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245 Title 5 Application/Permits 1986, Inspection 2002 OMESTEAD INC . March 12, 2003 John Hunter 12 Long Plane Road Amherst, MA 01002 Dear Mr. Hunter, 1664 Cape Street Williamsburg MA 01096 413 628-4533 Here is a summary of the additional observations conducted today at the property at 245 North Ring Street in Northampton. I have revised the plan of the system, as attached,based on this new information. 1. The man hole in the parking lot leads to an oll-water separator. As observed before, there is about 4 inches of sludge at the bottom of this separator. This is probably organic sludge, but is not likely to contain significant petroleum products, since these are lighter than water and would appear on top. 2. The scum layer floating on the top of this tank is thin, and there is mostly open water on the top of the tank. This water is not covered with an oily sheen,and I believe there has been no significant addition of oils that would be trapped by the separator. Nor is it likely that the oils have exited the tank. 3. The remainder of the septic system has been located at or very near their actual locations. Based on the above observations,I believe that oils have net accumulated in the overall septic system. 4. The final location of the septic tank is beneath the blacktop. I recommend that another riser type manhole be installed over the septic tank to facilitate access for maintenance. Yours truly, Thomas S. Leue cc: Northampton Board of Health 2 Bay Garage vents Oil Separator 25, , `� 26. Distribution Box O 0t p. 7 ti 1 Septic tank, not confirmed vent -- - e ,UL LL Leach tanks, estimated layout MECo pole 01 Note: No known drinking water sources within 100 radius. Date: Owner: HOMESTEAD INC. As-Built Drawing 11/27/02 Thomas S. Leue R.S. Existing Septic System Francis Rauch 245 North King Street 1664 Cape St. Scale: 1 : 20' Revision Date: Northampton, MA 01060 Williamsburg,MA 01096 [413[628-4533 Except as Noted 3/12/03 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (-N-@-- � d [ (t jt EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL • ," Rf a _ ?I( 9 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRO E ON I TITLE 5 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION ty Address. 245 North King Street GARAGE. Northampton, MA 's Name: Francis Rauch s Address: 960 Westhampton Rd. , Northampton, MA 01060 Inspection: 11/29/02 Board of Health, Northampton; Pat Goggins. Goggins Realty s: Owner• Buyer Number: SSDS-756 d Inspector: Thomas S. Leue ny Name: Homestead Inc. Address: 1664 Cape St. , Williamsburg. MA 01096 one Number. (413) 628-4533 TIFICATION STATEMENT fy that I have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at this address and that the information ;d below is true, accurate and complete as of the time of the inspection. The inspection was performed on my training and experience in the proper function and maintenance of on-site sewage disposal is. I am a DEP approved system inspector pursuant to Section 15.340 of Title 5 (310 CMR 15.000). ptic 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 'stem condition: Passes :tor's Signature: Date: December 6. 2002 ystem Inspector shall submit a copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board of Health P)within thirty (30)days of completing this inspection. If the system is a shared system or has a design f 10,000 gpd or greater,the inspector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appropriate al office of the DEP. The original should be sent to the system owner and copies to the buyer,if able and the approving authority. and Comments his report only describes conditions at the time of inspection and under the conditions of use at me.This inspection does not address how the system will perform in the future under the same or ent conditions of use. Inspection Fomn 6/15/2000 page l of 9 Homestead Inc. )FFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION rty Address: 245 North King Street GARAGE. Northampton MA r: Francis Rauch if Inspection: 11/29/02 Sion Summary: Check A,B, C,D or E/ALWAYS complete all of Section D: System Passes: 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. [tents: System Conditionally Passes: 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. The septic tank is metal and over 20 