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Home My WebLink About0082 FALLING LEAF LANE - Health (2) 82 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville NE A = 144 003006 .� h II y L 72 F tF1E Tpy_ + _ Town .of BarnstableBARNS . MASS. t6 Board of Health. 3 9. �� Argo�r A � 367 Main Street,Hyannis MA 02601 . Office: 508-790-6265 Susan G.Rask,RS. FAX: 508-790-6304 Brian R.Grady,R.S. r Ralph A.Murphy,M.D. Decision of the Board of Health Regarding Lots 1 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 3.001 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., 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 T , 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, 1.0, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 (all' the even numbered lots) were owned by Osterville Highlands Trust. The remaining applications indicated that parcels 1, 3, 5, 7, 97,11, 13,-17, 191 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 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 t 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 II 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 II for these wells was approved by DEP May 3,k1994. Further, these wells are showing nitrate levels in the range of 14.mg/L these levels clearly exceed background nitrate levels - (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. �. 2. All lots in the subdivision'are within a DEP-defined nitrogen sensitive area as defined in 310 CMR 15.215(1). w 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. ;.s 5. Increasing density.of housing is associated with increased levels of nitrate and other ntaminants, in groundwater. w In recognition of*and 5 above, DEP has determined per 310 CMR 15.214(I), that no CMR 15.215 shall serving new construction in a nitrogen sensitive area designated in 310 ' 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,.except lots 23 and 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, 310 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 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 alternative system (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). W, ~ 10. The Board is in receipt of a letter from DEP to,William Nye (one of the applicants)dated w . 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 310 CMR 15.005(c), a considered assessment by the proponent of approved nitrogen removal technologies when site Limitations prevent attainment of the 440 gallon per acre design flow standard set for new construction under M 310 CMR 15.215(1)..." k . • r r 4 11. The applicant is entitled to pursue an aggregate determination of nitrogen loading per 310 CMR 15.216 and DEP guidelines, It is this board's belief that the cumulative acreage in the subdivision, minus the acreage devoted to roads, when considered in the aggregate is sufficient to allow the construction of 2-bedroom homes (220 gpd design.flow) on twenty of the lots and this will be in general compliance with the nitrogen loading requirements of 310 CMR 15.21.4. 12. The applicant has acknowledged that lot 15 will be used for drainage and is not"to be considered buildable. 13. At the hearings held on August 19, 1997 and September 3, 1997, the applicants proposed to the Board that dwellings located on 20 of the lots, which specific lots they identified, would be limited to 2 bedrooms unless the system(s)-are modified to include enhanced nutrient removal as approved by the Board of Health in which case a dwelling served by amodified system may be permitted to have not more than 3 bedrooms.. The remaining four,lots would be limited to not - more than 3 bedrooms and said system(s) must be modified to include enhanced nutrient removal as approved by the Board of Health. . 14. Based upon the evidence presented, the Board finds that the,al5plicants can achieve maximum feasible compliance with.310 CMR 15.000 through either 1) the construction of 2 bedroom homes on twenty of the lots with the remaining four lots provided with nitrogen-removal technology; the twenty lots must have appropriate restrictions placed upon their deeds to indicate r ` that only 2 bedrooms are allowed,-or 2) the installation of nitrogen removal technology on any lot will entitle the owner to a design flow of 330 gpd. 5 15. The applicant may choose in the future 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. ACTION TAKEN BY BOARD OF HEALTH r 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 may be 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: 3 1. All dwellings shall be limited to not more than 3 bedrooms and.said system(s) 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 (B)(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. r (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. VOTE: IN FAVOR OF DECISION : RASK, GRADY, MURPHY OPPOSED: NONE Dated: October 7, 1997 rSusan Rask, Chair Barnstable Board of Health, � i LillMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 IIA Treatment and Disposal Systems A. Installation Important: Ms. Janice Davis When filling out forms on the Owner computer,use p only the tab key 82-Fallln "L6af!Lane f to move your Facility Street Address 02655 cursor-do not Osterville MA use the return City State Zip key. Mailing address of owner, if different: reb ' Street Address/PO Box: ,ens State Zip City (508)428-1128 Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Innovative Ruck Systems O&M Firm 362 Gifford Street Street Address 02540 Falmouth Ma. State Zip City (508) 548-3564 ext. Telephone Number 14887 LUIS Coelho Certification Number Certified Operator Name C. Facility/System Information General Use Cert. ##: 97_ Innovative RUCK Systems Residential RUCK DEP ID - Manufacturer ID Model 12/2/99 Start of Operation Installation Date Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo.lyear: []Yes ®No D. Operating Information 10/14/08 6/28/07 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Septic= 10 inches; Gray = 8 inches Pumping Recommended ❑Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) Page 1 of 2 Davis Insp. Report Oct 08.doc•10/21/08 r; 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 normal Effluent Description 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: None. Notes and Comments: All components inspected and working properly. Vents are in place and working. 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 informatio ported is tr , accurate, and complete as of the time of the inspection. I am a Massa setts certif' Ll for in accordance with 257 CMR 2.00. 10/21/08 er 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 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, 6th Floor Boston. MA 02108 Davis Insp. Report Oct 08.doc•10/21/08 Page 2 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection \ '- Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 L�` DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems A. Installation Important: When filling out Ms. Janice Davis forms on the Owner computer, use only the tab key 82 Falling Leaf Lane, to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not use the return Osterville MA 02655 key. City State Zip Mailing address of owner, if different: 2L Street Address/PO Box: sewn City State Zip p �; (508)428-1128 - Telephone Number ,,, C � B. Authorized Service ProviderN Innovative Ruck Systems O&M Firm `.' ' 362 Gifford Street Street Address Falmouth Ma. 02540 City 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 Residential RUCK _ DEP ID Manufacturer ID Model Number 12/2/99 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ❑Yes ®No D. Operating Information 6/28/07 10/19/06 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Septic=2 inches; Gray=3 inches Pumping Recommended El Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) p g Davis Insp. Report June '07.doc•8/8/07 Page 1 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection \` Bureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 1, DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems normal Effluent Description E. Sampling Information Samples Taken: ® Influent ® Effluent Parameters sampled: ❑ pH ❑ BOD ❑ TSS ®TN ❑ Other(list below) NO2, NO3, NH3, TKN Other 1 Other 2 Other 3 Description of any maintenance performed since previous inspection &during this inspection: None. 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 Massa usetts ce '11129d.&perator in accordance with 257 CMR 2.00. 7/2/07 erator 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 Piloting & Provisional Use- General Use—by September 31st of each year for the within 30 days of inspection 301h 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 Davis Insp. Report June '07.doc•8/8/07 Page 2 of 2 holmes and rncgrath, 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 fax (508) 548-9672 ATTENTION TO r_ RE: r V l/ / a►.Y, WE ARE SENDING YOU ❑ Attached ❑ Under separate cover via the following items: ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints ❑ Plans L ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order - T_ COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION Lin e .d� . %Ow To6 �j � 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 ❑ ❑ FOR BIDS DUE ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US REMARKS c,7 r-w < ': COPYTO 4r d'1 " �(c6 fTp i&ED b'l er SIGNED: _ 4 e Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection AllBureau of Resource Protection - Title 5 DEP Approved Inspection and O&M Form for Title 5 I/A Treatment and Disposal Systems A. Installation Important: When filling out Mr. George E. Lloyd, Jr. forms on the Owner computer, use only the tab key 52 Falling Leaf Lane to move your Facility Street Address cursor-do not use the return Osterville MA 02655 key. City State Zip VQ Mailing address of owner, if different: IKZ (same) Street Address/PO Box: anan City State Zip (508) 420-4930 Telephone Number B. Authorized Service Provider Innovative Ruck Systems 0&M Firm 362 Gifford Street Street Address Falmouth Ma. 02540 City 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 Residential RUCK DEP ID Manufacturer ID Model Number 1/11/2003 1/11/2003 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type:"' General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence— used less than 6 mo./year: ❑Yes ®No D. Operating Information 10/19/06 9/06/05 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Blackwater Tank = 5"; Greywater Tank = 3" Pumping Recommended ❑ Yes ® No Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) Lloyd Insp. '06.doc^ 10/25/06 Page 1 of 2 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 normal Effluent Description 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 informatioere orted is true, accurate, and complete as of the time of the inspection. I am a Massachu certified 9peratVin accordance with 257 CMR 2.00. 