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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5
DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A
Treatment and Disposal Systems (Eljen, Enviro-Septic, RUCK)
A. Installation
Important:When Kathryn & Leslie McCormick
filling out forms Owner
on the computer,
use only the tab %�-124`Falling'Leaf Lane _ --i
key to move your Facility Street Address -'
cursor-do not Osterville �02655
use the return
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Mailing address of owner, if different:
Street Address/PO Box:
City State Zip
(315)214-9008 ext.
Telephone Number
B. Authorized Service Provider
Holmes and Mcgrath, Inc.
O&M Firm
205 Worcester Court, Unit A4
Street Address
Falmouth MA 02540
City State Zip
(508) 548-3564 ext.
Telephone Number
Luis Coelho 14887 Grade 4M
Operator Name Technology Company/Date of Training
C. Facility/System Information
Gen. Use Cert. #97894 Innovative Ruck Systems Residential RUCK
DEP ID Manufacturer ID Model Number
12/27/99 '
Installation Date Start of Operation
Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial
Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑ Yes ® No
D. Operating Information
11/18/21 12/11/20
Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date
Blackwater Tank=12" Graywater Tank=7" Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No
Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly)
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5
DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A
Treatment and Disposal Systems (Eljen, Enviro-Septic, RUCK)
E. Field Testing — not required for standard inspection of EIjen, Enviro-Septic or RUCK
Field Inspection:
Color: ® gray ❑ brown ❑ clear ❑ turbid .
❑ Other(specify):
Odor: ® musty ❑ earthy ❑ moldy ❑ offensive ❑ turbid
Effluent Solids: ® no ❑ some
pH 7.1 SU DO mg/L Turbidity NTU
6 to 9 2 or greater 40 or less
Should a Remedial or General Use system fail the Field Testing, effluent samples shall be collected
per Standard Methods and analyzed for BOD and TSS.
F. Sampling Information — not required for standard inspection of Eljen or Eviro-Septic
Samples Taken: ❑ Influent ❑ Effluent
Commercial systems or systems with a design flow of 2000 gpd and greater, and General Use
nitrogen reducing systems:
gpd
Parameters sampled` ❑ pH ❑ BOD ❑ CBOD ❑ TSS ❑ TN ❑ Other(list below)
Other 1 Other 2 Other 3
G. Inspection and Maintenance
Description of any maintenance performed since previous inspection &during this inspection:
Septic tank was pumped out on December 17, 2018
Notes and Comments:
All components inspected and working properly. The structural integrity of both tanks were good and
did not notice any evidence of leakage in or out of the tank. Vents in place and working. Scum layer
was also about 2"thick inside septic tank. The septic tank showed some signs of failure to the ruck
system but has been improving because client is adding enzymes.
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LlMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5
DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A
Treatment and Disposal Systems (Ellen, Enviro-Septic, RUCK)
H. Certification
I certify: I have inspected the sewage treatment and disposal system at the address above, have
conducted any required Field Testing and/or sample collection in accordance with Standard Methods,
have completed this report and the attached technology operation and maintenance checklist, and
the information reported is true, accurate, and complete as of the time of the inspection. I have
attended a traini course for this System with the Technology Company and am listed by the
Company a trained in 'ector.
January 25, 2022
Oper r Signature Date
System owner must submit this report, technology O&M checklist, and any required sampling results
to the local board of health and DEP as follows for each inspection performed:
Remedial Use—by January 31st of each year for the previous calendar year
Piloting Use-within 45 days of inspection date
Provisional Use—by March 31th of each year for the previous 12 months
General Use—by September 30th of each year for the previous 12 months
Send to:
Department of Environmental Protection
Attention: Title 5 Program
One Winter Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
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FAX(508)362-4136
FAX(508)362-2603
TDD(508)362-S885
INDOOR AIR QUALITYASS,ESSMLc'NT
24 Falling Leaf Lane
Osterville
conducted
January 24, 2000
by Jane Crowley, Environmental Specialist
Barnstable County Department artment e of Health and the Environment
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INTRODUCTION
In response to a complaint received regarding poor indoor air quality at property owned
by Mr. And Mrs. King located atL-4 FMlina Leaf La an indoor air quality assessment was
conducted by Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment(BCDH&E) with
Barnstable Health Department Health Agent Donna Miorandi on January 24, 2000.