years old* or the septic tank(whether metal or not) is urally unsound, exhibits substantial infiltration or exfiltration, or tank failure is imminent. The system ass inspection if the existing septic tank is replaced with a complying septic tank as approved by the 1 of Health. *A metal septic tank will pass inspection if it is structurally sound,not leaking and if a icate of Compliance indicating that the tank is less than 20 years old is available. xplain: Observation of sewage backup or break out or high static water level in the distribution box due ,ken or obstructed pipe(s) or due to a broken, settled or uneven distribution box. System will pass ction if(with approval by the Board of Health). broken pip(s rare epl replaced distribution box is levelled or replaced — xplain: N The system required pumping more than four times a year due to broken or obstructed pipe(s). ystem will pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of Health): broken pipe(s) are replaced obstruction is removed :xplain: N Other: explain: _ urther Evaluation is Required by the Board of Health: Conditions exist which require further evaluation by the Board of Health in order to determine if the im is failing to protect the public health, safety or the environment: iystem will pass unless Board of Health determines in accordance with 310 CMR 15.303(1)(b) that 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. 5 Inspection Form 6/1512000 page 2 of 9 Homestead Inc. JFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION (continued) rty Address: 245 North Kina Street GARAGE, Northampton MA Francis Rauch fInspection: 11/29/02 System will fail unless Board of Health(and Public Water Supplier, if any) determines that the 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 e 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 e water supply well** Method used to determine distance is system passes if the well water analysis,performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for coliform bacteria jlatile organic compounds indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and the presence monia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm,provided that no other failure criteria ggered.A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form. they: System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems: nest indicate either"Yes" or"No" as to each of the following for all inspections: (Y) or NO(N) Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool. Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool. Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool. Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6"below invert or available volume less than 1/2 day flow. f Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).Number of times pumped i Any portion of the SAS, cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation. [ Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply. I Any portion of cesspool privy is within a Zone I of a public well. Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well. 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 mast be attached to this form.] fhe system fails. I have determined that one or more of the above failure criteria exist as defined in 310 15.303, therefore the system fails. The system owner should contact the Board of Health should be acted to determine what will be necessary to correct the failure. 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 3 of 9 Homestead Inc. )FFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART A CERTIFICATION (continued) rty Address: 245 North King Street GARAGE, Northampton, MA t; Francis Rauch fInspection: 11/29/02 rge Systems: considered a large system the system must serve a facility with a design flow of 10,000 to 15,000 glad. lust indicate either"Yes" or"No" as to each of the following: Blowing criteria apply to large systems in addition to the criteria above: Y)or NO(N) 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 the system is located in a nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection Area- 1 WPA)or ped Zone II of a public water supply well) answered "yes" to any question in Section E the system is considered a significant threat,or answered in Section D above the large system has failed.The owner or operator of any large system considered a icant threat under Section E or failed under Section ID shall upgrade the system in accordance with 310 15.304. The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department. PART B: CHECKLIST c if the following have been done. You must indicate"yes"or"no" as to each of the following: (Y)or NO(N) 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? Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period? Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of the inspection? L 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? 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 tion of the baffles or tees,material of construction,dimensions,depth of liquid,depth of sludge and depth of scum? size and location of the Soil Absorption System(SAS) on the site has been determined based on: a) Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health. b) Determined in the field(if any of the failure criteria related to Part C is at issue aximation of distance is unacceptable) [15.302(3)(b)]. The facility owner(and occupants, if different from owner) were provided with information on er maintenance of Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems(SSDS). IOURCES• Department of Environmental Protection,Western Regional Office,436 Dwight St., Springfield,MA 01103, (413)784-1100;Title 5 Hotline-(800)266-1122 5 Inspection Fonn 6/15/2000 page 4 of 9 Homestead Inc. )FFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C: SYSTEM INFORMATION rty Address: 245 North Kino Street GARAGE. Northampton MA Francis Rauch f Inspection: 11/29/02 )ENTIAL FLOW CONDITIONS DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (gallons/day) Number of bedrooms (design) Number of bedrooms (actual) Number of current residents Is there a garbage grinder ?(Y or N) _ Is there a Laundry Hookup? (Y or N) Is the Laundry a separate system?(Y or N) (If yes, separate inspection required)_ Seasonal use (Y or N) Water meter readings,if available(last two years usage)(gallons per day) Sump Pump(Y or N)_ Date of last occupancy_ MERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL of establishment: 2 bay garage without Gasoline sales n flow (based on 310 CMR 15.203): 450 gpd of design flow (seats/persons/sqft, etc.): minimum for £acility_ e trap present(yes or no): No trail waste holding tank present(yes or no): No •meter readings, if available: N/A late of occupancy/use: continuous 3R(describe): GENERAL INFORMATION ?ing Records :e of information: probably not previously pumped. N Was system pumped as part of the inspection(Y or N) yes, volume pumped: gallons --How was quantity pumped determined?_ eason for pumping: omment: Not particularly overdue for pumpina E OF SYSTEM: Septic tank, distribution box, soil adsorption system. Single cesspool Overflow cesspool Privy Shared system(Y or N) Of 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): Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site(Y or N) 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 5 of 9 Homestead Inc. )FFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C: SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) rty Address: 245 North Kinq Street GARAGE. Northampton, MA Francis Rauch f Inspection: 11/29/02 PROXIMATE AGE All components, date installed, and source of informatio tic plan: 11/18/86 Design date Source of Information BoH :LDING SEWER (located on site plan) 18 Depth below grade (inches) Estimated Average 12 Distance in feet from private water supply well or suction line ast iron Materials of Construction Comments: 'TIC TANK (located on site plan) :oncrete Materials of Construction 24 Depth below grade (inches) 24 Riser depth (inches) 59 Septic tank width (inches) 124 Septic tank length (inches) 58 Septic tank height (inches) 1,842 Calculated gross volume (gallons c lcul_ted 10 Air space in tank (inches) 1,500 Net Volume (gallons calculated 22 Baffle depth (inches) 4 Sludge thickness (inches) Average 1 Scum thickness (inches) Average 32 Top of sludge layer to _ (inches) calculated 11 Bottom of scum to outlet. (inches) calculated 8 Top of scum to top outlet (inches) calculated runents: ik structurally OK. Baffles intact. Level appropriate ier blacktop, ends not accesible Some dimensions based on typical. •ommendations: MP CHAMBER N Pump part of septic system: (Y or N) Pumps in working order: (Y or N) Alarms in working order: (Y or N) mments: 5 Inspection Fonn 6/15/2000 page 6 of 9 Homestead Inc. )FFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C: SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) 245 North Kino Street GARAGE. Northampton MA Francis Rauch 11/29/02 qty Address: f Inspection: TRIBUTION BOX (located on site plan) ("D-box") Y D-box part of septic system: (Y or N) Depth of liquid level above outlet invert ments: Under blacktop. Not accessible for inspection. L ADSORPTION SYSTEM (SAS): Technology Used (located on site plan by estimate): y leaching pits& number. 