48 Septic Inspection 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL HELD SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 518
LEEDS, MA 01053
1-413-586-7200
September 16, 1999
Lovefield Realty Trust
c/o J.J. Deyette
48 Old South Street
Northampton, MA 01060
re: Septic System Inspection at 216 Lovefield Street, Northampton, MA
Dear Jay:
Enclosed please find a copy of my report for the referenced inspection. I
have forwarded a copy of the report to the Northampton Board of Health per
the requirements of 310 CMR 15.300.
Based on the results of my inspection in accordance with 310 CMR 15.300,
I have concluded that the system "Conditionally Passes". The repair work
noted in the Report must be completed to bring the system into compliance.
Please call if you have any questions, and thank you for this opportunity to
be of service.
Sincerely yours,
Mich . L` gne
Env'ronmental Engineer
Certified System Inspector
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATJON(conWued)
Property Address:
Owner:
Date of Inspection:
INSPECTION SUMMARY: Check A, B, C, or O:
SYSTEM PASSES:
I have not found any Information which indicates that any of the failure conditions described In 310 CMR 16.303 exist
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 a
completion of the replacement or repair,as approved by the Board of Health. will pass.
Indicate yes, no,or not determined IY, N.or NO). Describe basis of determination in all instances. II "not determiner, explain v
The septic tank is metal, unless the owner or operator has provided the system Inspector with a copy of•Cei
Compliance(attached)indicating that the tank was Installed within twenty 1201 years prior to the date of the I
the septic tank.whether or not metal.Is cracked,structurally unsound,shows substantial Infiltration or exfitr
failure Is Imminent. The system will pass inspection If the existing septic tank is replaced with a complying Is
approved by the Board of Health.
Sewage backup or breakout or high static water level observed In the distribution box le due to broken or obst
or due to a broken. settled or uneven distribution box. The system will pass inspection If Iwlth approval of thr
Health I,
broken pipelel are replaced
obstruction H removed
distribution box is levelled or replaced
The system repuhed pumping-more than fourtimes a yeardue to broken or obstructed pipets). The system w
Inspection H(with approval of the Board of Health): ' .. .__.
broken plpelsl are replaced
obstruction is removed
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( /en.w—at d ct!
✓ LeaCi_ -pipe -p: C bnz,ur }x301—)ne �o/e Oh[tx9Caur-c
sH n.I bM4 pi2ctt_ ras` i e --- L¢AC _. Pi Z.
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ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI
Governor
SEP 20 1999
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS - - - --
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ONE WINTER STREET, BOSTON MA 02108 (6171 292-6600
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION // I /�
None of Owne%OUEAf eid Realdd I ruSt
flotw ty Address: a/(o Loup l e l d St Address oI Owner: C/o S.JJ"ii''--. oe e t i C.
/JOrth c n,�-jv,� fn ti y,g old Sout/ 5t-rr et
Dos offInspedon: 9_7- n9 0
Name of Inspector:'Phrase Print( Y/7rLF1 t)l i)AJ4 JJOr �.n, ti, MA o/OGo
1 am a DEP approved system Inspector MsusA to Section 15.340 of Tide 613 R 16.
Company Nwr:e: " U •. he L-1 e v v_to
Mein.Adbw: GX.SIfr /PCeS nil 0/053
Telephone Number j- -c,- -7 0.00
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I certify that I have personally Inspected the sewage disposal system at this address and that the Information reported below Is true,sac ure e
and complete as of the time of Inspection. The inspection was performed based on my training and experience In the propel function and
maintenance of on-site sewage dispose,systems. The system:
TRUDY CORE
Secretary
DAVID B.STRUM
Commits:oaer
Passes
it Conditionally Passes
_ Needs Further Evaluation By the Local Approving Authority
Fails
Inspector's Signature: ....err_ Data:
The System Inspector shall eu• t e copy of this inspection report to the Approving Authority(Board of Health or DEPIWhhIn thirty(301.days of
completing this Inspection. If the system is a shared system or has a design flow of 10,000 gad or greater,the Inspector and the system owner
-shall alesuu miitthe report
cot to the
sent ppropriate buyer!,e it applicable,lo end the nrtnient ^�eronrhentel Protection, The original should be sent tale
pies
NOTES AND COMMENTS
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION(continued(
Property Addres•:
Owner:
Data of Inspection:
D. SYSTEM FAILS:
You must Indicate abhor "Yes"or "No" to each of the following:
I have determined that one or more of the following failure conditions exist as described in 310 CMR 16.303. The be
determination Is identified below. The Board of Health should be contacted to determine what will be necessary to ct
Yes
Backup of newage intodecilityer,TS tam component-duel,en overloaded ert$egged SASorcesstmel. • •
Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or clop
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 1/2 day flow.
