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Home My WebLink About0039 FALLING LEAF LANE - Health 39 -Falling-LeafL'ane Osterville Ruck - A = 144 003022 r, Holmes and Mcgrath, inc. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL civil engineers and land surveyors 205 Worcester Court, Unit A4 DATE 1/12/2022 JOBNo. 217110 falmouth, ma. 02540 ATfENMN 508-548-3564 • 800-874-7373 • FAX 508-548-9672 email: I'coelho@holmesandmcgrath.com RE: Mr. Dennis Leoleis #39 Falling Leaf Lane To: DEP Osterville, MA 02655 Attn:Title 5 Program 1 Winter Street,6"'Floor Boston, MA 02108 WE ARE SENDING YOU ®Attached ❑ Under separate cover via the following items.- COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 1 11/4/2021 DEP Approved Inspection and O&M form. REMARKS: COPY TO: Barnstable Board of Health Dennis Leoleis SIGNED: Luis Coelho C j 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 Dennis Leoleis filling out forms Owner on the computer, use only the tab #39 Falling Leaf Lane key to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not Osteryllle 02655 use the return City Zip key. Mailing address of owner, if different: Same V� Street Address/PO Box: feoen City State Zip (508) 259 - 9090 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)259 -9090 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 8/27/98 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑ Yes ® No D. Operating Information 11/4/21 11/17/20 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater Tank=10" Graywater Tank=5" Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection i 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 6.7 6 to 9 U DO 2 or greatermg/L Turbidity NTU 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 EI'en or Eviro-Se tic P 9 � p 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: None 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. The septic tank consist of 1" of scum. t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 r 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 (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 rained inspector. January 12, 2022 Opirgifor 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 31 sc of each year for the previous calendar year Piloting Use -within 45 days of inspection date Provisional Use—by March 311h of each year for the previous 12 months General Use—by September 301h of each year for the previous 12 months Send to: Department of Environmental Protection Attention: Title 5 Program One Winter Street, 61h Floor Boston, MA 02108 t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 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 Dennis Leoleis } filling out forms Owner on the computer, use only the tab #39 Falling Leaf Lane key to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not 4= OStervllle 02655 use the return City Zip key. ras Mailing address of owner, if different: Same Street Address/PO Box: City State Zip (508) 259-9090 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Holmes and Mcgrath, Inc. 0&M Firm 205 Worcester Court, Unit A4 Street Address Falmouth MA 02540 City State Zip (508) 259 - 9090 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 8/27/98 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑ Yes ® No D. Operating Information 11/17/20 11/6/19 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater Tank=9" Graywater Tank=4" Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 `p Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 Ll 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 Eljen, Enviro-Septic or RUCK Field Inspection: Color: ® gray ❑ brown ❑ clear ❑ turbid ❑ Other(specify): Odor: ® musty ❑ earthy ❑ moldy ❑ offensive ❑ turbid Effluent Solids: ® no ❑ some pH 6.8 6 to 9 U DO 2 or greater Turbidity NTU 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: None 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. The septic tank consist of 1" of scum. t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 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 (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 trai m g course for this System with the Technology Company and am listed by the Compan trained ins r. January 8, 2021 e or S ure 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 31 st of each year for the previous calendar year Piloting Use -within 45 days of inspection date Provisional Use—by March 31 th of each year for the previous 12 months General Use—by September 301h 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 t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 I _ _ 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 (El,en, Enviro-Septic, RUCK) A. Installation Important:When Dennis Leoleis filling out forms Owner on the computer, use only the tab #39 Falling Leaf Lane key to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not Osterville 02655 use the return key. City Zip Mailing address of owner, if different: Same _ Street Address/PO Box: iemm City State Zip (508) 259-9090 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) 259-9090 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 8/27/98 _ Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑ Yes ® No D. Operating Information 11/6/19 12/6/18 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater Tank=7" Graywater Tank=4" Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection \ Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 &L \\ DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 51/A Treatment and Disposal Systems (Eljen, Enviro-Septic, RUCK) E. Field Testing — not required for standard inspection of Eljen, Enviro-Septic or RUCK Field Inspection: Color:, ® gray ❑ brown ❑ clear ❑ turbid ❑ Other(specify): — Odor: M musty ❑ earthy ❑ moldy ❑ offensive ❑ turbid Effluent Solids: ® no ❑ some 6.6 pH 6 to 9 U DO 2 or greater Turbidity qo or IesNTU 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 EIjen 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: None 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. The septic tank consist of 3" of scum. t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 \ DEP Approved Inspection and ®&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 tr ning course for this System with the Technology Company and am listed by the ;erator mpan a trained i pector. November 18, 2019 Signatur 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 31 st of each year for the previous calendar year Piloting Use-within 45 days of inspection date Provisional Use—by March 31'h of each year for the previous 12 months General Use—by September 301h of each year for the previous 12 months Send to: Department of Environmental Protection Attention: Title 5 Program One Winter Street, 61h Floor Boston, MA 02108 t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 I ff 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 Dennis Leoleis filling out forms Owner on the computer, use only the tab #39 Falling Leaf Lane key to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not Cstervllle 02655 L7 use the return key. City Zip Mailing address of owner, if different: rah Same _ Street Address/PO Box: --- — reann City State Zip (508) 259 - 9090 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Holmes and Mc rath, Inc. O&M Firm 205 Worcester Court, Unit A4 Street Address Falmouth MA 02540 City State Zip (508) 259 - 9090 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 8/27/98 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑ Yes ® No D. Operating Information 12/6/18 11/9/17 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater Tank=10" Gra ater Tank=4" Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 \ DEP Approved Inspection and OW Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems (Eljen, Enviro-Septic, RUCK) E. Field Testing m- not required for standard inspection of Eljen,' Enviro-Septic or RUCK Field Inspection: Color: ® gray ❑ brown ❑ clear ❑turbid ❑ Other(specify): Odor: ® musty ❑ earthy El moldy ❑ offensive El turbid Effluent Solids: ® no ❑ some pH `6 to 9 SU DO 2 or greater- Turbidity 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: None Notes and Comments: All components inspected and working properly. The stawdu ml integrity of both tanks were good and did not notice any evidence of lea n or out of the tank. Vent and working.The septic tank consist of 5" of scum an as um ed out on November 2013. zvk t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 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 trai g course for this System with the Technology Company and am listed by the Company a trained in ctor. December 27, 2018 '0,rafor Signatur 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 31 st of each year for the previous calendar year Piloting Use -within 45 days of inspection date Provisional Use—by March 31 th of each year for the previous 12 months General Use—by September 301h of each year for the previous 12 months Send to: Department of Environmental Protection Attention: Title 5 Program One Winter Street, 61h Floor Boston, MA 02108 t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 r� i, 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 Dennis Leoleis filling out forms Owner on the computer, use only the tab #39 Falling Leaf Lane key to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not Osterville 02655 use the return key. City Zip Mailing address of owner, if different: tab Same Street Address/PO Box: tetum — City State Zip (508) 259-9090 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Innovative Ruck Systems, 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 8/27/98 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑ Yes ® No D. Operating Information 11/9/17 11/2/16 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater Tank=12" Graywater Tank=4" Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 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 Eljen, Enviro-Septic or RUCK Field Inspection: Color: ❑ gray ❑ brown ® clear ❑ turbid i ❑ Other(specify): Odor: ® musty ❑ earthy ❑ moldy ❑ offensive ❑ turbid Effluent Solids: ® no ❑ some pH 6.5 SU DO 1.39 mg/L Turbidity NTU 6 to 9 2 or greater 40 orless 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: None 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. The septic tank consist of 4"of scum and was pumped out on November 2013. t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 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 (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 trainin ourse for this System with the Technology Company and am listed by the Company as ained inspect r' November 27, 2017 0 e or Si ature Date G 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 315t of each year for the previous calendar year Piloting Use-within 45 days of inspection date Provisional Use—by March 31 th of each year for the previous 12 months General Use—by September 301h 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 t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 M r-% Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection r 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) i A. Installation --- Important:When Dennis Leoleis filling out forms Owner on the computer, use only the tab #39 Falling Leaf Lane key to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not Osterville use the return 02655 key. city Zip Mailing address of owner, if different: rab Same Street Address/PO Box: reran city State Zip (508)259-9090 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Innovative Ruck Systems, Inc. 0&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 8/27/98 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting El Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑ Yes ® No D. Operating Information 11/2/16 12/16/15 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Backwater Tank=11" Graywater Tank=6" Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 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 Eljen, Enviro-Septic or RUCK Field Inspection: Color: ❑ gray ❑ brown ® clear ❑turbid ❑ Other(specify): Odor: ® musty ❑ earthy El moldy El offensive El turbid Effluent Solids: ® no ❑ some pH 6.3 SU DO 1.21 mg/L NTU 6 to 9 2 or greater Turbidity 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: None 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. The septic tank consist of 4"of scum and was pumped out on November 2013. t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 j 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 (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 tr ' ing course for this System with the Technology Company and am listed by the Company a trained in ector. November 21, 2016 Ope r ignature 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 315t 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 t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 t . Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 11 DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems (Eljen, Enviro-Septic, RUCK) A. Installation Important:When Dennis Leoleis filling out forms Owner on the computer, use only the tab #39 Falling Leaf Lane key to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not Osterville 02655 use the return key. city Zip Mailing address of owner, if different: tab 12 Meadow Lane Street Address/PO Box: North Grafton MA 01536 city State Zip (508)259-9090 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Innovative Ruck Systems, Inc. G&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 8/27/98 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑ Yes ® No D. Operating Information 12/16/15 11/20/14 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date B_lackwater Tank=4" Graywater Tank=9" Pumping R ❑ Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) p g Recommended t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 v J 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 Eljen, Enviro-Septic or RUCK Field Inspection: Color: ❑ gray ❑ brown ® clear ❑turbid ❑ Other(specify): Odor: ® musty ❑ earthy ❑ moldy ❑ offensive ❑ turbid Effluent Solids: ® no ❑ some pH 6.1 SU DO .1.07 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 EIjen 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: None 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. The septic tank was pumped out on November 2013. t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 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) 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 ourse for t is System with the Technology Company and am listed by the Compa s ained insp or. January 7, 2016 O for 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 31 st 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 t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 holmes and mcgrath, inc. . civil engineers and land surveyors 362 gifford street falmouth, ma 02540 email: mcgrath@holmesandmcgrath.com DATE JOB NO. phone (508) 548-3564 1 800 874-7373 U fax (508) 548-9672 ATTENTION TO D RE: lie 4YI A /95o,5 fo r�, /�'�� U Z/off WE ARE SENDING YOU ❑ Attached ❑ Under separate cover via the following items: ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints ❑ Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order ❑ COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION /D 0WI-vic; -0 2 6-l/ Lc THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: ❑ For approval ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ Resubmit copies for approval ❑ For your use ❑ Approved as noted ❑ Submit copies for distribution ❑ As requested ❑. Returned for corrections ❑ Return corrected prints ❑ For review and comment ❑ ❑ FORBIDS DUE ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US REMARKS COPY TO ' ('1n Sa l2/,Ll .l�rc r� 2�f/(�a Z!:16 SIGNED/'� If enclosures are not as noted, kindly,. �,tify us at once. .' LlMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 Permitting DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form- for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems I/A System inspection results must be submitted on this DEP form.' A. Facility Important: George & Irene Paton When filling out Owner forms on the " computer, use #39 Falling Leaf Lane only the tab key Facility Street Address to move your Osterville 02655 cursor-do not use the return City/Town Zip key. Mailing address of owner, if different: Same Street Address/PO Box City/Town State Zip (508)428-6441 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider i Holmes & McGrath, Inc. 0&M Firm 362 Gifford Street Street Address Falmouth MA 02540 City/Town State Zip (508) 548-3564 ext. Telephone Number Luis Coelho 14887 Certified Operator Name Certification Number C. Facility/System Information General Use Cert. #: 97894 Innovative RUCK Systems Residential RUCK DEP ID Manufacturer's Name&ID Model Name&Number 12/9/99 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval.Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year. ®Yes ❑No D. Operating Information 10/27/09 10/16/06 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater tank=6" Graywater tank= 9" Pumping Recommended Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) p g Normal Effluent Description' t5iaoml.doc• 10/30/09 Page 1 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 Permitting 171 DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems E. Sampling Information Samples Taken: ❑ Influent❑ Effluent Parameters sampled: ❑ pH ❑ BOD ❑ TSS ❑ TN ❑ Other(list below) Other 1 Other 2 Other 3 Description of any maintenance performed since previous inspection &during this inspection: The blackwater tank was pumped approximately 2 years ago. Notes and Comments: All components inspected and working properly. F. Certification I certify: I have inspected the sewage treatment and disposal system at the address above, 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 am a Massachusetts certified operator in accordance with 257 CMR 2.00. 10/30/09 era or 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 Piloting Use—within Provisional Use—by General Use-by January 31st of each 30 days of inspection March 31st of each. September 30th of year for the previous date year for the previous each year for the calendar year calendar year previous 12 months Address for DEP co Department of Environmental Protection copy: Attention: Title 5 Permitting Program One Winter Street, 6tn Floor Boston, MA 02108 t5iaoml.doc• 10/30/09 Page 2 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 DEP Approved In pection and O&M Form for Title 5 'I/A - Treatment and Disposal Systems (.Eiden, Env iro-Septic, RUCK) A. Irittallation Important:When George&Irene Paton filling out forms OwneC on.the computer, - use only the tab #39 Falling Leaf.Lane key to move your Facility .treet Address cursor`do not Qsteryille 02655 use the return key. : City. Zip Mailing_address_of_owner, if different;—__, same Street Address/PO Box anion City State Zip (508)428-:6441 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Serrvic'e Provider. Innovative Ruck Systems, Inc. O&M Firm 205 Worcester Court; Unit A4 ry Street Address Falmouth MA 02,:5'.0 :z city State ZIP (508) 548-3564 ext. . - ' 'Telephone Number Luis Coelho 14887 Grade 41VI: : . . Operator Name Technology company/Date of Trainin --f q, C. Facility/System Information Gen.::Ose.Cert.#97894,:;: Innoyative'RuckSystems ..ResidentialAucK DEP-ID Manufacturer ID Model Number 8/27/98 Installation Date Start of.Operation, :. Approval Type:: 0 General ❑ Provisional- ❑ ;Piloting El Remedial' Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo:/year: ❑ Yes H 'No D. OPeratirig Information 7 - 11%1 Oil.3. _ . 11/1/12 Inspection Date. Previous Inspection Date. Blackwater Tank=10" Graywater Tank=9" Sludge Depth(to be cnecked yearly) Pumping Recommended N Yes ❑ No t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 51/A Treatment and Disposal Systems {Eljen, Enviro=Septic, RUCK) g - no q p: ,. p . . E.Field Testin not re wired for standard inspection of Eljen Enviro-Se tic or RUCK Field Inspection: Color: ❑ :gray ❑ brown ® clear ❑turbid ❑ Other(specify): -Odor.---- .M -musty— ❑--.ear-thy---E-]-moldy------❑-offensive ❑-turbid.