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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInspection Report 2015 May 07 . M � .T,� � � � Commonwealth of Massachusetts P�'J G3C�C'r,�0�9[�DD Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurtace Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments MAY I $ (��,rj ' 25 Vacation Ln HEALTH DEPT. PropeRy Address G�.� �� Aditi Joshi -�'� ���� Owner Owner's Name '"", .�x „x y�r intwmation is Yarmouth MA 02664 5-7-15 requiretl fa every page. Cdy/Town 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: Shawn Mcelroy Name.4[�pspecter--------�—� Upper Cape Septic Services CompanyName P.O. Box 73 Company Address E. Falmouth MA 02536 Citylfown State Zip Code 1-508-485-0905 S13971 Telephone Number License Number B. Certification I ceAify that I have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at this address and that the infortnation reported below is true,accurate and complete as of the time of the inspection.The inspection was performed based on my training and ex�rience in the proper fundion and mairitenance of on site sewage disposal systems. 1 am a DEP approved system inspector pursuant to Section 15.340 of Trtle 5 (310 CMR 15.000).The system: ❑ Passes ❑ Conditionally Passes � Fails ❑ Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority 5-7-15 Inspector's Signature Date The system inspector shall submit a copy of this inspedion 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 repoR only describes conditions at the tirr�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. tsns•a�3 Titla 5 Oficiel bispecGon Fwm'Su�urtace Scwage Oisposal S�stan•P.ge 1 d 17 � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form 5ubsurtace Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments , 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi �� Owner's Name information is Yamtotrth MA 02664 5-7-15 required for every �9e. City/Town State Zip Code Date W Inspection B. Certification (cont.) Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or E J 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 exisf.Any failure criteria not eGaluated 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, 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 substantiai infiRrafion or e�Ifration o�Tank fiailure is imminenf.System will pass inspection if the ewsting tank is replaced with a complying septic tank as approved by the Boarci of HeaNh. *A metal septic tank will pass inspection if it is struclurally sound, not leaking and if a Cert�cate of Compliance indicating that the tank is less than 20 years old is available. ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (F_xplain below): i5ins-3M3 TNe 5 Official Inspection Fam:Subsurtace Scwape Disposal Sysbm•Page 2 M 17 � � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form � Subsurtace Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi �^'�� Owner's Name inf«mation is Yafmouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required for every �9e. CitylTown Stffie 2ip Code Date of Inspedion B. Certification (cont.) ❑ Pump Chamber pumps/alartns not operational. System will pass with Board of Heatth approval if pumps/alartns are repaired. B) System Conditionally Passes (coM.): ❑ Obseivation 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 distribuUon box Sys[em will pass inspection if(with approval of Board of HeaRh): ❑ broken pipe(s) are replaced ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): ❑ obstruction is removed ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ 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 HeaRh): ❑ broken pipe(s) are replaced ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (E�cplain below): ❑ obstruction is removed ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): C) Further Evaivation is Required by the Board of Health: ❑ Conditions exist which require further evaluation by the Board of Heafth in order to determine if the system is failing to protect public health,safety or the environment. 1. System will pass unless Board of Heakh determines in accordance with 310 CMR 15.303(1)(b)that the system is not functioning in a manner which will protect public heakh, 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 t5ins•3/13 7Ne 5 Offidal InspecEan Fwm_SuEsurtace Sewage Disposal Sysbm•Pege 3 d 1] � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface 3ewage Disposai System Form -Not for VoluMary Assessments ' 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi Owner Owner's Name information is Yarmouth MA 02664 57-15 required fa every �9e. Ci[y/Town State 2ip Code Date of Inspection B. Certification (cont.� 2. System wiii fail unless the Board of Heakh (and Public Water Supplier, if any) detertnines that the system is functioning in a manner that protects the public heatth, safety and environmeM: ❑ The system has a septic tank and soil absorption system (SAS)and the SAS is within 100 feet of a surtace water supply or tributary to a surface wate�suppiy.