10/25/06 OperaKr 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 Piloting & Provisional Use- General Use— by September 31S of each year for the within 30 days of inspection '30'h of each year for"the previous calendar year date previous 12 months Department of Environmental Protection Attention: Title 5 Program One Winter Street, 6th Floor Boston. MA 02108 Lloyd Insp. '06.doc. 10/25/06 Page 2 of 2 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONE WINTER STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108. 617-292-5500 JANE SWIFT BOB DUR.AND Governor Secretary LAUREN A LISS Commissioner December 31,2002 David Noreen 82 Falling Leaf Lane Barnstable,MA 02630 Re: 82 Falling Leaf Lane,Barnstable,MA DEP Facility ID:RUCK48 Operation&Maintenance Requirements Dear Mr.Noreen: 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' erely, haron 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.bs/dep L� 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: David Noreen When filling out Owner forms on the computer,use 82 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: t� Street Address/PO Box: ietmn 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 4/10/99 Installation Date Start of Operation Approval Type: ® General ❑ Provisional ❑ Piloting ❑ Remedial Seasonal Residence—used less than 6 mo./year: ®Yes ❑No D. Operating Information 03/04/02 12/07/01 Inspection Date Previous Inspection Date Sludge Depth(to be checked yearly) Pumping Recommended ❑Yes ® No normal Effluent Description NOREEN •11/20/02 Page 1 of 2 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 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, accurate, and complete as of the time of the inspection. I am a Massach ttg rtified o er or in accordance with 257 CMR .00. / Op signat 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 31 st 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 NOREEN •11/20/02 Page 2 of 2 GROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL Ino rganic Chemistry Field ID: GW Matrix: Aqueous Project: 82 FL Sampled: 03-04-02 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 03-04-02 Lab ID: 48891-01 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: Cool ,`a ' Rpportnlg AnalyfeR&ult � nrts�," Liihit� qaz a 1. B�tc .: � Mefhottt „, Nitrate(as Nitrogen) 2.0 mg/L 0.02 03-05-02 NI-1360-W EPA 353.2 Nitrite(as Nitrogen) 0.07 mg/L 0.02 03-05-02 NI-1360-W EPA 353.2 Lab ID: 48891-03 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: H2SO4/Cool +« `�"{• " Rep rting $ �. Analyte f ResulttUi►rtsj `q °Anatyzed �a QCtBafch Method YA, NO Ammonia(as Nitrogen) 4.5 mg/L 0.2 03-06-02 AM-0899-W EPA 350.1 Nitrogen,Total Kjeldahl (TKN) 9.9 mg/L 0.5 03-07-02 TKN-0815-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. r t Groundwater Analytical, Inc., P.O. Box 1200, 228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Innovative RUCK Systems, Inca r� c � A Passive Denitrifying Septic System p ZpO� 200 Main Street, Room 201 JAW 3 Falmouth,MA 02540 1 (.800)659-RUCK(7825) In MA TAN N')HEALTH rEr 1 (S08) S48.3564 FAX(S08) 548.9672 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 1j82 Falling Leaf Lane( North Grafton, MA 01536 MOs'terville, 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 . 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 1 M y 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 knext_ several `mont, 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 Hy 003 oQ� innovative ruck systems, inc. � � �� L4 LS3V A- 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 i 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE NO,U 21 2009 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 REFERENC LOCATION. BELOW YOU WILL FIND AN ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS AND A STATEMENT IF THE SYSTEM I CONFORMS TO THE DISCHARGE LIMIT OF THE APPROVED CERTIFICATE. RESULTS OF RUCK SAMPLING TYPE GENERAL CERTIFICATELOCATED IN NtTR©G N SryENS TIVAREYES5 CLIENT M: Shan�e011stffGt10 a DATE `14 LOCATION Lo6Falltngeaare TOWNB nstabte;Mai k' �� >„ h OUTPUT D-BOX pH 65 ' BOD20 TSS mg/I AMMONIA TKN .r10 = , mg/I NO3 $ 3 . ` mg/I TN r_ 18 3 mg/I y DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN YES 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 f GROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: Lo -Box Matrix: Aqueous Project: McShane/99170 Sampled: 10-30-00 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 10-30-00 Lab ID. 37055-08 Container: I Plastic Preservation: Cool e � „�, 7'"�R'° t €''cs'" �"� F RQ�OTtIRg,'k��a ` "+,'S"kt� F 3 Yt � # �ResLl � Um#s ` Analyzed QC Batch� �Method , -_ .�.»,.-�' ,�:-�'?.'".. t:Inllta ,',+ �,d�* `` s `, .rrM?�n ,$bwi`, Biochemical Oxygen Demand 20 mg/L 9 10-30-00 BOD-0812-W EPA 405.1 Solids,Total Suspended 52 mg/L 10 11-02-00 TSS-0479-W EPA 160.2 Lab ID ne 37055 02 Container: 250 mL Plastic� � � Preservation Cool n ? �,a ,t .yKp. � Gw a +t- s �`^ry. 7 3§S'9 HIM -#Z.� Reporjing �Analyte rResulf Umfs �A►nalyzed QCa� Nitrate(as Nitrogen) 8.3 mg/L 0.2 11-01-00 NI-0951-W EPA 353.2 pH 6.5 pH 2.0 10-30-00 PH-0915-W EPA 150.1 Lab ID. 37055 05 Container 250 mL Plastic Preservation H2SO4/Cool n t 'Arn �C,Bat �M etf od-- Ammonia(as Nitrogen) 4.5 mg/L 0.2 10-31-00 AM-0585-W EPA 350.1 Nitrogen,Total Kjeldahl (TKN) 10 mg/L 0.5 11-09-00 TKN-0561-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. tN /-vv 18.3 Groundwater Analytical, Inc., P.O. Box 1200, 228 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 YF6 ll i h o -cwf 1.�►.�, 1YV00300 ij innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE I Jan. 09 2002 w 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 LOCATED IN N;ITRQGEN:SENSITIVE AREA: -r YVES . CLIENT David Noreen' DATE 11/04/01 4. LOCATION !;Lot 6 Falling Leaf Lane TOWN i Barnstable, Ma OUTPUT D-BOX pH 5.9 BOD BRL mg/I TSS 140 mg/I AMMONIA 1.6 mg/I TKN 11 mg/I NO3 4 mg/I TN 15 mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED lzflol�" MICHAEL MOREAU innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: DAVID J. NOREEN _ _ BARNSTABCE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE GROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: GW Matrix: Aqueous Project: 82 F/L Sampled: 12-07-01 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 12-07-01 Lab ID: 46703-03 Container: 1L Plastic Preservation: Cool Y.v c Anafyte `r� °'s'.ts ; .rResUlt zt a",UnItS. spIt>g.� unaly,Zed' v QBdtCliree3,''' 3' s^ r A i a. n Lllnit ",.so-a eth Biochemical Oxygen Demand BRL mg/L 9 12-07-01 BOD-1029-W EPA 405.1 Solids,Total Suspended 140 mg/L 10 12-10-01 TSS-0627-W EPA 160.2 Lab ID: 46703-01 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: Cool €; Rep4rtmg � v" 'Analytes � Result tJnts� im t"�s� naly eilk , G BatehF INethod ��. Nitrate(as Nitrogen) 4.0 mg/L 0.02 12-07-01 NI-1287-W EPA 353.2 pH 5.9 pH N/A 12-07-01 PH-1149-W EPA 150.1 Lab ID: 46703-02 Container: 250 mL Plastic Preservation: H2SO4/Cool f§ &Anal key r 'rr � Resu7t t'Untts� ReportingAnal ied " :CBateh �` Method Ammonia(as Nitrogen) 1.6 mg/L 0.2 12-11-01 AM-0841-W EPA 350.1 Nitrogen,Total Kjeldahl (TKN) 11 mg/L 0.5 12-11-01 TKN-0766-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 � ; , innovative ruck systems, inc.. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE May14 2001 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 LOCATED IN NITROGENSENSITIVEaAREA �YES� CLIENT 11%IcShane C'orstructlonZ DATE 04/23%01 LOCATIONLot6Falling Leaf Lan �� TOWNBgarnstabl`e; Ma n. OUTPUT D-BOX pH 6 8 ` BOD „; 41 . s, mg/I TSS 46mg/I AMMONIA 2 ;smg/I TKN 7µ,ft,", y mg/I NO3 � < 3� xmg/I TN11 2 mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN YES LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED TIMOTHY M. SANTOS innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: DAVID J. NOREEN BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE -� � � GROUNDWATER a-nx�»—nw.o x ow�x��o~ Inorganic Chemistry Field ID: Lot 6 Matrix: Aqueous Project: Me8hane/99170 Sampled: 04' 3-01 Client: Holmes&McGrath Received: 04-23-01 � Lab|D: 40500 19 Container: 1LPlasdc Preservation: Con Pon Lab ID: 40508-03 Container: 358ml-Plastic Preservation: Cool TJ Bat- Plastic /Cool� Method References: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, US EPA,EPA-600/4-790-020, Revised(le*»)'and . Methods for the Determination o/Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples, USEPA, EPA/600/R-93/100,(1993),and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHp^Eighteenth Edition(199z). Report Notations: onL Indicates result, if any, i,below reporting limit for ana|ytr. 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 � Effluent Nitrogen 82 Falling Leaf Lane 30 2 20 Elluent TKN }, Effluent no3 10 0 Apr 28 99 Oct 26 99 Jul 27 99 Jan 26 00 X-Axis Total Nitrogen Concentration 82 Falling Leaf Lane Osterville 35 30 �n 25 effluent o } 20 Discharge Limit 15 10 � Nov 2100 Apr 23 01 Jul 27 01 Dec 07 X-Axis innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE DO9 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 DATE Q LOCATION a I x OUTPUT D-BOX pFi5g"P BCD hmg/I TSS © mg/I AMMONIA , mg/I TKN mg/I NO3 s mg/I s TN .. mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED MICHAEL B MOREAU innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: DAVID NOREEN BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE 027 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 CLIENT DATE l LOCATION TOWNS : OUTPUT D-BOX PH w BOD mg/I TSS �� mg/l AMMONIA f mg/I TKN ;. �; .;. mg NO3 r mg/I TN :� mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS r TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED MICHAEL B MOREAU innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: DAVID NOREEN BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE 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 DATE 2E LOCATION 6 �t L 3 OUTPUT D-BOX pH BOD - mg/I TSS �� ,�. ":, mg/I AMMONIA mg/I TKN mg/I NO3 mg/I l TN M; mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED TIMOTHY M. SANTOS innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: DAVID J. NOREEN BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE �Gw` 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 DATE f LOCATION I� � a e OUTPUT D-BOX pH kk BOD .