�---- Effluent Solids: Z. no ❑ some 6.4 SU. 1.45 mg/L PH DO Turbidity 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,sanpled. ❑ 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: None .. ... .. Notes and Comments:: All com.ponents.ins ecfed and working properly.The structural integrity of both tanks were good and P. y 9 •.y .did not notice any evidence of.leakage in or out of the tank. Vents in place,and:working.The septic: tank constsCed�of.5 thick scum la er. .. . .. y t5iaorrir.doc• 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3, • Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 'K Bureau of Resource Protection Title 5 DEP ApprOV6.4 Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Dis oral S stemS E(jen Envi ro Se a- pt c, RUC.K) H Certification. ... .. certify: I have inspected'the sewage treatment and:disposal system at the address above, have' conducted any required Field Testing and/or sample collection m accordance with Standard Methods, have completed this report and the attached technology operation and maintenance checklist, and. the informafion reported is true,accurate, and complete as of the-time of the inspection: I have attended a trai ing course for is System With the Technology Company and am listed b.y the Company " e ins 11/22/13 O or S .-Date .ignature: __T_.. System owner must submit this report;'technology O&M checklist, and any required sarnpling.results to the local board of health and DEP as follows for each inspection`performed: Remedial Use—by January 31 st.of each year for the previous calendar year Piloting Use,-within.45 days of inspection date Provisional Use—by March 31.th of each year for the previous 1.2 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; Bth Floor Boston, MA 02108 t51apmr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3. Massachusetts Department'of Environmental Protection c r Bureau of Resource Protection 7 Title 5 , ' r DEP Approved Inspection and .O,_M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and 'Disposal .Systems (Eijen, Enviro-Septic, RUCK) A. I n'stal lation Important: George &Irene Paton When'filling out Owner forms on the computer,use #39,Falling.Leaf.Lane only the tab key Facility S66iit Address to move your Osterville 02655 cursor-do not use the return City Zip key. Mailing address of,:owne( if different: E� r� same St d6t'Addre`WPO-Box-:.. ..:.: _ .. .. . City State Zip (508).428-6441 ext. Telephone Number RAut`horized Service Providelr -innovative Ruck Systems, Inc. QW. Firm 362 Gifford.Street Street Andress Falmouth MA 02540 city State Zip -(508)548 7.3564 ext. . Telephone'Number Luis Coelho 14887 Grade 4M Operator Name Technology Company/Date of Training C. Facility/Systern Information Gen. Use Cert.#97894 Innovative.Ruck Systems - Residential:RUCK DEP ID Manufacturer ID Modei'Number 8/27198 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: E General E Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial. Seasonal Residence=used less than 6 mo./year: E Yes E No D. Operatin'g Information 11/1/12, . 10/21/11 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date' Blackwater Tank=11" Graywater Tank=T Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes M No Sludge Depth(to be checked,yearly) t5iaomr:doc• 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 ,t Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ` t° Bureau of Resource Protecti,on Title'5. DEP Approved Inspec#ion and D&M For .for Title 5 ;I/A Treatment anal Disposal Svsterns ,(Eljen, Enviro Septic, RUCK) E. Field Testing — not required for standard inspection of Eljen, Enviro-Septic or RUCK Field Inspection: Color; ❑ gray ❑ brown Z clear ❑ turbid El Other(specify): Odor: ® musty ❑ earthy' ❑ moldy ❑ offensive ❑ turbid _ Effluent Solids: _ �Z no..�M spine . .... '- SU mglL NTU pH DO Turbidity 6 to 9 2 or greater 40"or less Should a Remedial or General Use system fail the Field Testing, effluent samples hall be collected per Standard Methods and analyzed for BOD and T. F. Sam.pling'Information = not required for standard inspection of Eljen or Eviro-Septic Samples Taken: ❑ influent ❑ Effluent Commercial systems or systems with a design flow of 2.000 gpd and greater, and General Use. nitrogen reducing systems: 9Pd . Parameters sampled: ❑pH ❑ BOD ❑ CBOD ❑ T.SS ❑ TN ❑ Other(list below) Other 1 Other 2 Other 3 G. Inspection and Maintenance Description of any;maintenance performed since previous inspect ion&during this inspection: None q. 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 pia ce and working.The septic tank constisted of 1/2"thick scum layer. Maomr.doc 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 p mental ,Protectio n Massachusetts De artment of Environ -` 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) 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;n 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. 1 have attended a tr in cours or this System with the Technology.Company and am listed by the ComDanvAt a trains. s ector. 19/5/12 O ra ign to 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 31t`'"of each year for.the,pre'vious 12 m'onths 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 t5iaomr.doc• 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 J 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 (Ellen, Enviro-Septic, RUCK) A. Installation Important: George& Irene Paton When filling out Owner forms on the computer,use #39 Falling Leaf Lane only the tab key Facility Street Address to move your Osterville 02655 cursor-do not use the return City Zip key. Mailing address of owner, if different: rQ same Street Address/PO Box: ICI City State Zip (508)428-6441 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Innovative Ruck Systems, Inc. O&M Firm 362 Gifford Street Street Address Falmouth MA 02540 city State Zip (508) 548-3564 ext. Telephone Number Luis Coelho 14887 Grade 4M ;T; Operator Name Technology Company/Date of 7rriining — C. Facility/System Information Gen. Use Cert. #97894 Innovative Ruck Systems Residenti , RUCK w DEP ID Manufacturer iD Model Number r- � rse 8/27/98 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year. Z Yes ❑ No D. Operating Information 10/21/10 10/27/09 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater Tank=6" Graywater Tank=8" Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 1 of 3 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A r' 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 6 to 9 SU DO 2 or greatermg/L Turbidity NTU y 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 EIjen 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: None 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. t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 2 of 3 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 (Eljen, 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 tr ' in cour for s System with the Technology Company and am listed by the Compan 'a traine 11/2/10 p to 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 Prohgram One Winter Street, 6t Floor Boston, MA 02108 t5iaomr.doc- 6-16-06 Page 3 of 3 I Town of Barn t Barnstable s able _ CAB Board of Health 1 ��c i i639. A'fi°rA 200 Main Street, Hyannis MA 02601 2007 Office: 508-8624644 Wayne Miller,M.D. FAX: 508-790-6304 Paul Canniff,D.M.D. Junichi Sawayanagi September 5, 2007 Mr. George Paton 39 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville, MA 02655 RE: Sampling of Wastewater Effluent from your Innovative/Alternati've(RUCK) System ''- Dear Mr. Paton, You are granted permission to reduce sampling and monitoring to Total Nitrogen(TN) only. You are also granted permission to reduce the frequency of sampling/monitoring from four(4) times per year to only once per year at 39 Falling Leaf Lane, Osterville. Public hearings were held before the Board of Health on June 12, 2007 and on August 21, 2007. During the hearings you testified that you currently have a three year contract covering the maintenance service. You testified that your RUCK system had been tested and maintained annually. Since the year 2001, there were four or more samples taken from your VA system which met the effluent wastewater discharge limits. The total nitrogen levels ranged from a low of 3.9 to a high of 17 mg/l. Therefore, it is the opinion of the Board that the sample results revealed that the system appeared to be functioning properly at that time. Therefore, the Board voted unanimously to allow you to reduce the testing to once yearly for Total Nitrogen. Please make arrangements to schedule the sampling and testing to be conducted sometime before the end of the year. Si c rely, a e ler, M.D., Chairman BO OF HEALTH Q:\WPFILES\Paton3 9Fal l i ngL.eafLan eMoni toringReductionBOHApprova12007.doc Ju � d2oa� Llrlr May 5, 20072� Town of Barnstable Board of Health' 200 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Attn: Tom McKean Subject: Innovative Ruck Systems Dear Tom, Following your suggestion, attached is a copy of the letter I sent to Dr. Miller outlining my concern about the extra testing required for our Ruck Septic System which was prompted by Susan Rask's letter of January 10 to Holmes & McGrath. Since I will not be able to attend your May 22 board meeting,'I hope this matter can be placed on the agenda. I expect to return=by m_@z une-.and will contact you at that time. Thank you for your assistance, Sincergly Zi George on CO 39 Falling Leaf Lane ; ' S Osterville, MA 02655 508-428-6441 April. 12, 2007 k Town of Barnstable Board of Health 200 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Attn: Dr. Wayne Miller, Chairman Subject: Innovative Ruck Systems Dear Dr. Miller, I am the owner of a residence located at 39 Falling Leaf Lane in Osterville Village. The house was new construction purchased in June of 2000 and included.a Ruck Septic System. Since that time the system has been tested and maintained.annually by Innovative Ruck Systems, Inc according to the requirements specified by the Barnstable Board of Health. We currently have a 3.year'contract covering that service. I received a letter dated March 30, 2007 from4nnovative stating that it will now be necessary to retest our septic system in June at a cost of$458 to cover the cost of inspection,testing, analysis and lab fees. Attached was a January 10 letter from Susan Rask of the Barnstable County Health Dept.a copy of which is included. Ms. Rask's letter specifies the levels of non-compliance for total nitrogen as 25% above limits of TN= 19mg/L. I have also included copies of lab reports of tests and retests of our septic system performed in 2001 and 2002 indicating nitrogen levels ranging from a low of 3.9 to a high of 17 mg/L. At no time have we ever been advised that we were not in compliance. Under the circumstances,why now and°how often must we have our system tested again to confirm that we are still in compliance? I was hoping to attend your May 22 meeting to discuss this matter, but I will be out of the t country at that time. However, in view of the fact that all of the testing to date has confirmed that our septic,system has been well within performance standards, I respectfully request that the Board of Health authorize eliminating the need for this expensive monitoring. I will, of course, expect to continue the annual inspection under the Ruck service contract. Sincerely, George Paton 39 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville,MA 02655 Enclosures\: / Pagel of 8 fY` Town of Barnstable - Board of Health BARNSTABLF- 200 Main Street, Hyannis MA 02601 MASS. Y rFb MAC A Office: 508-862-4644 Wayne Miller,M.D. FAX: 508-790-6304 Paul J.Canniff,D.M.D. Junichi Sawayanagi BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 3:00 PM Town Hall, Hearing Room 367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA Announcement: BOH meeting July has been moved to July 17, 2007. Also, at the July meeting there will be a new BOH regulation proposed outlining Time Deadlines next month. I. Hearing: A. George Paton, owner, 39 Falling Leaf Lane, Osterville — Owner is requesting consideration to eliminate monitoring of innovation septic system. Mr. Paton said after the purchase of house they had to sign a contract at three year periods to monitor the system. Recently, he received a letter from Innovative Rucks Systems in March and from Susan Rask at the county. The original decision letter said the Board of Health may review and adjust the monitoring plan which is what he is requiring. His system has always been in compliance. The new proposed monitoring with additional testing would increase from $150/year to $600/year. The Board explained there are four acceptable tests required before the Board will review changing the monitoring. To date, there are only three tests. Mr. Paton will investigate whether,there is a fourth test and if so, will come before the Board again for consideration of reduced testing. Susan Rask, Barnstable County, spoke of the procedure as the County monitors the I/A systems for the town. Mr. McGrath is the head of the Rucks system and had gone before the Mass DEP asking whether they have to continue doing testing. The state told Mr. McGrath, the complex no longer had to do the testing after 2003. However, no one ever came before the Board of Health proposing the tests be eliminated: Ms. Rask's chart shows Mr. Paton's particular system has been doing well in the testings. Ms. Rask's recommendation would be to test once a year for nitrate leve which may only cost $100. The maintenance contract is required by the State. Mr. Paton's system is built for a three bedroom, but he only utilizes two bedrooms (the third is an office). Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Canniff, seconded by Mr. Sawayanagi, the Board voted to continue until August 21, 2007. (Unanimously voted in favor.) (That will allow time to see if a fourth test was done, and if not, it will allow a fourth test to be done on its normal quarterly interval to avoid additional costs.) I LP�- April 12,2007 Town of Barnstable Board of Health 200 Main Street Hyannis,MA 02601 Attn: Dr. Wayne Miller, Chairman Subject: Innovative Ruck Systems Dear Dr. Miller, I am the owner of a residence located at 39 Falling Leaf Lane in Osterville Village.. The house was new construction purchased in June of 2000 and included a Ruck Septic System. Since that time the system has been tested and maintained annually by Innovative Ruck Systems, Inc according to the requirements specified by the Barnstable Board of Health. We currently have a 3 year contract covering that service. I received a letter dated March 30,2007 from Innovative stating that it will now be necessary to retest our septic system in June at a cost of$458 to cover the cost of inspection,testing, analysis and lab fees.Attached was a January 10 letter from Susan Rask of the Barnstable County Health Dept. a copy of which is included. Ms. Rask's letter specifies the levels of non-compliance for total nitrogen as 25%above limits of TN= 19mg/L. I have also included copies of lab reports of tests and retests of our septic system performed in 2001 and 2002 indicating nitrogen levels ranging from a low of 3.9.to a high of 17 mg/L.At no time have we ever been advised that we were not in compliance. Under the circumstances,why'now and how often must we have our system tested again to confirm that we are still in compliance? I was hoping to attend your May 22 meeting to discuss this matter,but I will be out of the country at that time. However, in view of the fact that-all"of the testing to date has confirmed that our septic system has been well within performance standards, I. respectfully_request that the Board of Health authorize eliminating the need for this expensive monitoring. I will,of course, expect to continue the annual inspection under the Ruck service contract. Si r ly, �Geor ton 39 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville,MA 02655 Enclosures\: q RUCK systems, One. A ftssiv® Denitrifting Septic System 362 Gifford 8trmot Falmouth, tIA 02540 (800( 874-7373 (508( 548.3564 • PAX (508) 548.8672 March 30,2007 Mr.George Paton 39 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville,MA 02655 Dear Mr.Paton: We are in receipt of the enclosed letter concerning the status of your RUCK system. It appears that this letter opens an issue up again that was once discussed with the Town. The letter states that we have to retest the effluent of every RUCK system on Falling Leaf Lane and file new reports with the Board of Health. When we file tests,we now file water meter readings of actual usage with every effluent test. We have successfully asserted that the system effluent discharges far less Total Nitrogen than the expected nitrogen from the basis used by DEP to set the discharge limit. The issue boils down to the fact that the plumbing code changed in the same time period as Title 5. The Department made its determination of the discharge limit by setting that the Total Nitrogen in the septic tank is in the range of 50 mg/1 to 55 mg/l. A house like yours is expected to discharge 330 gallons per day. In reality,the Total Nitrogen concentrations are much higher in real life because the volume of water is smaller. We find that even if the system removes a large mass of nitrogen,the system can still fail to meet the discharge limit. We have made the argument that the RUCK systems do appropriately perform by calculating the mass of nitrogen discharged without treatment and comparing it to the nitrogen discharged with treatment based on water meter.readings. In June we will perform the annual inspections and gather the influent and effluent tests and perform the analysis based on the results. We will then,once again, make a presentation to the Barnstable Board of Health. We estimate the cost for the inspections,test and analysis to be$300 plus lab fees of$159. This cost will be the responsibility of the homeowner as it is a requirement of the Barnstable County Health Mr.George Paton 2 March 30,2007 We will notify you fourteen days in advance of your test date. We will require a check from you,made out to Envirotech Laboratories,Inc.in the amount of$158.00 seven days in advance of your test date. We cannot perform the testing without this check. Please sign and return a copy of this letter agreeing to the testing and payment. If you have any questions,please call or write me. Sincerely, INNOVATIVE RUC YS ,IN Michael B.McGrath,P.E.,P.L.S. President Mbm/akt Enclosures I AGREE TO PAY THE SUM OF$300.00 FOR TOTAL NITROGEN TESTING IN THE BLACKWATER TANK AND THE DISTRIBUTION BOX AND THE ANALYSIS OF THE NITROGEN IMPACT. I AGREE TO PAY,IN ADVANCE,THE LABORATORY FEE OF$158.00,DUE SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE TEST DATE. SIGNED: DATED: i oF�.H ,y BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT u0 ° BARNSTABLE SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE Phone(508)375-6613 ' 3195 MAIN STREET-P.O.BOX 427 FAX(508)362-2603 �+9ssdCHUs�• BARNSTABLE,MASSACHUSETTS 02630 TDD(508)362-5885 January 10,2007 Paul Lacroix and Daniel DeMelo Holmes and McGrath, Inc. 362 Gifford St Falmouth, MA 02540 RE: Water Quality exceedances at VA systems installed under General or Remedial Approval with local Board of Health Nitrogen Reduction Requirements Dear Mr Lacroix and Mr. DeMelo, As you know,the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is working with our local Health Agents, as part of our I/A Management Program,to enforce requirements for effluent quality when sample results do not meet the standards specified by local approving authorities. In June 2006,we began enforcing these requirements for 11A systems installed under Provisional Approval. We are now beginning enforcement for I/A systems installed under General or Remedial Approval with local Board of Health requirements for nitrogen reduction and sampling. These systems comprise almost half of all I/A systems installed in Barnstable County, so compliance is an important issue. We recognize that many of these systems were installed a number of years ago, and that sampling and effluent quality requirements may not have been understood by system operators or homeowners,or enforced by Boards of Health. In some cases,the number of samples required, sampling frequency, or the duration of time for which the system had to be sampled was unclear to the parties involved and has not been complied with.