Required pumping more than 4 times In the last year NOT doe to clogged or obstructed pipelsl.
Number of times pumped
Any portion of the Soil Absorption System, cesspool or privy is below the high groundwater elevation.
Any portion of a cesspool or privy Is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary toe surface water
Any portion of a cesspool o; privy is within a Zone 1 of a public well.
Any portion of a cesspool or privy Is within 60 feet of a private water supply wall.
Any portion of a cesspool or privy Is less than 100 feet but greater than 60 feet from a private water supply v
acceptable water quality analysis. If the well has been analyzed to be acceptable, attach copy of well water e
-collform bacteria. volatile organic compounds,ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen.
E. LARGE SYSTEM FAILS:
You must indicate either 'Yes" or "No" to each of the following:
The following criteria apply to large systems in addition to the criteria above:
The system serves a facility with a design flow of 10,000 gpd or greeter(Large System)end the system is a significant
health end safety and the environment because one or more of the following conditions exist:
Yes No
- the system Is within 400 feet of a surface drinking water supply
- the system lowitia 200 feet of 4144b tery 10 a eurfaoN
rkrMg.wstw waNY.
- the system is located In a nitrogen sensitive area(interim Wellhead Protection Area.IWPA)
water supply well)
The owner or operator of any such system shall upgrade the system in accordance with 310 CMR 16.304(21.
office of the Department.'or further Information.
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or a mapped Zone II
Please consult the lc
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPEC nON FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION(continued)
rtopwty Address:
Dwner:
Date of Irrspecbon:
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 felling to protect the
public health, safety and the environment.
I) SYSTEM ILDP IQ SYBlEA
IS N FUNCTI ING N�MANNER WH CNLLECT HE UBLC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND HE ENVIRNMt &T
Cesspool or privy Is within 60 feet of surface water
Cesspool or privy Is within 60 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland are salt marsh.
FUNCTIONING IN FAIL
A MANNER THAT PROTECTS THE PUBLIC C HEALH AND SAFETY AND ANY)DETERMINES HE SYSTEM IS WILL
_ The system has a septic tank end soil absorption system ISASI and the SAS is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or
tributary to surface water supply.
The system has e septic tank and soil absorption system and the SAS is within a Zone I of•public water supply wlle
The system has a septic tank and soil absorption system end the SAS is within 60 feet of•private water supply
_ The system has a septic tank and soli absorption system end the SAS is less then 100 feet but 50 feet or more from s
private water supply well,unless a well water analysis for conform 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
then 5 ppm. Method used to determine distance lepproaimation not valid).
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Property Address:
Owner:
Date of Inspection:
Ti DW CONOI!IONS
RESIDENTIAL: ✓✓11
Design now_1))sy g,p.d./bedroo
Number of bedrooms(design): Number of bedrooms laclual)_3
Total DESIGN flow/um_
Number of current residents
Garbage grinder(yes or no):L)O � //
Laundry(separate system) (yes or nol:YEr; R yes. separate Inspection required SA,wrm
laundry system inspected QY6.9br no)
Seasonal use(yes or nol a
Water meter readings.11 available(last two year's usage Igpo): u)A
Sump Pump(yes or not: E y)
Last date of occupancy: It r r 1'T./'`
COMMERCIAL/INDUS TRIAL:
Type of establishment:
Design Bow: pod ( Based on 15.203)
Bawls of design flow
Grease trap present: (yes or no)
Industrial Waste Holding Tank presanl:lyes or no)
Nomsanilary waste discharged to the Title 5 system:(yes or nol
Water meter readings. If available
Last date of occupancy:_
OTHER:(Describe)
Last date of occupancy:
hest
GENERAL INFORMATION
PUMPING RECORDS and source of information:
432 U-&t. SC4'J CA -M/A tlLkPL-c (D,Q/I (A A_T7LQil.,
ysiem pumped as part of inspection: (yes or not .(rO
II yes, volume pumped: gallons
Reason for pumping:
TYPE OF SYSTEM
Septic tankfthoPriptirerr uuplIoil absorption system
Single cesspool
Overflow cesspool
Privy
Shared system(yes or not 111 yes.attach previous Inspection records.if any)
EA Technology etc. Attach copy of up to date operation end maintenance contract
Tight Tank Copy of DEP Approval
Other
APPROXIMATE AGE of all components,date installed Rf l nownIend source ofdabmstion. gm(C `c44 55 /�
t
Sewage odors detected when salving DI the she:(yes or not X70
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL B
SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
CHECKLIST
yoperty Address:
/wiser:
)ate of Inspection:
:heck it the following have been done:You most Indicate either "Yes" or No es to each of the following:
LItNo
/ Pumping information was provided by the owner,occupant.or Board of Health. well flow
p/ _ -None of thesystem com.onema.YW.Leen pump'dVeit o wake.nbthe system hesteaeisCNebg
rates during that period. Large volumes of water have not been Introduced into the system recently ores pert of this
inspection.
