031) Woodland Drive Street Address or Lot # Northampton City/Town MA State 01062 Zip Code W. Feiden Contact Person (if different from Owner) 413-587-1265 Telephone Number B. Test Results 07.10.2020 Date 0945 Time 07.10.2020 Date 0945 Time Observation Hole #P1 P2 Depth of Perc 36"38" Start Pre-Soak 0952 0958 End Pre-Soak 0955 1002 Time at 12”Can't Can't Time at 9”Hold Hold Time at 6”Soak Soak Time (9”-6”)<2 <2 Rate (Min./Inch)<2 <2 Test Passed: Test Failed: Test Passed: Test Failed: A. Weiss Test Performed By: N. Zabko Witnessed By: Comments: 5+ ft offset to ESHGW. MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 2 (Middle lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 1 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal A. Facility Information C/O Wayne Feiden, Northampton Director of Planning and Sustainability Owner Name (Map 42 Lot 031) Woodland Drive Lot 2 (Middle from Westhampton Road) Street Address Map/Lot # Northampton City MA State 01062 Zip Code B. Site Information 1. (Check one)New Construction Upgrade Repair 2. Soil Survey Available?Yes No If yes:Cal web USDA Source 253A Soil Map Unit Hinkley Loamy Sand Soil Name Excessively Well Drained Soil Limitations 3.Surficial Geological Report Available?Yes No If yes:USGS current Year Published/Source gis Publication Scale Map Unit Outwash terrace Geologic/Parent Material glacial outwash deposits 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:Wetlands Conservancy Program Map - Map Unit Name 6. Current Water Resource Conditions (USGS):Month/Year Range:Above Normal Normal Below Normal 7. Other references reviewed: MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 2 (Middle lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 2 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal C. On-Site Review (minimum of two holes required at every proposed primary and reserved disposal area) Deep Observation Hole Number:1 and 2 07.10.2020 Date 10:30 Time Sun 80- Weather 1. Location Ground Elevation at Surface of Hole:shown Location (identify on plan):- 2. Land Use Woodland (e.g., woodland, agricultural field, vacant lot, etc.) no Surface Stones <2 Slope (%) decidous mix Vegetation terrace Landform shown Position on Landscape (attach sheet) 3. Distances from: Open Water Body 100'+ feet Drainage Way 100'+ feet Possible Wet Area 50'+ feet Property Line 20'+ feet Drinking Water Well 100'+ feet Other - feet 4. Parent Material:Outwash Unsuitable Materials Present:Yes No If Yes:Disturbed Soil Fill Material Impervious Layer(s)Weathered/Fractured Rock Bedrock 5. Groundwater Observed:Yes No If yes:- Depth Weeping from Pit - Depth Standing Water in Hole Estimated Depth to High Groundwater:120"+ inches elevation MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 2 (Middle lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 3 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal C. On-Site Review (continued) Deep Observation Hole Number:1 & 2 Depth (in.)Soil Horizon/ Layer Soil Matrix: Color- Moist (Munsell) Redoximorphic Features (mottles)Soil Texture (USDA) Coarse Fragments % by Volume Soil Structure Soil Consistence (Moist) Other Depth Color Percent Gravel Cobbles & Stones 0-12"A 10 YR 3.3 FSL friable mixed 12-24"B 7.5 YR 5.6 FS Gran. 24-126"C1 7.5 YR 5.3 -CS & G 10 5 Sorted Granular 0-12"A 10 YR 3.2 FSL " 12-24"B 7.5 YR 5.6 FS 24-126"C 7.5 YR 5.3 -CS & G 10 5 Sorted Granular Additional Notes: MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 2 (Middle lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 6 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton 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. not inches B. not inches Depth weeping from side of observation hole A. not inches B. not inches Depth to soil redoximorphic features (mottles)A. 120"+ inches B. 120"+ inches Groundwater adjustment (USGS methodology)A. inches B. inches 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:24 inches Lower boundary:120" inches MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 2 (Middle lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 7 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal F. Certification I certify that I am currently approved by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to 310 CMR 15.017 to conduct soil evaluations and that the above analysis has been performed by me consistent with the required training, expertise and experience described in 310 CMR 15.017. I further certify that the results of my soil evaluation, as indicated in the attached Soil Evaluation Form, are accurate and in accordance with 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.107. Signature of Soil Evaluator 07.10.2020 Date ALAN WEISS, RS #933, SE #2568, Cold Spring Env. Inc. Typed or Printed Name of Soil Evaluator / License # 6/1995 Date of Soil Evaluator Exam N. ZABKO Name of Board of Health Witness NORTHAMPTON Board of Health Note:In accordance with 310 CMR 15.018(2) this form must be submitted to the approving authority within 60 days of the date of field testing, and to the designer and the property owner with Percolation Test Form 12. t5form12.doc• 06/03 Perc Test • Page 1 of 1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Percolation Test Form 12 Percolation test results must be submitted with the Soil Suitability Assessment for On-site Sewage Disposal. DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with the local Board of Health to determine the form they use. Important:When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do notuse the return key. A. Site Information C/O Wayne Feiden, Northampton Director of Planning and Sustainability Owner Name Lot 2 (Middle lot from Westhampton Road) (Map 42 Lot 031) Woodland Drive Street Address or Lot # Northampton City/Town MA State 01062 Zip Code W. Feiden Contact Person (if different from Owner) 413-587-1265 Telephone Number B. Test Results 07.10.2020 Date 1015 Time 07.10.2020 Date 1015 Time Observation Hole #P1 P2 Depth of Perc 39"38" Start Pre-Soak 1015 1020 End Pre-Soak 1017 1023 Time at 