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BOARD OF HEALTH
January 22, 2002
Mr. John T. O'Connell
302 Route 6A
Yarmouthport, MA 02675
RE: Overflowing Sewage at 302 Route 6A, Yarmouthport, MA
Dear Mr.O'Connell:
It was observed, during an inspection of the abutting property, that the sewage disposal system
located at the above address was, or had been, overflowing onto the surface of the ground.
According to the State Environmental Code: Title V: Minimum Requirements for Subsurface
Disposal of Sanitary Sewage: Regulation 15.000 and the Town of Yarmouth Amendments— Section
2.19: Maintenance:
"Every owner or agent of premises in which there are any private sewers, individual
sewage disposal systems, or other means of sewage disposal shall keep the sewers and
disposal systems in good repair. Should the owner or agent of any premises fail to keep
the disposal facility in proper working condition, the agent of the Board of Health shall
cause the disposal facility to be cleaned, or repaired, with all expenses incurred to be
paid by the owner or agent of the premise(s) so involved.
Title V 15.303 — Section (1) (a): Systems Failing to Protect Public Health and Safety and the
Environment states:
"There is a discharge of effluent directly or indirectly to the surface of the ground
through ponding,surface breakout or damp soils above the disposal area or to a surface
water of the Commonwealth."
The system appears to be in failure and must be repaired as per engineered plan.
You must have the system pumped upon notice of this letter and contact an engineer to design a plan
for the needed repair. Submission of the plan and/or repair of the system must be made within 60
days.
Sincerely, Yocga eo
Amy L. on Hone, R.S.
Assistant Health Agent
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