`mg/I TSS � � mg/I AMMONIA mg/I �iTKNr mg/I NO3 � TN mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TNT #k ,y LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS r TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED TIMOTHY M. SANTOS innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: DAVID J. NOREEN BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFFGOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE Lk 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 REFERENC 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 DATEOr ,,. .. LOCATION _ e OUTPUT D-BOX PH TOD mg /I mg/I AMMONIA t -mg/I TKN � mg/I NO3 k � mg/I TN mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN 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 r innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE �ie�BEa ATTENTION: STEVE CORR P.E. REVISED 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 DEAR MR. CORR PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENC 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 DATEQ // f0 LOCATION a r i gL a �a � OUTPUT D-BOX PHBob mg TSS a AMMONIA 6 mg/I t � TKN � �mg/I N037 mg/I TNY� � mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN fly LEGEND NT SAMPLE GATHERED TOO SMALL SAMPLE NOT GATHERED NM NOT MEANINGFUL BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS NR NOT REQUIRED TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED . SIGNED MICHAEL B. MCGRATH, P.E. innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: CLIENT )BOARD OF HEALTH R. LAAK BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE F"ebruaij 10,2OQ¢ ATTENTION: STEVE CORR P.E. RETEST 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 DEAR MR. CORR PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENC 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 LOCATED. IN NITROGEN SENSGTIVE AREIES CLIENT McShane Construction t> DATE 01/26/00 LOCATION all'ing Leaf Lane TOWN Barnstable, Ma ; INPUT OUTPUT APPROX. REMOVAL BLACKWATER GREYWATER D-BOX RESULTS pH 6.5 BOD 370 mg/I ; T4 mg/I 80' mg/I 64% TSS 390 'mg/I :.35 mg/I 76 mg/I NM FECAL COLIF 26150 / 100 ml 1800 / 100 ml 3000 / 100 ml 79% AMMONIA 9.3 mg/I 22 mg/I 23 mg/I TKN 17 mg/I 30 mg/I 32 mg/I NO3 0.06. mg/I BRL mg/I BRL mg/I TN 17.06 mg/I 30 mg/I 32:. _ mg/I -36%. DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN NO LEGEND NT SAMPLE GATHERED TOO SMALL SAMPLE NOT GATHERED NM NOT MEANINGFUL BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS NR NOT REQUIRED REMOVAL RATE IS AN APPROXIMATE VALUE SINCE THE WASTEWATER FLOWS ARE SPLIT BLACKWATER IS ASSUMED TO BE 50% OF THE FLOW. TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED MICHAEL B. MCGRATH, P.E. innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: CLIENT BOARD OF HEALTH R. LAAK BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TITLE 5 OFFICIAL INSPECTION:FORM-NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS '= OVE® SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FORM I PART A .APR 0 9 2002 CERTIFICATION TOM\ OFBARNSTABLE HEALTH DEPT. Property Address:. t� � rr, � s�- MAP0 0 Owner's Nam PARCEL . 003 O O(p Owner's Address: LOT Date of Inspection: O e'-B Name of Inspector:1please print r+�' 1 Company Name. .%4gd� Mailing Address: fie,JC,a � Telephone Number: 600- '7°7/- Pz•� CERTIFICATION STATEMENT I certify that I have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at this address and that the information reported: below is true,accurate and complete as of the time of the inspection.The inspection was performed based on niy training and experience in the proper function and maintenance of on site sewage disposal systems.I:am a DEP approved system inspector pursuant to Section 15.340 of Title 5(310 CMR 15:00.0). The system: Passes Conditionally Passes . 4Fail s Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority. Inspector's Signature: Date: J��_IX The system inspector shall submit a copy of this inspection report,.to the Approving Authority(Board of Health or DEP)within 30 days of completing this inspection.If the system is a shared system or has a design flow of 10,000 gpd or greater,the inspector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appropriate regional office of the DEP.The original should be sent to the system owner and copies sent to the buyer,if applicable,and the approving authority. Comments � Notes and `N sM zt Z ota0 0-w— zg,Z®ob . 7vA , I-, zooz1 r4ay P41 WO/� Cam, r ��i a'° ) NO ` 't P�� '\�" vie-cAa° free. P�oers o,P H 14,p ', —7t; 5: lllc ****This report only describes conditions at the time of inspection and under the conditions.of use at that time.This inspection does not address how the system will.perform in the future under the same or different conditions of use. C)/0� Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 1 . t Page 2 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION(continued) Property Address: c— � /La KW,gaa-e _ Ovine ` ' Date of Inspection: / cam. InspectionSummary: Check A,B,C,D or E/ALWAYS complete all of Section D A. System Passes: I have not found any information which indicates:that any of the failure criteria described in 310 CMR 15:303'or in 310 CMR15304 exist.Any failure criteria not evaluated are indicated below. Comments" a 13 q A 4 wWna: ,pa+v:n+»+aR s B...System Conditionally Passes: One or more system components as described in the"Conditional Pass"section need to be replaced or repaired.The system,upon completion of the replacement or repair,as approved by the Board of Health;will pass. Answer yes,no or not determined(Y,N,ND)in the for the following statements. If"not determined"please explain. The septic tank is metal and over 20 years old*or the septic tank(whether metal or not)is structurally unsound;exhibits substantial infiltration or exfiltration or tank failure is imminent._.System will pass inspection if the existing liank is replaced with a:.complying septic tank as'approvedby the Board of Health. *A metal septic tank will pass inspection.if it is structurally sound,not leaking and if a Certificate of Compliance indicating that the-tank.is less than 20 years old is available. ND explain: Observation of sewage backup or break out or high static water level in the distribution box due to broken or obstructed.:pipe(s)or due to a'broKen;settled or uneven distribution box. System will pass inspection if(with_ approval of Board of Health): broken pipe(s)are replaced obstruction is removed distribution box is.leveled or.replaced ND explain: The system required pumping more than'4 times a year due to broken or obstructed pipe(s).The system will pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of Health): broken pipe(s)are replaced obstruction is removed ND explain: 2 'Page 3 of 1.1 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM -NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL.SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION(continued) Property Address: Owner: Date of Inspection: 224,n o7� C. Further Evaluation is Required by the Board of Health: Conditions.exist which require further.evaluation by the Board of Health in order to determine.if the,,system is failing to protect public health,,safety, or the environment. I. System will pass-unless Board.of Health determines in.accordance.with 310.CMR 15.303(1)(b).that the system is not functioning in a mannerwhich.will protect public health,safety and the'environment: Cesspool or privy is within 50,feet of a surface water sspool or privy is within 50 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland or a salt marsh Local Board Of Health will: have final determination.on. testing results. 2. System will fail unless the Board of Health(and Public Water Supplier,if any)determines that the system is functioning in a manner that protects the public health;safety and environment: _ The system,has aseptic tank,and soil absorption system(SAS)and the SAS is.within 100.feet of a surface water supply.or tributary to a surface water supply. The system has a septic tank and SAS.and the SAS is within a Zone 1,of a public water supply. _ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS.is within 50 feet of.a private water supply welt. _ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is.aess.than 100,feet but 50 feet or more from a private water supply well"..Method'used to.determine distance, . "This system passes if the well water analysis,performed at a DEP certified laboratory, for coliform bacteria and volatile organic compounds indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility:and the presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm,provided that no other failure criteria are.triggered. A•copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.- . 3. Other: K 3 Page 4 of'I l OFFICIAL,INSPECTION FORM NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS ti SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART A CERTIFICATION(continued) Property Address: zAepe-iQ fQa,,;�e, Owner:.C` �r� Date of Inspection: fizfj,�ITA sc-�,(jGo A System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems: You must indicate"yes"or"no"to each of the following Tor all inspections: Yes Nq 1L Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool Discharge or.ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or / clogged SAS or cesspool Static liquid level in the distribution boic above outlet invert due to an overloaded or clogged SAS or / cesspool Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6"below invert or available volume is less than ''/z day flow _ -7 Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).Number _J of times pumped Any portion of the SAS,cesspool or privy is below.high ground water elevation. Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply. _ Any portion of a`cesspool or privy is within a Zone I of a public well. . Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50.feet of a private water supply well. Any portion of a cesspool or.privy is less than 100 feet but:greater than 50 feet from a private water supply well-with no acceptable water quality analysis. [This system passes if the well water analysis, performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for coliform bacteria and volatile organic compounds indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and the:presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen.is equal to or less than 5 ppm,provided that no other failure criteria are triggered.A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.] (Yes/No)The system fails. I`have determined that one or more of the above failure criteria exist as described in 310 CMR 15.303,therefore the system fails.The sY stem owner should contact the Board of Y Health to determine what will be necessary to correct the failure. 'E. Large Systems: To be considered a large'system,the system must serve a facility with a'design now of 10,000 gpd to:45,000 gPd• You must indicate either"yes"or"no"to each of the following: (The following criteria apply to large systems in addition to the criteria above) yes no the system is within 400 feet of a surface drinking water supply _ the system is within 200 feet of a tributary to a surface drinking water supply _ the system is located in nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection Area—IWPA)or a mapped Zone II of a public water.su 1 well P supply , If.you have answered"yes"to any questibn in Section E the system is considered a significant threat,or answered "yes"in Section D above the large system has failed.The owner or an operator of large system considered a P Y g Y significant threat under Section E or failed under Section D shall upgrade the system:in accordance with 310 CMR 15:304.The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department. 