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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 Sylvester Rd., Northampton
Property Address
Nancy Rustic;and Michelle Sauve 83 Sylvester Rd.
Owners Name
Northampton
Citylrown
Ma 01060 5/13/2013
State Zip Code Date of Inspection
Inspection results must be submitted on this form. Inspection forms may not be altered in any
way.Please see completeness checklist at the end of the form.
A. General Information
1. Inspector.
Torn Martin
Name of Inspector
Turkey Hill Field Services
Company Name
140 Easthampton Rd.
Company Address
Westhampton
City/Town
413-527-5311
Telephone Number
Ma 01027 •
State Zip Code
SI 4199
License Number
B. Certification
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. 1 am a DEP approved system Inspector pursuant to Section 15.340 of
Title 5(310 CMR 15.000).The system:
❑ Passes
® Conditionally Passes ❑ Fails
❑ Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority
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Inspector's Signature Date
The system inspector shall submit a copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board
of Health or DEP)within 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 sent to the buyer, if applicable, and the approving authority.
****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.
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form- Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 Sylvester Rd., Northampton
Property Address
Nancy Ruscio and Michelle Sauve
Owner's Name
Northampton
City/Town
83 Sylvester Rd.
Ma 01060 5/13/2013
State Zip Code Date of Inspection
B. Certification (cord.)
Inspection Summary:Check A,B,C,D or E I always complete all of Section D
A) System Passes:
❑ I have not found any information which indicates that any of the failure criteria 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:
® 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.
Check the box for'yes",°no or"not determined"(Y, N, NO)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 structurally
unsound,exhibits substantial infiltration or exfiltration or tank failure is imminent. System will pass
inspection if the existing 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.
Y ❑ N ❑ ND(Explain below):
Observed a hole in the septic tank in the area of the outlet filter.A tree root had completely
penetrated the tank.
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B. Certification (cont.)
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 Sylvester Rd., Northampton
Pro perty Address
Nancy Ruscio and Michelle Sauve 83 Sylvester Rd.
Owners Name
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B) System Conditionally Passes(cont.):
❑ 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 of Board of Health):
❑ broken pipe(s)are replaced ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND(Explain below):
❑ obstruction is removed O V O N O ND(Explain below):
❑ distribution box is leveled or replaced ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND(Explain below):
❑ The system required pumping more than 4 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 ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND(Explain below):
❑ obstruction is removed
❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND(Explain below):
C) Further 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 system is failing to protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. System will pass unless Board of Health determines in accordance with 310 CMR
15.303(1)(b)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
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 Sylvester Rd., Northampton
Property Address
Nancy Ruscio and Michelle Sauve
owners Name
Northampton
City/Town
B. Certification (cont.)
2. System will fall unless the 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
(3 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 1 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.
❑ from has septic tank nk and SAS and the SAS is less than 100 feet but 50 feet or
more N private
Method used to determine distance:
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D)
**This system passes if the well water analysis, performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for fecal
cofrforn bacteria indicates absent and the presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitratendroge analysis equal
to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other failure criteria are triggered.A copy Y
be attached to this form.
3. Other:
System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems:
You must indicate"Yes"or"No"to each of the following for all Inspections:
Yes No
Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to 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 is less
than Y day flow
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 S Wester Rd. Northam on
Property Address
Nancy Ruscio and Michelle Sauve 83 Sylvester Rd.
vier Owners Name
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State Zip Code
5/13/1013
Date of Inspection
Yes No
Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or
❑ ® obstructed pipe(s). Number of times pumped: •
❑ ® 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
❑ )4 tributary to a surface water supply.
❑ ® Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone 1 of a public well.
❑ ® Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
❑ 0 Any portion of a cesspool or privy is less than 100 feet but greater than 50 feet •
from a private water supply well with no acceptable water quality analysis. [This
system passes if the well water analysis,performed at a DEP certified
laboratory,for fecal coliform bacteria indicates absent and the presence
of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equ A Goes of the ppm,or
provided that no other failure criteria are triggered. analysis
and chain of custody must be attached to this form.]