-,We are now attempting to correct this situation, although we understand it may take some time and effort on your part and ours to clarify what is required and to get these systems into compliance. Our Health Agents also recognize these problems. Their consensus for enforcement is that,if the Board of Health permitted the system under General or Remedial Use and required it to meet nitrogen reduction limits,we will enforce the original sample schedule and effluent quality limits that we believe pertain to each system(based on our research of the permitting records at each health department when we originally set up the database),unless we are informed by the Board of Health that these have changed or are no longer required. For your reference, we are enclosing a list of systems for which you are listed as the system operator,that were installed under General or Remedial Use with nitrogen reduction required. This list contains information on the sampling frequency and effluent sampling parameters for each system. L Due to the large number of systems involved(approicimately 500)our department d= not plan on contacting the owners of these systems to give notice that the enforcement of effluent water quality limits is beginning. If there are discrepancies between the sampling requirements on the enclosed He and what you or the'property owner believes is required,please let us know and we will work with you,the owner, and the Board ofHealth to get these problems resolved. However, please understand that the property owner has the ultimate responsibility to resolve discrepancies about system sampling requirements with the local Board of Health. We will enforce whatever requirements the Board of Health informs us have been placed on the system. We previously sent,and are again enclosing,summary Enforcement Plan for I/A Systems that outlines what each town will view as non-compliance for water quality. Note that some towns are not listed in this document;we will not begin enforcement for these towns until we receive guidance from them,and will send you an updated Enforcement Plan when we receive this guidance. The Department of Health and Environment and the Health Agents recognize that I/A systems installed at single family homes go through fluctuations in performance due to daily variation in the strength and quantity of household wastewater.This intermitteittly causes exceedances of water quality limits on sampling events. The decision has been made that some E variability and/or minor exceedances of water quality limits are allowable as long it can be demonstrated that a system meets its water quality limits on the majority of its sampling events. However,most 1/A systems are installed because of the emirnnmental sensitivity of their locations. For this reason,it is vital that the system perform as expected in order for its effluent to meet local and state-specified water quality limits. If a system is deemed to out of compliance it wM require adjustment and must be resampled as many times as necessary until water quality limits are met.Resampling must occur within 14 days of any exceedance described in the Enforcement Plan. When you receive a system'snon-compliant sampling results,feel free to begin your own follow-up,system adjustment,and re-sampling as needed. We will contact the owner to notify them that they are out of compliance and that they must work with you to facilitate a pexfarmance improvement.We will also keep each local health department informed of the situation until it is resolved. If you have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to contact our department.I can be reached at(508)375-6625 or you can contact Chris Burt at(508)375-6888. We intend to work with you in whatever capacity we canto bring each non-compliant situation to a positive resolution. Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and assistance. Sincerely, Susan Rask Environmental Health Specialist �,�ol .8apl� BARNSTABLE COUNTY a,� ��. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT U BARNSTABLE SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE Phone(508)375-6613 .� 3195 MAIN STREET P.O.BOX 427 FAX(508)362-2603 3'ss H g BARNSTABLE,MASSACHUSETTS 02630 MD(508)362-5885 January 2007 Enforcement Plan for Water Quality Exceedances at I/A Systems Water Quality Limits at Year-Round Homes BCDHE will notify owners and operators to inform them that,per local Board of Health decision, their water quality limits will be considered as non-compliant,and in need of follow up if the following conditions apply.Follow up requirements will consist of the operator visiting the system to adjust as needed,and re-sampling the system as many times as needed to demonstrate compliance. Systems will be considered non-compliant for water quality as follows. Total Nitrogen Barnstable,Bourne,Brewster,Chatham,Harwich,Eastham: a. When total nitrogen only is more than 25%above limits on 2 consecutive events(for limit of TN= 19 mg/L,this would occur after 2 consecutive events of TN>24 mg/L) OR b. When TN is more than 50%above limit on fast event(for TN limit= 19mg/L,this would occur on a first event of TN>30 mg(L) Mashpee: a. When TN>l9 mg/L on any sampling event. Orleans,Welltleet,Yarmouth: a. When total nitrogen is more than 25%above limits on 2 consecutive events(for limit of TN= 19 mg(L,this would occur after 2 consecutive events of TN>24 mg/L) Welltleet: a. When TN is more than 25%above limits on 2 consecutive events BOD,TSS Barnstable,Bourne,Brewster,Chatham,Eastham,Yarmouth: a. Only enforce BOD and TSS limit if there is also a nitrogen limit violation Harwich: a. When BOD and TSS are 1001/6 above limit(for BOD and TSS limit=30 mg/L,this would occur when BOD or TSS sample exceeds 60 mg/L) Mashpee: a. Whenever BOD,TSS>30 mg/L when required under a system's DEP approval. Orleans,Wellfleet: a. When BOD or TSS is more than 25%above limits on 2 consecutive events (for limits of BOD and TSS=30 mg/L,this would occur after 2 consecutive events of BOD or " TSS>37 mg/L) �I ` G0p��d�li VOWATER ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: 39 FL Ruck Effluent Matrix: Aqueous Project: Falling Leaf Lane Sampled: 04-08-02 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 04-08.02 - Lab ID: 49949-07 Container: 250 ml.Plastic Preservation: Cool ... .......:..:::..•.sad" 77. _ -- ' 4•. .W. ,, Nitrate(as Nitrogen) BRL mg/L 0.02 04-09-02 NI-1398•W EPA 353.2 Nitrite(as Nitrogen) 0.04_ mg/L 0.02 04-09-02 NI-1398-W EPA 353.2 I _pH 7.7 pH WA 04-08-02 PH-1227-W I EPA 150.1 i Lab iID: 49849.14 Container- 250 mL Plastic Preservation: M2504/Cool T4.. Ammonia(as Nitrogen) —Alrmg/L 0.2 04-09 02 AM-0923 W EPA 350.1 Nitrogen,Total Kjeldahl(TKN) 15 mg/L 0.5 04-12-02 TKN-0837-W I EPA 351.2 i Method References: Methods for Chemical of Water and Wastes,US EPA,EPA,600/ -790-020,Revised(1983),and Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples,US EPA, EPA/600/R-93/100,(1993),and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHA,Eighteenth Edition(1992). Report Notations: BRL Indicates result,if any,is below reporting limit for analyze. Reporting limit is the lowest value that can be reliably quantified under routine laboratory operating conditions. Reporting limits are adjusted for sample dilution and sample size. Groundwater Analytical,Inc.,P.O. Box 1200,228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay,MA 02532 ZROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: GW Matrix: Aqueous Project: 39 FL Sampled: 03-04.02 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 03.04.02 Lab ID: 48897-01 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: Cool W._... ...:.....:3d Nitrate(as Nitrogen) 0.05 mg(L 0.02 03-05-02 NI-1360-W EPA 353.2 Nitrite(as Nitrogen) 0.03 mg(L 0.02 03-05-02 NI-1360•W EPA 353. Lab ID: 48897-03 Container. 2S0 mL Plastic Preservation: H2SO4/Cool Ammonia(as Nitrogen) mg/L 0.2 03-05-02 AM-0898-W EPA 350.1 L Nitrogen,Total Kjeldahl(TKN) 3.8 mg/L 0.5 03-08-02 TKN-0816-W EPA 351.2 Method References: Methods for Chemical Ana of Water and Wastes,US EPA,EPA-600/479"20,Revised(1983),and Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples,US EPA, EPA/600/R-93/100,(1993),and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, I APHA,Eighteenth Edition I1992). I Report Notations: BRL Indicates result,if any,is below reporting limit for analyte. Reporting limit is the lowest f value that can be reliably quantified under routine laboratory operating conditions. Reporting limits are adjusted for sample dilution and sample size. I Groundwater Analytical, Inc., P.O. Box 1200, 228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay,MA 02532 i GROMMAMER ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: Lot 22 Matrix: Aqueous Project: McShane/99170 Sampled: 04-23-01 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 04-23-01 Lab ID: 22 8• Container. I Plastic Preservation: Cool I .. :.. ..:.:: a...:: - OR f Biochemical Oxygen Demand 36 mg/L 20 04-23-01 BOD-0902-W EPA 405.1 Solids,Total Suspended 32 mg/L 10 04-24-01 TSS-0536-W EPA 160.2 Lab ID: 40508-06 Container. 250 mL Plastic Preservation: Cool Nitrate(as Nitrogen) BRL mg/L 0.02 04-24-01 NI-01083-W EPA 353.2 i pH 6.8 pH N/A 04-23-01 PH-01008-W EPA 150.1 f Lab ID: 40508-14 Container. 250 mL Plastic Preservation: H2SO4/Cool 4, k's' r - Ammonia(as Nitrogen) 13 mg/L 0.2 04-30-01 AM-0693-W EPA 350.1� Nitrogen,Total Kjeldahl(TKN) 17 mg/L 0.5 04-25.01 TKN-0634-W EPA 351.2 Method References: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes,US EPA,EPA-600/4-790-020,Revised(1983),and Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples,US EPA, EPA/600/R-93/100,(1993),and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHA,Eighteenth Edition(1992). Report Notations: BRL Indicates result,if any,is below reporting limit for analyte. Reporting limit is the lowest value that can be reliably quantified under routine laboratory operating conditions. Reporting limits are adjusted for sample dilution and sample size. F t Groundwater Analytical, Inc., P.O. Box 1200, 228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay,MA 02532 Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc, Failing Leaf Lane Analysis of Test and Retesting December 2001 and March 2002 March 19,2002 Total Nitrogen Concentrations if W of gray-- December MARCH 3 ppm INFLUENT EFFLUENT Owner House No TN TN TN REMOVAL King 24 12.2 73 18.6 57.20% Lloyd 522 51.37 too much TKN 140 27 65.71% too much TKN Singer 72 28 too much TKN 110 23 63.84% too much TKN ealian 91 53 120 9 90.00% Nopakun' 81 36.6 too much TKN 170 12 89.41% LegwWre 71 24.6 carbon 120 43 33.33% carbon Paton 39 12 120 3.9 98.50% 24 nftr fK ation 150 30.2 63.73% carbon Meinyk 23 28.1 nitrification 160 39.4 54.50% too much TKN Mondou 15 26 carbon 140 29.2 62.57% either Average 29.6 130.3 23.5 67.9% 20% High 53 170 43 98.5% low 12 73 3.9 33.3% Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc, Fagg Leaf Lane Analysis of Test and Retesting December 2001 and March 2002 March 19,2002 TKN Conoenb ations December EFFLUENT MARCH EFFLUENT m9A I - Owner House No TKN Ammonia TKN Difference Filter efficiency King 24 8 5 12 Lloyd 52 51 40 27 47.06% 82.50% Singer 72 28 21 23 17.85% 76.77% Ballan 91 53 16 7 86.79% 97.27% Nopakun 81 27 21 9.9 63.33% 95.36% Legendre 71 17 10 15 11.76% 96.32% Paton 39 12 4.7 3.8 68.33% ey 31 24 9.1 15 37.50% 86.46% Meinyk 23 27 18 20 25.93% 83.85% Mondou 15 14 9.2 16 86.15% 26.1 14.87 43.03% 53 27 8 3.8 i Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 Permitting DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems I/A System inspection results must be submitted on this DEP form. A. Facility Important: George & Irene Paton When filling out Owner forms on the computer, use #39 Falling Leaf Lane only the tab key Facility Street Address to move your Osteryllle cursor-do not 02655 use the return City/Town Zip key. Mailing address of owner, if different: VQ Street Address/PO Box City/Town State Zip (508) 428 -6441 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Holmes & McGrath, Inc. 0&M Firm 362 Gifford Street Street Address Falmouth MA 02540 Cityrrown State Zip (508) 548- 3564 ext. Telephone Number Luis Coelho Certified Operator Name Certification Number C. Facility/System Information General Use Cert. #: 97894 Innovative RUCK Systems Residenti4l RUCK DEP ID Manufacturer's Name&ID Model Name 6 Numbe 12/9/99 f 4� Installation Date Start of Operation ; .4 Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence— used less than 6 mo./year. ®Yes ❑No co D. Operating Information m 10/16/06 09/23/05 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater tank = 12 in.; Graywater tank=4 in. Pumping Recommended Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) p 9 ❑ Yes ® No Normal Effluent Description 5iaoml.doca 10/25/06 Page 1 of 2 1 0 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 Permitting DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Fora for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems E. Sampling Information Samples Taken: ❑ Influent ❑ Effluent Parameters sampled: ❑ pH ❑ BOD ❑ TSS ❑ TN ❑ Other (list below) Other 1 Other 2 Other 3 Description of any maintenance performed since previous inspection & during this inspection: Notes and Comments: All components inspected and working properly. F. Certification I certify: I have inspected the sewage treatment and disposal system at the address above, 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 am a Massachusetts certified operator in accordance with 257 CMR 2.00. 10/23/06 O 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 Piloting Use—within Provisional Use—by General Use—by -January 31 s`of each •30 days of inspection March 31 st of each September 30`h of year for the previous date year for the previous each year for the calendar year calendar year previous 12 months Address for DEP co Department of Environmental Protection copy: Attention: Title 5 Permitting Program One Winter Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02108 5iaom1.doc• 10/23/06 Page 2 of 2 3 40 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 Permitting DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems I/A System inspection results must be submitted on this DEP form. A. Facility Important: George & Irene Paton When filling out Owner forms on the computer,use #39 Falling Leaf Lane only the tab key Facility Street Address to move your Osterville 02655 cursor-do not use the return City/Town Zip key. Mailing address of owner, if different: Air Street Address/PO Box City/Town State Zip (508)428 - 6441 ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Holmes & McGrath, Inc. O&M Firm 362 Gifford Street Street Address Falmouth MA 02540 City/Town State Zip (508) 548 -3564 ext. Telephone Number Paul C. LaCroix 3340 Certified Operator Name Certification Number C. Facility/System Information , General Use Cert. #: 97894 Innovative RUCK Systems Residential RUCK DEP ID Manufacturer's Name&ID Model Name&Number 12/9/99 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ®Yes ❑No D. Operating Information 10/15/04 4/8/02 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date x Blackwater tank = 1'; Graywater tank = 0" Sludge Depth (to be checked yearly) Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No Normal Effluent Description t5iaom1.doc•10/2/04 Page 1 of 2 f LlMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 Permitting DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems E. Sampling Information Samples Taken: ❑ Influent ❑ Effluent Parameters sampled: ❑ pH ❑ BOD ❑ TSS ❑ TN ❑ Other(list below) Other 1 Other 2 Other 3 Description of any maintenance performed since previous inspection & during this inspection: Notes and Comments: All components inspected and working properly. F. Certification I certify: I have inspected the sewage treatment and disposal system at the address above, 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 am a Massachusetts certified operator in accordance with 257 CMR 2.00. 12/2/04 Operator 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 Piloting Use—within Provisional Use—by General Use—by January 31"of each 30 days of inspection March 31 st of each September 301h of year for the previous date year for the previous each year for the calendar year calendar year previous 12 months Address for DEP co Department of Environmental Protection copy: Attention: Title 5 Permitting Program One Winter Street, 61h Floor Boston, MA 02108 t5iaoml.doc•10/2/04 Page 2 of 2 }� 3GL WIAT -'-( 7�2 oEWE Town of Barnstable F • snxNsrnat.E, , 9�A `;9. A Board of Health 367 Main Street,Hyannis MA 02601 Office: 508-790-6265 Susan G.Rask,R.S. FAX: 508-790 6304 Brian R.Grady,R.S. Ralph A.Murphy,M.D. Decision of the Board of Health Regarding Lots 1 g g Through 14 and Lots 16 Through 25 Falling Leaf Lane, Osterville,Shown on Subdivision Plan dated February 11, 1984, revised April 23, 1984 and Identified as Parcels 1001 Through 3.014 on Assessor's Map 144, and Parcels 3.016 Through 3.025 on Assessor's Map 144. PROCEDURAL HISTORY On November 18, 1996, the Board of Health agent; Thomas McKean, R.S., C.H.O., r received twenty-four (24) disposal system permit applications along with two checks totaling $2,400.00 from Peter Sullivan, P.E., of Baxter and Nye Incorporated, who was representing O.R.E. Associates Incorporated and Osterville Highlands Trust pertaining to proposed construction along Falling Leaf Lane, Osterville. , The lots are located off of Acorn Drive, , Osterville Massachusetts, and are identified as parcels 3.001 through parcels 3.014 on Assessors Map 144„ and parcels. 3.016 through 3.025 on Assessor's Map 144. The disposal system construction applications indicated that parcels 2, 4,, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 '(all . the even numbered lots) were owned by Osterville Highlands Trust. The remaining applications ry indicated that parcels 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, and 25 (all the odd numbered lots) were owned by O.R.E. Associates. On or about November 21, 1996, Mr. McKean disapproved all twenty-four disposal construction permit applications due to the fact that the plans lacked maximum feasible z compliance with the State Environmental Code, Title 5. He also returned the checks totaling $2,400.00 to Peter Sullivan, P.E., of Baxter and Nye, Incorporated, and invited him to attend a Board of Health hearing scheduled on Tuesday December 17, 1996 in order to provide Mr: Sullivan the opportunity show why he, and the owners of the parcels, believed it would be feasible to construct septic systems on these 24 lots which would meet the provisions of Title 5, the State Environmental Code. During the first hearing which was held on December 17, 1996, the applicant requested a continuance. Then the Board members voted to continue this matter to the February 4, 1997 public meeting. On February 4, 1997, the applicant again requested a continuance; then the Board members voted to continue this matter to the March 4, 1997 public meeting. Continuation . hearings were also held on the following dates during 1997: June 17th, July 1st, and August 19th. Many documents were submitted into the record by.both the applicant(s) and the Board of Health. The Board members rendered a decision on September 3, 1997 during a special public wring. 2 FINDINGS OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH After discussion and based upon the evidence submitted, the Board of Health made the following findings: I. All 25 lots in the subdivision fall within a DEP approved Zone Il of a public water supply: the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills.Water district wells CO# 10, CO AR#3,4, and CO MC#2. The Zone 11 for these wells was approved by DEP May 3, 1994. Further, these wells are showing nitrate levels in the range of 1-3 mg/L; these levels clearly exceed background nitrate levels 4 (generally <0.5 mg/L) and are indicative that nitrogen from human sources is reaching these wells. Septic systems are known to be the largest source of nitrogen to groundwater on Cape Cod. a 2. All lots in the subdivision.are within a DEP-defined nitrogen sensitive area as defined in 310 CMR 15.215(1). y 3. Further, the majority of lots in the subdivision (lots 1-10 and 16-25) fall within the town of Barnstable defined WP zone, the five year time of travel contribution zone to a public water . supply. 4. Septic system effluent is a known source of nitrate and other possible contaminants to the public water supply. 5. Increasing density of housing is associated with increased levels of nitrate and other contaminants in groundwater. 0. 