4 Page 5 of 1.1 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEW AGE J ISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION`F.ORM PART B: CHECKLIST 0 �^� Property Address: Owne Date of anspectioll:/_n2__4ff__411)' te.__z'ee)�a Check if the following have been done You must indicate"yes"or"no"as to each of the following: Yes No Pumping.information.was provided by the owner,occupant,or Board of Health I_,"Were.any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks i/ -, Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period? Have large.volumes.of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of this inspection? Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined?(If they were not available note as NIA) Was the facility.or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage back up �— Was the site inspected for signs of break out? _ Were all system components,excluding the SAS, located on site? Were the septic tank manholes uncovered,.opened,and the interior of the tank.inspected for the condition of the baffles or tees,material of construction,dimensions,depth of..liquid,depth.o€sludge and depth of scum -6 _ Was.the facility owner(and occupants if different from owner).provided with.information on the proper maintenance of subsurface sewage disposal systems? ' The size and location of the Soil Absorption System(SAS)on the site.has been determined based on: Yes no Existing information.For example,a plan.at the,Board of Health. Determined in the field(if any of the failure criteria related to Part C.is at issue.approximation of distance is unacceptable) [310 CMR 15.302(3)(b)]. e 5 Page.6 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTIONTORM=NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTLON:FORM PART C SYSTEM'INFORNIATION Property Addressjd'C?1/R Owne Date of Inspection: FLOW CONDITIONS RESIDENTIAL Number of bedroorim§.(.design): : Number of bedrooms(actual): DESIGN flow based'on 3l O-CMR 15.203(for example: 11:0 gpd x#of bedrooms): -Number of current residents: Does residence have a..garbage grinder(yes-or no): � .Is laundry.on a separate sewage`system (yes or'no f if yes separate inspection required] Laundry system inspected(yes or no) — Seasonal use:(yes or no)._� .. Water meter readings, if available(last 2 years usage(gpd)):0-11--490 61-- 7®PP Sump pump(yes or o Last date of occupancy: : Z(eaU AZWzAzV COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAI�j 6— Type of establishment:.. Design flow(based on 310 CMR.15.203): gpd Basis of design flow(§eats%persons/sgft,etc.): Grease trap present(yes or no):_ Industrial waste.holding tank present(yes or no):_ Non-sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system(yes or no):-_ Water meter readings, if available, Last date of occupancy/use: OTHER(describe): GENERAL INFORMATION Pumping Records. " -Sourcez of information: Was system pumped as part ofthe inspection_(yes.o no): If yes,volume pumped:. gallons--Now was quantity pumped determined?:. . Reason'for,pumping: . TYKE OF SYSTEM ✓✓_Septic tank,distribution box,soil absorption system Single cesspool _Overflow cesspool _:Privy _Shared system.(yes or no)(if yes,attach previous inspection records, if any) Innovative/Alternative technology.Attach a copy of the current operation and maintenance contract(to be obtained from system owner`) _Tight tank —Attach a copy:of the DEP,approval —Other°(describe): A roximate age of all components,date installed(if known)and source f information; Were:sewage odorsAetected when arriving,at the site(yes.or no): dl� ?age 7 of I 1 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM-,NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL.SYSTEM INSPECTION,FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: w� A Owner: Date oflnspection:. ?au,,M s2�r�000- BUILDING SEWER(locate:on site plan)L,-)tZ Depth below grade: Materials of.construction: cast iron _40 PVC_other(explain):- Distance from private water supply well or suction line: Comments(on condition of joints,venting,evidence of leakage,etc.)- SEPTIC TANK:jz�-Ocate on site plan) Depth below grade: 9,04om Material of construction:-concrete_metal_fiberglass_polyethylene —other(explain) If tank is metal list age:_ Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance(yes or no):—(attach a.copy of certificate) Dimensions. Is X Co'h S' - Sludge depth: 0-.X- D"^/" " #2 - ©a Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle: /-r3 7 Z^-37 Scum thickness: iL 0, =/1' 41&? Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle: Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle 1~13 - /3 How were dimensions determined: Comments(on pumping recommendations, tnlef and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrity, liquid.levels as r Jlated to outlet invert,evidence of leakage,etc.): voo A � GREASE TRAI (locate on.site plan): Ev Depth below grade:— Material of construction:_concrete_metal_fiberglass polyethylene_other (explain): Dimensions: Scum thickness: Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle: Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle: Date of last pumping: Comments(on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee-or baffle condition,structural integrity, liquid levels as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage,etc.): Page 8'of 11 OFFICIAL;INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: Owner. Date of Inspection: 42a 05-icOC)c-,"' TIGHT or HOLDING TANJ (tank must be pumped at time of inspection)(locate on site plan) Depth below grade: Material of construction: concrete metal fiberglass_polyethylene other(explain): Dimensions: Capacity: gallons Design Flow: gallons/day Alarm present(yes or no): Alarm level: Alarm in working order(yes or no): Date of lasrpumping: Comments(condition of alarm and float switches, etc.): DISTRIBUTION BOX: L,,,"(ifpresent must be opened)(locate on site plan) Depth of liquid level above outlet invert:Lak'91 Comments(note if box is level and distribution to outlets equal, any evidence of solids carryover,any evidence of A kage into or out of box, etc.): V.... An PUMP CHAMBER- �(locate on site plan) Pumps in working order(yes or no): Alarms in working order(yes or no):. Comments(note condition of pump chamber,condition of pumps and appurtenances,'etc.): 8 'Page 9 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS . SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL.SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM. PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: 4 A Owne L Date of Inspection +� �A�� r� ,r�llX)a SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM (SAS):. (locate on site plan,excavation not required) If SAS not located explain why; Type leaching.pits,number:_ leaching chambers,number: ✓leaching galleries,number: leaching trenches,number, length: leaching fields,number,dimensions: overflow cesspool,number: innovative/alternative system. Type/name of technology: Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding,damp soil)condition of vegetation, etc.): CESSPOOLS�P�(cesspool;must be pumped as part of inspection)(locate on site plan) Number and configuration: Depth—top of liquid to inlet invert: Depth of solids layer: Depth of scum layer: Dimensions of cesspool: Materials of construction: Indication of groundwater inflow(yes or no): Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure, level.of ponding,condition,of vegetation,etc.): PRIVY:-(locate on site plan) Materials of construction: . Dimensions: Depth of solids: Comments(note condition of soil, signs.of hydraulic failure,level of ponding,condition of vegetation,,etc.): 9 Page 10 bf 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM=NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: Owne Date of Inspection:`�= �'°mil n� c;60c� SKETCH OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM Provide a sketch of the sewage disposal system including ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or benchmarks. Locate all wells within 100 feet. Locate where public water supply enters the building. ov iJAI, 1 N9 �� s 6 1 10 'Page I 1 of 11 OFFICIAL INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FORM PART C . SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued) Property Address: &X/-e- Owners DAd&.r/ Date of Inspection:t,/_a4,0_A 2 0006 SITE EXAM Slope Surface water Check cellar. Shallow wells Estimated depth to ground water. feet Please indicate(check).all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation: Obtained from system design plans on record-If checked,date of design plan reviewed: Observed site(abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS) Checked with local Board of Health-explain: Checked with local excavators, installers-(attach documentation) Accessed USGS database:-explain: You must describe how you established the high ground water elevation: ��'�/311�/'✓TGf" j""�d19 �'i l� 11 Effluent Nitrogen 82 Falling Leaf .Lane 30 25 2Q► Elluent TKN 15 Effluent no3 10 5 0 Apr 28 99 Oct 26 99 Jul 27 99 Jan 26 00 X-Axis Total Nitrogen Concentration 82 Failing Leaf Lane Osterville 35 30 co 25 effluent } 20 Discharge Limit 15 o 10 Nov 2100, Apr 23 01 Jul 27 01 Dec 07 X-Axis innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE 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 - CLIENT DATE 2 `7 Q ` LOCATION TOWN OUTPUT D-BOX PH BOD B`:L� mg/I. TSS mg/I AMMONIA 6 mg/I TKN mg/I NO3 mg/I TN5 mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED MICHAEL B MOREAU innovative ruck systems, inc.. CC: DAVID NOREEN BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE j _ innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE ` '_ A a" 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 DATE Q :a LOCATION m =fin L " }, TOWN 6 {: •t � � {; )��t ` a OUTPUT D-BOX pH . BOD ., mg/I TSS § d, mg/I AMMONIA X; ., mg/I TKN .7, . ;p: mg/I NO3 " mg/I TN M .9 mg/l DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED TIMOTHY M.SANTOS innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: DAVID J.NOREEN BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE 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 DATE '. LOCATION a t e .OUTPUT D-BOX pH BOD mg/I TSS 6 mg/I AMMONIA mg/I 1)TKN mg/I NO3 mg/I TN �L] m /I,t� g DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN " rs LEGEND BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED TIMOTHY M. SANTOS innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: DAVID J. NOREEN BARNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH JEFF GOULD-DEP LAKEVILLE innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 TO: 1-800-874-7373 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE1E ® 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 REFERENC 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 