METHODS
Air testing was completed for parameters of general indoor air quality including carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide, temperature and relative humidity using a Solomat MPM 4100
Environmental Monitoring System.
RESULTS
The results of testing different locations appear in Table 1. The carbon dioxide (CO2)
measurements are presented as ppm CO2 in air. Indoor temperature measurements are presented
in degrees Fahrenheit(F). The relative humidity measurements are presented as percent relative
humidity and carbon monoxide (CO) measurements are presented as ppm CO in air.
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TABLE 1
Indoor Air Ouality Measurements
24 Falling Leaf Road
Otterville, MA
January 24, 2000
Location Time Occu- 7cmp. RH CO2 CO Comments
pants F ppm ppm
Hall rear 11:01) 0 62.3 32,6 630 0
Kitchen 11:05 U 67.5 24.7 601 0
Bedroom 11:10 0 69.3 25.3 699 U
Bathroom 11:15 0 69.5 25.5 633 0
Laundn,room 11:20 0 69.4 26.2 713 0
Living room 11:25 2 70.2 25.0 657 (l
Attic 11:30 U 55.6 42.4 421 0.4
Basement 11:50 0 38.8 39.1 802 0
Comfon Guidelines for publicly occupied buildings:
Carbon Diomde 800 ppm MA DOH(1)
1000 ppm ASHRAE(2)
Temperature Relative Humidity
Winter: 69-76F at 30%RH 30-50°/6 ASHRAE(2)
Summer: 73 to 79F at 30%RH 40-60%
(1) Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Division of Occupational Hygiene
(2) American Socicty of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers
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DISCUSSION
Carbon Dioxide Temperature Relative Humidity and Carbon Monoxide
The maximum recommended CO2 levels not to be exceeded for adequate fresh air ventilation
from American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is 1000 ppm. The
maximum guideline recommended CO2 levels not to be exceeded for adequate fresh air
ventilation from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)is 800 ppm. The DPH
uses a guideline of 800 ppm for publicly occupied buildings..
The ASHRAE recommended thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy are 69-76 F
and 30-50% relative humidity (winter). The ASHRAR recommended thermal environmental
conditions for human occupancy are 73 to 79% and 40-60% relative humidity(summer).
Carbon dioxide measurements are used as an indicator of air quality. In occupied spaces carbon
dioxide from exhaled breath tends to build up if enough fresh air is not present to dilute it, By
itself an elevated carbon dioxide level does not present a health hazard, unless levels approach
about 5000 ppm, If carbon dioxide concentrations are elevated, then it may seem reasonable to
assume other substances present including stored or used chemical will also accumulate. As
carbon dioxide levels rise, it indicates that the ventilation system is malfunctioning or the design
occupancy of the room being used is being exceeded. Values above 800 ppm indicate an lack of
adequate outside air supply. It can be seen from Table 1 that carbon dioxide levels detected were
within the recommended guidelines of both DPH and ASHRAE. Temperature and relative
humidity were within comfort guidelines, Carbon monoxide levels were not significant.
CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Indoor air duality measurements indicate that CO2 levels obtained within the areas tested at 24
Falling Leaf Road, Osterville were within the acceptable guideline range recommended by
ASHRAE and DPH. Measurements of carbon monoxide, relative humidity and temperature were
also within acceptable guidelines for indoor air quality.
Although the owners of the property expressed concern over indoor air quality, test results for the
parameters measured did not indicate anything abnormal. The owners also described an unusual.
odor that would come and go. When l was present at the property the odor was not detectable.