2 pits, 500 gallons each plus sto leaching chambers and number: leaching galleries and number: leaching trenches, number, length: leaching fields, number, dimensions: overflow cesspool, number: innovative/alternative system,Type: unents: (note soil conditions, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding,condition of vegetation, etc.) problems seen on surface. No evidence of breakout. er blacktop. Vented. Not accessible. kS not located explain why: HIT OR HOLDING TANK (tank must be pumped at time of inspection) N Tight tank part of system: (Y or N) Depth below (inches) Measured grade Tank width (inches) From Plan Tank length (inches) From plan Tank height (inches) From Plan Calculated volume (gallons calculated gross Materials of construction Design flow: gallons/day Pumps in working order: (Y or N) Alarms in working order: (Y or N) Date of last pumping amens: (conditions of inlet tees, condition of alarm and float switches, etc.) IVY (locate on site plan,if any) N Privy part of system: (Y or N Materials of construction: Dimensions: Depth of solids: nments: (soil conditions, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding,condition of vegetation, etc Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 7 of 9 Homestead Inc. )FFICIAL INSPECTION FORM - NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM PART C: SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) 245 North King Street GARAGE, Northampton, MA Francis Rauch 11/29/02 -ty Address: f Inspection: SPOOLS N vents: (cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection) Cesspool part of system: (Y or N) 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) (note soil conditions, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation USE TRAP (Usually present in certain commercial systems) N Grease Trap part of system: (Y or N) Materials of construction: Depth below grade (inches) Measured Dimensions: Depth of solids layer Depth of scum layer Top of scum to top outlet Date of last pumping Bottom of scum to outlet. Calculated inches Scum thickness (inches) Average ments: (recommendation and conditions) colenlatna_lackan E EXAM (Source of Information) Slope Surface water Check Cellar Shallow wells >132 Estimated depth to ground water (inches) se indicate(check) all the methods used to determine high groundwater elevation: Obtained from system design plan on record 11/18/86 Date of design plan reviewed Observed site(abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS) Checked with local Board of Health-explain: Design perc test at this or greater depth to groundwater ormation: I Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 8 of 9 Homestead Inc. North 2 Bay Garage 25' 3-51A ' vents K of Distribution box I y Leach tanks, estimated layout MECo pole 01 Note: No known drinking water sources within 100 radius. Date: Owner: r°F HOMESTEAD INC. As-Built Drawing 1 1 /29/02 °"� Thomas S. Leue R.S. Existing Septic System Francis Rauch �� e O�u 245 North King Street �� u Scale: 1 : 20' Revision Date: Northampton, MA 01060 / t - 1664 Cape St. A, ,'y Williamsburg,MA 01096 f�9tt'PED b/.