DATE OUTPUT D-BOX PH BOD mg/I TSS 5 mg/I AMMONIA , " mg/I TKN NO3 mg/I TN J `.M, mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN ; 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 ' j . innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 TO: 1-800-874-7373 • `I r DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE ' � A ATTENTION: STEVE CO:RR P.E. REVISED 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 DEAR MR. CORR PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENC 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 DATE OvOeO LOCATIONo a La : OUTPUT D-BOX pH 7 BOD -: 9 mg/I TSSGU ti mg/I AMMONIA mg/I TKN 2 mg/I NO3 k7 mg/I TN 9gm mg/I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN MCOM LEGEND NT SAMPLE GATHERED TOO SMALL SAMPLE NOT GATHERED NM NOT MEANINGFUL BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS NR NOT REQUIRED TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED . SIGNED MICHAEL B. MCGRATH, P.E. innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: CLIENT )BOARD OF HEALTH R. LAAK BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT r innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 �) 1-800-874-7373 TO: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATE � d� `. ATTENTION: STEVE CORR P.E. RETEST 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 DEAR MR. CORR PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENC 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 CERTIFICATES DATE '&1/ 6 00 LOCATION a � INPUT OUTPUT APPROX. REMOVAL BLACKWATER GREYWATER D-BOX RESULTS . pH I§01 BOD mg/I mg/I mg/ITSSmg/I �� mg/I mg/I FECAL COLT / 100 ml 80 /100 ml 0 / 100 mlAMMONIAmg/I mg/I ' mg/I TKNmg/I 0 mg/I mg/IN03 mg/I ;mg/I mg/I TN ' 1 0 , : mg/I mg/IN mg/I ago= DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN LEGEND NT SAMPLE GATHERED TOO SMALL SAMPLE NOT GATHERED NM NOT MEANINGFUL BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS NR NOT REQUIRED REMOVAL RATE IS AN APPROXIMATE VALUE SINCE THE WASTEWATER FLOWS ARE SPLIT BLACKWATER IS ASSUMED TO BE 50% OF THE FLOW. TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED MICHAEL B. MCGRATH, P.E. innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: CLIENT BOARD OF HEALTH R. LAAK BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street falmouth, ma 02540 1-800-874-7373 TO: EP D ARTME T O N F ENVI RONMENTAL NTAL PROTECTION R TECTION DATE ATTENTION:STEVE CORR P.E. RETEST 11/30/99 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 DEAR MR. CORR PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENCE 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 LOCAL I D IN NITRUEN SfrNSITIVE AREfYES µ DATE <1=0I2 .9.'�'6/ LOCATION M INPUT OUTPUT APPROX. REMOVAL BLACKWATER GREYWATER D—BOX RESULTS pH O B D -�7 a m /I I ............... TSS m /I m /I FECAL CO I 7tY000 /100 ml ...:.. ..:.::.:. AMMONI A €m / .:..:...:. g 9 g TKN m I 9 m /I 9 9 h 5 : NO3 m / 9 9 9 TN :1 m /I DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN >`'' EM ><_'`<''-< LEGEND NT SAMPLE GATHERED TOO SMALL SAMPLE NOT GATHERED NM NOT MEANINGFUL BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS NR NOT REQUIRED REMOVAL RATE IS AN APPROXIMATE VALUE,SINCE THE WASTEWATER FLOWS ARE SPLIT BLACKWATER IS ASSUMED TO BE 50% OF THE FLOW. TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED MICHAEL B.MCGRATH, P.E. k innovative ruck systems, Inc. CC: CLIENT JOARD OF HEALTH R. LAAK BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT innovative ruck systems, inc. 200 main street Falmouth, ma 02540 1-8007874-7373 �0: DEPARTME NT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IR NM ENTAL PROTECTION DAT E ATTENTION: STEVE CORR P.E. REVISED 1 WINTER STREET BOSTON MA 02108 2 DEAR MR. CORR . PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED COPIES OF LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THE RUCK SYSTEM AT THE REFERENCE 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 LOCATED IN:;IIITROGEN SENSITIVE AREJYES:':'``;:; ;:::;;A< C I T :F DATE 10/26/09� LOCATION Lt�t.t'i Failing Leal=Lane TOW INPUT OUTPUT APPROX. REMOVAL BLACKWATER GREYWATER D-BOX RESULTS pH BOD -7 `m /I =m / FfY:��'S.i. g 9 TSS m /I ..... ...:.:... FECAL COLIF 37QQOQ '/100 ml 2t0it : /100 ml "ll 100 ml 'AMMONIA =- �7 f N K :::.2.: 9 9 NO3 m /I 9 TN DOES SYSTEM CONFORM TO DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TN "REM > >€'F LEGEND NT SAMPLE GATHERED TOO SMALL SAMPLE NOT GATHERED NM NOT MEANINGFUL BRL BELOW REPORTING RESULTS NR NOT REQUIRED REMOVAL RATE IS AN APPROXIMATE VALUE SINCE THE WASTEWATER FLOWS ARE SPLIT BLACKWATER IS ASSUMED TO BE 50% OF THE FLOW. TEST RESULTS ARE ATTACHED SIGNED MICHAEL B. MCGRATH, P.E. innovative ruck systems, inc. CC: _ CLIENT JOARD OF HEALTH R. LAAK BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT Permit Number: Date: Completed by:. , HIGH GROUND-WATER LEVEL COMPUTATION Site Location: y 7 /-Ill lleale� A/0 !o 5 Lot No, Owner: lelpeeex Address:. Te,_ Contractor: %1^ / ( �y1� Address: y' /J C�f_xI'✓ Arld, ?'7�.�J�'�J✓�� Notes STEP. 1 . Measure depth.to water table to nearest.1/10 ft.................................. ............ .Date ` month/day/year STEP 2 Using.Water-Level.Range Zone and Index Wdl M.ap.locate site and determine: OAppropriate index well.:................ OWater-level range zone-......................................................... STER.3:.. Using monthly.repo.rt:"Current Water Resources Conditions" determine current-depth to water level for index well ........................... month/year STEP. 4. Using.Table.o.f.Water-3level Adjustments for index well (STEP2A),.current depth to water level for index wel.l (STEP 3), and water-level zone (STEP 213) 45--3 determine water-level adjustment .............................................................................................. STEP:, 5 Estimate depth to.high water by subtracting the water level adjustment..-(STEP 4) from measured.depth to water P/ 71 . — levelat site, (STEP 1) ................................................................................................................ Figure 13.--i eproducidle computation form. 15 1= =r .too . 1 M-9 i lea�ky _qa DD 1�1 t . 1 1 ' PROPOSED RUCK SYSTEM for ' McSHANE CONSTRUCTION, Co. at LOT 6 FALLING LEAF LANE ' BARNSTABLE, MA 1 1 t 1 1 1 1 February 14, 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 6 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 6, 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 ' g g Y sand and crushed stone. Special inserts called "INDRAINS" are installed into the sand layers. Bacteria in 1 i 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. ' 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. tSincerely, Innovative RUCKS stems, Inc. Timothy . Santos ' Engineer Enclosure 1 I ' VENT BACK THROUGH HOUSE ROOF HOUSE . NITRIFICATION BLACK WATER VENT ' SEPTIC gLJC { � DIST. LEACHING � TANK FILTER i � �OX� FACILITY GREY WATER oo� i SEPTIC • • • � TANK DENITRIFICATION � ' TITLE 5 SYSTEM i 1 . If ground water is greater than 10' deep, no pump is required. . .Ruck Filter is sized for lieu maintenance. � SCHEMATIC 1 RESIDENTIAL RUCK SYSTEM I � r SURFACE VENT LOCATION TO SE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD LOT 6 � I ' 15, 000 S. F. 10.8' \ I 10'MIN I W ' 4 High copocity /nriltrotors with 2" of � stone on ends, 4' of stone on sides \ & I'below I o I RUCK F1LTER 1000 GALLON 8' WIDE X GREYWA TER 7000 GALLON—,, ` I 20'LONG SEPTIC TANK ' BLACIMA TER SEPTIC TANK /0 46 8 15 _ 10'MIN ' �/ST/NC C-OLINDA T/ON 46 I TP EA 46 44 42 1 wv 1 FAZING ZE-AF ZANE (0' WIDE) PLAN VIEW OF RUCK SYSTEM LAYOUT 1 „ = 2 0' V � 1 1 � � i � 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r r ' __ ' 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 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 three (3) hole as manufactured by Acme Precast Co., Inc. or equal approved. The three hole distribution box shall be set on a 6" minimum thickness bed of compacted ' gravel. ' The Contractor shall furnish and install risers manufactured by t11e 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 shown 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. 1 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. tThe 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. F The Ruck filter shall be installed as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall install thepiping, crushed ' P 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" t "ri 0 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 P P g p p p own 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. jj PERMALON CONTAINMENT LINER t' Reef Industries, Inc. Phone: 1-800- 231-2417 P.O. Box 750245 Fax: 1-713-5074295 Houston, TX 77275-0245 Contact Person: Lynn Ciolli IJ FILTER FABRIC i 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: 1-860-456-0803 149 Browns Road Fax: 1-860-423-7294 ' Storrs, CT 06268 Contact Person: Dr. Rein Laak r � s 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r z 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 t and sampling by the Department of Environmental Protection and the local approving authority at all times. Sample 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) r � � i � 1 r ti � � r f Ruck System 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 ' under the Following Criteria. A) Inspect Septic Tanks for Required Pumping ' 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: t Telephone ' Signature of Owner: Date ' Name and Address of Inspector: Telephone ' Signature of Inspector: Date L Issue Date License No. ' Annual fee for the services described above: r 1 1 � a 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 � � 1 1 r � b 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 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. ' The 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 our wastewater treatments stem has been designed based on the � Y Y Y g 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 ' the 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 ' ADDRESS : 200 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540 TELEPHONE: 508- 548- 3564 INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR : ' CONTACT PERSON: ' ADDRESS : TELEPHONE: 1, V 1 1 1 5 i � 1 1 r 5 f - ' Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Department of Environmental Protection ' William F.Weld Gaema Trudy Coxe ' See"Y.EOEA Thomas B. Powers A=ng Commissioner 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. 000 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.' Higgins, rting Director Date ivision of Water ollution Control Department of Environmental Protection One venter Street • Bostop, Massachusetts 02108 • FAX(617)556-1049 Telephone (617) 292-5500• ' Ruck General Use Certification Page: 2 ' I. Design Standards 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 mg/liter and a minimum of 55% of the influent total ' nitrogen concentration shall be removed. 