6. In recognition of 4 and 5 above, DEP has determined per 310 CMR 15.214(I), that no system serving new construction in a nitrogen sensitive area designated in 310 CMR 15.215 shall 3 p be designed to receive or shall receive more than 440 gallons of-design"flow per day per acre except as set forth at 310 CMR 15.216 (aggregate flows) or 15.217 (enhanced nitrogen removal). 7. All lots in the subdivision are less than an acre in,size. Further, all lots,,ezcept lots 23 and fi• a r 21, are less than one-half acre (20,000 sf)' Under the nitrogen loading requirements of 310 CMR 15.214, the half-acre lots would be+entitled to a 220 design flow, the lots less than one-half acre would be entitled to a 110 gpd design flow: 8. Under the Title 5"transition rules, 31 O.CMR 15.005, the owner of a lot on which construction of a septic system in full compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 is not feasible.is entitled to construct a system with a cumulative design flow of up to 330 gpd"provided that the system is r F b constructed in compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 to the maximum extent feasible as determined by the local approving authority pursuant to 310 CMR 15.404 and 15.405. 9. 310 CMR 15.404 (maximum feasible compliance) states that a non-conforming system may be brought into compliance through the,installation of an alterriative�sy item W(i:e.°a nitrogen removal system with associated design flow credit may,be.used to bring a system into,,compliance with the requirements of 310 CMR 15.214).", . 10. The Board is in receipt of a letter from DEP to William"Nye (one of the applicants)dated Y 4 ry i February 4, 1997 stating that "the department interprets compliance with'the requirements of 310 CMR 15.005 (3)(a) through'(c) to require,,pursuant to 31°0 CMR 15.005(c) a considered-, assessment by the proponent of approved nitrogen removal technologies when site Limitations ry • prevent attainment,of the 440 gallon,per acre design flow standard set for new construction urider 310 CMR 15.215(1). ." y ' a- m .•r ,.r xb' 4 n _ r , • , III 15. The applicant may choose in the to present to this board'an aggregate nitrogen loading which complies with 310 CMR 15.216; this plan, if approved by the board, will negate the restrictions in 14 above. y ACTION TAKEN BY BOARD OF HEALTH Based upon the Board's unanimous approval of the proposed findings, the Board of Health voted to take the following action regarding the pending twenty-four applications for.disposal"system construction permits submitted by the applicants, Osterville Highland Trust, John Alger, Trustee and ORE Associates, Inc.: A) Disposal System Construction Permits shall issue to ORE Associates, Inc. for.lots 3, 5, 7, 9, 11,.13, 17, 19, 21, 25 and to Osterville Highland Trust, John Alger, Trustee for lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, as designed, said issuance subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. All dwellings shall be limited to 2 bedrooms unless the system(s) is modified-to include enhanced nutrient removal as approved by the Board of Health in which case a dwelling served by a modified system maybe permitted to have not more than 3 bedrooms. 2. Each plan shall be modified.by the applicants to include a notation containing the full text of the language recited in paragraph (A)(1) above. 3. Deed restrictions, approved as to form by the Town Attorney, limiting the use of the ellings to two bedrooms on each of the above-referenced lots shall be recorded at the stable Registry of Deeds. A.copy of the recorded deed restriction for the particular lot for which a Disposal System Construction Permit is sought shall be provided to the Barnstable Board of Health prior to the issuance of a Disposal System Construction Permit. (B) Disposal System Construction Permits shall issue to ORE Associates, Inc. for lots I and 23 and to Osterville Highland Trust, John Alger,Trustee for lots 12 and 22, as designed, subject to compliance with the following conditions: „ 1. All dwellings shall be limited to not more than 3 bedrooms and said systems) must be modified to include enhanced nutrient removal as approved by the Board of Health. 2. Each plan shall be modified by the applicants to include a notation containing the full text of the language recited in paragraph (13)(1) above. (C) No permit shall issue for lot 15 which has been designated, pursuant to the initial subdivision approval by the Planning Board, as a lot reserved for drainage. ,s (D) The issuance of the permits, as restricted, shall not prejudice or otherwise limit the right of both applicants, jointly or severally, to file with the Board of Health and the DEP a plan pursuant to the provisions of 310 CMR 15.216(2), nor shall the mere filing of such.a plan obligate the Board of Health to approve same. i. M VOTE: IN FAVOR OF DECISION : RASK, GRADY,.MURPHY OPPOSED: NONE Dated: October 7, 1997 Susan Rask, Chair ` Barnstable Board of Health COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONE WINTER STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 617-292-5500 JANE SWIFT Governor BOB DURAND Secretary LAUREN A LISS Commissioner December 31,2002 George Paton 39 Falling Leaf Lane Barnstable,MA 02630 Re: 39 Falling Leaf Lane,Barnstable,MA DEP Facility ID:RUCK55 Operation&Maintenance Requirements Dear Mr.Paton: As you are the owner of an alternative on-site sewage treatment and disposal system regulated under Title 5 of the State Environmental Code, 310 CMR 15.000,I am writing to remind you of your operation and maintenance obligations. According to the Department of Environmental Protection's records,a RUCK system has been installed at the above referenced location. The Department's approval for this system requires that,throughout the system's life,the system owner must maintain an agreement with a person or firm competent in providing services consistent with the system's specifications, the operation and maintenance required by the designer and any specified by the Department. In addition, every time the operator or operators are changed, the owner must notify the Department and the local Board of Health,in writing,within seven days of such change. The Department has received information indicating that you are no longer under contract with an operation and maintenance firm in violation of your system approval. Please notify the Department; in writing, within fourteen days of receipt of this letter,of the name of the new operator for your system and submit a copy of your current contract.Failure to comply with this request may result in enforcement action by the Department Please submit the information to: Department of Environmental Protection Title 5 Program Watershed Permitting Program One Winter Street,6th floor Boston,MA 02108 If you have any questions concerning your operation and maintenance requirements, please feel free to contact John L. Ciccotelli at the DEP/Boston Office at(617)292-5657. S* ly, Sharon M.Pelosi,Director Watershed Permitting Program cc: Barnstable Board of Health DEP/SERO,B.Dudley This information is available in alternate format by calling our ADA Coordinator at(617)574-6872. DEP on the World Wide•Web: http://www.state.ma.us/dep ��«1 Printed on Recycled Paper 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 A. Installation Important: Paton When filling out Owner forms on the computer,use 39 Falling Leaf Lane. only the tab key Facility Street Address to move your Osterville 02655 cursor-do not use the return city Zip key. Mailing address of owner, if different: Street Address/PO Box: 'EdA" City State Zip ( ) - ext. Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Inovative Ruck Systems O&M Firm 200 Main Street Street Address Falmouth Ma. 02540 City State Zip (508)548-3564 ext. Telephone Number Michael B Moreau Jr. 10291 Certified Operator Name Certification Number C. Facility/System Information DEP ID Manufacturer ID Model Number 12/09/99 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ®Yes ❑No D. Operating Information 04/08/02 12/04/01 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date 6 Pumping Recommended ❑Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) normal Effluent Description PATON •11/20/02 Page 1 of 2 � fi 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 E. Sampling Information Samples Taken: ❑ Influent ® Effluent Parameters sampled: ® pH ® BOD ®TSS ®TN ❑ Other(list below) Other 1 Other 2 Other 3 Description of any maintenance performed since previous inspection &during this inspection: Notes and Comments: F. Certification I certify: I have inspected the sewage treatment and disposal system at the address above, have completed this report and the attached technology operation and maintenance checklist, and the information reported is true, accurale, and complete as of the time of the inspection. I am a Massa tt$ckrti d op tor' accordance with 257 CM R�.OQ. Oper or Signgt re 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 Piloting & Provisional Use- General Use—by September 31st of each year for the within 30 days of inspection 30th of each year for the previous calendar year date previous 12 months Department of Environmental Protection Attention: Title 5 Program One Winter Street, 61h Floor Boston. MA 02108 PATON •11/20/02 Page 2 of 2 GROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: 39 FL Ruck Effluent Matrix: Aqueous Project: Falling Leaf Lane Sampled: 04-08-02 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 04-08-02 Lab ID: 49849-07 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: Cool 'i, s3xr sr Rep01t�[n$ afa� c gta� :rs h AAnalyte�. .3- Nitrate(as Nitrogen) BRL mg/L 0.02 04-09-02 NI-1398-W EPA 353.2 Nitrite(as Nitrogen) 0.04 mg/L 0.02 04-09-02 NI-1398-W EPA 353.2 pH 7.7 pH N/A 04-08-02 PH-1227-W EPA 150.1 Lab ID: 49849-14 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: H2SO4/Cool hsa ., 'u+ ✓ «.. r ` st 4` '_.�" '' £r"'k"a a a,,y, ' '# .;a.;4R&OCtln "`"f' , ' �._ "r`e � T FM c _ r3 w s QP 8 t + '1 tts . Lx�mif ;;a Analyzed. ,Q�C Bitch�g Method MEN ; Ammonia(as Nitrogen) 8.5 mg/L 0.2 04-09-02 AM-0923-W EPA 350.1 Nitrogen,Total Kjeldahl (TKN) 15 mg/L 0.5 04-12-02 TKN-0837-W EPA 351.2 Method References: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, US EPA,EPA-600/4-790-020, Revised(1983),and Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples, US EPA, EPA/600/R-93/100,(1993),and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHA,Eighteenth Edition(1992). Report Notations: BRL Indicates result,if any, is below reporting limit for analyte. Reporting limit is the lowest value that can be reliably quantified under routine laboratory operating conditions. Reporting limits are adjusted for sample dilution and sample size. Groundwater Analytical, Inc., P.O. Box 1200, 228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 1 Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. r �� A Passive Denitrifying Septic System p 2002 200 Main Street, Room 201 jo 3 Falmouth,MA 02540 1 (.800)659•RUCK(7825) In MA TOWN-'j,H DEr 1 (508) 548.3564 FAX(508) S48.9672 January 24, 2002 Ralph J. King George E. Lloyd, Jr. 24 Falling Leaf Lane 52 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville, MA 02655 Osterville, MA 02655 Myrna Singer David J. Noreen 72 Falling Leaf. Lane 82- Falling Leaf Lane North Grafton, MA 01536 Osterville, MA 02655 Arthur J. Balian Suvitya Nopakun 91 Falling Leaf Lane 81 Falling Leaf Lane Lexington, MA 02173 Osterville, MA 02655 Vincent G. Legendre George Paton P.O. Box 1059 ' 39 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville, MA 02655 'Osterville, MA 026.55 DB.P. Berestecky Walter Melnyk 31 Falling Leaf Lane 23 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville, MA 02655 Barnstable, MA 02655 Ernest P. Mondou 15 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville, MA 02655 Dear Homeowner: We have retested the final effluent from your residential RUCK® system at Falling Leaf Lane i ille, Barnstable, Massachusetts . The final effluent falls o meet the discharge limit in the General Certificate . . e are proposing the following solutions : 1 . Meet with the Board of Health and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to discuss solutions . 2 . Meet with the residents . 3 . Conduct an analysis printed on recycled paper 2 4 . Revise the systems with the following: A) Replumb existing plumbing so only laundry wastewater goes to the greywater tank. B) Furnish and install a carbon source to add to the greywater tank. C) Furnish and install electrical service from the house to the carbon source. 5 . Furnish free carbon for a period of three years . (This carbon cost is about $100 . 00 per year. ) 6 . Visit the altered systems quarterly at no cost for three years . 7 . Prepare a nitrogen loading assessment to demonstrate that the remediation to the systems conform to the requirements of the Board of Health. This method was identified in the original Board. of Health permit . DAfter we have an agreement with the residents, the Board of Health and DEP, we will schedule to retrofit, the systems over the kXiext several' month Please feel free to contact us to discuss this individually or as a group. If you have any questions, please call or write me. . Sincerely, :INNOVATIVE RUCK YST S f Michael B. McGrath, P.E . , P.L.S. President MBM/gd Cc : Stephen Corr, DEP, WPC, Boston Barnstable Board of Health innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth.ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: _ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE Aug,.20 200r1' ATTENTION:MARCIA SHERMAN REVISED 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 DEAR MS.SHERMAN PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENCED LOCATION. BELOW YOU WILL FIND AN ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS AND A STATEMENT IF THE SYSTEM CONFORMS TO THE DISCHARGE LIMIT OF THE APPROVED CERTIFICATE. RESULTS OF RUCK SAMPLING TYPE GENERAL CERTIFICATE l OC'ATED IN NI'TROGEWSENSITIVE CLIENT Paton DATE 07/27/01 LOCATION Lot 22 Falling';Leafi Lane TOWN ,Barnstable,_Ma . OUTPUT D-BOX pH 6.6 BOD 64 mg/I TSS 65 mg/I AMMONIA 1.9 mg/I TKN 3.2 mg/I NO3 0.02 mg/I TN 3.22__... ?mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN YES LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED ,MICHAEL MOREAU innovative ruck systems; inc. CC: PATON(BARNSTAB_LE BOARD-OF HEALTH, JEFF GOULD=DEP-LAKEVILLE GROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: G/W Matrix: Aqueous Project: 39 F/L Sampled: 12-04-01 Client: Holmes&McGrath,Inc. Received: 12-04-01 Lab ID-. 46567-03 Container: 1L Plastic Preservation: Cool ,k'*''v." e z t z AriA yte Result Units L mitt f '"�nalyzed� QCuBatcl► � lethodq Biochemical Oxygen Demand 45 mg/L 40 12-05-01 BOD-1027-W EPA 405.1 Solids,Total Suspended 60 mg/L 10 12-06-01 TSS-0625-W EPA 160.2 Lab ID: 46567-01 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: Cool 9 { Drtlfl g Re t r � 9 P r ` Anal Result; Unts 'imrt k Anayzed QCtBatch 1� Method Nitrate(as Nitrogen) BRL mg/L 0.02 12-04-01 NI-1281-W EPA 353.2 J pH 7.9 pH N/A 12-04-01 PH-1147-W EPA 150.1 J Lab ID: 46567-02 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: H2SO4/Cool x Unt `°2° ° , r tAnal` iR ' e� esul� ta� } AnalyelQCBatch „= Method �� ~Ammonia(as Nitrogen) 4.7 mg/L 0.2 12-07-01 AM-0839-W EPA 350.1 i ------ — —+ �-----110A Nitrogen,Total Kjeidahl (TKN) I 12 _ mg/L 0.5 12-06-01 TKN-0763-W EPA 351.2 Method References: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, US EPA,EPA-600/4-790-020,Revised(1983),and Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples, US EPA, EPA/600/R-93/100,(1993),and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHA,Eighteenth Edition(1992). Report Notations: BRL Indicates result, if any,is below reporting limit for analyte. Reporting limit is the lowest value that can be reliably quantified under routine laboratory operating conditions. Reporting limits are adjusted for sample dilution and sample size. L " Groundwater Analytical, Inc., P.O. Box 1200, 228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 r 'C 3 innovative ruck systems, inc. jY o 036 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE WA 20QF1 ATTENTION:MARCIA SHERMAN REVISED 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 DEAR MS. SHERMAN PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENCED LOCATION. BELOW YOU WILL FIND AN ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS AND A STATEMENT IF THE SYSTEM CONFORMS TO THE DISCHARGE LIMIT OF THE APPROVED CERTIFICATE. RESULTS OF RUCK SAMPLING TYPE GENERAL CERTIFICATE LOCATEDyINNITR`OGEN SENSIT,IUEARE AYES f CLIENT McShane Construct on DATE 04/23/Q1 LOCATION Lot 22FaIImg�Leaf�ane' ' TOWNBamstable Ma ` OUTPUT D-BOX pH6 8 BOD 36 :F< mg/I TSS 32� k mg/I AMMONIA # 13 mg/I TKN NO3UO2 mg/I TN 17 02 mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN YES v LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED TIMOTHY M.SANTOS innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: HOME OWNER BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE � GROUNDWATER > ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field |D: Lot22 Matrix: Aqueous Project: McShane/99170 Sampled: 04-23-01 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 04' 3-o1 Lab ID: 40508'22 Container: 1LMastiu Preservation: Cwm| Lab ID: 48508-06 Container: 250,nL Plastic Preservation: Cool Xhit, Method OF- -41 Lab ID: 40508'14 Container: 2SVmLPlastic Preservation: H2SO4/Coo| Res Anal . ) mcuxmo References: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, US EPA,EPA-600/4-790-020,Revised(1983),and Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples,US EPA, [Px/6OO/K'9»/lon'(/993)'and Standard Methods for the Examination v/Water and Wastewater, APH^` Eighteenth Edition(l992). Report Notations: 8KL Indicates result,if any, is below reporting limit for ana|yte. Reporting limit i,the lowest value that can be reliably quantified under routine laboratory operating conditions. Reporting limits are adjusted for sample dilution and sample size. Groundwater Analytical, Inc., P.O. Box 1200, � � / / / 228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MLA02S32 innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE NOV21 2000 ATTENTION: MARCIA SHERMAN REVISED 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 DEAR MS. SHERMAN PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENCI LOCATION. BELOW YOU WILL FIND AN ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS AND A STATEMENT IF THE SYSTEM CONFORMS TO THE DISCHARGE LIMIT OF THE APPROVED CERTIFICATE_. RESULTS OF RUCK SAMPLING TYPE GENERAL CERTIFICATE LOCATEDIN NI ROGEN SENSITIVE�AREYES �z CLIENT M'CSlM WE latl@OI1St1 UCtIOn� f 9 DATE 11/21/00° LOCATION ot22 Falirngai a ,e1 , �. 9 TOWN OUTPUT D-BOX PH 6`3 � BOD TSS '37 mg/I AMMONIA 4 3 mg/I TKN 9� mg/I NO3 .U`63fi mg/I TN 9 635 . `mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TNY S� LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED TIMOTHY M. SANTOS innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: McSHANE CONSTRUCTION CO. BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH R. LAAK GROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: Lot 22 D7-Box Matrix: Aqueous Project: McShane/99170 Sampled: 11-03-00 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 11-03-00 Lab ID: 37150-08 Container: 1L Plastic Preservation: Cool � ✓b 'k. f v"4 ��"r ��.: -�'I�`� ' v r„v�`� "' �^'�4 �" �auR 0� �� '� �,x Y e� �r R�, xw x ,e AnalyteP''�'. "� ,rrrs `rL 'R�Ultw,ra+at11tS °` ,,,�gz ,, ►nalyZ�' Q�� dtch' `Method Biochemical Oxygen Demand 22 mg/L 20 11-03-00 BOD-0815-W EPA405.1 Solids,Total Suspended 37 mg/L 10 11-09-00 TSS-0481-W EPA 160.2 Lab ID: 37150-02 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: Cool k � '" RepOrbng ; Analyte Results Units AnalyzedQC Batchs jNethod k Nitrate(as Nitrogen) 0.63 mg/L 0.02 11-03-00 NI-0953-W EPA 353.2 pH 6.3 pH 2.0 11-03-00 PH-0919-W EPA 150.1 Lab ID: 37150-05 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: H2SO4/Cool a t r wh R g rtin0-0 Usepo lnalyt&e � y4zz, :u' aB�atcr a INge et hod$`".'d';7_£t f.ITnit e_ m.r.�k'.a'.