12”Can't Can't Time at 9”Hold Hold Time at 6”Soak Soak Time (9”-6”)<2 <2 Rate (Min./Inch)<2 <2 Test Passed: Test Failed: Test Passed: Test Failed: A. Weiss Test Performed By: N. Zabko Witnessed By: Comments: 5+ ft offset to ESHGW. MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 3 (Farthest lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 1 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal A. Facility Information C/O Wayne Feiden, Northampton Director of Planning and Sustainability Owner Name (Map 42 Lot 031) Woodland Drive Lot 3 (Farthest from Westhampton Road) Street Address Map/Lot # Northampton City MA State 01062 Zip Code B. Site Information 1. (Check one)New Construction Upgrade Repair 2. Soil Survey Available?Yes No If yes:Cal web USDA Source 253A Soil Map Unit Hinkley Loamy Sand Soil Name Excessively Well Drained Soil Limitations 3.Surficial Geological Report Available?Yes No If yes:USGS current Year Published/Source gis Publication Scale Map Unit Outwash terrace Geologic/Parent Material glacial outwash deposits 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:Wetlands Conservancy Program Map - Map Unit Name 6. Current Water Resource Conditions (USGS):Month/Year Range:Above Normal Normal Below Normal 7. Other references reviewed: MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 3 (Farthest lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 2 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal C. On-Site Review (minimum of two holes required at every proposed primary and reserved disposal area) Deep Observation Hole Number:1 and 2 07.10.2020 Date 11:30 Time Sun 80- Weather 1. Location Ground Elevation at Surface of Hole:shown Location (identify on plan):- 2. Land Use Woodland (e.g., woodland, agricultural field, vacant lot, etc.) no Surface Stones <2 Slope (%) decidous mix Vegetation terrace Landform shown Position on Landscape (attach sheet) 3. Distances from: Open Water Body 100'+ feet Drainage Way 100'+ feet Possible Wet Area 50'+ feet Property Line 20'+ feet Drinking Water Well 100'+ feet Other - feet 4. Parent Material:Outwash Unsuitable Materials Present:Yes No If Yes:Disturbed Soil Fill Material Impervious Layer(s)Weathered/Fractured Rock Bedrock 5. Groundwater Observed:Yes No If yes:- Depth Weeping from Pit - Depth Standing Water in Hole Estimated Depth to High Groundwater:120"+ inches elevation MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 3 (Farthest lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 3 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal C. On-Site Review (continued) Deep Observation Hole Number:1 & 2 Depth (in.)Soil Horizon/ Layer Soil Matrix: Color- Moist (Munsell) Redoximorphic Features (mottles)Soil Texture (USDA) Coarse Fragments % by Volume Soil Structure Soil Consistence (Moist) Other Depth Color Percent Gravel Cobbles & Stones 0-12"A 10 YR 3.3 FSL friable mixed 12-24"B 7.5 YR 5.6 FS Gran. 24-126"C1 7.5 YR 5.3 -CS & G 10 5 Sorted Granular 0-12"A 10 YR 3.2 FSL " 12-24"B 7.5 YR 5.6 FS 24-126"C 7.5 YR 5.3 -CS & G 10 5 Sorted Granular Additional Notes: MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 3 (Farthest lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 6 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton 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. not inches B. not inches Depth weeping from side of observation hole A. not inches B. not inches Depth to soil redoximorphic features (mottles)A. 120"+ inches B. 120"+ inches Groundwater adjustment (USGS methodology)A. inches B. inches 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:24 inches Lower boundary:120" inches MAP 42 LOT 031 Woodland Drive AKA LOT 3 (Farthest lot from Westhampton Road) Soil Evaluation form 07.10.2020.doc • rev. 3/13 Form 11 – Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal • Page 7 of 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal F. Certification I certify that I am currently approved by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to 310 CMR 15.017 to conduct soil evaluations and that the above analysis has been performed by me consistent with the required training, expertise and experience described in 310 CMR 15.017. I further certify that the results of my soil evaluation, as indicated in the attached Soil Evaluation Form, are accurate and in accordance with 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.107. Signature of Soil Evaluator 07.10.2020 Date ALAN WEISS, RS #933, SE #2568, Cold Spring Env. Inc. Typed or Printed Name of Soil Evaluator / License # 6/1995 Date of Soil Evaluator Exam N. ZABKO Name of Board of Health Witness NORTHAMPTON Board of Health Note:In accordance with 310 CMR 15.018(2) this form must be submitted to the approving authority within 60 days of the date of field testing, and to the designer and the property owner with Percolation Test Form 12. t5form12.doc• 06/03 Perc Test • Page 1 of 1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Northampton Percolation Test Form 12 Percolation test results must be submitted with the Soil Suitability Assessment for On-site Sewage Disposal. DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with the local Board of Health to determine the form they use. Important:When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do notuse the return key. A. Site Information C/O Wayne Feiden, Northampton Director of Planning and Sustainability Owner Name Lot 3 (Farthest lot from Westhampton Road) (Map 42 Lot 031) Woodland Drive Street Address or Lot # Northampton City/Town MA State 01062 Zip Code W. Feiden Contact Person (if different from Owner) 413-587-1265 Telephone Number B. Test Results 07.10.2020 Date 1120 Time 07.10.2020 Date 1125 Time Observation Hole #P1 P2 Depth of Perc 39"39" Start Pre-Soak 1115 1125 End Pre-Soak 1117 1127 Time at 12”Can't Can't Time at 9”Hold Hold Time at 6”Soak Soak Time (9”-6”)<2 <2 Rate (Min./Inch)<2 <2 Test Passed: Test Failed: Test Passed: Test Failed: A. Weiss Test Performed By: N. Zabko Witnessed By: Comments: 5+ ft offset to ESHGW. 2 11 22 1