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 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 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 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. 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 1 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 tion 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 . 002, 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 System' s 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. 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 Department within a reasonable' time any information which the Department may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, 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 1. The Company 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 CMR ' 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-" 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. 1 ' 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 O2108 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 (30) days of the date of ' issuance of this Certification. Under 310 CM 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 r ' Ruck General Use Certification Page: 7 ' dollars ($100 . 00) must be mailed to: Commonwealth of Madsachusetts 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 1 I � 1 1 1 ' 1 � 1 � s 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 9 �� 1 1 r ' Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Department of • Environmental Protection ' William F.Weld Trudy Coxe Governor Mary Argeo Paul Celiucai David B.Struhs ' LL Governor Commissioner November 9, 1995 1 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%Ibe used with septic tanks that meet ' the following criteria: minimum effective liquid capacity of 200k 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, BOD5, 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 t 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. 1 . ' One Winter Street • Boston,Massachusetts 02108 a FAX(617)SW1049 a Telephone(617)292-5500 w '� �� Printed on RcrnJed Paoer ' 2 ' Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Christos Dimisioris of my staff at (617) 292-5912 . Sincerely, Visio iggins, i ector n%.of Water"Pollution Control CD/RUCK.LTR r r r 4 i i i i i ' i � L 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 1 II 1 r Reprinted from the Journal of Enuitvnmental Quality ' Vol. 21.no. 4.October-December 1992.Copyright© 1992.ASA.CSSA.SSSA. 677 South Segoe Road.Madison.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. Cabelli, and C.G. McKiel ABSTRACT that sand filters can be a useful component in systems ' that ref on nitrification followed by denitriftcatton to A replicated.multiyear field study was conducted to guess the rs- y duction of N,P and microbial indicators by a recirculating sand filter remove N from wastewater (Laak et al., 1981; Lamb (RSF1 and a buried multilayer sand filter patterned after the RUCK et al., 1990). The long—term ability of sand filters to alter.The RSFs received 38 L m-1 d-' of septic tank effluent,while permanently remove N, P, and indicators of microbial ' the buried sand filters were loaded at 76 L m-t d-'.The RSFs had 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 1%,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 reeirculates wastewater four to five times through have contributed to the elevated P reductions noted. Total Kjefdahl the sand filter media before it is discharged (Hines N CM) reductions in the RSFs were markedly lower during the and Favreau, 1975; USEPA, 1980). Most RSF's are ' cold season Is11"0 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 coliform, enterococci, sand filters. and F male-specific bacteriophage.During cold conditions,the buried . Buried sand filters require careful design to ensure sand filters produced greater reductions of fecal coliforms and enter. aerobic conditions. Maintaining well-aerated media is ococci levels, while neither filter consistently reduced the levels of particularly challenging if burled filters discharge di- Clostridium perfringens or F phage. Increased reductions in fecal col- redly to the soil from an underdrain outlet pipe (Cask iform, entervcocci and F phage were associated with lower effluent pH for both sand filters. et al., 1981) or are located in slowly permeable soils (Kristiansen, 1981a). Laak (1991) has developed a buried filter, called a RUCK filter, equipped with aer- ' ation tubes and percolation indrains designed to pro- ON-srrE DISPOSAL of household wastewater is a mote an aerobic environment throughout the filter. potential threat to public health and environ- Assessing the long-term attenuation capacity of sand ' mental quality. The use of a septic tank followed by filters requires analysts of"mature" filters over a range a soil absorption system can markedly reduce the con- of climatic conditions. Over time, sand filters develop centrations 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 ' soil characteristics exist (Cogger, 1989; Reneau et al., (Pell et al., 1990). During the initial 6 to 12 months 1989). In situations where soil conditions may impede of use, nutrient retention can occur in sand filters wastewater treatment (Kristiansen, 1981a; Pell and through mechanisms such as adsorption to soil parti- Nyberg, 1989a) or where the surrounding environ- cles or incorporation into living biomass or dead or- ' ment is highly susceptible to wastewater contami- ganic matter (Kristiansen, 1981a; PeII and Nyberg, nants, such as sites adjacent to estuaries or overlying 1989a; Pell et al., 1990). These mechanisms appear highly permeable aquifers (Lack et al., 1981; Lamb to only be temporary or finite removal mechanisms, ' et al., 1990), sand filters have been used to enhance however. Temperature has been shown to influence wastewater treatment. Sand filters typically receive both nitrification (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 long- Sand filters arc designed to provide an unsaturated, term performance of mature RSF's and buried single- 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 ct al., MATERIALS AND METHODS 1985; Pell and Nyberg, 1989b; Lamb et 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 RSF's were the aerobic compo- soil absorption systems (Sicgrist and Boyle, 1987)and nants 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 t Kingston. RI 02881. Received 6 Aug. 1991. 'Corresponding au- were constructed of each type of system, with the dimen- thor. Abbreviations:TKN. total Kjeidahl nitrogen; BOD, biochemical Published in 1. Environ. Oual. 21:720-725 (1992) oxygen demand; RSF. recirculating sand filter. GOLD ET AL. WASM-WATER RENOVATION IN SAND FILTERS 721 ' lions of each replicate approximately one-fifth scale of a proximately 155 to 195 L m-2 d-' with a forward flow of systcm servicing a home with an average of 3.5 people. septic tank effluent through the system of 38 L to d-'. Each replicate received approximately 115 L of wastewater ' per day, with the wustcwatcr 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 taken 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 Filters 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 filters (Lank et al., 1981; Laak, 1982; Laak, parameters in March 1989,August 1989 and February, 1990; 1085, personal communication). Each filter was 1.22 m by and 5-d biochemical oxygen demand (BOD,) on selected 1.22 in by 1.22 m 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 coefficient of 4.0) and 5- to 10-cm layers of Chemical Analyses washed stone (2-5 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 lavers and aeration tubes, connected and BODs 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 Kjel- the likelihood 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 salicyiate-hypochlorite box up-gradient from each filter 12 times per day (every method (Bower and Holm-Hansen, 1980) and onhophos- other hour) in equal increments. From the distribution boxes, phorus 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 Industrial approximately 76,L m-= d-'. Systems, 1973; Lambert and Oviatt, 1986; Alpkem Corp., 1986). In this paper, NO;-N and NO2 N concentrations Recirculating Sand Filters are combined and reported as NO;-N. ' The RSF's were designed according to specifications of Microbial Analyses the USEPA (1980) and Loudon et al. (1985). Each filter was 1.22 m by 2.44 m by 1.22 m 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: fecal 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); enterococci by the modified mE method was 2.82 m'. The recirculation tank associated with each (Levin et al., 1975; Dufour, 1980); C. perfringens by the filter was a 1136-L (300 gal) polyethylene tank. mCP method (Sisson and Cabelli, 1979); and F male-spe- ' Septic tank effluent was pressure dosed to the recircu- cific bacteriophage by the method described by Debarto- 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 fecal ' sand filter once every hour from 8.00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. coliform (Cabelli et al., 1983; Cabelli, 1983); C. perjrin- After passing through the filter, effluent either returned to gens_was used as a "conservative" tracer because it pro- the recirculation tank or discharged to the rest of the system duces cnvironmentally resistant endospores, and the F male- dcpcnding 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). ' Table 1.Average chemical composition of sand fitter influent. Statistical Analyses Mean = SEt Treatments were compared for total N removal and total (n)# P removal by a repeated measure analysis of variance. Parameter Treatment comparisons were made over the entire 3-yr study ' PH 73 s 0.03 period and for warm (>10 °C) and cold (:510 °C) season (39) performance. The Wilcoxon Rank-Sum test(Bhattacharnya Alkalinity, mg L CaCO3 230.9,z a.00 and Johnson, 1977)was used to compare both the reduction (38) of microbial indicators between treatments and the seasonal ' -mg L-'- total N removal and total P removal within each treatment. TOC 47.5 = 13.65 [IOD, 92.1 (4)Io33 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION (19) Operation and Maintenance NO;-N 0.04 = 0.00 (39) There were no periods of prolonged ponding on anv Total N 52.0 - t21 of the filters throughout the 3-yr study, although the (39) Total P 3.7 = 0.18 recirculating filters occasionally experienced ponding ' (12) for brief periods immediately after dosing. No main- -fit: = stanuaru crrur.:n = number of samoles. tenance was ever performed on the buried sand filters. 77" 1. ENVIRON. DUAL. VOL 21.OCrODER-OEM- 113ER 1992 ' Table 2. Percentage of total N removal and total P removal 90' in recirculating (RSF) and buried sand filters. 