�d..a': -•7^.i", .f § #,R�"3'1 Ammonia(as Nitrogen) 4.3 mg/L 0.2 11-06-00 AM-0589-W EPA 350.1* Nitrogen,Total Kjeldahl (TKN) 9.0 mg/L 0.5 11-13-00 TKN-0562-W EPA 351.2 Method References: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, US EPA,EPA-600/4-790-020,Revised(1983),and Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples, US EPA, EPA/600/R-93/100,(1993),and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHA,Eighteenth Edition(1992). Report Notations: BRL Indicates result, if any, is below reporting limit for analyte. Reporting limit is the lowest value that can be reliably quantified under routine laboratory operating conditions. Reporting limits are adjusted for sample dilution and sample size. rN N %3 Groundwater Analytical, Inc., P.O. Box 1200, 228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Onnovative RUCK Systems, Onto A Passive Denitrifying Septic System 200 Main Street, Room 201 Falmouth,MA 02540 1 (.800)659-RUCK (7825) In MA 1 (508) 548.3564 FAX (508) 548.9672 June 15, 2000 Barnstable Board of Health Attn: Glenn Harrington Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 4 Dear Mr. Harrington: t�M 22 #3' Falli�wng �LeLane,,,; Osterville Our office witnessed the construction of the RUCK filter at the referenced lot . The construction of the RUCK filter and appurtenances was satisfactorily constructed in accordance with the plan. If you have any questions, please call or write me . Sincerely, INNOVATIVE RUCK SYSTEMS Timothy M. Santos Engineer TMS/gd cc: McShane Construction ra/r printed on recycled paper ' S6 n A-PassWe Denttri .ing Septic S td ' .900 uidw street,Room 201 i Falmouth,-MA 0250 ucu(MS)1n'FAA Janel'.a.�. .2.�)t)'U Barnstable Board of.'. .kiealth } ttn: Cler�ri Harr:.ngt c:n t main S:tTeet " = Hyannis,. MA2oQ1 5 Dea.r K;r '.Harri11gt0n': a 4 • �2e L�` 0�22� - •; ii'na Le f ,zrane, -( v��Y1e •.G;. �_ -- - � 1 _ � .t:}ie. RFJCK°:.�::i,.l.te.r � :�,• a office wit nssEd the con_tr z�c 7..csr� " at the 'rfer enc�d The const.ruc:t ion.. 'r,f' :tfi'e RUQEk. filter and appurtenances wki,s satisfactox'ily cons�.z'°q,e.ta>d ii7:. Ord.zT.y.jce 'wi.th the .plan try, Tf you haveany. gueytions, please, 11„ :fir write nib:. Sincerely, . INNOVATIVE"s Timothy M. . Sant— Engineer `.. TMS/C�d l �t Nok� 7$T1 Data. Pa�OS p'O9t- Fri• '.C: MC�}'tdno COnStl=i).CC10Tt "U„• .. Phone# e `.a as; Fex 9 2' FAiS`R; 1..,_ Pi printed an reeve Pel►eer . TO 39Vd ONI Hidd9OW S3W_1OH ZL96-8r5-80S TT:80 000c/ST/90 w - i Ruck System Maintenance Agreement ItMA4 am a licensed septic system ilispector in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Ad agree to perform the following services to the septic system located at the address below. RUCK systems are served by two septic tanks, a greywater septic tank and a blackwater septic tank. System shall be inspected at least every two years A). Inspect Septic Tanks for Required Pumping under the Following Criteria 1. Inspect the condition of the tanks. 2. Measure the distance between bottom of scum/grease layer and bottom of the outlet baffle. 3. Measure the distance between top of scum layer and top of outlet tee. 4. Measure the thickness of the scum/grease layer. 5. Measure the sludge layer and distance from sludge to outlet tee. 6. Inspect the condition of the inlet and outlet tees. 7. Report any evidence of leakage into or out of the tank. 8. Report any evidence of any backup of effluent. * Pumping required if: 1.) Sludge is within 12" of outlet tee or baffle. 2.) Bottom of the scum layer is within 2" of the bottom of the outlet tee. 3.) Top of the scum layer is within 2" of top of the outlet tee. B.) Inspect the Vents for Evidence of Clogging and/or Blockage. Annually inspect vent tee and insure insect screen is in place and that no bird or insect nest is blocking the vent. Owner and Address of System to be Inspected: LL A�©� 7� Iva Telephone Signature of Owner: Date �'Lc�2?g a Q Name and Address o nspector: Telephone O �_ Signature of Inspector: Date License No. Issue Date Annual fee for the services described above: ( � �I r I � II 1 ' PROPOSED RUCK SYSTEM for McSHANE CONSTRUCTION, Co. at LOT_22 F,ALLING LEAF LANE ' BARNSTABLE, MA 1 o 1 i_ June 23, 1999 ' Mr. Thomas A. McKean, CHO, Director Barnstable Board of Health ' P.O. Box 534 Hyannis, MA 02601 Dear Mr. McKean: ' Please find attached copies of the plan of the proposed RUCK System at Lot 22 on Falling Leaf Lane in Barnstable, MA submitted to your board for approval. ' Also find enclosed, in this booklet, a copy of a portion of the RUCK System plans for McShane Construction, Co. at Lot 22, Falling Leaf Lane in Barnstable, MA, as well as a copy of the following: 1. Specifications 2. Monitoring Program ' 3. Maintenance Program 4. Homeowners Fact Sheet 5. General Certification from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) ' 6. Letter from the DEP on Septic Tank Sizing and Testing and Letter on Treatment Plant Operator Requirement. ' 7. A copy of a paper from URI by GOLD etal on Pathogen Removal from Buried Sand Filters (RUCK Filters) 8. Nitrogen Definitions RUCK Systems are passive denytrifying septic systems. Residential RUCK Systems are constructed ' by separating blackwater from greywater. The black water is the effluent from toilets and the kitchen sink. All other wastewater is greywater. The excreted organisms, phosphorus and nitrogen rich blackwater flows from the blackwater septic tank to a specially designed, aerobic, no maintenance, subsurface RUCK filter. RUCK filters are constructed in a watertight container with alternating layers of sand and crushed stone. Special inserts called INDRAINS are installed into the sand layers. Bacteria in ' the unsaturated RUCK filter oxidize the nitrogen to nitrate, creating desirable acid conditions to enhance the removal of phosphorus and pathogens. Blackwater is then re-combined with greywater in the greywater septic tank. The greywater, containing biodegradable organic carbon, serves as the anaerobic ' electron donor to denitrify nitrate to nitrogen gas. The denitrification process adds alkalinity, converting the liquid back to normal pH. The redefined effluent can then be discharged to a standard sized leaching field. 1 A flow diagram of the RUCK treatment system is shown in Figure 1. Components of the system are: separation of black and.greywater flows, a blackwater septic tank, a RUCK filter, a greywater septic ' tank, and a standard leaching field. The design normally requires no additives or energy. The enclosures in this booklet provide specifications and describe monitoring and maintenance of the RUCK System. Further, the DEP has issued letters clarifying the approval and testing requirements as well as not ' requiring a Certified Treatment Plant Operator. We trust the above meets with your approval. ' If you have any questions, please call or write me. ' Sincerely, Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. Ti� y . autos ' Project Manager ' Enclosure ' VENT BACK THROUGH HOUSE ROOF HOUSE - NITRIFICATION ' BLACK WATER VENT SEPTIC RUCK i 'DIST. LEACHING TANK FILTER 0# OX FACILITY GREY WATER o o TISEPTIC i ' TANK • • • -,- �- 4- - - - - - - - �- - = � DENITRIFICATION ' TITLE 5 4 SYSTEM 1 . If ground water is greater than F is re uire d. 10 deep, no pump q Ruck Filter is sized for litL� maintenance. 1 � SCHENUTIC 1 RESIDENTIAL RUCK SYSTEM 1 . . IL-AllIAIGZZ-AF LANE (50 ' WIDE) i 1 1 . FILL N 1 Q. RUCK F/LTER TP r - - - - 11' WDE X RESER{E 14'L ONG 'ARIA SURFACE BENT LOCATION TO SE DETERMINED 1000 GALL ON L — — GREMA TER IN THE FIELD W �� S£PT/C TANK D. BOX I o o ol 1 � O 1 ° ,ly I I 1 �p 1-4 I I I i 3 N ~I CLEAN 0 OUT 1000 GALLON BLACKWA TER j h SEPPC TANK CD 1 1 25' PROPOSED HOUSE ' FF 40 01 1 LOT . 22 18,546 S.F. 1 w 1 PLAN VIEW F 0 RUCK SYSTEM LAYOUT 1 " = 20 fl 1 1 1 r I � i r �' '�, 1 ' � 1 1 1 1 1 1 F � - RUCK SYSTEM ' TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SEPTIC TANK: ' The septic tanks shall be the size septic tanks shown on the approved plans. The septic tanks shall be capable of withstanding H-10 or H-20 loading as required and shall be reinforced concrete with removable covers. The septic tanks shall be as manufactured by Acme Precast Co., Inc. or equal approved by the Engineer. ' The septic tanks shall be installed on a level, stable base to the elevation shown on the plan. The Contractor shall ensure that the septic tank is waterproof and watertight by sealing the weep holes in the 1 base of the septic tank and sealing the joint between the top and bottom halves with hydraulic cement. After sealing the septic tank, the septic tank will be filled to capacity with potable water and allowed to set for 48 hours. If the septic tank leaks, then the Contractor shall pump the septic tank dry and seal whatever leaks exist. The test shall be repeated until the tank is watertight. TEES: ' The tees shall be installed as shown on the plan and shall be constructed from Schedule 40 PVC pipe. Gas baffles shall be installed on the outlet tees. Use Tuftite gas baffles or approved equal. The tee shall be ' concreted into the septic tanks by grout or hydraulic cement. This joint shall be watertight and waterproof. ' DISTRIBUTION BOXES: The distribution boxes shall be six(6) hole as manufactured by Acme Precast Co., Inc. or equal approved. The six hole distribution box shall be set on a 6" minimum thickness bed of compacted gravel. The Contractor shall furnish and install risers manufactured by the same precast manufacturer as the distribution box. The risers shall be readily fitted to the top of the distribution box and extended to a manhole at finish grade. A precast concrete frame and cover shall be furnished and installed at grade. RUCK SAND FILTER: The Ruck sand filter shall be installed on a base of compacted sand at the elevation h p o sown on the plan. The Ruck sand filter shall consist of an impermeable liner and a series of alternating sand, stone and ' in-drain layers. The liner shall be "Permalon" containment liner as manufactured by Reef Industries, Inc.* or equal approved by the Engineer. The liner shall be installed on a 6" layer of sand described above. The Contractor shall wet the sand as necessary to make the sand more manageable for shaping the side slopes. If the Contractor is unable to retain the sand, the Contractor shall rake to a 1" depth the shaped ' sides to insure no roots, stones or other objects rest directly on or near the liner. � � i 1 I � i � 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 � z 1 1 I it ' SYSTEM MONITORING ' The Department of Environmental Protection requires that the RUCK system be monitored quarterly for pH, BOD5 , TSS, TKN, NO3-N, and ammonia. Testing shall begin two months after the system is put into operation. After four successful sampling events, at the request of the owner, the local approving ' authority may reduce or eliminate the monitoring requirements. The system shall be open to inspection and sampling by the Department of Environmental Protection and the local approving authority at all times. tSample Acquisition & Analysis ' Laboratory analysis of all samples and sample collection shall be done using methods approved by the Department of Environmental Protection or the local approving authority. For each sampling event, samples shall be taken as follows: 1.) Greywater influent from the greywater septic tank. 2.) The ' distribution box. 3.) Effluent from the blackwater septic tank. Water meter readings shall be recorded for each sampling event. A successful sampling event shall be defined as a concentration of less than 19 mg/L of total nitrogen from the distribution box sample. Samples from the septic tanks shall be taken 12" below the bottom of the scum layer such that none of the scum is collected in the sampling vessel. Any scum or other solids shall be filtered from a sample before nitrogen analysis are performed. Chain of ' custody documents shall be maintained for all samples and sample events. Laboratory results and water meter readings shall be provided to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Board of Health, the owner, and Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. Results are to be filed on an annual basis before January 31 for the preceding year at the following address: 1.)Department of Environmental Protection 20 Riverside Drive Route 105 Lakeville, MA. 02347 2. Board of Health Town of Barnstable P.O. Box 534 ' Barnstable, MA. 02601 ' 3.)Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. 200 Main Street Falmouth, MA. 02540 ' Any test results with a concentration greater than 19 mg/L of total nitrogen from the distribution box sample will be transmitted to the Department of Environmental Protection, Innovative RUCK Systems and the Board of Health within seven days. If the test results in a concentration greater than 19mg/L of total nitrogen from.the distribution box sample, a retest of the distribution box effluent is required. If blackwater or greywater effluent shows a total nitrogen concentration greater than 50 mg/L, the septic tank effluent will be retested. If the retest of the distribution box effluent shows a total nitrogen concentration greater than 19 mg/L, contact Innovative RUCK Systems within two days. (Phone : 1- 800- 659- 7825) The Contractor shall furnish and install the liner per,the manufacturer's instructions. The Contractor shall furnish and install pipe boots for the pipe lines that intersect the lines. The boots shall be installed per the manufacturer's instructions and the pipe boots shall result in watertight joints with no leaking at the pipe ' entrances and exits. The Ruck filter shall be installed as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall install the piping, crushed stone, sand, in-drains and filter cloth as shown on the plan. Each layer must be installed level. ' The crushed stone shall be washed 1/8" to 1/2" stone free of iron, fines and dust. . The sand shall have a D 10 (particle diameter at the 10% finer point) of between 0.16 to 0.20 mm. The ' sand shall have a ratio of D60/D 10 of less than 5, with less than 4% to pass the#100 sieve. The Contractor shall furnish a grain size analysis of a representative sample of the sand. ' The filter cloth shall be Typar 4301 by Linq Geotextile Division or approved equal by the Engineer. The piping shall be Schedule 40 PVC pipe and perforated or solid as shown on the plan. One vent pipe ' shall be piped back to the house and either vented through the roof or tied into the plumbing stack above all inverts. The other vent pipe shall be installed in a location approved by the Owner and Engineer with the tee installed, a minimum of 3' above the finish grade. The vents shall have insect screens over the ' openings. ' The in-drains shall be manufactured by Elgin Corporation of Storrs, CT. The in-drains shall be packed in the sand and installed per the manufacturer's directions. ' PERMALON CONTAINMENT LINER Reef Industries, Inc. Phone: 1-800- 231-2417 ' P.O. Box 750245 Fax: 1-713-507-4295 Houston, TX 77275-0245 Contact Person: Lynn Ciolli FH TER FABRIC ' Everett J. Prescot, Inc. (EJP) Phone: 508-580-3350 155 Bodwell Street Fax: 508-584-7036 Avon Industrial Park Approved product: Drainage Cloth 130EX ' Avon, MA, 02322 Contact Person: Barry Sullivan ' INDRAINS (Also referred to as RUCK filter fins) Eljen Indrain Corp. Phone: 1-800-444-1359 15 West Road Fax: 1-860-487-1124 Storrs, CT 06268 Contact Person: Jim Donlan 1 1 1 1 1 � 1 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 I � 1 1 1 E 1 1 1 1 Ruck Smem Maintenance Agreement ' I am a licensed septic system inspector in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and agree to perform the following services to the septic system located at the address ' below. RUCK systems are served by two septic tanks, a greywater septic tank and a blackwater septic tank. System shall be inspected at least every two years ' A). Inspect Septic Tanks for Reauired Pumping under the Following Criteria 1. Inspect the condition of the tanks. 2. Measure the distance between bottom of scum/grease layer and bottom of the outlet baffle. ' 3. Measure the distance between top of scum layer and top of outlet tee. 4. Measure the thickness of the scum/grease layer. 5. Measure the sludge layer and distance from sludge to outlet tee. 6. Inspect the condition of the inlet and outlet tees. 7. Report any evidence of leakage into or out of the tank. 8. Report any evidence of any backup of effluent. * Pumping required if: 1.) Sludge is within 12" of outlet tee or baffle. 2.) Bottom of the scum layer is within 2"' of the bottom of the outlet tee. 3.) Top of the scum layer is within 2" of top of the outlet tee. B.) Inspect the Vents for Evidence of Clogging and/or Blockage. Annually inspect vent tee and insure insect screen is in place and that no bird or insect nest is blocking the vent. ' Owner and Address of System to be Inspected: ' Telephone Signature of Owner: Date ' Name and Ad dress of Inspector: Telephone ' Signature of Inspector: Date License No. Issue Date ' Annual fee for the services described above: I � a � r �_ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r b ' RUCK SYSTEM FACT SHEET FOR HOMEOWNERS Your home's wastewater is treated by a RUCK®System. Ruck Systems are designed to remove nitrogen from wastewater, before being discharged into the environment. Nitrogen in groundwater eventually takes the form of nitrates which can travel long distances in the groundwater. High levels of nitrates can ' be a health threat to people in addition to having adverse effects on water quality in harbors, estuaries, bays, and marine environments of all types. The wastewater from your home is separated into two categories called "blackwater" and "greywater". Blackwater comes from the toilets and the kitchen sink. Greywater comes from all the other fixtures in the home. The blackwater and the greywater are separated within the house and flow from the house into two separate septic tanks. The blackwater then flows through the RUCK filter before combining with the greywater in the greywater septic tank. All of the wastewater that has left the house has now been collected in the greywater septic tank. From this point it flows into a distribution box and is discharged to ' the environment by what is called a soil absorption system. This system may be in the form of a leaching field or a leaching trench configuration. ' The RUCK filter is served by two vents. One vent runs back to the house and up through the roof. The other vent is outside the house. It is important that these vents do not become blocked as they provide air ' to the RUCK filter. This supply of air is critical to the treatment of the wastewater. If the vents are blocked, the RUCK system will malfunction and noxious odors may be emitted. The most important components of your wastewater treatment system as a whole are the septic tanks. These tanks are designed to allow solids materials to settle out of the wastewater. It is important that this settled out sludge does not overburden the septic tank and allow solid materials to escape with the water ' leaving the septic tank. These suspended solids will clog the RUCK filter or the soil absorption system. The maintenance schedule you have been provided with has been designed to insure that sludge build up ' is checked, and that the sludge is removed by a licensed septic hauler. The tanks should be inspected each year. The frequency of septic tank pumping intervals will be dependent on the volume and composition of wastewater passing through the tank. ' Do not dispose of non-biodegradeable materials such as sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, and other such material into your system. You should not dispose of cooking oil, fat, or grease in your system as this will accelerate the clogging of the septic tanks and/or soil absorption system and the result will be increased pumping costs. tThe system is not designed to treat 'hazardous materials such as cleaning solvents, pesticides, acids, disinfectants, gasoline, oils, kerosene or any other chemical substance that will interfere with the wastewater treatment system. Residential wastewater treatment systems can not properly treat such ' hazardous materials and they will pass through the system only to be discharged into the environment. The proper operation of your on-site septic system is critical to the health of the environment and your enjoyment of that environment. As an owner, you should be aware that your wastewater treatment system has been designed based on the number of bedrooms in your home. Any additions to the home will require the approval of the Board of Health as well as the Building Inspector. Your system.is not designed to accept waste from a garbage ' disposal. You should not connect a garbage disposal to your system without approval from the engineer who designed your system, as well as the Board of Health. ' The nitrogen removal capabilities of the system only provide high levels of treatment to the blackwater and for that reason, any ammonia based cleaners or dairy products should be dumped into the toilets or the kitchen sink. Dumping any exotic chemical compounds into the system may cause the destruction of ithe bacteria within the system and this will cause foul odors to be emitted from the vents. Normally, the vents do not smell. If a foul odor is present and persists, wastewater may have backed up into the RUCK ' filter. If a foul odor is being emitted from the vents, the distribution box and soil absorption components of the system should.be inspected. If you would like the vent moved to another location for aesthetic or some other reason, contact the design engineer and the Board of Health. The system will fail to remove ' nitrogen if the vent is not properly located. The design engineer and installation contractor information should be recorded in the event that there are any problems or questions that you may have in the future. ENGINEER : INNOVATIVE RUCK SYSTEMS, INC. CONTACT PERSON: Timothy M. Santos tADDRESS : 200 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540 ' TELEPHONE: 508- 548- 3564 ' INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR : CONTACT PERSON: ADDRESS : TELEPHONE: 1 r r , t '� i i � 5 1 M 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts ' Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Department of Environmental Protection William F.Weld Govemm Trudy Co:e Secretary,EOEA Thomas B. Powers Aoang C nunna m ' CERTIFICATION FOR GENERAL USE Pursuant to Title 5, 310 CMR 15. 