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201 Sewer Back up Complaint 2016 hampton Mail - Fwd: Re:201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue https://mail.google.convmail/W0/?ui=2&ik=6 23cdbe9e&view=pt&se... Daniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northanptonma.gov> ,wd: Re: 201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue 2 messages loug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> b: Daniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov> Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 11:20 AM Hi Daniel, I noticed that Merridith is out this week and wasn't sure if you would be handling this. See email bebw regarding an overflowing sewer on the property of 201 Nonotuck Street. I had also left Merridith a voice message. Let me know if you want to discuss. Thanks, Doug Forwarded Message Subject:Re. 201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue Date:Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:13:17 -0400 From:Doug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> To:Alyx Akers calyxsakers @gmail.comp CC:Merridith O'Leary <moleary@northamptonma.gov> Hi Alyx, Thanks for emailing. If you see the system overflowing, you should contact the DPW immediately d ring business hours at 587-1570 or on weekends and nights call 413-587-1100 and have the emergency sewer personnel called so that we can document what is going on. I inspected the property this morning and did not notice an overflow at the time and nobody was home. I have not heard back from the Martin Carrara yet. I noticed that the owner of the property is Michelle Carrara whom I cannot find a phone number. I am checking with the contractors who had been working on the problem in the past to find out if they know what the plan is. The DPW has investigated the issue in the past and determined that the problem is outside the City's sewer system. The DPW has provided information to two different contractors regarding where a new sewer service can be connected to the system. The Cty owns and maintains the sewer collection system in the roadway, but it is the responsibility of the property owners to maintain the connection on private property. If a property owner does not repair a service, I have not found any language in the City's Sewer Use Ordinance that gives the DPW the power to enforce the correction of sewer problems on private property. I have copied Merridith O'Leary at the Northampton Health Department on this email since this is a public health issue and the Health Department may have more power to enforce this. I understand that your frustration and III let you know when I hear more. Thanks, Doug Douglas McDonald Stormwater Manager Department of Public Works 125 Locust Street Northampton, MA 01060 T: 413-587-1582 6/23/20164:11 PM sampton Mail - Fwd: Re:201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue hops://mail.google.cofvmail/VO/?ui=2&ik 6523cdbe9e&view=p se F: 413-587-1576 E: dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov x: www.northamptonma.gov/762/Stormwater On 6/13/2016 7:04 AM, Alyx Akers wrote: Hi Doug, Just checking in on the status of my neighbor's sewer re-connection. I'm at 205 Nonotuck...we have spoken a few times. The scent of sewage was so strong yesterday....clearly leaking from the broken pipe. What can do to get this situation moving along more quickly? The City can't be OK with Mr. Carrera not*addressing:he situation, can they? Did anyone contact him to let him know that it can't continue? Thanks for your helpl Alyx Akers Cell: (413) 320-6405 Alyx Akers I Associate Broker Goggins Real Estate 79 King St, Northampton, MA 01060 Cell: (413) 320-6405 Fax: (413) 586.7001 Email: AIyxSAkers @gmail.com www.AlyxAkers.com Daniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov> Mon, Jun 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM To: Doug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> Hi Doug, We can check on this situation. Do you know if the owner (Martin Carrera) has initiated the process to re-connect to the sewer thru the DPW? Is there any documentation from the DPW stating his intent? Any info you my have will help in our efforts to correct the situation. Thanks. Daniel Wasiuk Northampton Health Department ]Quoted text hidden] Daniel Wasiuk Health Inspector Northampton Health Department 413-587-1217 office dwasiuk@northarriptonma.gov 6/23/2016 4:11 PM amnion Mail - Fwd: Re:201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue https://mail.google.condmail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=6523cdbe9e&viewPtntse... Dug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 1:52 PM Daniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov> Hi Daniel, The DPW has responded directly to problems and investigated the situation and informed the contractors that the City system was working and that the owner needed to fix the service. The DPW has been contacted by a couple of different contractors since last winter to get information about the sewer system in the roadway and they were told how they could connect. There is a sewer line directly out in Nonotuck St. We have had no contact yet with the owner. The history of the problem as I understand it is this: -The sewer service from 201 Nonotuck St runs across a corner of the property of 205 Nonotuck St to the sewer main out in Nonotuck St. I could not find an easement mentioned in the deed. -205 Nonotuck St was recently renovated including a new driveway and perhaps a new fence along the property line with#201. -This past winter(and perhaps earlier)#201 had problems with backups of the sewer -DPW investigated and found the sewer main in the roadway open and clear and communicated that the problem was on private property -Fletcher Sewer& Drain was involved and may have more information about what the problem is. I talked to Dave at Fletcher this morning and he is getting back to me. -Some repairs were completed at some point and a clean-out was installed in the grass of#201 -The repairs did not seem to work and the sewer apparently still overflows from the cleanout 4201 claims that when the renovations were done at#205, the contractor working on the driveway may have broken the service 4205 wants#201 to fix the problem I'll let you know if I hear more information. Thanks, Doug Douglas McDonald Stormwater Manager Department of Public Works 125 Locust Street Northampton, MA 01060 T: 413-587-1582 F: 413-587-1576 E: dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov W: www.northamptonma.gov/762/Stormwater [Quoted text hidden) )aniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov> fo: Doug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> Thanks Doug. The information you sent me is very helpful. We will start with an inspection of the property in the next couple of days. [Quoted text hidden] Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 3-50 PM Merridith O'Leary <moleary@northamptonma.gov> Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 9:21 PM To: Daniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov>, Christopher Bishop <cbishop @northamptonma.gov> Merridith A. O'Leary, R.S. Public Health Director City of Northampton (413)587-1214 6/23/20164:11 PM iampton Mail- Fwd: Re:201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue hops://mail.google.com/mail/w0/?ui-2&ik=6523cdbe9e&view=pt&se_. Forwarded message From "Doug McDonald" <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> Date: Jun 13, 2016 11:13 AM Subject: Re: 201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue [Quoted text hidden] aniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov> x Merridith O'Leary <moleary@northamptonma.gov> Been in contact with Doug (via email). He sent me additional information regarding this issue. Will be doing an inspection either today (Tues) or Wednesday. Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 10:13 AM Daniel [Quoted text hidden] Daniel Wasiuk Health Inspector Northampton Health Department 413-587-1217 office dwasiuk @northa mptonma.gov aniel Wasiuk<dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov> Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 9:25 AM b: Doug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> Good morning Doug, Chris Bishop our department Inspector did an inspection of the property at 201 Nonotuck Street and did not find any evidence of sewage back-up (effluent ponding, surface flow odors, etc.). Please let us know if another complaint comes in or if you feel that a second inspection is warranted. Thanks. Be well, Daniel Wasiuk Northampton Health Department On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 11:20 AM, Doug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov>wrote: [Quoted text hidden] Daniel Wasiuk Health Inspector Northampton Health Department 413-587-1217 office dwasiuk@northamptonma.gov Doug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:06 AM To: Daniel