80; • • ��' Total N Total P 70 removal removal 1 • • • • Time period Mean (n) Mean (n) 60-4 t • • • r! •. • • `7n 50 i • •• • •• • Annual • Recirculating filter 20.4 (117) 31.9 (35) _ ;OJ • • r •• •r r • Buried filter 8.4 (111) 0.9 (34) 30- ry!!•:� rr'� • •r Statistical diffcrencet � F Warm season(temp. >10°C) 20i � A" '• ' ' Recirculating filter 20.0 (49) 33.4 (17) 4h•tir ! • Buried filter 6.4 (66) 03 (17) 10.4', •••` •. : • Statistical difference •• •• ; •�� `''•• y -,. , ' Cold season(temp. 5 10'C) MAY NOV MAY ral7� MAY Na: Recirculating filter 211 (48) 30.5 (18) 1987 1988 ?389 990 Buried filter 11.5 (45) 1.4 (17) Statistical difference •• •• Fig.1.Concentrations of N in wastewater influent and eMucnt from recirculating sand filters. Virtually all the TKN in ' ••Significant differences observed.P< 0.01. effluent was Nll;-N. t Results of.a repeated measures ANOVA between treatments within a given time period. 90.1 ' . NrLUFNi 'u nl—N In contrast the RSF's required raking and weeding 80 •- ErrLUEN V03-N •-. EFFLUENT-xN during each growing season and periodic maintenance 10 - during the winter to avoid icing of the orifices and • filter. Routine maintenance is expected with RSF's fio1 •..�f, ,,� .�� (USEPA, 1980) and was not considered as a failure of the system. ' - Nitrogen ow •' ago The removal of N from a wastestream has been 20� �• rf' • ' shown to occur in essentially aerobic environments, toy • '., ' ;� w • ..•,..•s • •• such as sand filters (Otis et al., 1975; Loudon ct al., • 1985; Hanaki et al., 1990). In this study, the propor- °UA MAY Nov MAY NOV UAY tion of N removed in the two types of sand filters was t987 1983 1989 1990 significantly different (P < 0.01) with a mean re- Fig.Z Concentrations of N in wastewater influent and cfnuent moval for the 3-yr study period of 20.4% for the RSFs from buried sand filters. Virtually all the TKN in cMuent and 8.4% for the buried single-pass filters ('fable 2). was NH;-N. ' 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 compared to influent concentrations of 52 mg L-'. mg m-=d-' and 369 mg m-- d-' for the recirculating The NO-- was the dominant form of N in sand filter ' and buried sand filters, respectively. No apparent sea- effluent and constituted an average of 65.7 and 71.4k, sonal pattern of N removal was observed in the RSFs. of the sand filter effluent total N for the recirculating 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 have ' warm season. Throughout the study, both filter de- indicated that nitrification, and hence reduction of MN, signs maintained some degree of aerobic treatment decreases with decreasing temperatures below 10 to with BODS concentrations of less than 5 mg L-' in 15 °C (Wild et al., 1971; Haug and McCarty, 1972; filter effluent. Kristiansen, 1981b), reduction of TKN in this study ' Given the extended length of the study, losses of N was also assessed on a seasonal basis (warm season from the sand filter wastcstrcam were presumed to' > 10 •C, coid:season s 10 °C). Although warm sea- result from nitrification followed by denitrification, son TKN reductions were significantly higher (P < ' rather than from microbial immobilization. Although 0.01) than cold season reductions for both treatments, designed to function as aerobic environments for n1- seasonal differences were quite pronounced for the trification, sand filters can contain anaerobic microen- RSFs [84.1 = 0.S% (mean = S.E.) vs. 56.9 vironments that provide sites for denitrification, ?4%, warm vs. cold season respectively]. During each resulting in the loss of N as NZ gas (Rittman and winter TKN concentrations in the RSF effluent ap- Langeiand, 1985). proached influent total N concentrations (Fig. I). In Total N in the sand filter influent was almost cn- contrast, TKN reductions for the buried sand filtcrs tircly composed of TKN (Table 1). Over the 3-yr study were more constant throughout the ycar(75.6 = 0,9`.%o ' TKN was reduced by an average of 73 to 74% in both vs. 71.5 = 1%, warm vs. cold season. respccti1�clnt sand filter designs with sand filter effluent containing and the proportion of filter effluent TKN to ;�tfluc ;,; ;rvcrai'c of 13 to 14 mt_ L-' TKN (all as NH;-N) total N rose for very brief periods each Whitcr (Fie. COLD Er AL. WAS•tEWATER RENOVATION IN SAND,FILTERS 7-3 2). The differences in seasonal response between the in the recirculating filters and 0.9% (5.7 mg m-zd-') ' two treatments coincides with the extent of exposure in the buried filters. Neither system exhibited signif- to surface temperatures; the RSF treatment was at the icant seasonal trends in P removal; however, a wide 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. Stochiometrically, 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 filter environment becomes acidic The comparatively:higher P attenuation observed in ' (pH < 4.2) which can reduce transformation rates. In the RSF's may reflect the lower loading rate of septic this study TKN was routinely transformed to NO;-N tank effluent (38 L'm-zd-') compared to the buried under acidic conditions. The sand filter effluent in the filters (76 L m-2d-') 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 filter 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 RSF's 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 Boyle, 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 1 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 potential 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 are therefore representative of mature systems. Other studies have The two sand filter designs differed significantly (P found that substantial P attenuation can occur in sand ' < 0.01) with regard to P removal (Table 2). The RSF's filters during an initial start up period (6 mon-2,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-2d-') (Sauer and Boyle, 1978; Anderson et al., 1985) or ' concentrations a ri --ens, enterococci,and F ha a (PFU/100 mL) in sand Table 3. Mean concentrst ns (f:FUJ100 mL) of fecal col►forms, C.p rf ng P g filter wastewater. _ ' Warm season Cold season 23 Aug. 1989 9 Mar. 1999 16 Mar. 19E9 9 Feb. 1990 Buried SFt RSF Buried SF RSF Buried SF RSF Buried SF RSF Mean SF effluent 27-0 ZLO 3.0 3.0 7.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 Temp.('C) Mean SF effluent 3.5 3.0 62 7.4 6.S 7.4 3.9 7.8 1 Fecal al coliforms Influent 1.6xI0' 1.7x10' 3.9xIIP 3.5xI0' 2.2x10' 25xIDS 33x10' 3.0x I Effluent 13 x 100 3.1 x 100 19 x 10' 5.4 x ID' 33 x 10' 4.0 x UP 1.4 x 10' 6.1 x 10' Log,.reduction 5.03 4.74 331• 1.81• 3.82• 1.800 4370 1.69 ' Enterococci Influent 3.4 x 104 3.1 x 104, 3.0 x 104 2.8 x 104 65 x 10' 7:A x 104 6.5 x 10' 62 x 10' Effluent <I <1 1.6x100 6.5xIW 29x10• 9:2x10, 93xIV 1.1x10' Lag,,reduction 4.53 4.49 4270 1.63• 435' 1.910 4.840 2.75• f ' C perfringens Influent 43x103 4.7x10' 1.7x10' 13x104 1.0. x104 12x104 9Sx10' 9.0x103 Effluent 2.2 x IOU 2.5 x 10' 3.1 x 10' 3.7 x 10' 1.7 x 10' 2.7 x I0' 2.7 x 10' 5.5 x 101 Log„reduction 3.290 2.270 1.74 1.55 1.77 I.65 2.55• 1210 phage105 Influent 1.8 x 104 2.0 x 104 >10' >IV 3.7 x 10' 33 x 10' 3.8 x 10' 3. I x Effluent <I <I <10' <IW 3.0 x 10' 1.7 x 10' <1 4Z x tY Log„reduction 4.26 430 >2.0 >2.0 2.09 231 5.580 1.930 Treatment reduction of organisms significantly different(P < 0.05) for the date specified based on the Wilcot;on Rank Sum Test. 'SF = sand filter, RSF = recircuiating sand filter. 724 1. ENV IRON. DUAL. VOL 21.OCHER-DECEMBER IM 6 • F PNAGE.BURIED 5 ■ • C.PERFRINGENS. BURIED. C • F. COUFORU: BURIED p Z ■ • ENTEROCOCC1:BURIED 0 4 U ■ • F PMUM RSF � A ■ • C.PERFRINGENS: RSF W 3 o F. COUFORM: RSF O o ENTEROCOCCI. RSF O (9 2 • C O ♦• p t 0 0 4 5 6 7 8 PH Fig.3. Reductions of microbial indicators vs. eMuent pH in buried and recirculating(RSF) sand t'ilters. ' dates the fecal coliform from incorporation into the microbial biomass and or- On the cold season sampling , 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 (RIDEM, 1990),while the USEPA(1986)enterococci the 1st yr of filter operation at the Univ. of Rhode guidelines for recreational waters were achieved only 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, enterococci nificantly higher (P < 0.01) than the long-term rates and F phage levels were associated with lower effluent reported in Table 2, with removals averaging 75% for pH for both sand filter 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- hande the reduction of bacterial indicators, such as Microbial Indicators fecal coliforms and enterococci. Acidic conditions 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 pff-was always associated with high transforma- with 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. perfringens 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 perfringc= produces a 1989). Since low effluent pH occurred for longer pe- ' resistant cndospore. During summer sampling, mean riods in the buried sand filters than in the RSF's, the concentrations of fecal coii;forms 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 et al., interest. since this vitas. like the Norwalk virus. is 1981). extremely resistant to wastewater chlorination (Kes- wick ct 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 Officc 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. 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Johnson, H L DuPont. no.Environmental Cincinnati, ncy. ' S.L Secor, J.A. Bitsura. G.W. Gary, and J.C. Hoff. 1985. . U.S.analysis f water andPro avast Agency.Rep. n Methods far chemical Inactivation of Norwalk virus in drinking water by chlorine, analysis of water and wastes. EPA Rep. .. Cincinnati. O rev. Appl. Environ. Microbial. 50.261-264. 1983. USEPA Offta of Res. and Develop.. Cincinnati. OH. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1986. Bacteriological Kristiansen. R. 1981a.Sand filter trenches for purification of sep- tic tank effluent: 1. The clogging mechanism and soil physical ambient water quality criteria for marine and fresh recreational ' environment.1. Environ. Oual. IU•353-357. waters. PB 86-158-045. Nail. Technical Information Service, Kristiansen, R. 1981 b. Sand filter trenches for purification of Springfield. MA. septic tank effluent: 11. The fate of nitrogen.J. Environ. Quad. Wild. H.E.. C.N. Sawyer, and T.C. McMahon. 1971. Factors 10:358-361. affecting nitrification kinetics. J. Water Pollut. Control Fed. ' Lark. R. 1982. A passive denitrification system for on-site sys-. 43:1845-1854. terns p. 108-115.In G.D. Cole at al. (ad.) Proc. On-Site Sew- Windisch. M.A. 1990. An assessment of the nitrogen removal age Treatment Symp., Chicago. 