000 Name and Address of Applicant: Holmes and McGrath, Inc. ' 200 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540 ' Trade name of technology and model numbers: Ruck System as shown on the plans approved by the Department for residential flows under 2000 gallons per day (hereinafter the "System") . ' Date of Application: December 23 , 1994 . Transmittal Number: 97894 Date of Issuance: March 24 , 1995 Effective date: March 31, 1995 Expiration date: March 31, 2000 ' Authority for Issuance Pursuant to Title 5 of the State Environmental Code, 310 CMR ' 15. 000, the Department of Environmental Protection hereby issues this Certification for General Use to: Holmes and McGrath, Inc. , 200 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540 (hereinafter "the Company") , ' certifying for general use in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the System described herein. The Department has determined that the applicant has demonstrated that the System will provide ' a level of environmental protection . at least equivalent to that of a standard on-site system designed and constructed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.600 and will provide enhanced nitrogen ' removal. Sale and use of the System are conditioned on and subject to compliance by the Company and the System owner/operator with the terms and conditions set .forth below. Any ' noncompliance. with the terms or conditions of this Certification constitutes a violation of 310 CMR 15. 000 ohn J. Kig•gins, tin Director Date' ' ' ivision`of Wat /_VPollution Control Department of Environmental Protection One Winter Street 0 Bostop, Massachusetts 02108 0 FAX(617)556-1049 • Telephone(617)292-5500 i 1 Ruck General Use Certification Page: 2 ' I. Design Standards 1 1 . The System shall be installed in a manner which does not adversely affect the operation of a title 5 system as constructed in accordance with 310 CMR 15 . 100 - ' 15 .279, subject to the Provisions of this Certification. 2 . New Construction: In' accordance with 310 CMR 15 .217 (2) , ' an increase in calculated nitrogen loading per acre is allowed with the use of the System. The System may be used in areas subject to nitrogen loading limitations, 310 CMR 15 .214 . When used in such areas, the allowable loading for the System shall be for up to 660 gallons per day of design flow per acre. Total nitrogen concentration in the effluent shall not exceed 19 1 mg/liter and a minimum of 550 of the influent total nitrogen concentration shall be removed. 1 3 . Areas with approved nitrogen loading plans : For the purpose of aggregate determination of allowable flows and nitrogen loadings per 310 CMR 15 .216 (1) , for residential flows of less than 2, 000 gpd, nitrogen loading of 19 mg/liter of effluent shall be used for Systems installed under this Certification. 4 . Expansions to existing residential homes : For any t existing 2 bedroom residential home, as of March 31, 1995, in areas subject to nitrogen loading limitations, 310 CMR 15 .214, the following expansions shall be 1 permitted with the use of this System: a. With an existing minimum lot size of 10, 000 sq. - ft . , up to 3 bedrooms (330 gpd) . ' b. With an existing minimum lot size of 15 , 000 sq. ft . , up to 4 bedrooms (440 gpd) . For any existing 3 bedroom residential home, as of 1 March 31, 1995, in areas subject to nitrogen loading limitations, 310 CMR 15 .214, the following expansions shall be permitted with the use of this System: with an ' existing minimum lot size of 15, 000 sq. ft . , up to 4 bedrooms (440 gpd) . ' II. General Conditions 1 . All provisions of 310 CMR 15 . 000 are applicable to the ' use of this System, the owner/operator, and the Company, except those which specifically have been varied by the terms of this Certification. 1 2 . Plans and' specifications shall be stamped and signed by either a Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer or a Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian. ' 3 . Any required operation and maintenance, monitoring and testing shall be performed in accordance with a Department approved plan. Any required sample analysis i ' Ruck General Use Certification Page: 3 ' shall be conducted by an independent U.S. EPA or Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved testing ' laboratory, or an approved 'independent university laboratory, unless otherwise provided in the Department ' s written approval . It shall be a violation ' of this Certification to falsify any data collected pursuant to an approved testing plan, to omit any required data or- to fail to submit any report required ' by such plan. 4 . The facility served by the System and the System itself shall be open to inspection and sampling by' the Department and the local approving authority at all ' reasonable times. 5 . The Department and/or the local approving authority may require the owner or operator of the System to cease ' operation of the system and/or to take any other action as it deems necessary to protect public health, safety, welfare and the environment. ' 6 . The owner or operator shall provide written notice of this Certification, prior to the signing of a purchase and sale agreement for the facility served by the System or any portion thereof, to any new owner or operator. 7 . The Department has not determined that the performance ' of the System will provide a level of protection to public health and safety and the environment that is at least equivalent to that of a sewer system. ' Accordingly, no new System shall be constructed, and no System shall be upgraded or expanded, except as provided for in 310 CMR 15 . 004 (i .e. if it is feasible ' to connect the facility to a sanitary sewer, a variance as provided for in 310 CMR 15 . 004 (4) (b) must be obtained for use of the System) . ' 8 . Design and installation shall be in strict conformance _ with the company' s DEP approved plans and specifications, 310 CMR 15. 000 and this Certification. III. Special Conditions-. applicable to the .System Owner/Operator ' 1. The System is certified in connection with the discharge of sanitary wastewater only. Any non-sanitary wastewater generated and/or used at the facility served ' by the System shall not be introduced into the System and shall be lawfully disposed of. 2 . If the System will be a shared system as defined by ' 15 . 0021 or a part thereof, the financial assurance requirements for shared systems as may be required pursuant to 15 .290 (2) shall apply. 3 . Maintenance agreement: i. Throughout its life, the System shall be under a maintenance agreement . No maintenance agreement ' Ruck General Use Certification Page: 4 ' shall be for less than two years. ii. No System shall be used until a maintenance ' agreement and contingency plan are approved by the Department and the local approving authority which: ' - provides for the contracting of a person or firm competent in providing services consistent with the Systems specifications and the operation and ' maintenance requirements specified by the design engineer and any specified by the Department; contains procedures for notification to the Department and the local board of health within 24 hours of . a System failure or alarm event and for corrective measures to be taken immediately. t - provides the name of the Massachusetts certified operator or -operators that will operate the system in accordance with Massachusetts regulations 257 CMR 2 : 00. 4 . The owner/operator of the System shall at all times properly operate and maintain the System in accordance with the Department approved plan. 5 . The owner/operator shall furnish the De partment within a reasonable time any information which the Department may request to determine whether cause exists for tmodifying, revoking, reissuing or terminating this Certification or to determine whether the Company and/or the owner/ operator is complying with the terms ' and conditions of this Certification and 310 CMR 15 . 000 . 6 . Influent and effluent from the system shall be ' monitored quarterly. At a minimum the following parameters shall be monitored: pH, BOD5, TSS, TKN, NO3- N, and ammonia. If at any time the total effluent Nitrogen is higher than 19 mg/l, the system shall be monitored weekly for the next four weeks. Each time the System is monitored, the water meter reading also shall ' be recorded. All monitoring data shall be submitted to the Department by January 31 of each year. The monitoring may be- incorporated into the maintenance program. IV. Special Conditions applicable to the Company t 1. The Comp any annually shall submit to the Department, by January 3.1 of each year, a report, signed by a ' corporate officer, general partner or Company owner, stating, for the previous calendar year, the number of units sold for use in Massachusetts. The list shall ' include at A minimum the location of each System, owner' s name and address, the type of use (e .g. residential, commercial, school, etc. ) and the design Ruck General Use Certification Page: 5 ' flow; all known failures, malfunctions, and corrective actions taken and the location of each such event. ' 2 . The Company shall notify the Director of the Division of Water Pollution Control at least thirty (30) days -in advance of the proposed transfer of ownership of the technology for which this Certification is issued. The notice shall include the name and address of the new owner, the date of transfer, and the respective responsibilities of the parties relative to the System. ' All provisions of this Certification applicable to the Company shall be applicable to the successors and assigns of the Company. ' 3 . The Company shall furnish the Department within a reasonable time any information which the Department requests to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking, reissuing or terminating this Certification or to determine whether the Company and/or any owner/ operator is complying with the terms ' and conditions of this Certification and 310 CM 15 . 000 . 4 . The Company shall provide any purchaser of the System ' with a copy of this '- Certification prior to sale of the System. In any contract for distribution and/or sale of the System, the Company shall require the distributor ' or seller to provide the purchaser of the System, prior to any sale of the System, with a copy of this Certification. ' 5 . If the Company wishes to use a System installE=7 under this Certification as a piloting or provisional use demonstration site, the Company shall submit to the ' Department the following: * a copy of the complete application submitted to the local approving authority, * the written approval of the local approving ' authority, and * a notice that the Company wishes to use this '-site as a demonstration site for their piloting or ' provisional use application. 6 . If the Company wishes to continue this Certification after its expiration date, the Company shall apply for ' and obtain a renewal of this Certification. The Company shall submit a renewal application at least 180 days before the expiration date of this . Certification, ' unless written permission for a later date has been " granted in writing by the Department. ' Ruck General Use Certification Page: 6 V. Reporting ' All notices -and documents required to be submitted to the' Department by this Certification shall be submitted to: ' Director, Division of Water Pollution Control Department .of Environmental Protection One Winter Street - 8th floor Boston, Massachusetts 02108 ' VI. Rights of the Department The Department may suspend, modify or revoke this ' Certification for cause, including, but not limited to, non- compliance with the terms of this Certification, non-payment of the annual compliance assurance fee, for obtaining the ' Certification by misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts or any change in or discovery of conditions that would constitute grounds for discontinuance ' of the Certification, -. or'- as necessary for the protection of public health, safety, welfare or the - environment, and as authorized by applicable law. The Department reserves its rights to take any enforcement action authorized by law with respect to this Certification and/or the System against the owner or operator of the System-and/ or the Company. VII. Expiration date ' Notwithstanding the expiration date of this Certification, any System sold and installed prior to the expiration date ' of this Certification, and approved, installed and maintained in compliance with this Certification (as it may be modified) and 310 CMR 15 . 000, may remain in use unless ' the Department, the local approval authority, or a court requires the System to be modified or removed, or requires discharges to the System to cease. VIII. Right of Appeal ' This Certification is an action of the Department. Any person aggrieved by this action may request an adjudicatory hearing. A request for a hearing must be made in writing ' and postmarked* within thirty (3 0) days of the date of issuance of this Certification. Under 310 CMR 1. 01 (6) (b) ,- the request must state clearly and concisely the facts which are the grounds 'for the request, and the relief sought . The hearing request along with a valid check payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of one hundred ' Ruck General Use Certification Page: 7 ' dollars ($100 . 00) must be mailed to: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection P.O. Box 4062 Boston, MA 02211 The request will be dismissed if the filing fee is not paid, unless the appellant is exempt or granted a waiver as ' described below. The filing fee is not required if the appellant is a city or town (or municipal agency) , county, or district of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or a ' municipal housing authority. -The Department may waive the adjudicatory hearing filing fee for a person who shows that paying the fee will create an undue financial hardship. A person seeking a waiver must file, together with the hearing request as provided above, an affidavit setting forth the facts believed to support the claim of undue financial hardship. 1 � � i i i � � r 1 1 � 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 f 1 ' Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Department of Environmental Protection ' William F.Weld Trudy Coxe Governor Seeraaey Argeo Paul Cellucci David B.Struhs LL Gomm commemoner ' November 9, 1995 ' Mr. Michael B. McGrath, President Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. 200 Main Street, Room 201 ' Falmouth, MA 02540 Re: RUCK System Dear Mr. McGrath: ' As a response to your letter dated July 31, 1995, the Department would like to clarify the following with regards to the General Use Certification of the Ruck System: ' 1 . The RUCK system shall be used with septic tanks that meet the following criteria: minimum effective liquid capacity of ' 200°s of the design flow or a minimum detention time of 48 hours, whichever is greater; in no case shall the effective liquid capacity of the tank as measured below the outlet ' invert elevation be less than 1, 000 gallons . At least two 20 inch manholes shall be provided for 1, 000 gallon septic tanks, larger tanks shall be equipped with at least three 20 ' inch manholes . 2 . The system shall be monitored at the following points : ' effluent from the blackwater septic tank, greywater influent to the greywater septic tank and at the distribution box. The System shall be monitored quarterly, for pH, BODS_, TSS, ' TKN, NO3-N, and ammonia. Testing of the system shall commence six months after the system is put into operation. After four successful sampling events, at the request of the ' owner/operator, the local approving authority may reduce or eliminate the monitoring requirements. 3 . The top of all system components, including the septic ' tanks, the RUCK system, distribution box and soil absorption system can be installed with no more than 6 feet of cover below finish grade. If the soil absorption system is ' installed with more than 6 feet of cover, venting shall be provided. ' One Winter Street a Boston,Massachusetts 02108 • FAX(617)556-1049 a Telephone(617)292-5500 ��Pitted on Receded Paoer 2 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please ' contact Christos Dimisioris of my staff at (617) 292-5912 . ' Sincerely, ?isi.nk.--.? igins, rW�to�� Waterl CD/RUCK.LTR 1 1 1 r i �, r 1 1 � 1 1 1 1 I � � � 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rcannced from the Journar of VOL M no. 4.October-December 1992.Copyright© 1992.ASA.CSSA.SSSA 677 South Segoe Road.Mom.:"..