��'d> 141316284533 Except as Noted _. --.. - _ Prepared For: /V0 (t Street Mccthary fft-bn Number of Bedrooms: ( Garbage Disposal: PROPOSED DOMESTIC SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM DESIGN ((on( IC, Location: $S Gal/on /.tae# per /000SF F/oerA2eu- • 9 % Gallons /La, K t•S • /44 LEACH AREA DESIGN Bedrooms x 2 persons/bedroom - persons Persons x 55 gallons of vastewater/person/day a total gallons of wastewater/day. Percolation Rate: /0 min/inch Gallon of wastewater/square feet of leach area for a Percolation Rate of: /0 min/inch - to Gal/SF Sidewall Area n,r,S Gal/SF Bottom Area * If a leach bed is to be installed, no sidewall is allowed. * If percolation rate exceeds 20 x. /inch, no bottom area is allowed. - SEPTIC TANK - * WITHOUT GARBAGE DISPOSAL: -1 REQUIRED effective liquid Gallons of wastewater/day x 150% - /� T capacity of septic tank. RECOMMENDED: /50r) Septic Tank * In no case will the septic tank be less than 1,000 gallons (effective liquid capacity). ** WITH GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Gallons of wastewater/day x 200% ° REQUIRED effective liquid capacity of septic tank. RECOMMENDED: Septic Tank In no case will the septic tank be less than 1,500 gallons (effective liquid capacity) ** ALMER HUNTLEY,JR., & ASSOCIATES, INC. LAND SIR\'ES ORS - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS LEACHING PIT DESIGN re' „t•{ w et-n Precast PitsUsed: $.5 ' Long x Q.O.} ' Wide x ' Effective Depth Using 2 • of stone all around and io I' of stone under pit. SIDEWALL AREA: 71 5 • Long z '=:. • Effective Depth x 2 Sides • /J '' SF 9.(c r • Wide z 2�=� ' Effective Depth x 2 Sides 46 SF Total of /46 SF (Sidewall Area) x /,L■ Gal/SF - /41-0 Gal/Pit (Sidewall) BOTTOM AREA: 2.1,5 • Long x ?,(;}' Wide • /$cr' SF _ilk__ SF (Bottom Area) z 0 ,« Gal/SF a. /07 Gal/Pit (Bottom) (40 Gal/Pit (Sidewall) /0 : Gal/Pit (Bottom) 214 TOTAL Gal/Pit (Designed) * Without Garbage Disposal: / `/& Total Gal/Day (REQUIRED) Gal/Day (Daily Flow) is Gal/Pit * With Garbage Disposal: 1.5 z (REQUIRED) Using /rr% Gal/Dap (Daily Flow) 14z— Gal/Pit — _�_Pit(s) ALY+LR HL\ILI , ]R., & ASSOC KISS, INC. LAND SURVEYORS - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS $IRO GOWEN ' j 4--O" 4.50440/tt 8• COIkXETE AU ARGUNO ! or 4'ir1TEktic `f. • Atg YENT DETAIL NO7 7D SCALE 11 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH City OF Northampton 1ppliratinn fur iffiupnuttl lflnrks Cnunsirnrtinn 1rrmit Application is hereby made for a Permit to Construct ( X) or Repair ( ) an Individual Sewage Disposal rstemat ;;..1.-Pc North King Street Fran's Used Cars Location-Address or Lot No. Francis Rauch 930 Westhampton Road Northampton q/( r ° J Address Address Installs Size Lot Sq. feet we of Building Garbage Grinder ( ) Dwelling—No. of Bedrooms Expansion Attic ( ) Garba g Other—Type of Building Garage No. of persons Showers ( ) — Cafeteria ( ) Other fixtures resign Flow gallons per person per day. Total Icptic Tank—Liquid capacity 1500 gallons Length Width Width Total Length De th below inlet )isposal Trench—No. ieepage Pit No 1 Miler Distribution box ( 'ercolation Test Results Test Pit No. 1 Test Pit No. 2 Diameter Dosing tank Performed by RP minutes per inch minutes per inch daily flow 147 Diameter Depth Total leaching aacmerty=2742 s t Total leaching area sq gallons. Huntley Assoc. Date 11-6-86 Depth of Test Pit Depth to ground water Depth of Test Pit Depth to ground water Description of Soil 7'0° clay fill 4'0" red clay sand no groundwater at 11 '0" Nature of Repairs or Alterations—Answer when applicable Agreement: The undersigned agrees to install the aforedescribed Individual Sewage Disposal System the provisions of TITLE 5 of the State Sanit y Code—The undersigned further agrees not to operation until a Certificate of Comphanc as been issued b •e ho ar. cf health. . L M Application Approved By Application Disapproved for the following reasons in accordance with place the system in till nab 7, ,._Cax Permit No issued- Date THIS IS iN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BOARD'OFI HEALTH OF ' atm.-titivate (ltnmplittnre TIF That the Individual Sewage Disposal System constructed (LI<Repaired ( re me ∎ & a K � Ys4V GIse/ Is been installed in accord with the provisions of TITLE,E 5qi-J he State Sanitary Code bed in the splicarion for Disposal Works Construction Permit No // JrSP dated THE ISSUANCE OF THIS CERTIFICATE SHALL NOT BE CONSTRLLED AS A GUARANTEE IMAT THE YSTEM WILL UION ATISF Y• /�y� ■ATE '{ Q•�i ■ Inspector • vo 7/ `-z- THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BOARD O/F` HEALTH 4 OF. . W. ". / traction rrmit �ispnstts 3nrkn ft Permission is hereby granted 0-1..,L.e--h Indi i al Sewage Di posal Syst o Construct ( rr.Repr ( ) / a No t' k ....�� Street -..r G�∎.n._d.._G'�.S..et/ E.1:5 It 14 5 / 7 lgs'l FEE is shown on the application for Disposal Works C DATE uction Permit 'ORM 1255 HOBBS & WARREN. INC.. PUBLISHERS aria Health