Wasiuk<dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov> Hi Daniel, Thank you for looking into this. Alyx Akers who owns 205 Nonotuck Street has contacted the DPW at least 2 times to complain of overflowing sewage to her driveway. The email from Alyx from 6/13/16 at the bottom of this email was the most recent. I 6123/2016 4:11 PM Campton Mail- Fwd: Re: 201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue https://mail.google.cond mail/u/0/?nib&ilr6-23edbe9e&view=Pt&se... am aware of another incident on 4/20/16. The problems seem to occur on the weekend and have possibly involved removal of the cap of the clean out at 201 Nonotuck allowing the sewage to flow out of the structure and across the grass to 205 Nonotuck The DPW can issue a violation notice if the sewage is discharged to the drain system, but we have not witnessed this yet and therefore have no asis for a violation. I would recommend that somebody from the Health Department talk to Alyx Akers and determine how to proceed based on the information she can give you. Until the connection is fixed, the overflows will likely continue and AIy?s property will be impacted. A letter to the property owner of 201 Nonotuck seems in order and should probably come from the Health Department since the ability to enforce this is more based on impact to public health. Let me know if I can provide additional information. Thanks, Doug Douglas McDonald Stormwater Manager Department of Public Works 125 Locust Street Northampton, MA 01060 T: 413-587-1582 F: 413-587-1576 E: dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov W: www.northamptonmagov/762/Stormwater [Quoted text hiadenl laniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov> Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 1:34 PM o: Christopher Bishop <cbishop @northamptonma.gov> Forwarded message From: Doug McDonald <dmcdonald @northamptonma.gov> Date: Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:06 AM Subject: Re: 201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] derridith O'Leary <moleary@northamptonma.gov> Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 1:06 PM fo: Alyx Akers <alyxsakers @gmail.com> Daniel Wasiuk<dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov>, Christopher Bishop <cbishop @northamptonma.gov> Hello Alyx, I received your voice mail this morning. The Health Department will be sending out correction orders giving them 30 days to comply. What would be helpful is for us to actually see evidence of breakout on your property. However, because it is only intermittent breakout this might be difficult to capture during our work hours in the near future. Nonetheless...we will proceed with sending out orders to correct in hopes that they will not challenge them. Please call the Health Department 587-1215 the next time you have effluent on your property so we may document the event. Thank you, 6/23/20164:11 PM ampton Mail-Fwd: Re: 201 Nonotuck Sewer line Issue https://mail.google.com/maiVWO/?ui=2&ik=6523cdbe9e&view=Pt&se... Merridith A. O'Leary, R.S. Public Health Director City of Northampton ph (413) 587-1214 fax (413) 587-1221 v Like us on FaceMeR for Health Department cynmes On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Alyx Akers <alyxsakers @gmai[.Com> wrote: Thanks. Martin Carrera's number is (413) 219-6079. His assistant, Soonya, who is relatively responsive is (413) 221-1100. Alyx Akers Associate Broker I Goggins Real Estate 79 King St Northampton, MA 01060 Cell (413) 320-6405 Fax(413) 586-7001 Email: AIyxSAkers @gmail.com www.AlyxAkers.corn [Quoted text hidden] Uyx Akers <alyxsakers @gmail.com> Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 1:25 PM Po: Merridith O'Leary <moleary@northamptonma.gov> ;c: Daniel Wasiuk <dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov>, Christopher Bishop <cbishop @northamptonma.gov> Thank you so much. I'll document as much as possible. No problem. My driveway is still marked where the broken pipe is. I will photograph. Fletcher Sewer and Drain confirmed that is the case It was indicated to me that the neighbor would be directed to move the connection to his property and the access to the cracked line under my driveway would be capped and abandoned. I'll have more info to you tomorrow. Thanks so much, again. Alyx Alyx Akers 6/23/2016 4:11 PM ampton Mail - Fwd: Re:201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue https://mail.google.coni mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=6523cdbe9e&view=pt&se_. Associate