--_- _ - ❑ 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 ihe 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 detertnine distance: *" 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 fortn. 3. Other: D) System Failure Criteria Appticable to Ail 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 overioaded or clogged SAS or cesspool � � Discharge or ponding of effiuent to the surface of the ground or surtace waters due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool � � Static liquid level in the distribution box above outlet invert due to an overioaded or clogged SAS or cesspool � � Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6° below invert or available volume is less than Y:day flow t5ins•3/73 Title 5 Otficial Inspection Form'Subsurface Sexage Dsposal System•Pege 4 d 17 i I � � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurtace Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary AssessmeMs 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi Owner Owner's Name infamation is Yemlouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required fa every �9e. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection B. Certification (cont.> Yes No � � Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to dogged 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 surtace water supply or tributary to a surtace water suppiy. ❑ � Any portion of a cessFmol 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. ❑ � 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. [fhis system passes if the well water analysis, pertormed at a DEP certified laboratory,for fecal col'rfortn bacteria indicates absent and the presence of ammonia nkrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equai 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,OOOgpd. � � The system fails. I have determined that one or more of the above failure criteria ewst as described in 310 CMR 15.303,therefore the system fails.The system owner should contact the Boarci of Heafth to deteRnine 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 70,000 gpd to 15,000 gpd. For large systems, you must indicate ekher"yes" or"no"to each of the following, in addHion to the questions in Section D. Yes No ❑ ❑ the system is within 400 feet of a surtace drinking water supply ❑ ❑ the system is within 200 feet of a tributary to a surtace drinking water supply � � the system is located in a nRrogen 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 Sedion E the system is considered a significant threat, or answered "yes" in Sedion 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. t5ir�s•3H3 TNe 5 Olftt:ial InspecUon Fwm�Subcurtace Se.vage Disposal Sysbm•Page 5 of 7� � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurtace Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessmerrts 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi �'�� Owner's Name intwmation is Yarmouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required for every page. Cltylfown 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 � ❑ Pum�ng infoRnation 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 recerrtly 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, exGuding 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�iquid, 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 subsurtace sewage disposal systems? The size and location of the Soil Absorption System (SAS)on the site has been detertnined based on: ❑ � Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health. � � Detertnined in the field (f 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): z Number of bedrooms(actual): 2 DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms): Z20 t5irs•3113 Title 5 OfFicial Inspection Fortn:SuOsurtace Seaege Drsposnl SryRm•Page 8 M 17 � � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurtace Sewage Disposal System Fortn -Not for Voluntary Assessments ' 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi Owner Owner's Name intwmation is Yatmouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required fw every page. City/Town State Zip Code Date ot Inspection D. System Information Description: Number of current residents: 0 Does residence have a garbage grindeR ❑ Yes � No Is laundry on a separate sewage system? (InGude laundry system inspection � Yes � No infoRnffiion in this report.) Laundry system inspected? ❑ Yes � No Seasonal use? � Yes ❑ No Water meter readings, 'rf available past 2 years usage (gpd)): 5� � °'? �j Detail: Sump pump? ❑ Yes � No Last date of occupancy: 5-2015 Date Commercial/Industrial Flow Conditions: Type of Establishment: Design flow(based on 340 CMR 15.203): �iions Per day�9Pe> Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sq.ft., etc.): Grease trap present? ❑ Yes ❑ No Industrial waste holding tank preserrt? ❑ Yes ❑ No Non-sanitary waste discharged to the TiUe 5 system? ❑ Yes ❑ No Water meter readings, if available: t5ins•3113 7Ne 5 dfival I�n Fwm:Subsurtace Scwage Dsposal SysMn•Paga 7 d 77 � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Fortn -Not for Voluntary Assessments 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi Owner pwner's Name information's Y9mlouth MA 02664 5-7-15 requireA for every Pa9e. City/Town Stffie Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information �cont.