In conclusion, I would recommend contact with a private Certified Industrial Hygienist that could
provide a more comprehensive analysis to determine what the problem is and how to solve it.
I have included some fact sheets that may provide additional information.
M.
Stetson Hall, Director BCDH&E
Thomas McKean, Barnstable Health Department
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FAX(508)362-2603
TDD(5W)362-SUS €
INDOOR AIR QUALITYASS,ESSMEXT
24-Valli=n Leaf
Osterville
conducted
January 24, 2000
by Jane Crowlev, Environmental Specialist
Bamstable County Department of Health and the Environment
INTRODUCTION
In response to a complaint received regarding poor indoor air quality at property owned
by' r. And Mrs. King located at14 FaTlinarLeaf.L ne, an indoor air quality assessment was
conducted by Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment(BCDH.&E) with
Barnstable Health Department Health Agent Donna Miorandi on January 24, 2000.
METPODS
Air testing was completed for parameters of general indoor air quality including carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide, temperature and relative humidity using a Solomat MPM 4100
Environmental Monitoring System.
RESULTS
The results of testing different locations appear in Table 1. The carbon dioxide (CO2)
measurements are presented as ppm CO2 in air. Indoor temperature measurements are presented
in degrees Fahrenheit(F), The relative humidity measurements are presented as percent relative
humidity and carbon monoxide (CO) measurements are presented as ppm CO in air.
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TABLE 1
Indoor Air Ouality Measurements
24 Falling Leaf Road
Otterville, MA
January 24, 2000
Location Time occ:u- Tcrnp• RH CO2 CO Comments
pants F ppm ppm
Hall rear 11:00 0 62.3 32.6 630 0
Kitchen 11:05 0 67.5 24.7 601 1 0
Bedroom 11:10 0 69.3 25.3 699 0
Bathroom 11:15 0 69.5 25.5 633 0
Laundn,room 11:20 0 69.4 26.2 713 0
Living room 11:23 2 70.2 25.0 657 U
Attic 11:30 0 55.6 42.4 421 0.4
Basmilent 11:50 0 58.8 39.1 802 0
Comfon Guidelines for publicly occupied buildings:
Carbon DioNdde 800 ppm MA DOH(1)
1000 ppm ASHRAE(2)
Tetnperature Relative Humidity
Winter: 69-76F at 30%RH 30-50% ASHRAE(2)
Summer: 73 to 79F at 50%RH 40-60%
(1) Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Division of Occupational Hygiene
(2) American Socicty of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers
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DISCUSSION
Carbon Dioxide Temperature, Relative Humidity and Carbon Monoxide
The maximum recommended CO2 levels not to be exceeded for adequate fresh air ventilation
from American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAB) is 1000 ppm. The
maximum guideline recommended CO2 levels not to be exceeded for adequate fresh air
ventilation from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)is 800 ppm. The DPH
uses a guideline of 800 ppm for publicly occupied buildings..
The ASHRAE recommended thermal environmental conditions for, human occupancy are 69-76 F
and 30-50% relative humidity (winter). The ASHRAR recommended thermal environmental
conditions for human occupancy are 73 to 79% and 40-60% relative humidity (summer).
Carbon dioxide measurements are used as an indicator of air quality. In occupied spaces carbon
dioxide from exhaled breath tends to build up if enough fresh air is not present to dilute it. By
R.Self an elevated carbon dioxide level does not present a health hazard, unless levels approach
about 5000 ppm. If carbon dioxide concentrations are elevated, then it may seem reasonable to
assume other substances present including stored or used chemical will also accumulate. As
carbon dioxide levels rise, it indicates that the ventilation system is malfunctioning or the design
occupancy of the room being used is being exceeded. Values above 800 ppm indicate an lack of
adequate outside air supply. It can be seen from Table 1 that carbon dioxide levels detected were
within the recommended guidelines of both DPH and ASHRAE. Temperature and relative
humidity were within comfort guidelines, Carbon monoxide levels were not significant.
CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Indoor air duality measurements indicate that CO2 levels obtained within the areas tested.at 24
Falling Leaf Road, Osterville were within the acceptable guideline range recommended by
ASHRAE and DPH. Measurements of carbon monoxide, relative humidity and temperature were
also within acceptable guidelines for indoor air quality.
Although the owners of the property expressed concern over indoor air quality, test results for the
parameters measured did not indicate anything abnormal. The owners also described an unusual.
odor that would come and go. When I was present at the property the odor was not detectable.
In conclusion, I would recommend contact with a private Certified Industrial Hygienist that could
provide a more comprehensive analysis to determine what the problem is and how to solve it.
I have included some fact sheets that may provide additional information.
cc:
Stetson Hall, Director BCDH&E
Thomas Mclean, Barnstable Health Department
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Maternal Fohc cid Levels Possible ' er levels of harmful chemicals in well water that is tainted by gasoline
(from leaking underground storage tanks) or industrial solvents (from .
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Office o r omen's Heath,the tional Ce ter fo oxicolo`gi Res arch chemicals from water to indoor air.The bulk of the chemicals are released
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of mental Leta dati om bcc rs one out of e,
700 live A.large number of studies in the past six years have compared indoor
birt t�ts rom th stu hav been, blish in the Ame c Journal and outdoor concentrations of hazardous pollutants."In every study,with
of Clint 1 t tion. just about any pollutant,you find higher concentrations indoors than out-
Accor ing Comm Si o d and gs ane E.H ey,� .D•, doors,even in the most polluted cities in the United States,"said Corsi.
t e Study len u to x arch 199` �cisi n to re re t for Trends during the latter half of the twentieth century have negatively affect
ti tion o c graintrod th folic aci l" ed indoor air quality. Attached garages can bring automobile exhaust and
inning�n Ja ary 1 98, A andatedtt adds ion o icro stored chemical vapors inside the house.Because of the energy crisis,homes
gra of folic id, B vit rri ,to v t 100 gra air rain rod- and buildings have become more airtight,so pollutants build up indoors.
ucts s h as flou re kfas er asta. t s cisi n, ; ed o evi To adequately address the issue,several things must happen,according I
den t t inade u a status in rl pregn ncy cr s the k of to Corsi:
neur 1 t e ects, to ded to re the ii ciden e o rth d fects . The public needs to become more educated about indoor air pollution.
in brai and spin - There should be more research into sources of hazardous air pollutants
caus d b in homes,office buildings,and schools.
Do 's s drome, t' m 21,is a om 1• 'e Y
an ex a co of ch oso 21 `the extr om some Builders and consumers should use environmentally friendly(low emit
results rom a e—rr—o—v in to hromoso on efo once)Lion. ting)products.
The r ults of h new st d y S.Jil Ja h.D., a] i chen List at Residents and businesses should ventilate surroundings during water
NCTR indicate o t rs of hi ren ith o 's synd r hive an use. Another option is to use activated-carbon canisters that remove
imbal ce o e metaboli .Th im lanc Fn be pla d,i Bart,by volatile organic compounds from water prior to discharge from a Faucet
a co mon ge eti variation i an a vol`ve in th fo'lic cid khway. or showerhead.
It is im rtant to note that while the CTR study y provi new The report appeared in the July 1, 1999,issue of Environmental Science
insight 1 confi its findings and to and Technology.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.EPA) is
dete- ' supp ementauon, `ing at least using the research to assess public exposures to chemicals once thought to
two months before pregnancy,will reduce the incidence of Downs syndrome. enter the human body primarily through ingestion.Readers can find more i
information at<http://www.ce.utexas.edu/proUcorsi/home.html>.