„ WI 53711 USA Wastewater Renovation in Buried and Recirculating Sand Filters A.J. Gold,' B.E. Lamb, G.W. Loomis, J.R. Boyd, V.J. Cabeffi, and C.G. McKiel ' ABSTRACT that sand filters can be a useful component in systems A replicated,multiyear field study was conducted to assess the re- that rely on nitrification followed by denitrification to duction of N,P and microbial indicators by a recirculating sand filter remove N from wastewater (Laak et al., 1981. Lamb 1990). The long—term ability of sand filters to (RSF1 and a buried multilayer sand filter patterned after the RUCKet al. 1990). filter.The RSFs received 38 L m-r d-' of septic tank effluent,while permanently remove N, P, and indicators of microbiai the buried sand filters were loaded at 76 L m"d-'.The RSFs bad pathogens is not as well documented. ' significantly greater reductions of N and P(21 and 31%,respectively) Recirculating free-access sand filters and buried than the buried filters(8 and I%.respectively);however,N reduction multilayer filters are two designs that have been widely was no, significantly different per unit area.The lower daily loading used for on-site treatment in the USA. The RSF typ- rate and even distribution of effluent on the recirculating filters may ically rec irculates wastewater four to five times throuea ' have contributed to the elevated P reductions noted.Total K*jcldahl the sand filter media before it is discharged (Hines N (TKN) reductions in the RSFs were markedly lower during the and Favreau, 1975; USEPA, 1980). Most RSFs are cold season(510'C) than the warm season.In contrast,TKN reduc. not buried and effluent is often sprayed onto the media tions in the buried sand filters were relatively constant.except during surface. Because of maintenance,mechanical and aes- the coldest periods of winter. Substantial TKN reductions occurred thetic considerations associated with the RSF's, there under acidic conditions. During warm weather sampling, both types is continued interest in the use of gravity fed, buried of filters dramatically reduced levels of fecal colifmm, enwrococci, sand filters. I and F male-specific bacteriophage.During cold conditions.the buried . Buried sand filters require careful design to ensure sand filters produced greater reductions of recat coliforms and enter• aerobic conditions. Maintaining well-aerated media is ococci levels. while neither filter consistently reduced the levels of particularly challenging if buried filters discharge di- Clostridium perfringens or F phage.Increased reductions in fecal col- reetly to the soil from an underdrain outlet pipe (Laak iform, enterococci and F phage were associated with lower effluent et al., 1981) or are located in slowly permeable soiis pH for both sand filters. (Kristiansen, 1981a). Lack (1991) has developed a buried filter, called a RUCK filter, equipped with aer- ation tubes and percolation indrains designed to pro- N-SrM DISPOSAL of household wastewater is a mote an aerobic environment throughout the filter. O Assessing the long-term attenuation capacity of sand potential threat to public health and environ-mental quality. The use of a septic tank followed by filters requires analysis of"mature" filters over a range a soil absorption system can markedly reduce the con- of climatic conditions. Over time, sand filters develop cenirations of many contaminants before they reach complex microbial ecosystems as a result of interac- the groundwater, provided that appropriate site and tions between the media and the wastewater effluent i I (Pell et al., 1990). During the initial 6 to 12 months soil characteristics exist (Cogger, 1989; Reneau et al., 1989). In situations where soil conditions may impede of use, nutrient retention can occur in sand filters I wastewater treatment (Kristiansen, 1981a; Pell and through mechanisms such as adsorption to soil parti- Nyberg, 1989a) or where the surrounding environ- �� or incorporation into Iiving biomass or dead or- ment is highly susceptible to wastewater contami- ganic matter (Kristiansen, 1981a; Pell and Nyberg, pants, such as sites adjacent to estuaries or overlying 1989a;-P.eil et al., 1990). These mechanisms appear highly permeable aquifers (Laak ct al., 1981; Lamb to only be temporary or finite removal mechanisms, ' however. Temperature has been shown to influence et al., 1990), sand filters have been used to enhance both nitrification wastewater treatment. Sand filters typically receive fication (Kristiansen, 1981b) and attenuation septic tank effluent and discharge effluent to either the of microbial contaminants (Reneau et al., 1989), which ' soil directly below the filter media, to a spatially Sep- suggests the need for field investigations to comple- arate conventional soil absorption system, or to sur- ment laboratory studies. face water following disinfection. The purpose of this study was to compare the Iong- Sand filters arc designed to provide an unsaturated, term performance of mature RSFs and buried singie- aerobic environment for wastewater treatment. Pre- pass sand filters for the removal of N, P and microbial vious research has demonstrated that sand filters can indicators. A replicated multiyear field study was con- dramatically lower biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) ducted to permit seasonal analyses and statistical com- and suspended solids (Hines and Favrcau, 1975; Ef- parisons between systems. ' fcrt ct al., 1985; Soltman, 1990) as well as nitrify much of the N in septic tank effluent (Loudon et al., MATERIALS AND METHODS 1985; Pell and Nvbcrg, 1989b; Lamb ct al., 1990). Site Location and Design These observations suggest that the use of sand filters can improve the long-term infiltration capacities of The buried filters and RSFs were the aerobic compo- -;oil absorption systems (Sicgrist and Boyle, 1987) and nents of two different N removal on-site sewage disposal systems in a field laboratory at the Univ. of Rhode Island Jep. of Natural Resources Science, Univ. of Rhode island, (Lamb et al., 1987. Lamb et al., 1990). Three replicates Kingston. RI 02881. Received 6 Aug. 1991. 'Curresponding au- were constructed of each type of system, with the dimen- thor. Abbreviations: TKN. total Kieidahi nrtro¢en: BOD. brocacmscac Publisnca in J. Environ. Oual. 2::72D-725 (1992) _^ oxygen demand. RSF. reeireuiating sand filter. 2 GOLD ET AL.: wAs'iL•tiVATMt RENOVATION IN SAND FILTEM ' lions of each replicate approximately one-fifth scale of a proximately 155 to 195 L m-2 d-' with a forward flow o: system servicing a home with an average of 3.5 people. septic tank effluent through the system of 38 L m-" d-'. Each repliczte received approximately 115 L of wastewater ' per day, with the wastewater passing through a series of Sampling Schedule septic tanks/dosing tanks prior to entering the filters. The characteristics of the wastewater entering the filtering units Septic tank and sand filter effluent samples were takc.7 is shown in Table 1. concurrently on a triweekly basis from April 1987 to De- cember 1988 and on a monthly/bimonthly basis from Jan- Buried Sand Filter uary 1989 to May 1990. Samples were not analyzed for all parameters on every sampling date. Phosphorus was ana- The buried filters were modeled after designs established lyzed only from February 1989 to May 1990. microbial; ' for the RUCK lifters (Lack et al., 1981; Laak. 1982; Lzak. parameters in March 1989,August 1989 and February, 1990. 1085. personal communication). Each filter was 1.22 to by and 5-d biochemical oxygen demand (BOD,) on selec:cc 1.22 m by 1.2 in deep, and was capped with a 1.25-cm samples during the course of the study.The filters had been wood cover and buried approximately 15 cm below the in continuous operation since June 1986, 10 months prior ' ground surface. The filters were comprised of alternating to the beginning of this study. 25-cm layers of granitic sand (effective diam. of 0.25 mm, uniformity coef�fcient of 4.0) and 5- to 10-cm layers of Chemical Analyses washed stone (..5 cm). The total volume of sand media in ' each filter was 1.05 m'. Percolation indrains were located Samples were analyzed for temperature, pH, alkalinity in the upper two sand layers and aeration tubes, connected and BOD, upon collection-(USEPA, 1983). After preser- to surface vents, were placed in each stone layer to decrease vation, samples were later analyzed for. TKN (total Kiei- the likciihood of filter clogging or the development of an- dahl N) and total P by the block digester method (Eastin. aerobic conditions. 1978; USEPA, 1983) with subsequent ammonium-N de- Septic tank effluent was pressure dosed to a distribution terminations by the colorimetric salicylate-hypochlorite box up-gradient from each filter 12 times per day (every method (Bower and Holm-Hansen, 1980) and orthophos- other hour) in equal increments. From the distribution boxes, photos determinations by an ascorbic acid method(Alpkem ' effluent flowed by gravity through each filter. Each filter Corp, 1986); and nitrate-N and nitrite--N (NO;-,'N + received septic tank effluent at a hydraulic loading rate of NO:-N) by automated Cd reduction (Technicon Industriai approximately 76.L in--' d-'. Systems, 1973; Lambert and Oviatt, 1986; ,Upkem Coro.. 1986). In this paper, NO -.N and N01-N concentrations ' RecircuIating Sand Filter ate combined and reported as N01-N. The RSFs were designed according to specifications of h lcrobial Analyses the USEPA (1980) and Loudon et al. (1985). Each filter ' was 1.2 in by 2.44 m by 1.2 to deep and was surface All microbial assays were performed by membrane fil- exposed. A single type of granitic sand media (effective tration within 8 h of sample.collection as follows: fec=: diam. of 1.0 mm. uniformity coefficient of 3.0) was used coliforms by the mTEC method (Dufour et al., 1981; Ca- in the filters. The total volume of sand media in each filter belli et al., 1982); emerococci by the modified mE method ' was 2.82 m'. The recirculation tank associated with each (Levin et al.. 1975; Dufour, 1980); C perjringens by the filter was a 1136-L (300 gal) polyethylene tank. mCP method (Bisson and Cabelli, 1979); and F male-spe- Septic tank effluent was pressure dosed to the recircu- ciftc bacteriophage by the method described by Debano- lation tank component of each filter 12 times per day in lomeis (1988). Levels of enterococci bacteria were measured ' equal increments. A pump in the recirculation tank pumped because they have better survival rates and correlation to effluent to a distribution manifold situated on top of each swimming-associated illness in marine waters than fec--i sand filter once every hour from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. coliform (Cabelli et al., 1983; Cabelli, 1983); C. pertrin After passing through the filter, effluent either returned to gees. was used as a "conservative" tracer because it pro- the recirculation tank or discharged to the rest of the system daces environmentally resistant endospores, and the F male- depending on the water level in the recirculation tank. The specific bacteriophages were enumerated as a simulant for filter was designed with a recirculation ratio of 4:1 to 5:1; the environmental behavior of the Norwalk virus (Keswick each filter replicate received a daily hydraulic load of ap- et al., 1985). ' Statistical Analyses Table 1.Average chemical composition of sand filter influent. ' Mean = SEt Treatments were compared for total N removal and total Parameter = P removal by a repeated measure analysis of;variance. Treatment comparisons were made over the entire -vr study PH 73 s 0.03 period and for warm (>10 °C) and cold (<_10 °C) season ' Alkalinity, mg L-' CaCO, Z30.9(39)4.00 performance. The Wilcoxon Rank-Sum test(Bhattacharvya(38) and Johnson, 1977)was used to compare both the reduction of microbial indicators between treatments and the seasonal -mg L-'- total N removal and total P removal within each treatment. TOC .475 = 13.65 ' aoD, 9zf (4)1033 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION (19) Operation and Maintenance NO;-N 0.04 = 0.00 Total N 52.0(39)1.21 There were no periods of prolonged ponding on any t (39) of the filters throughout the 3-yr study, although the Total t' 3.7 = 0.18 recirculating filters occasionally experienced ponding (12) for brief periods immediately after dosing. No main- . 7�t; = Stanuaru -tor-:- _ number of samolas. tenance was ever performed on the buried sand filters. ..— ;. ENVIR •. ' Table :. Percentage of total N removal and total P removal go- in recirculating (RSF) and buried sand filters. 80� `• '." Total N Total P 70� ' removal removal ! • . • • Time period Mean (n) Mean (a) 60-4 t • • • • • �' • Ir 50-i • •• eqy • • •• •• • ' Annual Recirculating fitter 20.4 (117) 31.9 (35) ;oJ • • • f • rr . Buried filter 8.4 (111) 0.9 (34) ! a • ♦r ' statistical differencet •• •• -10- 0% . . • • Warm season (temp. >10'Q 20-1 • Recirculating filter 20.0 (48) 33.4 (17) 4 !s.r. • • . Buried filter 6.4 (ti6) 03 (17) 10.4 •�,.••' •.` i' • Statistical difference •• •• i • �• • ' .•_ r ' Cold season (temp. 5 10'C) 0 MAY NOV L%Y J:OJ -JAY Recirculating filter 213 (481 30.5 (18) 198' 1988 989 990 Buried filter 11.5 (45) 1.4 (17) Statistical difference •• •• Fig.1.Concentrations of N in wastewater influent and cinuc: ' from recirculating sand filters. Virtually all the TKN ••Significant differences observed.P< 0.01. efnuent was N11.* N. t Results of a repeated measures ANOVA between treatments within a given time period. ' 90� .... .NFIUEN 7 E"tuEr;- - In contrast the RSFs required raking and weeding eo .-• EFFLLEN' 7xN'zN during each growing season and periodic maintenance 70 ' during the winter to avoid icing of the orifices and �! filter. Routine maintenance is expected with RSFs 60 �'-•r. s( •-.� (USEPA, 1980) and was not considered as a failure so, �, .•� of the stem 'sy . , /\ I Nitrogen 3o y� i• The removal of N from a wastcstrcnm has been 20 A... 0' ;•`. .. • Shown to occur in essentially aerobic environments, 10a• • y' '.,: '•- ;�.i.•'••• • �`-• .,.-k �•- such as sand filters (Otis et al., 1975, Loudon et al., • 1985; Hanaki ct al., 1990). In this study, the propor- 0-�- ' UAY NOV UAY Nov UAY NOV UAY tion of N removed in the two types of sand filters was 1g87 1988 1989 1990 significantly different (P < 0.01) with a mean M_ Fig.2.Concentrations of N in wastewater influent and cMuer moval for the 3-yr study period of 20.4% for the RSFs from buried sand filters. Virtually all the MN in cfnucr. ' and 8.4% for the buried single-pass filters (Table 2). was NH:-+*t. The RSFs were twice the size of the buried sand filters and N removal was not significantly different per unit area. The average daily N removal was 433 corirpared to influent concentrations of 52 mg L" ' mg m-= d-I and 369 mg m-2 d-r for the recirculating The NO-I-N was the dominant form of N in sand rite and buried sand filters, respectively. No apparent sea- effluent and constituted an average of 65.7 and 71.4 sonal pattern of N removal was observed in the RSFs. of the sand filter effluent total N for the zecizcuiatin; Removal was significantly(P < 0.01) higher in the and buried sand filters, respectively (Fig.' 1, 2).buried sand filters during the cold season than in the Because other wastewater treatment studies `tay. warm season. Throughout the study, both filter de- indicated that nitrification, and hence reduction of 7F:'N signs maintained some degree of aerobic treatment decreases with decreasing temperatures below 10 tc ' with BOD, concentrations of less than 5 mg L-t in 15 °C (Wild et al., 1971; Haug and McCarty, 1972 Kristiansen, 1981b), reduction of TKN in this stud; filter effluent. Given the extended length of the study, losses of N' was also assessed on a scasonaI basis (warm scaso: ' from the sand filter wastcstrcam were presumed to > 10 *C. cold:scason < 10 °C). Although warm sca result from nitrification followed by denitriftcation, son TKN reductions were signific:ntly hither (P rather than from microbial immobilization. Although 0.01) than cold season reductions for both treatments designed to function as aerobic environments for ni- seasonal differences were quite pronounced for the ' itification, sand filters can contain anaerobic microen- RSFs (84.1 = 0.8% (mean = S.E.; vs. 56•° vironments that provide sites for denitrification, ?4%, warm vs. cold season respectivciy). During cac; resulting in the loss of N as N2 gas (Rittman and winter TKN concentrations in the RSr effluent ap Langeland, 1985). proached influent total N concentrations (Fig. 1). Ir ' contrast, TKN reductions for the buried sand filtcz' Total N in the sand filter influent was almost cn- were more constant throughout the year(75.6 = 0.9r`- tirciv composed of TKN (Table 1). Over the 3-yr study TK,y was reduced by an average of 73 to 74% in both vs. 71.5 ; 1%, warm vs. cold season. :cspcc:t�civ ' and the proportion of filter effluent MN to ittZucr. sand filtcz designs with sand filter effluent containing P vcr cc �f 7- o ' ' 7c !'' TKN (all as NH —!N) total N rose for very brie: periods cac: '.�ilttc: 'Fi=. ' GOLD Cr AL:WAS'1EWATER RENOVA'nON IN SAND FILTERS 722 t ",N Z). The differences in seasonal response between the in the recirculating filters and 0.9% (5;7 mg m" d two treatments coincides with the extent of exposure in the buried filters. Neither system exhibited signii- ' to surface temperatures; the RSF treatment was at the icant seasonal trends in P removal; however, a wick ground surface, while the buried sand filter treatment range of removal was observed in both filters during was relatively insulated by the wood cap and soil cover. the study period. On 5 of the 12 sampling dates, the Alkalinity and pH dynamics within the sand filters mean concentration. of total P in effluent from the can affect the.transformation of NH;-N to NO3-N. buried sand filters exceeded influent concentrations. Stochiometricaily, approximately 7.1 mg L` of This release of P-from the filters may have resulted ' HCO.,alkalinity as CaCO, is consumed per milligram from microbial dieoff and mineralization of organic liter-' NO -N produced (Haug and McGarry, 1972; films*or from desorption from the filter media (Sauer Piluk and Hao, 1989). Once the alkalinity of-the Sys- and Boyle, 1978). tern is depleted, the falter environment becomes acidic The comparatively higher P attenuation observed in ' (pH < 4.2) which can reduce transformation rates. In the RSFs may reflect the lower loading rate of septic this study TKN-was routinely transformed to NO;-N tank effluent (38 L'm-zd-1) compared to the buried under acidic conditions. The sand filter effluent in the filters (76 L m-zd_1) and the increased opportunities ' buried filters was acidic on most sampling dates for wastewater interaction with the system due to the throughout the year, while acidic effluent conditions multiple exposures inherent in the recirculating ftltcr were generally restricted to the warm season-sampling design. Differences in P removal between the two types dates in the.RSF systems. During these periods, TKN of filters may also be associated with the manner of ' reduction ranged from 56 to 83% in the buried filters wastewater distribution to the filter surfaces. Waste- and 71 to 96% in the RSF systems. The reductions in water was evenly distributed onto the RSFs as a result TKN observed in this study were comparable to the of pressure dosing through evenly spaced orifices'while ' results of other sand filter studies under a wide range the buried sand filters were gravity fed, creating the of pH and alkalinity conditions (Otis et al., 1975; potential for zones of varying infiltration (Pell et al.. Sauer and Bovie, 1978; Kristiansen, 1981b; Laak et 1990). Uneven distribution has been shown to pro- al., 1981; Loudon et al., 1985; Pell and Nyberg, mote preferential flow and decrease the potential for ' 1989a,b; Piluk and Hao, 1989; Windisch, 1990; Lamb P removal (Reneau et al., 1989). The media used in et al., 1990). In these sand filter studies TKN was all the sand filters was processed from the same gran- reduced by 50 to 100% with no clear relationship to itic bedrock, therefore, the mineralogy and potentiai ' the alkalinity or pH of the.sand filter effluent. for P adsorption of all filter media was similar. The sand filters in this study were in continuous use Phosphorus for 2.6 yr before the P study began and arc therefore Phos p representative of mature systems. Other studies have ' The two sand fallcr designs differed significantly (P found that substantial P attenuation can occur in sand < 0.01) with regard to P removal (Table 2). The RSFs filters during an initial start up period (6 more= yr) consistently removed more P than the buried filters from adsorption or precipitation on media surfaces with mean annual removals of 31.9%(49.3 mg m-zd-') (Sauer and Boyle, 1978; Anderson cs al., 1985)t or Table 3. Mean concentrations (CF111100 mL) of recai coli[orms, C.Perfrirign%• 9nle"Mcci'and F phage (PFU1100 tnL) in sand ' Ctlter wastewater. - Watat season Cold season 1990 23 Aug. 1989 9 Mar. 1989 16 Mara 1989 9 Feb. ---- ' Buried SFt RSF Buried SF RSF Buzzed SF RSF Buried SF RSF Mean SF effluent 22.0 ZZ.O 3.0 3.0 7.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 ' Temp. CCU 7.8 Mean SF effluent 3.5 3.0 62 7.4 63 7.4 39 PH Fecal coliforms x Influent 1.6 x UP 1.7 x 10$ 3.9 x IW 35 x 10' 33 x 10' 0 x 10' 14 x 10' 6./ x l0' ' Effluent 1.5 x lop 3.1 x 109 19' x 103 S.41�It•0' 3 J2. •1.80• 437• 1.69 Log,,reduction 5.03 4.74 3.310 Enteracocd x 6S x 10' 7.4 x 10• 6S x 10' 62 x 10° ' Influent 3.4 x 10• 3.1 x 10' 3.6 x 10' 6.5 x 10' 29 x 100 92 x 10' 9 4.x IV 1.1 x5 l0' Effluent <t <! 