❑ ® The system is a cesspool serving a facility with a design flow of 2000gpd-
10,000gpd.
❑ 0 The system fails.I have determined that one or more of the above failure
criteria exist as described in 310 CMR 15.303,therefore the system fails.The
system owner should contact the Board of Health to determine what will be
necessary to correct the failure.
E) Large Systems: To be considered a large system the system must serve a facility with a
design flow of 10,000 gpd to 15,000 gpd.
For large systems,you must indicate either"yes'or"no to each of the following, in addition to the
questions in Section D.
Yes No
❑ ❑ 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—IWPA)or a mapped Zone II of a public water supply well
If you have answered"yes"to any question in Section E the system is considered a significant threat,
or answered*yes'in system considered a significant threat tunde Section E or fai
led eunderr Section D shall uopgrade these
system in accordance with 310 CMR 15.304.The system owner should contact the appropriate
regional office of the Department.
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 S Ivester Rd., Northam on
Property Address
Nanc Ruscio and Michelle Sauve 83 S vester Rd.
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C. Checklist
Check if the following have been done.You must indicate"yes'or"no" as to each of the following:
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Yes No
® ❑
Pumping information was provided by the owner,occupant,or Board of Health
❑ E6 Were any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks?
O ❑ 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
this inspection?
❑ ❑ Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined?(If they were not
available note as N/A)
Was the facility or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage back up?
O ❑ Was the site 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 tank
inspected for the condition of the baffles or tees, material of construction,
dimensions, depth of liquid,depth of sludge and depth of scum?
❑ ❑ Was the on oiny owner(and a nif of subsurface sewage disposal systems?
information on the proper
size and location of the Soil Absorption System(SAS)on the site has
been determined based on:
® ❑ Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health.
® ❑ Determined in the field(if any of the failure criteria
CMR related Part C is at issue
approximation of distance is unacceptable)[310
D. System Information
Residential Flow Conditions:
Number of bedrooms(design):
Number of bedrooms(actual):
DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203(for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms):
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 S Ivester Rd., Northam ton
Property Address
Nancy Ruscio and Michelle Sauve
°,ales Name
Northam rton
City/Town
D. System Information
Description:
83 S Ivester Rd.
Ma 01060 5/13/2013
State Zip Code Date of Inspection
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Number of current residents:
® Yes ❑ No
Does residence have a garbage grinder?
Is laundry on a separate sewage system?[U yes separate inspection required] ❑
Yes ® No
® Yes ❑ No
Laundry system inspected?
❑ Yes ® No
Seasonal use? Yes
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Water meter readings, if available(last 2 years usage(gpd)):
Detail:
water readine s from last two
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Sump pump?
Last date of occupancy:
CommerciaWlndustrial Flow Conditions:
Type of Establishment
❑ Yes ® No
currently
Date
Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15.203): Gallons per day(gpd)
Basis of design flow(seats/Persons/set etc.):
El
❑ No
Grease trap present?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Industrial waste holding tank present?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Non-sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system?
Water meter readings,if available:
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 S Ivester Rd., Northam ton
Property Address
Nan Ruscio and Michelle Sauve
ner Owners Name
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D. System Information (coot.)
Last date of occupancy/use:
Other(describe below):
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General Information
Date
5/13/2013
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Pumping Records:
um int 2007 and 2002
Source of information:
Was system pumped as part of the inspection?
If yes,volume pumped: gallons
pumped was quantity p fwd determined?
Reason for pumping:
Type of System:
❑ Septic tank,distribution box,soil absorption system
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Single cesspool
❑ Overflow cesspool
❑ Privy
Shared system(yes or no) Of yes,attach previous inspection records,if any)
❑ Innovative/Altemative technology.Attach a copy of the current operation and
maintenance contract(to be obtained from system owner)and a copy of latest
inspection of the I/A system by system operator under contract
❑ Tight tank.Attach a copy of the DEP approval.
o Other(describe):
1500 cal se he tank with 750 gal leachin alle
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D. System Information (cont.)