tQji _ As built plans have bean obtained and examined. Note it they are not available with N/A.
IL — The facility or dwelling was inspected for signs of sewage back-up.
The system does not receive nomsenitery Of Industrial waste flow.
7 — The site was inspected for signs of breakout.
I/ _ All system components,excluding the Soil Absorption System.have been located on the site.
1L _ The septic tank manholes were uncovered, opened.and the interior of the septic tank was Inspected for condition of baffles
or teas.materiel of construction,dimensions,depth of liquid,depth of sludge.depth of scum.
/I The size and location of the Soil Absorption System on the site has been determined based on:•
A)/A _ Existing Information. For exempla, Plan M.B.O.H.
17 — Determined in the field if any of the failure criteria related to Part C Is at issue, approximation of distance Is unacceptable)
II 6.3021311b11
/ — nvided.wilh lofAtnati000n tlayropes-mWWOa°oe°l
✓ The facility owner landacum{uots,lf different hom.owped,wuAps
SubSUrface Disposal Systems.
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION Iconurued)
Property Address:
Owner:
Date of lnspeoton:
TIGHT OR HOLDING TANK: N/,Q (Tank oust be pumped prior lo, or at time of. inspection)
/locale on site plan)
Depth below grade:
Materiel of construction: cone concrete metal Fiberglass Polyethylene other(explainl
Dimensions:
Capacity: gallons
Design flow: gallons/day
Alarm present
Alarm level: Alan in working order:Yes No
Date of previous pumping: --
Comments:
(condition of Inlet lee, condition of alarm and(loot switches,etc.)
DISTRIBUTION BOX:/Y n
(locate on site plan/
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert:
Comments:
(note II level end distribution Is equal, evidence of solids carryover, evidence of leakage Into or out of box, etc.)
PUMP CHAMBER: N M
(locale on site planl
Pumps in working order:(Yes or No/_
Alarms in working order(Yes or No)
Comments:
(note condition of pump chamber,condition of pumps and appurtenances,etc.)
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL PA SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION Icontinuedl
merle Address:
men
is of baspecdon:
!RUING SEWER:
male on site plant
IJ
apth below glede!`"Lb 3I CO
aerial ol construction:Zest Iron e0 PVC_other lexpleinl
stance from,private water supply well or suction line
limn"ALL
omments:'condition ol Joints venting,evidence of lee
EPTIC TAME
oeete on site plenl
e,-etc.I
��Q(�/t
oath below rode: v.
lateral of construction: oncrele metal_Fiberglass _Polyethylene_othmlexpleinl
I tank Is metal,list age Is age confirmed by Certificate of Compliance (Yes/No)
'intensimn. ,1
;lodge depth: • O
Paten.from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or tisane: 1
'Mum thickness:Q// of outlet tee or be/fie: CI Ratlines from lop of scum to top o J�
)IsI,nce Cram bottom of scum to bottom of outle tee belfle:Ljj_
How dimensions wets determined:1°_s�; me
Comments!
• to
(recommendation for pumpin e.eondit on of inlet and outlet es effies depth of II,u1ld le in to outla MveN,struetmaFlnteWhY.e.
of leaks a.et .1 e - d-� ` - - e
4 . l I a Iii.
GREASE TRAP:
(locale on sits plan)
Depth below grade:_
Materiel of construction: concrete metal Merciless Polyethylene otherlexPlein
Dimension'
Scum thickness:__
Distance from tap of scum to top ol outlet tee or baffle:_
Distance Irons bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or bathe:_
Date of lest pumping:
Comments:
ftco m n leakage.for
etc.)
roping,condition of Inlet and outlet tees or bathes,depth of liquid level In relation to outlet Inver, stmetutal Integ ty,
el
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION[continued/
Property Addrue:
Owner!