Broker I Goggins Real Estate 79 King St Northampton, MA 01060 Cell (413) 320-6405 Fax(413) 586-7001 Email: AlyxSAkers @gmail.com www.AlyxAkers.corn [Quoted text hidden[ lerridith O'Leary <moleary@northamptonma.gov> Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 10:43 AM ): Daniel Wasiuk<dwasiuk @northamptonma.gov>, Christopher Bishop <cbishop @northamptonma.gov> Merridith A. O'Leary R S. Public Health Director Guy of Northampton ph (413) 587-1214 fax (413) 587-1221 I ike us on FaceMroh Jul Health Department Updates Forwarded message From: Alyx Akers <alyxsakers @gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 6:25 AM Subject: 201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue To: Merridith O'Leary <moleary@northamptonma.gov> Hi Meredith, Attached are two photos that should help illustrate the issue that we've been emailing about. In February, Mr Carrera, owner of 201 Nonotuck, came to my door and shared with me that his sewer line had been backing up into his basement and drains since sometime last summer. He said that he was unable to run dishwasher, shower and washer at the same time because that would cause the backup. He came over to share this, he said, in the hope that I might be experiencing the same issue and the cost of repair could be shared. We bought 205 Nonotuck at the end of August 2015, after Mr. Carrera has been experiencing his backup(s). The house we bought was renovated b the contract that we bought it from, and I understand from his that we do not share a sewer line with Mr. Carrera. Our cleanout is in front of our house, and we have not experienced an such issues. 6/23/20164:11 PM ,ampton Mail - Fwd: Re:201 Nonotuck Sewer Line Issue https://mail.google.con/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=6523cdbe9e&view=Pt&se... In Spring of this year, I came out of my house to go to work around SAM, and I smelled the overwhelming scent of sewage. I noticed that it was originating from the area of Mr. Carrera's cleanup, and seeping under my fence (next to Mr. Carrera's property) and down my driveway. I called the DPW and they came out and washed it down. I followed up with Mr. Carrera at the time of the incident (by phone), and later that day when no action had been taken. He finally had Fletcher Sewer and Drain come out to put a camera down the line. He called me and put me on the phone with the technician who asked if he could mark the spot on my driveway where the line was cracked. I said yes, not really knowing what else to do. I have since followed up with Mr. Carrera to understand his plan of action for capping the line that goes under my driveway, and running a new line on his property straight out from his cleanout area. He has directed me to assistant to "deal with it," as well as indicating that it is"not his problem." I wouldn't ordinarily reach out for assistance in this way, but I can't think that the current issue is healthy, or acceptable by City standards. I feel like I have been patient enough in waiting for him to create a plan of action. We don't feel like it's a safe or healthy environment. As you can imagine, we don't really want to be out in the driveway or on that side of the yard because it seems unsanitary, and quite smelly on certain days. Thanks for any help that you can provide. I greatly appreciate your getting back to me and addressing the issue with Mr. Carrera. Martin Carrera's phone# is (413) 219-6079. He is at 201 Nonotuck St, Florence. I called Fletcher Sewer and Drain to ask if they would forward a copy of their findings from the Spring of this year, but they said that they would have to ask for Mr. Carrera's permission to release that to me. I don't see that happening, but if I receive it, I will forward it along. If you or someone on your staff would like to reach out to Fletcher to verify, I reached them at(413) 788-7200. Thanks, Alyx Alyx Akers I Associate Broker Goggins Real Estate 79 King St, Northampton, MA 01060 Cell: (413) 320.6405 Fax: (413) 586.7001 Email: AIyxSAkers @gmail.com www.Alywkkers.com 2 attachments 6/23/2016 4:11 PM paMoeao s! (AennaA!.ap-rtu+iapun - — --- buio6) asnoq siogg6iau aqi wo.q bu!woo au!! a41 leg' pajeoipui u!eJa pue Jamas aayo;aij eaagm (emeApp AW ti h. fin' �",- - - • � ti ti k-s y = `- ti- 1 ` a ' 1 �' '�� I �'� Ifs; a • 9 . ; 'a1:���i ) �i � � - Reif d , \ , '1 i � k , s, .4 . ..--01 a r _ :1111R b Vii. mm Edit ?-4 CS:11.,•• . 