Approximate age of all components,date installed(if known)and source of information:
26 ears old
Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site?
Building Sewer(locate on site plan):
Depth below grade:
Material of construction:
❑cast iron
40 PVC ❑other(explain):
Distance from private water supply well or suction line:
Comments(on condition of joints,venting,evidence of leakage, etc.):
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feet
feet
❑ Yes 0 No
Septic Tank(locate on site plan):
1.8
Depth below grade: feet
Material of construction: ex
®concrete CI metal ❑fiberglass ❑ polyethylene CI other(explain)
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If tank is metal,list age:
years
Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance?(attach a copy of 10 6caz 5 '
Dimensions:
Sludge depth:
6-8"
❑ Yes ❑ No
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D. System Information (cont.)
Septic Tank(cont.)
Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle
Scum thickness
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or bathe
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle
How were dimensions determined?
Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity,
liquid levels as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage,
Upon inspection ecreated of outlet thero,tt S rmdei�hing at this point tho gh the hone had been somewhat
seal d b bsan ard o by the Some b sand and o �anice. Some effluent also •-ssin• throw h outlet i
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Date of inspection
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2 inches scum
4 inches —
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Grease Trap(locate on site plan):
Depth below grade: teat
Material of construction:
❑concrete ❑
metal ❑fiberglass ❑polyethylene ❑other(explain):
Dimensions:
Scum thickness
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or bathe
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle
Date of last pumping:
Date
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form•Not for Voluntary Assessments
83 S Ivester Rd., Northam ton
Property Address
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D. System Information (font.)
Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity,
liquid levels as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage, etc.):
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Tight or Holding Tank(tank must be pumped at time of inspection)(locate on site plan):
Depth below grade:
Material of construction: other(explain):
❑concrete ❑�
metal ❑fiberglass ❑polyethylene ❑ ( P ):
Dimensions:
Capacity: gallons
Design Flow: gallons per day
❑ Yes ❑ No
Alarm present
-- Alarm in working order: ❑ Yes ❑
No
Alarm level:
Date of last pumping: Dare
Comments(condition of alarm and float switches,etc):
*Attach copy of current pumping contract(required). Is copy attached? ❑ Yes
No
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83 S Ivester Rd., Northam on
Property Address
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D. System Information (cont.)
Distribution Box(if present must be opened)(locate on site plan):
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert
Comments(note if box is level and distribution to outlets equal,any evidence of solids carryover,any
evidence of leakage into or out of box,etc.):
28 inches below rade.3 lines from box. Cover broken and needs re rlacement
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01060
Zip Code
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Date of Inspection
Pump Chamber(locate on site plan):
Yes ❑ No
Pumps in working order:
Yes ❑ No
Alarms in working order
Comments(note condition of pump chamber, condition of pumps and appurtenances, etc.):
Soil Absorption System(SAS)(locate on site plan, excavation not required):
If SAS not located, explain why:
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Title 5 Official Inspection Form
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83 S Ivester Rd., Northam ton
Property Address
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D. System Information (coot.)
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Type:
❑ leaching pits
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number
leaching chambers number.
leaching galleries number:
❑
leaching trenches number, length:
❑ leaching fields
number, dimensions:
❑ overflow cesspool
number.
❑ innovative/alternative system
Type/name of technology:
Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure, level of pending, damp soil,condition of
Leaching gallery opened and found dry. Some water run through the system to observe that it etc.):
was
still receivin• flow des•ite hole in tank
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Date of Inspection
1,750 allon
Cesspools(cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection) (locate on site plan):
Number and configuration
Depth—top of liquid to inlet invert
Depth of solids layer
Depth of scum layer
Dimensions of cesspool
Materials of construction
❑ Yes ❑ No
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