Household Appliances Contribute to Indoor
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Environmental engineers from the University of Texas at Austin have doc appear to incr the k of vities, a or, ' g to findi he .
umented that showers and dishwashers contribute to indoor air pollution. Jun , 1999, in t J mal of the A c Me ociatio
When tap water contains even trace amounts of harmful chemicals,such as Resear ers at t Univers ochester, or ' c lleagu fro
radon,gasoline components,or by-products of chlorination,these chemi the C ldr 's H ital Medica nter of C c' na av estimate th t
call can be transferred from water to indoor air through a process known bout 1 per nt of e tooth d ca een f ildr y e due to I
as volatilization,or chemical stripping. e ate high le s of d expo ure.
The researchers, led by Dr. Richard Corsi, associate professor of civil heteam, le y M Mass 1� D., of t University o
engineering,completed a series of experiments using household appliances Ro e ter, comb d t tough a ollect early 25, 0 divid als,
such as dishwashers, clothes washers, showers, and bathtubs. The water o ars of age nd of r,wh arti ' ate Third Nat 1 H lth '
used by the appliances contained chemical tracers with properties similar and N trition Exa inatio S om 19 8 t 1 v n afte a 'u ling
to those of potentially to chemicals found in many public water sup for di t dental re, and t r ocial nd r is fac rs, the
plies.The experiments determined that significant percentages of all tested resear he found at an ed a oun of lead�in od m tan
pollutants were transferred from water to indoor air. increa ed k of to th y.T e findi roved tru�b h for by eth
Nearly all public water supplies contain at least small amounts of poten and fo perm ent t e
tially toxic chemicals associated with the chlorination of drinking water,an For ach 5 cro m-per-de ilite 'ncrease in blood le levels,th ns
otherwise beneficial process used to protect the public from pathogenic of toot decay i a d 80 per nt.
organisms. Furthermore, with many of these chemicals, exposure from "Le d is a syste 'c toxin that affects vi ,ally every organ'system,even i
breathing may rival or exceed exposure from drinking the water.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/
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BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPT.OF HEALTH&THE ENVIRONMENT
P.O.BOX 427 (508)362-2511 ext.380
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Health Complaints
03-Jan-00
Time: 9:30:00 AM Date: 10/14/99 Complaint Number: 2108
Referred To: DONNA MIORANDI Taken By: K.S.
Complaint Type: TITLE V SEWAGE
Article X Detail: UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
Business Name:
Number: 24 Street: Falling Leaf Lane
Village: OSTERVILLE Assessors Map-Parcel:
Complaint Description: She said, since they moved in
(December,1999)they smell a raw sewage
odor around the house. It makes family sick
(she is throwing up) because of the smell.
They called to the constractor, John McShein,
but he never returned their call.
Actions Taken/Results:
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Maternal Folic Acid Leoel er levels of harmful chemicals in well water that is tainted by gasoline
`i�p� Dille (from leaking underground storage tanks) or industrial solvents (from
to Down's sYn� ill spills on soil).
In a preliminary study funded by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) Dishwashers were observed.to be particularly effective at transferring
Office of preliminary
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omen's Health,the National Center for Toxicological Research chemicals from water to indoor air.The bulk of the chemicals are released
when the door is opened after dishwashing.Washing machines and dish-
(NCTR)has identified biochemical and genetic evidence of impaired folate washers may increase exposure to chlorinated chemicals.
metabolism in mothers of children with Down's syndrome.A leading cause A large number of studies in the past six years have compared indoor
of mental retardation,Down's syndrome occurs in one out of every 700 live and outdoor concentrations of hazardous pollutants."In every study,with
births.Results from the study have been published in the American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition. just about any pollutant,you find higher concentrations indoors than out-
According to Commissioner of Food and Drugs Jane E.Henney,M.D., doors,even in the most polluted cities in the United States,"said Corsi.
the study"lends support to FD&March 1996 decision to require the for- Trends during the latter half of the twentieth century have negatively affect
tification of certain grain products with folic acid." ed indoor air quality. Attached garages can bring automobile exhaust and
Beginning in January 1998,FDA mandated the addition of 140 micro- stored chemical vapors inside the house.Because of the energy crisis,homes
cid,a B vitamin,to every 100 grams of certain grain prod- and buildings have become more airtight,so pollutants build up indoors.