1.6 x 10• 1�Os 43S• 1.91 -7 0 Log„reduction 453 4A9 4.270 • C perfrfngens 1.0.x IV I2 x IV 9S x 10' 9.0 x IlY Effluent Z= x IV 2S x 10' 11 x IW 3.7 x IW 1.7 x 102 7-7 x UP 7-7 0� S.5 1.210is ' log,.reduction 3.29• 2.279 1.74 1S5 1.77 1.65 ah2ge ' 3.7 x UP 3S x 10' 3.8 x 10' 3.6 x 10' Influent 1.8 x 10• 2.0 x Icr <104 >IQ 41 4.2 x ItP ' Effluent <10, 3.0 x 10' 1.7 x IW 5S8• 1.939 Log,, reduction 426 430 >2.0 >2.0 2.09 Z31 •Treatment reauctton of organisms sirmficantty different(P < 0.05) for the date,specified based on the Wilcoson Rank Sum Test. - filter. i t • F PNAGE.BURIED ' S ■ • C.PERFRINGENS: BURIED t] • • F. COUFMW: BURIED O Z O ■ • • ENTEROCC=- BURIED • • O 4 U ■ • F PNAGE: RSF ' O , ■ • C.PERFRINGENS. RSF W 3 - o F. COUFORU: RSF O • ENTEROCOCCL RSF C • O c� 2 • O O . Q ' 1 A 0 ' 0 t 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 pH ' Fig. 3. Reductions of microbial indicators vs. etnuent pH in buried and recirculating(RSF) sand fitters. from incorporation into the microbial biomass and or- On the cold season sampling dates, the feral coltform, ganic matter that develops within the filters (Pell et levels in both the recirculating and buried sand filters ' al., 1990). Gold and Loomis (1989) assessed total P exceeded the Rhode Island drinking water standard removals of the buried and recirculating filters during (RIDENI, 1990),while the USEPA(1986)enterococc: the 1st yr of filter operation at the Univ. of Rhode guidelines for recreational waters were achieved oni_v ' Island field laboratory. In this earlier study, 'the pro- with buried filters. portion of P removed from the wastestream was sig- Increased reductions in fecal coliform, enterocccc: nificandy higher (P < 0.01) than the long-term rates and F phage levels were associated with lower efflucra reported in Table Z, with removals averaging 75% for pH for both sand frIter treatments (Fig. 3). Reddy. ct ' the RSF's and 24% for the buried filters during the al. (1981) and Reneau et al. (1989) observed that an 1st yr of operation. acidic environment and warm temperatures can en- hance the reduction of bacterial indicators, such as ' Microbial Indicators fetal coliforms and enterococci. Acidic =ndlitions may also have enhanced removal of the F phage,since low Both types of sand filters substantially reduced the pH has been found to be an important factor in ad- numbers of the microbial indicators in septic tank ef- sorption of viruses to the soil matrix (Bitton, 1980. ' fluent on all sampling dates (Table 3). The reductions Burge and Enkiri, 1978; Bitton et al., 1976). Because in the enterococci, fecal coliform and F phage levels low pH—was always associated with high transform, both filter types generally were much greater dur- tions of TKN in both sand filter designs. low pH sug- ing the summer than the winter sampling, resulting in gests elevated activity by aerobic microorganisms. summer effluent levels.approaching the sensitivity of Biodegradation within the aerobic microbial ecosys- the assays. The reductions in the C perfiinge= levels terns of the filters could have contributed to the mi- were less than those for the other indicators, but this crobial attenuation observed at low pH (Reneau et al.. ' was not unexpected since C perfringemr produces a 1989). Since Iow effluent pH occurred for longer pe- resistant endospore. During summer sampling, mean riods in the buried sand filters than in the RSF's, the concentrations of fecal coliforms in effluent from both buried sand filters may be expected to generate more ' filters approached drinking water standards (RIDEM. consistent removal of microbial indicators throughout 1990), and the concentrations of enterococci in both the year. In addition, the buried sand filters had finer. effluents were well below the USEPA guidelines for more poorly sorted media than the RSFs and should ' marine recreational waters(USEPA, 1986),The marked have had a higher capacity for removing organisms reductions in the F phage levels were of particular by physical -straining or filtration (Hagedorn ct al., interest. since this virus. like the Norwalk virus. is 1981). extremely resistant to wastewater chlorination (Kcs- ' wick et al., 1985). The reductions in the fecal coliform and enterococci ACKNOWLEDGMENTS levels were significantly greater with the buried sand This research was partially sponsored by NOAA Office filters than with the RSFs on all the sampling dates of Sea Grant. U.S. Department of Commerce under Grant ' during the cold season. Significant differences be- no. NA85-AADSG094. The U.S. Government is atlthor- twcen the two types of filters for C. pet fringens and izcd to produce and distribute reprints for ;ovcmmcrtai the F pharc were observed on only one of the three purposes notwithstanding any copyright notation that' may cold weather samoiing dates. when the pH in the cf- appear hereon. Contribution no. '_778 of the Rhode islanc ', ,•�.S :rem :hc ~urtcd filters reac-..cd a mc:n of 3.9. Agnculturai Experiment Station. The .:sc -_)f catc::tc:: :-I• GOLD LT AL: Wn ' drains in this study does not constitute or imply an endorse- sewage disposal.p. I-S.In J.A.Ross(ed.)Small Flows. 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The nitrogen cycle (Pinelands- Comprehensive Manage- ment Plan, 1980 ; Dudley et al. , 1989) ' �T = DEFINITIONS: Total nitrogen (,TN) total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) + Nitrate (NO3) + Nitrite (NO2) ' Total K7eldahl nitrogen (TKN) ammonium (NH +) + organic nitrogen 1. AMMONIFICATION: The transformation. of organic nitrogen to ' ammonia or ammonium. Ammonification can occur in the septic • tank . microorganisms Organic N ---------------> NH3 and/or NH4 2. NITRIFICATION: The oxidation of ammonia or ammonium to nitrate. Nitrification is a two step aerobic process with nitrite as the intermediate. nitrosococcus or nitrosomonas NH4+ + 3/202 ------�--> NO2- + ZH+ + H2O nitrobacter NO2 + 1/202 --------------> NO3 ' 3 . DENITRIFICATION: The reduction of nitrate to nitrogen gas , an inert gas that is abundant in the- atmosphere. Denitrification requires the presence of a carbon source along with anaerobic conditions . denitrifying ' bacteria NO3_ + carbon source - ---> NZ---gas + H2O + CO2 + ce??u'_a= mater:a: 46 No. " �... Fee — THE COMMON LTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Entered in computer: Yes PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION -TO N OF BARNSTABLE., MASSACHUSETTS Rpprication for Digogar *pgtem Cow6truction Permit Application for a Permit to Construct O Repair( )Upgrade( )Abandon( ) [415o plete System ❑Individual Components Location Address oorr-LottNNo. �� pZ�,�v , / �� Owner's Name,Address and Tyell.Noy. Assesso /PL " e' ��C.��-V�Z.� * 1V1L4E lYs ✓`-i P5 Paw 6512WO&QL, Installer's Name,Address,and Tel.No. Designer's Name,Address and Tel.No. Type of Building:Dwelling !>1Qo.of Bedrooms Lot Size�sq.ft. Garbage Grinder(Ab Other Type of Building No. of Persons Showers( ) Cafeteria( ) Other Fixtures Design Flow 330 gallons per day. Calculated daily flow 3 gallons. Plan Date Ih-3 )-%Q Number of sheets l Revision}Date /— 9� Title C� �� tJlf�� --4L� Size of Septic Tank Type of S.A.S. /- o &OKIt Xticll Description of Soil — 3 Nature of Repairs or Alterations(Answer when applicable) nminNING ENGINEER MUST SUPERVISE Date last inspected: INSTALLATION AND CERTIFY IN WRITING f 'T.HE_,SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN STRICT Agreement: ACCORDANCE TO PLAN. The undersigned agrees to ensure the construction and maintenance of the afore described on-site sewage disposal system in accordance with the provisions of Title 5 of the En ironmental C and not t place the system in operation until a Certifi- cate of Compliance has been issued by this Bo of e t n Signed Date' 'J't� Application Approved by Date •�A [ � Application Disapproved for the following reasons Permit No. p` Date Issued ®"" � t,j�,��y+ Air Y j t • }, [�,1/ 4,. L) 4'y may c/h / 7 L Fee_11 i rin E a ed in computer: i THE COMMONW LTH'OF MASSACHUSETTS Yes PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION -,TO N OF BARNSTABLE,,MASSACHdJSTTS Application for -Mig ogar Opste�rr ongtruction Permit `'Application for a Permit to Construct(j Repair( )Upgrade( )Abandon.( )' C417"o-mplete System O Individual Components Location Address or Lot No. 461 1 Owner's Name,Address and Tel.No. p usr r Assessor's Map/Parcel �. � 1 - Ye - piaaw fir, asi-0v1 Installer's Name,Address,and Tel.No. Designer's Name,Address and Tel.No. Type of Building: Dwelling le-No.of Bedrooms Lot Size ` sq.ft. Garbage Grinder Other Type of Building No.of Persons Showers( ) Cafeteria( ) j Other Fixtures a ^e; Design Flow 30 gallons per day. Calculated daily flow g '7 allons. Plan Date A('-3 Number of sheets _Revision}Date '"?�� Title C-k-t' 41/44,F— /� �,�f� I Size of Septic Tank ` -- Type of S.A.S. l t 1 ° f - Description of Soil J / s tJ Wiz.,. —3 tfv '-4 - � . Nature of Repairs or Alterations(Answer when applicable) Date last inspected: j Agreement: . ' The undersigned agrees to ensure the construction and maintenance of the afore described on-site sewage disposal system in accordance with the provisions of Title 5 of the Environmental C e and not t place the system in operation until a Certifi- caie of Compliance has been issued by this Bo of ee t1 Signed -- Date -7 O-ec Application Approved by �. Date Application Disapproved for the following reasons Permit No. �' Date Issued a '`'. -----;-------------------------- ,------ THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS Certificate of Compliance THIS IS TO CERT�fFnY,that t�yee On-site Sewa a Dis-osal S.. stem C ptstructe afire )U graded( ) Abandoned( )b �' t ' �o �� at . ' -�'- ./_ �� g�25/7- r has been constructed in accordance with the provisions of Title 5 and the for Disposal System Construction Permit No. r dated /e!7 Installer Designer The issuance of this permit shall not/fie construed as a guarantee that th s ste will function asldesigne C Date ( / Inspecto ar A r` � 11. U.,4 -------------------------------------- No. Fee THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION - BARNSTABLE., MASSACHUSETTS Oigoal *pgtem Construction Permit Permission is hereby granted to Construct(e)Repair( )Upgrade( )Abandon( ) System located at 416 - j 4A j4 and as described in the above Application for Disposal System Constrtction Permit. The applicant recognizes his/her duty to comply with Title 5 and the.following local provisions or special conditions. Provided:Construction myst 'e c ted within three years of tree date of this permit. Date: r Approved by ee TOWN OF BARNSTABLE LOCATION ��• i', " 1m SEWAGE # q , �w• C VII.LAGE �S +va� ASSESSOR'S MAP & LOT 111,90V INSTALLER'S NAME&PHONE NO. S �,e ��.s �. �� w•� SEPTIC TANK CAPACITY /C3b (C11IM ) LEACHING FACILITY: (type) �� = o E (size) `t'1--C� NO. OF BEDROOMS BUILDER OR OWNER / caly '* PERMITDATE: t3 COMPLIANCE DATE: Separation Distance Between the: Maximum Adjusted Groundwater Table to the Bottom of Leaching Facility Feet Private Water Supply Well and Leaching Facility (If any wells exist on site or within 200 feet of leaching facility) Feet Edge of Wetland and Leaching Facility(If any wetlands exist within 300 feet of leaching facility) Feet Furnished by A v ) CYa�aye 3 C i Jz. 3� y bEsll�-� DATA � L�1;tF Ll�>✓ s>�n� TAN u5F- Z,o6o GAL. t..;Acww, SYsT AA VEstG.N. r AFFU GA'T10N AMA QtirLp D, s U 3 . p GPD /5F y o•� � _ AppLie1&-noN AtZFA v�5►6N l�at u51✓ � Q V �- N-W P 51r-WALL AsaF-=A= o , t Iv` ` N9 oTTo.s� A = 12 �O 4805F. -TOTAL AM� _ \ \ t scx� SJVL. PmGoLATI014 ¢ATE L 5 M1 U/>zI4 N Z nA.c> \ N, o TZL r�«�b� t�►-�- 3L OF WILLIAMC. 444 N Y E \ `�. . No.•,19334�� F . �4an:sUF ve UT-- 1Z�G "Tli9f p L�aLE- "'3� ,. ,rim , . .. IL. �''37.S' pK? 1Fu 1►u ;. �u S - f3�CX. �!✓Mvv� �� ; -$ - 5�h1-41i�0 '��1LCSF L.e-�ht Ll .F1�1 s`l 46 ,T1p1GD PLOT-14 PLAN b �R tt . 5vu C 3IA- -wI`/ - c. W ts, 41SS : I,1r sd SNr� P _ ,Scat_ ( T� lv •3v7� I LF.3zT�>=Y T'HAT 'i*IE ��• E� SFtv�uN PLAI.1 E��NG�. CZMP-ys w ITA •t gE ' EUN AISn Lcs7 ZZ ��f38 P•G Z Z. rBAGk- zW0I2EMENT DF To 01 of . MAP ' AFL 8 P•21-�zj i�.G,4►at7 l 5 Nei tj!r4 t N A 5?6G.1 A L FlsbD HAZAf�D N E. N E t h1G ' •�n /� C PUS �A.rJV S�Qv�Jrws • �,N�zs W X_JC.0 oSTEevi Aj5 I OF"F5ej--> VV-oM '5V I 1 t� 4poo D NOT" VSED TU l�,TilBc.tsy PRo?E>2•ry LI�15S'. ,4P>'LIG4N?: (SST�VlU,fr t`NlrPi STEPHEN. G\\ ALLYN it j a WILSON :Z.j The s ptic system for the dwelling shall include enhanced nutrient removal as '" No.30216 Fv1S T L�F approved by the Board of Health. t The dwelling shall not have not more than 3 bedrooms. i9,r d t REVISED: t z Vok _ c DESIGNING ENGINEER MUST SUPERVISE mow' INSTALLATION AND CERTIFY IN WRITING THE SYSTEM WAS INSTAI.LED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE TO PLAN. �p SURi- / TOWN OF BARNSTABLE i LOCATION ( !i� ZZ �`i I 1 SEWAGE # ` VILLAGE ASSESSOR'S MAP & LOT 'CYJ "Qon INSTALLER'S NAME&PHONE NO. c5 ahe t. ti 276- SEPTIC TANK CAPACITY LEACHING FACILITY: (type) ,} � i , ;size) NO. OF BEDROOMS , BUILDER OR OWNER (yh i PERMITDATE: COMPLIANCE DATE: D - Separation Distance Between the: Maximum Adjusted Groundwater Table to the Bottom of Leaching Facility Feet Private Water Supply Well and Leaching Facility (If any wells exist on site or within 200 feet of leaching facility) Feet Edge of Wetland and Leaching Facility(If any wetlands exist within 300 feet of leaching facility) Feet Furnished by ZV _S h --------------- Ara, i. i 1 i f n 4a�1 m : n .. '. r „'M+e.rw�reh.+ ..nR+a.Y�tw>sx+•<r.+w,gvn '' ere.` !,®srs'•M"'yYOdI LW.' r 4" PVC ROOF VENT FALLING LEA -A. � `NOTE. DrSIGN FLOW 330 GALLONS/DAY 7N£1EAO&K FAGUTY AW COW M IW SWO LAe* Desian Criteria 55.D4' ��WLAR1s�'c c ovs"AV 70 THE�Ch17`0Anows i - \ SE r ft;! N 1N J10 CUR 15115(J,t TEE VENT Number of bedrooms: 3 Equivalent to 330 gal.'s/day Garbage disposal unit: NO j - FALL 4" VENT PROPOSED HOUSE TO HOUSE COVER TO GRADE Leaching area - capacity required: 330 gal.'s/day F.F. COVER TO GRADE 40.0 Side area proposed: 157 sq. ft. .= Bottom area proposed: 324 s f RESERc� FINISH GRADE OVER THE P P q t. SAS =37 Total area proposed: 481 sq. ft. 14'L0/G'6 AREA ,/i,/i,/, /,. /� /�. /�. /� /�/�,/i. r\ /\ /\ �\/,� \ Proposed leaching capacity: 356 gal.'s/day SURFAL2r YFiNT LdCA�"'3'f� � �� , _ � j� 'SLOPE --- //� /\ / Water supply: Town U ♦ 100Q GALLN e= 0.02 0.01 SLOPE /i.//� Ta BE tl�rERM�NEo s 9 P \ \ \'� /\/�,/ Precast concrete units: H-10 & H-20loading design /A' THE FIELD � �' SEPTIC TANK D. BOX a © � M -- 4 High Co ocity Infltl-otors with 2' 1000 GALLON of stone on ends, 4' of stone on BLACKWATER RUCK SAND 3 10' sides, 2' /n between & 1'below. M o SEPTIC TANK FILTER Diet. box 2' I t\ h c0 c0 s— 0.01 eve f0.01 w I II H—1 0 11 II O 1000 GALLON GRAYWATER 00 N I `�_ TEST HOLE /NFORMA T/ON BY N ~; CLEAN a w w c0 �n SEPTIC TANK C1400 rn rn 4 INF'ILfiRATORS WITH 2' OF STONE BOTTOM ELEV. 29.9 SURFACE VENT LOCAT/ON z > > N N N N BAXTER & NYE, INC TO BE DETERMINED /N THE FIELD z z z ,� r> ,.� ,7 r7 ,7 ON EtiDS & IN BETWEEN, 4 ON OUT _ - _ 10'f PERCOLA T/ON RA TE < 5 MIMIINCH .• w SIDES & 1 BELOW. q PROFILE II II H-2 0 II ° ° ° II NO CROUNDWA TER ENCOUNTERED 1000 GALLON f�JI ` Q 6" CRUSHED COMPACTED STONE - BOTTOM OF TEST PIT BLA61f`'{•YA TER "CC h SEPTIC TANK cYj Not to Scale ' �' > �' > W > ELEV. = 20.0 SOIL t_OG Q z z z z z z z DEPTH SOILS ELEV. M 6" CRUSHED COMPACTED STONE 0 34.0 LOAMY 25 3.0' SAND 31.0 `. r,O SED HOUSE : ALL ACCESS MANHOLE COVERS FOR MEDIt�M Ff..=40.0� SEPTIC TANK, DISTRIBUTION BOX, 8-6" 6 0' SAND AND LEACHING STRUCTURE SET MORE 28.0 , "^ THAN 6 BELOW FINISHED GRADE, SILTY PROPOSED HOUSE SHALL BE RAISED TO WITHIN 6" OF '� 2-20" Diameter Access Holes �• _ COVER TO GRADE F.F. = 40.0 FINISHED GRADE. 0 8 0� SAND 26.0 I INLET ` MEDIUk O.t18 4" PERFORATED PVC INSPECTION HOLE OUTLET ' l LQT ?_2 14 0 SAN,Q, 2d 0 18,846 S.F. 1000 GALLON o GREYWATER -- M SEPTIC TANK ao - � -'- • �� .� CERTIFIED PLOT PLAN BY ;E . :. �.; _ —C- -FRAME"& COVER PLAN REFERENCE: o 11" _ STEEL REINFORCED PRECAST CONCRETE OVER rs WHERE REQUIRED. BAXTER & NYE, INC. SCALE: 1" = 40' II aI H-20 II PLAN VIEW PLAN DATE: 10/30/96 w --- �`I w " REMOVABLE COVERS ^ PRECAST CONCRETE LOT 22 FALLING LEAF LANE Z Z z 34 r 6-3 I 3 .� � 3 TANKREQUIREDRISER WHERE OSTERVILLE, MA. - - APPLICANT: OSTERVILLE HIGHLANDS TRUST W • , a" ,32.93' L- H COMPACTED STONE 3" min. clearance required " INLET T TYPICAL HIGH CAPACITY INFILTRATOR (H-20 LOADING) INLET 2" min. inlet to outlet 6" min. N VIEW OP RUCK SYSTEM LAYOI�T - OUTLET �" min. min. 1,r Y r` c 14" sa I l GREYWATER PROFILE INSTALL TUFTITE SPEED LEVELERS NOT TO SCALE E F-TITS '41 0 _ ES EL1L6.511— OUTLET PIP AS BAFFLEO COVER s v TU CONCRETE G g• 0^ �t _ 5" O U TL'c 4 1 - KNOCKOUTS --- — 5 `' "PERMALON PLY 210 • m } CONTAINMENT LINER �� 2-20"•Diameter Access Holes 8'-O"� 3" - 4'-10" OR APPROVED EQ AL E1 �� 19.5 —., M r U ,� � INLET OU TL i i CROSS SECTION END—SECTION 4" PVC VENT PIPE s" �' I �. " PVC sU'RACE Vrrf PIPE —� cREEN 11.25" INLET OUTLETTYPICAL 1000 GALLON SEPTIC TANK (H— S10r LOADIN _PERF__2" PVt_PIPJ__tVENTSJ........ - - --- - ------ -- r--- ' I r ------ __ I I '. J NOT TO SCALE 1 r n MIN. CROSS—SECTION L ._ ; �'. FINISHED GRADE • , , • , , - • . I \-� FRAME & COVER STEEL REINFORCED PRECAST CONCRETE I I " I I ! � OVER "T'S" WHERE REQUIRED. y I f v PERF. 4 PVC PIPE (DISTRIBUTION) f 1 ALL OUTLET PIPES FROM THE I I n !I DISTRIBUTION BOX SHALL BE PLAN VIEW 4„ PVC PIPE - I'. 1 1 SET LEVEL FOR AT LEAST 2 FT. ' PRECAST CONCRETE PLAN NOT VALID UNLESS RED STAMPS } 11 PERF. 4" PVC PIPE (COLLECTIbN)- I TANK RISER ERE .. -------------- f I __-- _ _ PITCH 6^ f REMOVABLE COVERS� 6" ______________________ _____ ________ � •" � REQUIRED � APPEAR BELOW 11' rr------------------------------�-----.._...-------------ri----- - - j ,\\\1 6" � 1 f 1 f 4" PVC VENT PIPE ; j 15.5" 3" min. clearance • • '— 13" ' c required INLET "r 1 INLET 8 �— -' v I f PITCH I I �i2" min. inlet to outlet 6 min. OUTLET Unl�rredlmtl>t� tses *c*l '! , II Z II A 11 A o to"..min. c 14" min. o Engineer ofL'� r PERF. 4 PVC PIPE (DISTR01JTION) VENT PIPE DETAIL E , g appiem ion L' p 20" I I t ----._u ��_,, I I NOT TO SCALE GAS BAFFLE (munici offierptublko •,*3�n, • I I , , PLAN SECTION I upon the information con herein;and i • ,J - - I I J _J _-_-_____-=="__-_______�_______________________=J� (B)this plan remains L%eprop of erty PERF. 2" PVC PIPE (VENTS) ^ . . InnovativeRUCKF` s . Y . ., . ., - , ,. ., tams,Inc 6 HOLE DISTRIBUTION BOX 6 j 4• PVC ROOF VENT PIPE a'-o" 5'-3,. t INSECT SCREEN CROSS—SECTION END—SECTION �uC�DEs�cN�ssuB�Ecr m HEIGHT TO BE 3' ABOVE NOT TO SCALE / TYPICAL 1000 GALLON (H-20TxE EXc�.vswETO A PATENT Ao�sF FINISH GRADE LOADINGP. AN PTIC TANINNOVATIVE RUCK sYSSTEE4s,INC. 4" DIA. PVC PIPE NOT TO SCALE COPYING OR INFRINGEMENT OF 4" DIA. VENT PIPE TO BE VENTED BACK (VENT) THE SIDES OF THE FILER MAY BE SLOPED. THE REQUIRED AREA OF THE THIS DESIGN IS PROHIBITED SAME ELEVATION AS PLUMBING VENT APE THE CONTAINMENT LIN:�IDDLE LAYER OF THE INDRAINS. TO THE FACILITY AND UP THROUGH ROOF TO FILTER SHALL BE THE . c R SHALL BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING A PH OF 3.0 FILTER CLOTH- TYPAf2 3401 I AS MANUFACTURED BY LINO GEOTEXTILE 18" OVER! nP BETWEEN 'LINER 18" OVERLAP BETWEEN LINER AND FILTER CLOTH ----� DIVISION OR APPROVED EQUAC� AND FILTER CLOTH 4" VENT TO FACILITY GENERAL NOTES m O O t O 0 o Q 0 0 O O 0 6, G o O O O OJ O 0 ' 0 0 0 0 p ` O 6' STONE_ o 0 0 0 0 0 0 o O o 1 ) No change to this system shall be made unless DATE DESCRIPTIONJDrawnFhecked I 7" IlvDrz'NS I f 7" INDRAINS I I approved in writing by 'Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. . 1 . R E V I S 1 0 N S I 15 'SAND I f 5 SAND 2) Subject to inspection 'during construction b the PERMALON PLY 7` r f ' I l i 3 w 2" STONE= Board of Health and -Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. PLOT PLAN CONTAINMENT t ,7 '> ' ,. f , 7 INDRAINS I i f z 7" INDRAINS f I OR APPROVEDD EQUAL i - ": r - " - y 4' _ 4" 3) Heavy construction equipment shall not travel ,. 5 SAND I 5 sivb OF PROPOSED RUCK SYSTEM " _ over disposal system during or after construction. 0 2 sroNE_ PREPARED FOR " 4 Disposal system to be constructed in accordance 7" INDRAINS I f v 7" INDRAINS ) p Q with Title 5 of the State Environmental Code. McSHANE CONSTRUCTION Co. 5" SAND t '. 5"r SAND 1 r - ) copy o e plan kept o e site FOR LOT 22, FALLING LEAF LANE r 5 A f these s must be n th -ti 0 0 0 O 0 0 cs O 0 010 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 O 0, 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 o O o 6' STONE 1 of construction. IN :. . ;PITCH• -PITCH PITCH, PI during e time 6) A copy of these plans must be furnished to the OSTERVILLE BARNSTABLE, MA contractor constructing the disposal system. , I 4" PVC PIPE 7) Before backfil{ing the contractor shall notifyt.�� 4 LAYER of col`hPACTED, (DRAIN) SCALE: AS SHOWN -7T-DATE: JUNE 23, 1999 i ,. '�'f4 - 4 LAYER OF COMPACTED -ry Innovative RUCK Systems Inc., or the Board of Health , Ric�f .-, FINE SAND 4" DIA. #sE 'FORATED PVC PIPE SECTION ION B—B PROVIDE 1-1/4OTE: DUE TO VARYING METNC � FINE SAND " PITCH FROM Agent to inspect the system as constructed. 1c�.BATH 5�� OF INSTALLING THE LINER, g P y Innovative RUCK Systems Inc.InC TtiE CONTRACTOR , CIVIL �, SHALL FURNISH SHOP DRAWN"GS DESCRIBING EDGE TO CENTER. 8 If the cover over the Gre • Water Septic i I ) Y P 200 main street et r r SECTION A—A THE INSTAklA7fOtJ FOR REV1._W AND APPROVAL Tank is more than 4 then the Gray Water Septic Tank C� must be H-20. falmouth, ma. 02540 tS1 F.a RUCK SAND FILTER - DRAWN: TMS CHECKS ' NOT TO SCALE r 99 63.DWG LIC. NO.: 0201189263 DWG: N0.: 72-4-3 SHEET 1 OF 1 y.-