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27 Septic Inspection 2011 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form - Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Cadson Owners Name fo is Northampton for P MA 01062 May 28, 2011 Ie. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection a: ng out the ,use sir key our a not ttum 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: Timothy E. Maginnis R.S. Name of Inspector Company Name 70 Montague Road Company Address Westhampton City/Town (413) 527-5291 Telephone Number MA State SI 1039 License Number 01027 Zip Code 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. I 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 'on by the Local Approving Authority June 2, 2011 Date The syste '�s.`- �' . copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board of Health or `P) a 'an .. of completing this inspection. If the system is a shared system or has a design .` `Nqq -C or greater, the inspector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appr.. -. onal office of the DEP. The original should be sent to the system owner and copies sent to th? 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. Tine 5 Oft Dal Inspection Form'.Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 1 of 17 , 'Commonwealth of Massachusetts iTitle 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name on for Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 ge. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection B. Certification (cont.) Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or E/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: With continued maintenance and proper operation, this system should provide trouble free service in the years to come. Recommend pumping at least every 3 years or as needed. Effluent filter should be cleaned at least every year. Remove filter from outlet end of tank and wash with hose, then reinstall. 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, ND)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 N/A ❑ ND (Explain below): 10 Title 5 official inspection Form.Subsurface Sewage Disposal System.Pepe 2 of 17 t on is Northampton for P MA 01062 May 28, 2011 ie. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form• Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name B. Certification (cant.) B) System Conditionally Passes(cont.): El 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 ❑ obstruction is removed ❑ distribution box is leveled or replaced N/A ❑ Y ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N El ND (Explain below): ❑ N ❑ ND(Explain below): ❑ 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): El obstruction is removed ❑ Y ❑ N El ND(Explain below): N/A 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 nee 5 Official Inspection Form.Subsurface Sewage Disposal system•Page 3 of 17 fo is Northampton for P MA 01062 May 28, 2011 ge. City/ own State Zip Code Date of Inspection B. Certification (cont.) ,Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form- Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name 2. System will fail 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: ❑ 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. ❑ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is less than 100 feet but 50 feet or more from a private water supply well'. Method used to determine distance: N/A a'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 equal to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other failure criteria are triggered- A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form. 3. Other: N/A D) 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 ❑ Z 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 %day flow Title Si Official Inspection Form:Subswlace Sewage Disposal System.Page 4 of 17 • Commonwealth of Massachusetts ion torls Northampton MA 01062 May28, 2011 City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name B. Certification (cent.) Yes No ❑ E Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s). Number of times pumped: . ❑ E Any portion of the SAS, cesspool or privy is below high ground water elevation. ❑ E Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply. ❑ E Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone 1 of a public well. ❑ E Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well. ❑ E 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 equal to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other failure criteria are triggered.A copy of the 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. 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 ❑ E 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 ❑ E ❑ E ❑ E 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 Section D above the large system has failed.The owner or operator of any large system considered a significant threat under Section E or failed under Section D shall upgrade the system in accordance with 310 CMR 15.304. The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department. MO Title 5 Off icial Inspection EOM:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Pages of 17 • ,Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name on is Northampton for p MA 01062 May 28, 2011 3e. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection C. Checklist Check if the following have been done. You must indicate"yes"or"no"as to each of the following: Yes No ® ❑ 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 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? ® ❑ 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 facility owner(and occupants if different from owner) provided with information on the proper maintenance of subsurface sewage disposal systems? The 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 related to Part C is at issue approximation of distance is unacceptable) [310 CMR 15.302(5)] D. System Information Residential Flow Conditions: Number of bedrooms(design): 3 with GD Number of bedrooms(actual): DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms): 3 549 gpd Tale 5 Official In on Fern, Subsurface Sewage Oisposal System Page 6 of 17 on is for ge. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information Description: 3 leaching trenches ©(45'L x 3W x 15 13)each Number of current residents: 1 Does residence have a garbage grinder? ® Yes ❑ No Is laundry on a separate sewage system?fif yes separate inspection required] ❑ Yes Z No Laundry system inspected? ® Yes ❑ No Seasonal use? ❑ Yes ® No Water meter readings, if available(last 2 years usage (gpd)): Detail: PRESENT READING= 37,400 cu. ft. -- PREVIOUS READING= 36,700 cu. ft. Sump pump? ❑ Yes ® No currently Last date of occupancy: occupied Commercial/Industrial Flow Conditions: Type of Establishment: N/A Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15.203): N/A Gallons per day(gad) Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sq.ft., etc.): N/A Grease trap present? ❑ Yes ❑ No Industrial waste holding tank present? ❑ Yes ❑ No Non-sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system? ❑ Yes ❑ No Water meter readings, if available: N/A 10 Title 5 OfICil Inspealw Form:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 7 of 17 . .Commonwealth of Massachusetts csiTitle 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments on is for ge 27 Spruce Lane Properly Address Kate Carlson Owners Name Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Last date of occupancy/use. Other(describe below): N/A N/A Date General Information Pumping Records: Source of information: Was system pumped as part of the inspection? If yes, volume pumped: How was quantity pumped determined? Reason for pumping: Type of System: Z Yes ❑ No 1,500 gallons by J.C. 8 Co. -Northampton, MA. gallons observed/measured Real Estate transaction ❑ Septic tank, distribution box, soil absorption system ❑ Single cesspool ❑ Overflow cesspool ❑ Privy ❑ Shared system(yes or no) Of yes, attach previous inspection records, if any) ❑ Innovative/Alternative 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. ❑ Other(describe): N/A 0 Title 5 Official Inspection Fpm.Subsurface Sewage Disposal pawl ayetem•Page a of 17 on t fora Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 ;e. Clryflown State Zip Code Date of Inspection Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Cadson Owners Name D. System Information (cont.) Approximate age of all components date installed Of known)and source of information: 9 years -Source of information = Home owner 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: 18" feet ❑ Yes ® No N/A feet Comments(on condition of joints, venting, evidence of leakage, etc.): The building sewer pipe is in sound condition. No leakage observed. Joints are in good condition, venting is proper. Septic Tank(locate on site plan). Depth below grade: Material of construction: ® concrete 1.25'= 15" feet ❑ metal ❑fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain) If tank is metal, list age: N/A years Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance? (attach a copy of certificate) ❑ Yes ❑ No Dimensions: Sludge depth: (10.5'1 x 5'5'w x 4'd) None g Title 5 Official Inspection Farm:Subsurface Sewage Disposal system•Page 9 or 17 is for ton for P MA 01062 May 28, 2011 3e. CitylTown State Zip Code Date of Inspection Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form - Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name D. System Information (cent.) 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 baffle Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle How were dimensions determined? N/A Negligible N/A N/A Observed/measured Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity, liquid levels as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage, etc.): The structural integrity of this tank is excellent. It is in good operating condition. The inlet and outlet baffles are in sound condition. The liquid level at the outlet invert was even with the invert. There was no evidence of infiltration or exfiltration. Grease Trap(locate on site plan): Depth below grade: Material of construction: ❑concrete N/A ❑ metal N/A feet ['fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain): Dimensions: Scum thickness Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle Date of last pumping: N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Date 0 rte 5 Official Inspxticn Form'.Subsurface sewage Disposal System•Page 10 of 17 m is for )e. •Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form - Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owner's Name Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 City/Tawn State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity, liquid levels as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage, etc.): N/A Tight or Holding Tank(tank must be pumped at time of inspection) (locate on site plan): N/A Depth below grade: Material of construction: ❑ concrete N/A ❑ metal ❑fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑other(explain): Dimensions: Capacity: Design Flow: Alarm present: Alarm level: Date of last pumping: N/A N/A N/A gallons N/A gallons per day ❑ Yes ❑ No Alarm in working order: ❑ Yes ❑ No N/A Date Comments(condition of alarm and float switches, etc.): N/A *Attach copy of current pumping contract(required). Is copy attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 11110 Title 5 official Inspection Fo.m.Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 11 of 17 . Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form- Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name is O Northampton or P MA 01062 May 26 2011 le. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Distribution Box(if present must be opened) (locate on site plan): Depth of liquid level above outlet invert Liquid level at each (3) outlet pipes was even with the inverts. 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.): The distribution box is approximately 30" below grade. Plastic risers were installed to bring the cover to within 12"of finish grade. The structural integrity of this disribution box excellent. It is in good operating condition. There was no evidence of infiltration or exfiltration. 0 Pump Chamber(locate on site plan): Pumps in working order: Alarms in working order: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments(note condition of pump chamber, condition of pumps and appurtenances, etc.): N/A Soil Absorption System (SAS) (locate on site plan, excavation not required): If SAS not located, explain why: SAS was located on site. See attached as-built plan. Title 5 011,tial Inspection Fonn:Subsurface Sewage Disposal System.Page 12 of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form- Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name Dn i fora Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 te. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cent.) Type: leaching pits leaching chambers leaching galleries leaching trenches leaching fields overflow cesspool innovative/alternative system Type/name of technology: number: number: number: number, length: number, dimensions. number: N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 @(451 x 3'wx 15"d)each N/A N/A Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, damp soil, condition of vegetation, etc.): Vegetation in lawn grass. No signs of hydraulic failure above ground or below ground. No ponding or damp soil. Cesspools(cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection) (locate on site plan): Number and configuration N/A Depth—top of liquid to inlet invert N/A N/A Depth of solids layer N/A Depth of scum layer N/A Dimensions of cesspool N/A Materials of construction Indication of groundwater inflow ❑ Yes ❑ No /10 Tile 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System•Page 13 of 17 n is Dr e. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Comments (note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.): N/A Privy(locate on site plan): Materials of construction: Dimensions Depth of solids Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.): N/A N/A N/A N/A /ID TnI.5 Official Inspection Form Subsurf ace sewage Disposal System•Page 14 Of 17 n is s a. •Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name Northampton City/Town MA 01062 May 28, 2011 State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Sketch Of Sewage Disposal System: Provide a view of the sewage disposal system, including ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or benchmarks. Locate all wells within 100 feet. Locate where public water supply enters the building. Check one of the boxes below: ❑ hand-sketch in the area below ® drawing attached separately SEE ll11, AGrtE•D 0 Tits 5 OTh aI Inspedon Form subsurface Sewage Disposal sys lem•Page 15 at 11 4" pvc solid pipe Existing Existing 1,500 gal. septic tank ribution box (with effluent filter) ('0") ump out man—hole ("C") 4" pvc solid pipe As—built dimensions 4" pvc perf pipe A to C = 29ft. B to C = 20ft. A to D = 59ft. BtoD = 42ft. TITLE- 5 AS- BUILT PLAN 27 SPRUCE LANE NORTHAMPTON , MASSACHUSETTS DATE: MAY 28, 2011 1 is • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Site Exam: ® Check Slope ❑ Surface water ® Check cellar ❑ Shallow wells Estimated depth to high ground water: > 4' feet Please indicate all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation: • Obtained from system design plans on record If checked date of design plan reviewed: May 26, 2011 Date ❑ Observed site(abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS) ❑ Checked with local Board of Health-explain N/A ❑ Checked with local excavators, installers-(attach documentation) ❑ Accessed USGS database-explain: N/A You must describe how you established the high ground water elevation: Reviewed existing soil logs and groundwater information of record at Board of Health's Office. Plan review showed this system to be raised and in Title-5 sand above groundwater. Inspected septic tank for signs in infiltration or exfltration. Observed natural topography of site. Reviewed USDA Soil Survey Book of Hampshire County. Observed approximate elevation of nearby wetland. Observed cellar for sump pumps and/or water marks on walls. Before filing this Inspection Report, please see Report Completeness Checklist on next page. Title 5 Official Inspection Form.Subsuiaw Sewage Disposal System•Page 16 Of 17 is • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form- Not for Voluntary Assessments 27 Spruce Lane Property Address Kate Carlson Owners Name Northampton MA 01062 May 28, 2011 City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection E. Report Completeness Checklist ® Inspection Summary:A, 8, C, D, or E checked Z Inspection Summary D(System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems)completed Z System Information—Estimated depth to high groundwater ® Sketch of Sewage Disposal System either drawn on page 15 or attached in separate file 10 Tie 5 Official Inspection Form.Subsurface Sewage Ms sal System•Page 17 0017