grams of folic a ;
us,such as flour,breakfast cereals,and pasta.This decision,based on evi- To adequately address the issue,several things must happen,according i
dence that inadequate folate status in early pregnancy increases the risk of to Corsi:
neural-tube defects,was intended to reduce the incidence of birth defects . The public needs to become more educated about indoor air pollution.
in the brain and spinal cord. - There should be more research into sources of hazardous air pollutants I
Down's syndrome,or trisomy 21,is a complex genetic disease caused by in homes,office buildings,and schools.
an extra copy of chromosome 21. In most cases, the extra chromosome . guilders and consumers should use environmentally friendly(low emit
results from an error in maternal chromosome separation before conception. ting)products.
The results of the new study,led by S.Jill James, Ph.D., a biochemist at Residents and businesses should ventilate surroundings during water ; I
Down's syndrome have an use. Another option is to use activated-carbon canisters that remove
NCTR, indicate that mothers of children with I
imbalance in folate metabolism.The imbalance may be explained,in part,by volatile organic compounds from water prior to discharge from a faucet
- a common genetic variation in an enzyme involved in the folic-acid pathway. or showerhead.
It is important to note that while the NCTR study may provide new The report appeared in the July 1, 1999,issue of Environmental Science
to confirm its findings and to and Technology.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(U.S. EPA) is
insight,larger clinical studies will be necessary
determine definitively whether folic-acid supplementation,beginning at least using the research to assess public exposures to chemicals once thought to
two months before pregnancy,will reduce the incidence of Downs syndrome. aders can find more
' ndrome enter the human body primarily through ingestion.Re
information at<http://www.ce.utexas.edu/progcorsi/home.html>.
Household Appliances Contribute to Indoor a May Increase Risk of Tooth Decay
Lead Exposure y
AirPollution In children, adolescents, and adults alike, environmental lead exposure
Environmental engineers from the University of Texas at Austin have doc appears to increase the risk of cavities, according to findings published
umented that showers and dishwashers contribute to indoor air pollution. June 23, 1999, in the Journal of the American Medical Association. i
When tap water contains even trace amounts of harmful chemicals,such as Researchers at the University of Rochester,working with colleagues from i
radon,gasoline components,or by-products of chlorination,these chemi- the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati,have estimated that 1
cals can be transferred from water to indoor air through a process known about 11 percent of the tooth decay seen in children may be due to mod-
as volatilization,or chemical stripping. erate or high levels of lead exposure.
The researchers,led by Dr. Richard Corsi, associate professor of civil The team, led by Mark Moss, D.D.S., Ph.D., of the University of
engineering,completed a series of experiments using household appliances Rochester, combed through data collected on nearly 25,000 individuals,
such as dishwashers, clothes washers,showers, and bathtubs. The water two years of age and older,who participated in the Third National Health
used by the appliances contained chemical tracers with properties similar and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1988 to 1994.Even after adjusting
to those of potentially toxic chemicals found in many public water sup- for diet, dental care, and other social and demographic factors, the j
plies.The experiments determined that significant percentages of all tested researchers found that an increased amount of lead in the blood meant an
pollutants were transferred from water to indoor air. increased risk of tooth decay.The finding proved true both for baby teeth
Nearly all public water supplies contain at least small amounts of poten- and for permanent teeth. ` 1
tially toxic chemicals associated with the chlorination of drinking water,an For each 5-microgram-per-deciliter increase in blood lead levels,the risk
otherwise beneficial process used to protect the public from pathogenic of tooth decay increased 80 percent.
osure from "Lead is a systemic toxin that affects virtually every organ system,even
organisms. Furthermore, with many of these chemicals, exp
breathing may rival or exceed exposure from drinking the water. i
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367 Main Street,Hyannis,MA 02601
Office 508-790-6265 Thomas A.McKean
FAX 508-775-3344 Director of Public Health
January 14,2000
Dear Jane,
I have a request for your services if you are able to help me out regarding an ongoing complaint.