Oils of Klsnection:
SKETCH OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM:
Include ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or benchmarks
locale all wells within 100'(Locate where public water supply comes into house,
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
PART
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
party Address:
nor
IS of Inepectiau
IIL AnsommDN SYSTEM(SAS):
cats on site plan,II possible:excavation not resulted,location may be epprodmated by nomintfuslva methods)
not loceled,explain:
me:
leaching pile. number:]
leaching chambers,number:_
leaching galleries,number:_
leaching trenches,number,length: I as
leaching fields,number.dimensions:
overflow cesspool,number:_
Alternative system:
Name of Technology:
ornments:
g, clomp soil,condition of vegetation. fit.
ate condition of soil, signs of h dreollc f.lore,level o pen r.1 1 e h t I • • v._+—o
,ESSPDDLi:aim
lacers on site plan!
Sumba, and conflgoretlan:�----
)eptbmp of liquid to inlet Invert:
Depth of solids layer:
Depth of scum leitec
Dimenaloha of cesspool: --
Materials of construction:
Indication of groundwater: pumped Inflow Iceas l must be d as part of inspection)
Comments:
Mote condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure,level of pending,condition ebvegetetion, etc.
PRIVY: N/fl
Hecate on site plan)
Materials of conatmdian•
Depth of sands:_
Comments: g, condition of vegetation,aa.l
Mote condition of eon. signs of hydraulic failure,level of pendin
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Dimenslone:
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
oparty Address:
e ta• of Inspection:
RCS Report name
Son Type_
Typical depth to groundwater
SOS Date website visited
Obervation Wells checked Moderate Deep
Groundwater depth: Shallow____
ITE EXAM Slope
Surface water
Check Cellar
Shallow wells `/
etiolated Depth to Graundweter>' Feet
Cease indicate all the methods used to determine High Groundwater Elevation:
Obtained from Design Plans on record
/Observed Observed Site(Abutting property,observation hole,basement sump etc.)
_ Determined from local conditions
Checked with local Board of health
Checked FEMA Maps
Checked pumping records
Checked local excavators,installers
Used USGS Data
Describe how you established the High Groundwater Elevation. Most be
/ becoompleted) —a 2 tG/cy
aa—L�
� _q routio� �'�"' rCxx deer n,� /4.-47 fm.‘"� hi&
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BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N.,Chair
ANNE CURES.M.D.
ROSEMARIE KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH
PETER J.MCERLAIN,Health Agent
(413)587.1214
FAX(413)587-1284
September 21, 1999
Lovefield Realty Trust
C/o J.J.Dyette
48 Old South Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Dear Mr. Dyette:
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
210 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON MA 01080
Re: Septic System Inspection 216 Lovefield
Street, Northampton
The Board of Health is in receipt of a r ort on a sews a dis osal s stem ins ection
conducted at 216 Lovefield Street.,by Michael Lavigne on September 16, 1999. That
report indicates the following:
• The septic tank inlet and outlet baffles are deteriorated
• Old orangeburg leach pipe leading to the leach pit is deteriorated
• A straight gray water line is connected into the leach pit
Based on Mr. Lavigne's report your sewage disposal system has been listed as `passed
conditionally."In order for your sewage disposal system to be classified as "passed,"you
must do the following:
• Install new inlet&outlet baffles in the septic tank
• Replace the deteriorated leach line with new 4"pipe connected to the leach pit
• Connect all gray water lines into the septic tank
All of the work described above must be done by a licensed septic system installer in
accordance with the requirements of 310 CMR 15.000 and a Septic System Repair Permit
must be obtained from the Board of Health office prior to beginning the work.
In accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 15.000 of the State Environmental Code,
Title 5, and under authority of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 21A,Section-13,
you(or the subsequent owners of the property) are hereby ordered to repair the subsurface
sewage disposal system at 216 Lovefield Street, within two years of the date of the
original inspection, (by 9/16/2001). If further degradation of the sewage disposal system
occurs, (e.g. sewage flowing to the surface of the ground), the repairs will be required
sooner.
Please be advised that you are entitled to a hearing on this order to upgrade your
subsurface sewage disposal system,provided that you file a writted petition requesting
such a hearing in the Board of health office within seven (7) days of the receipt of this
notice.
Please feel free to contact the Board of Health office, at 587-1213 if you have any
questions concerning this notice.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. McErlain, Agent
Northampton Board of Health
Cert. Mail #Z 537 531 775