� Last date of occupancy/use: oa�e Other{describe below): General information Pumping Records: Source of information: Owner—pumped 2013 Was system pumped as part of the inspection? ❑ Yes � No If yes, volume pumped: 9ano�s How was quantity pumped detertnined? Reason for pumping: Maintenance Type of System: ❑ Septic tank,distribution box, soil absorption system � Single cesspool � Overflow cess�wol ❑ Privy ❑ Shared system (yes or no) (f 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. ❑ Other(describe): t5ins•3H3 TNa 5 Officid InspecEon Fortn:Subsurtace Se�rage Dspual SysEem•Page 8 of 17 �. , � � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Oificial Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Fortn -Not for Voluntary Assessments 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi �'^'�� Owner's Name infamation is Yartnouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required fa every page. ��YR� State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Approuimate age of all components, date installed �f known) and source of information: 1960's Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site? ❑ Yes � No Building Sewer(locate on sRe plan): Depth below grade: z4� feet Material of constivction: � cast iron � 40 PVC ❑ other(explain): Distance from private water supply well or suction line: �e� Comments (on conditian ofjoints, venting, evidence of leakage, etc.): Good condition. Septic Tank(loca[e on site plan): Depth below grade: teet Material of constniction: ❑ concrete ❑ metal ❑ fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(expiain) If tank is metal, list age: ree� Is age confiRned by a Certificate of Compliance? (attach a copy of cert�cate) ❑ Yes ❑ No Dimensions: Sludge depth: 5iris•3/13 Title 5 qficial Ins . pecEon Form:SuFeurface Saxege Dspostl Sya4nn•Page 9 N 77 � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form 3ubsurtace Sewage Disposal System Fortn -Not for Voluntary Assessments 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi �� Owner's Name infamation is Yefmouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required fa every �9e �gyRay� State Zip Code Date of i�pection D. System Information (cont.) Septic Tank(corrt.) Distance from top of sludge to bottom of oudet tee or baH1e 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? Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baftle condition, structural integrity, liquid levels as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage, etc.): Grease Trap Qocate on site plan): Depth below grade: teec Material of construction: ❑ concrete ❑ metal ❑ 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 baftle Date of Iast pumping: oa[e 15iris•3�13 TNe 5 Official lnspection Form:Su�urface SeNege Dsposal SysEam•Page 10 M 77 � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurtace Sewage Disposal3ystem Fortn -Not for Voluntary Assessments 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Jashi �'�� Owner's Name iMormation is Ya�7nouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required for every page. ��YR� State Zip Code Date o/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.): Tight or Holding Tank (tank must be pumped at time of inspection) (locate on site plan): Depth below grade: Material of construction: ❑ concrete ❑ metal ❑fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain): Dimensions: Capacity: gallons Design Flow: gallons per day Alartri present: ❑ Yes ❑ No Alartn level: Alarm in working order. ❑ Yes ❑ No Date of last pumping: oate Comments (condition of alaRn and float switches, etc.): *Attach copy of current pumping contract (required). Is copy attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No l5iris•3/13 rme s omc�mw�o�,wrm:s��rt�s��osa�i s�sg+r�•weo t i a i� � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Titie 5 Official inspection Form 3ubsurface Sewage Disposal System Fortn -Not for Voluntary Assessments ' 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi Owner p�er�s Name iMwmation is Ya�7nouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required for every �ye. CitylTowm State Zip Cotle Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Distribution Box(if present must be opened) pocate on site plan): Depth of liquid level above outlet invert Commenis (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.): Pump Chamber(locate on site plan): Pumps in working order: ❑ Yes ❑ No* Alarms in working order: ❑ Yes ❑ No* Comments(note condition of pump chamber, condition of pumps and