The location is a new house located at 24 Falling Leaf Lane,Osterville. The owners are Emily and Ralph
King.The septic system is a Ruck system and starting this past fall they have had odor complaints.
Initially it was septic odors and they had sewer flies in the house.However,the plumber solved that
problem with sealing a leak around the toilet.
I have had the plumbing inspectors at the house checking all the internal plumbing a couple of times
In addition,Mike McGrath of Holmes and McGrath has been out twice with his assistant to smoke test the
septic system. We tested the blackwater,greywater tank and d-box with smoke bombs. The other day we
did it again and also smoked the internal plumbing system with the plumber,plumbing inspectors and Mike
McGrath. It tested fine and no odors in the house at the time after being there for two hours. The plumber
had also installed an additional vent stack on the roof after the problem had started but before we did any
smoke tests.
Ed Jenkins,plumbing inspector,seems to think it may be exhaust in the garage from their cars. He
recommended to me that I contact you and that the owners in the meantime park their cars outside of the
garage. However,we also observed on Tuesday that all the evergreens around the house are dying or dead.
That led us to believe that something may be wrong with the soils-such as sewage or pesticides. The
owner states he only uses HollyTone for fertilizer. The soil has not been tested yet.
The odor seems to occur when they are cooking dinner at night running the water and using the microwave
between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. However,it did happen when Mrs.King came home-for lunch the other day
after we had just left. Ed Jenkins seems to think it is when they come home,after parking their cars in the
garage, that the garage door is not tight and is causing the gas odors to go from garage to kitchen area
which is the primary area that they have the gas odors.
The owners have had the Fire Department,the Electric Company,the Gas Company,and GE people
(testing appliances)out to check the property and have found nothing.
Mr.&Mrs.King's phone number is 420-5885 or Mrs.King's work number at Kinlin&Grover Real Estate
is 420-1130. The King's are going to Florida in two weeks for 3 months.
Can you help? We would appreciate any assistance you can give us. Thank you.
D .Miorandi,R.S.
o
pown of Barnstable Hea epartment
January 14,2000
Dear Jane,
I have a request for your services if you are able to help me out regarding an ongoing complaint.
The location is a new house located at 24 Falling Leaf Lane,Osterville. The owners are Emily and Ralph
King.The septic system is a Ruck system,and starting this past fall they have had odor complaints.
Initially it was septic odors and they had sewer flies in the house.However,the plumber solved that
problem with sealing a leak around the toilet.
I have had the plumbing inspectors at the house checking all the internal plumbing a couple of times
In addition,Mike McGrath of Holmes and McGrath has been out twice with his assistant to smoke test the
septic system. We tested the blackwater,greywater tank and d-box with smoke bombs. The other day we
did it again and also smoked the internal plumbing system with the plumber,plumbing inspectors and Mike
McGrath. It tested fine and no odors in the house at the time after being there for two hours. The plumber
had also installed an additional vent stack on the roof after the problem had started but before we did any
smoke tests.
Ed Jenkins,plumbing inspector,seems to think it may be exhaust in the garage from their cars. He
recommended to me that I contact you and that the owners in the meantime park their cars outside of the
garage. However,we also observed on Tuesday that all the evergreens around the house are dying or dead.
That led us to believe that something may be wrong with the soils-such as sewage or pesticides. The
owner states he only uses HollyTone for fertilizer. The soil has not been tested yet.
The odor seems to occur when they are cooking dinner at night running the water and using the microwave
between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. However,it did happen when Mrs.King came home for lunch the other day
after we had just left. Ed Jenkins seems to think it is when they come home,after parking their cars in the
garage, that the garage door is not tight and is causing the gas odors to go from garage to kitchen area
which is the primary area that they have the gas odors.