4 444 ? '•'' 4 The recent backup in Sewer r ..,, Spring 2016 resulted _ R2Otately in sewage being deposited out of/ and-Drain scoped , ,„ , - s 1 1 4 the RD c, cif:tic; around the cleanup I ...t.....4- .. 1 t. here and traveling eanout_and „tv 1k 1 c„, down my driveway. lindicated SitE111Xtib ' A s. ee . DPW responded. Cgrre_ra's.line.Eb al ot e , a cracked (under . my driveway) cz112524 glib 7522 EID :, located ,qvici Sewer line !vocation/ 40, direction . el .. a 4 41/4;44. 1,- a s ar - a • . _ _ _ • - BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS DONNA C.SALLOOM CYNTHIA SIIOPIs.PhD WLLIAM HARGRAVES STAFF Merridlth O'Leary,0.S.,Director Daniel Wasivk,Health Inspector nrstopher Bishop,Health Inspector CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE ielle Carrera Nonotuck Street, Florence, MA COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS r Ms.Carrera, lune 24, 2016, an initial Inspection was made at the property located at 201 Nonotuck Street, ed or operated by you. Violations were observed and an enforcement letter with 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 FILE COPY action orders was mailed to you on June 27, 2016. ial re-inspection was conducted on September 6, 2016. iolations noted in the June 27, 2016 enforcement letter were found to be corrected and therefore, se note that you have complied with all of the correction orders issued in the inspection report. letter was signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have any questions regarding matter, please contact me at my office. ;ere iel Wasiuk, Health Inspec e: June 27, 2016 CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Public Health Director Merridith O'Leary Municipal Building-212 Main Street-Northampton, MA 01060 Phone (413)587-1215-Fax(473)587-1227 hup://Invw.northampronma.gov/245/Health Michelle Carrera cress: 201 Nonotuck Street, Florence, MA Fl( F: Copy Municipal Sewer System Connection TICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE LAWS s is an important legal document that might affect your rights. e um document legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. it Property Owner(s): ording to the records at the Assessor's Office,you are the owner of the property of the above tress. inspection conducted by this department on June 24, 2016 has revealed violations with one or re of the following laws. The Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111, Sections 122, 123, 124 and ;, Abatement of Nuisances; Northampton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 272, Solid Waste; or Chapter f the State Sanitary Code. :ed below is a description of the violation(s): vage odors emanating from sewer connection line located underground in front yard - ver line connecting dwelling into municipal sewer system (areas adjacent to sewer piping an-out). ver line piping from dwelling into municipal sewer line is deemed to be compromised and luires repair. t are hereby ordered to correct the violations no later than July 27, 2016 . A re-inspection for npliance with this order will be conducted at that time. IF THE VIOLATIONS ARE NOT RRECTED BY THIS DEADLINE DATE, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO RECEIVING A VIOLATION :KET WITH A FINE. The fine will not be less than $25.00 and not more than $300.00 per violation, • day. Each day's failure not to comply with this ordinance or any other order shall constitute a iarate violation. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Health Department at (413) 7-1214. cerely, niel Wasiuk, Health Inspector )PW, Building Department, City Solicitor Yr�� f• *.7v it etcher Sewer& Drain, Inc 0 Box 554 allow, MA 01056 FILE COPY Bill To LA VERACRUZA RESTAURANT 31 MAIN ST NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Invoice Date Invoice# 7/7/2016 C1.1246 Phone# P.O. No. Terms Project 413-583-8363 terim^o,0etcherseueranddrain.com Quantity Description Rate Amount I INSTALLED SEPARATE SEWER LINE FROM IN STREET. INCLUDES: POLICE DETAIL.CUT PIPE TO NEIGHBORS HOUSE MAIN PROPERTY. PAVED WORK PAYMENT 5,950.00 2.500.00 25.00 5.950.00 2,500.00 25.00 EXCAVATED INTO NONOTUCK ST AND CONNECTED SEWER LINE. BACK FILLED.COMPACTED TRENCH AND AREA. REVERSE PAYMEN T CHECK BOUNCED RETURNED CHECK FEE NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. MUST RE MADE TODAY IN FULL. I pork is complete! Subtotal $8,475.00 Sales Tax soma Total $8,475.00 Payments/Credits -$8.400.00 Balance Due $75.00 Phone# Fax# E-mail 413-788-7200 413-583-8363 terim^o,0etcherseueranddrain.com