appurtenances, etc.): ` If pumps or alanns are not in woricing order, system is a conditional pass. ' Soii Absorption System (SAS) pocate on site plan, excavation not required): If SAS not located, explain why: t5ins•'J73 TNe 5 Ofieid Irepection Form:Subsurtace Se.vage Disposel S)sRm•Pege 12�17 �� � � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Ins ection Form p Subsurtace Sewage Disposal System Form-Not for Volurrtary Assessmerrts '" 25 Vacation Ln I Property Address ! Aditi Joshi �'^� Owner's Name infwmation is Yartitouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required for every page. ��Y�T� State Zip Code Dffie W Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Type: ❑ leaching pits number. ❑ leaching chambers �umber: — ❑ leaching gaileries number: ❑ leaching trenches number, length: ❑ leaching fields number,dimensions: ' � overtiow cesspool number: � ❑ innovative/atternative system Typelname of technology: Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, tevel of ponding,damp soil, condition of vegetation, etc.): Overtlow cesspool shows signs of failure with stain line at inlet invert. Cesspools (cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection) (locate on site plan): Number and configuration 2-Inline Depth–top of liquid to inlet invert N/A Empty Depth of solids layer N!A Em�y Depth of scum layer N/A Empty Dimensions of cesspool Sx5 Materials of construction Block Indication of groundwater inflow ❑ Yes � No �*�•��a rne s o�w i nspecAon Form:Subwrtxe Sewage Dsposal Systam•P�e 73 W 1� � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurtace Sewage Disposal System Fortn -Not for Voluntary Assessments 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi Owner Owner's Name inrormation is Yarmouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required fa every �9e ��y/ray,T State Zip Code Dffie of Inspec4ion D. System Information (cont.) Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.): Both cesspools were empty at inspection with stain line in second cesspool at inlet invert. Both cesspools show structural issues with blocks that have started to shift. Privy pocate on ske plan): Materials of constniction: � Dimensions Depth of solids Comments(note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condftion of vegetation, etc.): t5iris•3�'13 Title 5 Official Inspectian Form:Subsufiace Sewaga Dspcsal SysEern•P;ga 14 M il i . � � � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form �( (� , Subsurtace Sewage Disposal System Fortn -Not for Voluntary Assessments 25 Vacation Ln Property Address Aditi Joshi Owner Owner's Name iniwmation is Y8f7T�outh MA 02664 5-7-15 required for every page. ��YRa'r+� 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 perrnanent reference landmarks or benchmarks. Locate all wells within 100 feet. Locate where public water supply enters the building. Check one of the tmxes below: � hand-sketch in the area below ❑ drawing attached separately � r ��� Q �j r� � Y �CLK � � o ._ - - - - _ _ � [�t�'� �`{t , � ' ,9-�� �7� � �� � �7 �- ��` ��f � �+�� � ,� �sms•a�ia rme s o�y ms pecfian Form:Subwrface Sw,aga Dsposal u�m•Page 15 of 77 � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form SubsurFace Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments , 25 Vacation Ln ' Property Address AdftiJoshi �� Owner's Name irttamation is Ya�inouth MA 02664 5-7-15 required fa every page. ��HRa� Stffie Zip Code Date of Inspeetion D. System Information (cont.) Site Ezam: , ❑ Check Slope ❑ Surface water ❑ Check cellar ❑ Shallow wells Estimated de h to hi h round water: �z pt 9 9 feet � Please indicate all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation: ❑ Obtained from system design plans on recorcl If checked, date of design plan reviewed: oace � � Observed site (abutting property/obsenration hole within 150 feet of SAS) � Checked with local Board of Heatth-explain: � � Checked with local excavators, installers- (attach documentation) � Accessed USGS database- explain: You must descri� how you established the high ground water elevation: USGS and town maps show groundwater at greater than12'. Before filing this Inspection Report, please see Report Completeness Checklist on ne�ct page. �;,,�•y�3 TNe 5 Olficial Inspection Form:Subsurtace Sexage D�posal Sysfern•Page 78 oF 17 r � Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments ' 25 Vacation Ln ; Property Address Aditi Joshi � �ef Owner's Name �' in�famation is ry YBfRlOuth i r uired for eve MA 02664 5-7-15 � page. City/Town State 2ip Code Dffie of Inspection ' E. Report Completeness Checklist � Inspection Summary:A, B, C, D, or E checked � Inspection Summary D (System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems) compieted � System Infortnation—Estimated depth to high groundwater � Sketch of Sewage Disposal System either drawn on page 15 or attached in separate file I 15ins•3M3 TMe 5 OfficiallnspeeEon Fwm:SuhsuKace Sewage Daposal S}sbm•Ptpe 17 af i7