The owners have had the Fire Department,the Electric Company,the Gas Company,and GE people
(testing appliances)out to check the property and have found nothing.
Mr.&Mrs.King's phone number is 420-5885 or Mrs.King's work number at Kinlin&Grover Real Estate
is 420-1130. The King's are going to Florida in two weeks for 3 months.
Can you help? We would appreciate any assistance you can give us. Thank you.
Donna Z.Miorandi,R.S.
Town of Barnstable
January 14,2000
Dear Jane,
I have a request for your services if you are able to help me out regarding an ongoing complaint.
The location is a new house located at 24 Falling Leaf Lane,Osterville. The owners are Emily and Ralph
King.The septic system is a Ruck system and starting this past fall they have had odor complaints.
Initially it was septic odors and they had sewer flies in the house.However,the plumber solved that
problem with sealing a leak around the toilet.
I have had the plumbing inspectors at the house checking all the internal plumbing a couple of times
In addition,Mike McGrath of Holmes and McGrath has been out twice with his assistant to smoke test the
septic system. We tested the blackwater,greywater tank and d-box with smoke bombs. The other day we
did it again and also smoked the internal plumbing system with the plumber,plumbing inspectors and Mike
McGrath. It tested fine and no odors in the house at the time after being there for two hours. The plumber
had also installed an additional vent stack on the roof after the problem had started but before we did any
smoke tests.
Ed Jenkins,plumbing inspector,seems to think it may be exhaust in the garage from their cars. He
recommended to me that I contact you and that the owners in the meantime park their cars outside of the
garage. However,we also observed on Tuesday that all the evergreens around the house are dying or dead.
That led us to believe that something may be wrong with the soils-such as sewage or pesticides. The
owner states he only uses HollyTone for fertilizer. The soil has not been tested yet.
The odor seems to occur when they are cooking dinner at night running the water and using the microwave
between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. However,it did happen when Mrs.King came home for lunch the other day
after we had just left. Ed Jenkins seems to think it is when they come home,after parking their cars in the
garage, that the garage door is not tight and is causing the gas odors to go from garage to kitchen area
which is the primary area that they have the gas odors.
The owners have had the Fire Department,the Electric Company,the Gas Company,and GE people
(testing appliances)out to check the property and have found nothing.
Mr.&Mrs.King's phone number is 420-5885 or Mrs.King's work number at Kinlin&Grover Real Estate
is 420-1130. The King's are going to Florida in two weeks for 3 months.
Can you help? We would appreciate any assistance you can give us. Thank you.
Donna Z.Miorandi,R.S.
Town of Barnstable Health Department
Health Complaints
14-Oct-99
Time: 9:30:00 AM Date: 10/14/99 Complaint Number: 2108
Referred To: DONNA MIORANDI Taken By: K.S.
Complaint Type: TITLE V SEWAGE
Article X Detail: UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
Business Name:
Number: 24 Street: Falling Leaf Lane
Village: OSTERVILLE Assessors Map-Parcel:
Complaint Description: She said, since they moved in
(December,1999)they smell a raw sewage
odor around the house. It makes family sick
(she is throwing up) because of the smell.
They called to the constractor, John McShein,
but he never returned their call
Actions Taken/Results:
Investigation Date: Investig tion Ti e:
1®
1
Health Complaints
18-Oct-99
Time: 9:30:00 AM Date: 10/14/99 Complaint Number: 2108
Referred To: DONNA MIORANDI Taken By: K.S.
Complaint Type: TITLE V SEWAGE
Article X Detail: UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
Business Name:
Number: 24 Street: Falling Leaf Lane
Village: OSTERVILLE Assessors Map_Parcel:
Complaint Description: She said, since they moved in
(December,1999) they smell a raw sewage
odor around the house. It makes family sick
(she is throwing up) because of the smell.
They called to the constractor, John McShein,
but he never returned their call.
Actions Taken/Results:
Investigation Date: Investigation Time:
1