14-15 Dec. 1981. ASAE. St. efficiency and performance of RUCK septic systems to the New lusenh. ,till. Jersey Pinedands.New Jersey Pineiands Commission,New Lis- Lak. R. 1991. RUCK system: Denitrification process for onsite bon, NJ. L V 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I ' Il jl 1 1 1 1 1 � s r � , s � � � � � , � r Appendix 1. The nitrogen cycle (Pinelands Comprehensive Manage- ment Plan, 1980 ; Dudley et al. , 1989) DEFINITIONS: Total nitrogen (,TN) = total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) + Nitrate (NO3) + Nitrite (NO2) Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) = ammonium (NH4+) + organic nitrogen ' 1. AMMONIFICATION: The transformation of organic nitrogen to ammonia or ammonium. Ammonification can occur in the septic tank. t 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 + 2H+ + H2O ' nitrobacter NO2- + 1/202 --------------> NO3_ ' 3 . DENITRIFICATION: The reduction of nitrate to nitrogen gas , an in6rt gas that is abundant in the- atmosphere. Denitrification ' requires the presence of a carbon source along with anaerobic conditions . denitrifying bacteria- 1403� + carbon source - --> N2_gas + g20 + Cp2 + materiar mater:a- r r k i ' 46 s�1 � c, No. , �F ri ;' / 1 Fee } s THE COMMA WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Entered in cothput terc Yes y P,_UBLIC HEALTH DIVISION -TOWN OF BARNSTABLE., MASSACHUSETTS ( � ZIpplitation for Miopozal *p5tem (Construction Permit pplication for a Permit to Construct(`yf)Repair( )Upgrade( )Abandon( ) Womplete System ❑Individual Components Location Address or Lot No. Owner's Name,Address and Tel.No. - ,ll k&,Q. , &*W i%le _.Wale ) k lads 7n4jy', 9e Assessor's p/Pa�c�el Installer's Name,Address,and Tel.No. p�, 5 Designer's Name,Address and Tel.No. Type of Building: A -i er Dwelling j,--No.of Bedroo s Lot Size g Oil 0 sq.ft. Garbage Grinder 00 Other Type of Buildin No.of Persons Showers( ) Cafeteria( ) Other Fixtures Design Flow 5s- gallons per day. Calculated daily flow 330 gallons. Plan Date /a "3 y - G Number of sheets Revision Date Title dea"ed'AV' jgdb — OSV- 9rWe /t'9l� / to,=(/D� Size of Septic Tank IS00 6d l Type of S.A.S. /�/�`y�0 ' �P Pelt1 Description of Soil (�t a'? o x as t2 *S"5 6 i a /l�(L-di Lt.� la' g / Nature of Repairs or Alterations(Answer when applicable) DESIGNING Date last inspected: INSTALLATION AND CERTIFY IN WRITING Agreement: THE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE TO PLC 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 Code an not to place the system in operation until a Certifi- cate of Compliance has been issued by this alth. Tip-, `f4__j G Signed V Gam Date Application Approved b Date I/ Application Disapproved for the following reasons Permit No. fZ Date Issued TOWN OF BARNSTABLE ' LOCATION _l a� \: _ , SEWAGE # 9 8 i`i VILLAGE OS �,,% o ASSESSOR'S MAP & LOT/ ®a,'®®b INSTALLER'S NAME&PHONE NO. TV\cql\,.,„d y 2 S a SEPTIC TANK CAPACITY 1000 i0O p LEACHING FACILITY: (type) (size) _to i X Z q NO.OF BEDROOMS BUILDER OR OWNER (y PERMITDATE: �" _��S 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 azy h6 3 �zySQ� A 3 y Ay .3 6' Bys�� A7 A,,4y' 1 , u �jr y No{ ac .Fee ThE'GOMM WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS En red in cofipute PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION - TOWN OF BARNSTABLES MASSACHUSETTS Zipplication for �hgpaal *p!tem Con.5tructiou Permit .. r Application for a Permit to Construct(1,4)Repair( )Upgrade( )Abandon( ) Complete System El Individual Components Location Address or Lot No. Owner's Name,Address and Tel.No. 4GJ/l L�� .0 a�� , DS �w ide D59�t�/�/(e ? (t /er.�d s TIUA*, 96 -k w e Assessor's p/P cel _ 1i e ��C' p /� 5W1��1Q Installer's Name,Address,and Tel.No. v� Designer's Name,Address and Tel.No. �.t�C/ 4S J��/11`t (. Type of Building: WAe re 4iti I �//�� Dwelling ✓No.of Bedroo skr Lot Size d 0 sq. ft. Garbage Grinder W o Other Type of Buildin No.of Persons Showers( ) Cafeteria( ) Other Fixtures Design Flow 6-5 gallons per day. Calculated daily flow 330 gallons. Plan Date /0 '3 0 — Number of sheets / Revision Date Title 66YV ed foldt d u — 40S q4__k1)i/& _A/f yo Size of Septic Tank /SDU Gd./ Type of S.A.S. /a' yc./0 Description of Soil d ` 7 x 0",t n S S 0 % o� DAD PI —Ard;a4m Nature of Repairs or Alterations(Answer when applicable) i, Date last inspected: 4 Agreement: r. ' 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 Code anc/not to place the system in operation until a-Certifi- ^° cate.of Compliance has been issued ._.b,.y,.�this jalth. �Nti f _ 'Signed L..�- c S�ti7-t (."V, Date Application Approved b Date _rt Application Disapproved for the following reasons r. Pertriif No. Y Of Date Issued44 " THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ,�v BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS t Certificate of Compliance THIS IS TO C TIF ;t the 'n- ite }ewa a Di pos S stegi Con tru ed Re aired ( )Upgraded( ) "Abandoned( )by 1! at i has b n constructed,in' accordance with the provisions of Title 5 and the for Disposal System Construction Permit No.97-11V dated Installer Designer The issuance of is p a t/s)a g y of be construed as a guarantee that the s tern will function as ned. Date � "I Inspector ' ——--——————— ————— —— ————— —————— ` No. ! Fee THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION - BARNSTABLES MA-SSACHUSETTS Miopooar *pgtem Construction Permit Permission is hereby granted to Construct Re air( )Upgrade( )Abandon( ) System located at ,I o* �d., © t/t' and as described in the above Application for Disposal System Construction Permit. The applicant recognizes his/her duty to comply with Title 5 and the following local provisions or special conditions. Provided:Construction must becompleted within three years of the date of this ermit. ed Date: �y/ Approv by �� j hogmes and mcgrr 9 !nQ civil engineers and land surveyors e 200 main street, room 201 faimouth, ma. 02540 (508) 548-3564 * 1 (800) 874-7373 r FAX (508) 548-9672 June 25, 1999 Barnstable Board of Health Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Gentlemen: RE Lot 6 Falling Leaf Lane,: Osterville Our Job No. 99062 ----------------------------- F Our office witnessed the construction of the RUCK® system 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. .Sincerely, INNOVATIVE RJJCK SYSTEMS, INC. Steven Silva E n g i iieer cc: Mr. John McShane n holrnes and mcgrada, inc. civil engineers and land surveyors 200 main street, room 201 faimouth, ma. 02540 (508) 548-3564 • 1 (800) 874-7373 FAX (508) 548-9672 June 25, 1999 Barnstable Board of Health Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Gentlemen: RE Lot 6 Falling Leaf Lane, Osterville Our Job No . 99062 -------------------- --------- Our office witnessed the construction of the RUCK® system 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 . Sincerely, INNOVATIVE R CK. SYSTEMS, INC. Steven Silva Engineer cc: Mr. John McShane SURFACE VENT L OCA 77ON TO BE DEIFRMINED /N THE FIELD 4" PVC - ROOF VENT ;� N FLOW = 330 GALLONS/DAY ... �T NOTE: DE I 6 Des!_gn CriterL' ~,15, 000 S. F. 10.8' F_ 10'A96N t I I W Number of bedrooms: 3 Equivalent to -0 gGl dc1 TEE VENT Garbage disposal unit: NO 4 High capocfty Infiltrator s with 2' of stone on ends, 4' of stone on sides r-4" VENT Leaching area - capacity required: 330 go'. d,ay & 1'below PROPOSED HOUSE 8 TO HOUSE COVER TO GRADE Side area \ 1i FINISH FLOOR = 49.01 COVER TO GRADE I( { CR,ADE OVER TI_;F^ Bottom area oproposed:5314 qs,i. ft. t, F EL.=44 Total area proposed: 467 sc,. ft. Sr C = 4,_') Proposeu leaching capacity: 345 �i \ �_ x ter ply Town \� SLOPE --.� ..,.. l•-. -�- ; s= 0.02 _ SLGPE ,�� \/�\� `. .__ Water supply: D. BOX s- 0.02 € • I ,, rn � - �. ' . ;�,� �% Precast concrete units: H=1 O & H-20 I -:c- :); ae^�irrn I RUCK FIL TER I 1000 GALLON _.,._ U MAX. 3.9 8' WIDE A, 1000 GALLON 20' LONG GREYWATER RUCK SAND 1000 GALLON-� ` °j SEPTIC TANK BLACKWATER FILTER Dist. box BLACKWATER o SEPTIC TANK N Q level SEPTIC TANK 46 8 S- _ --- 10 15 --- - , It e s= 0.01 0.01 -r-- 10'MIN II K I N H II H—10 II II 1000 GALLON --- - e. ... f o o I o: ----- TEST HDLE /NF�� ' C,',• L i o Z t- i- ~ o ~ SEPTIC TANK IN c`oo ! I BAXTER cQ' NYE r •''� N �" r °' �-- 4 INFILTRATORS WITH 2' OF STONE j - z z z ¢ �; BOTTOM ELEV. _ NO GROUND WA T / r � w II II � _ II II II a II ON ENDS, 4 ON SIDES & 1' BELOW. PERCOLAT/ON RA1F �' � r r-1/ %�,'c:-�/ PROFILE H 10 E� �, r L. i ! Q 6" CRUSHED COMPACTED STONE �- I-- �- �- �- I- �- 5't Y W w w w w w W SOIL L0� j EXISTING FOUNDA T/ON N O t t o S c a l e > , i ! Q > > > > z z z z z z z DEPTH SOILS t k LEV. / m r.. BOTTOM OF T�ST HOLE = 32.0 1 0 0 6" CRUSHED COMPACTED STONE LOAMY I n : � S / f SAND �f Q 2.0' s { - ALL ACCESS MANHOLE COVERS FOR r. i _ ,- ---- M E D I IJA, 1 f Q 46 PLAN REFERENCE SEPTIC TANK, DISTRIBUTION BOX, SAND I CERTIFIED PLOT PLAN BY AND LEACHING STRUCTURE SET MORE w I i BAXTER & NYE, INC. >� F r �. , THAN 6 BELOW FINISHED GRADE, ..PROPOSED Hou>F- I - rP SCALE: 1" = 30' = COVER TO GRADE FINISH FLOOR 49.0 SHALL BE RAISED TO WITHIN 6" OF ` � 2-20" Diameter Access Holes �'.. 0 8•0 3.� `� r z o PLAN DATE: _ 1 28 99 MA - � � � \ FINISHED GRADE. � � i I— �� ;�; ��/� /� FINE r, i,� r o LOT 6 FALLING LEAF LANE x o r OSTERVILLE,. MA. s- o INLET t OUTLET SAND ' ` 46 `y r�.q_ 42 APPLICANT: McSHANE CONSTRUCTION Co. 25 � \ � � 12.0 u � 1. 1000 GALLON GREYWATER SEPTIC TANK N 77. 7 r .� � 12' OF 4" PERFORATED PVC " R FRAME & COVER M INSPECTION HOLE STEEL REINFORCED PRECAST CONCRETE OVER "T'S" WHERE RED ARED. FALL/NG LEAF LAVE II a H-10 n VIFW � 1 I <Y r11Sr ,,:: , TAivi� PLAN VIEW OF RUCK SYSTEM LAYOU — - _ - 4" i- 6" CRUSHED COMPACTED STONE 3„ I INL=T 8 3-2"'min.lea let clearance rootlet d6" min. y r,tCT T'I. 9) _ -_- OUTLETUJ I I' i — V I 34" 6'-3" I 10" min. _-_- -- 14" rein. CREYWATER PROFILE _ �n TUF-TITS . i � ''��"'AL �'°�� H A`�A I � � ^� 1••E®'>;�r 006D, '� GAS BAFFLE of � p Not t o Scale ._..1 ��. _ � - L 20 3" ° NOT TO SCALE "PERMALON PLY 210 ;�" : a m.. CONTAINMENT LINER -0R APPROVED E^�i3AL I E � ° : , 4" PVC VENT PIPE �.+� z /� (6 f/��] - / A R f i r x`P 9 S^,e F``. fl, #!. }. - T TI •N Bra' OI .�' ��' }'g0� 1 , S C R E E N T .. �..aa N . „ �� Y. EP PERF. 2 PVC PIPE (VENTS) .... r--------� -------------------------------------------_ NOT TO SCALE Ir--------- --------------------- ---------------------n 3, MIN. FINISHED GRADE INSTALL TUFTITE �P`�F D LE VFLERS PERF. 4" PVC PIPE (DISTRIBUTION) i i ALL OUTLET PIPES FROM THE ON ALL OUTLET PF - DISTRIBUTION BOX SHALL BE 4',' PVC PIPE I I - -, ,— _: rJCRETE cov�_:R PLAN NOT'VALID UNLESS RED STAMPS a I I ' SET LEVEL FOR AT LEAST 2 FT. 16.5 0 ' I i L----------PERF.-4" PVC PIPE (COLLECTION)--,,., I I r APPEAR BELOW ----► 8 --I -------I I ---- - - -- 5 - 5" OUTLET rl-------------------------------------------- PITCH I I I KNOCKOUTS u �\ i N4 = PITCH 4" PVC VENT PIPE ; I �___.__ Unless and until such time as the original A i i v I I I 15.5 , i _ ---I A i OUTLET F T 19.5 _ (red)stamp of the responsible Professional „ I I Engineer appears on this plan PERF. 4 PVC PIPE (DISTRIBUTION) I I � 1 I \`• 9 11.25' (A)no person or persons,including any ' I •"-_�' municipal or other public officials,may rely VENT PIPE DETAIL . I ; upon the information contained herein;and �----------------- ---------- _ J-I NOT TO SCALE 20"- ��.75' (B)this plan remains the property of PERF. 2" PVC PIPE (VENTS) Innovative RUCK Systems,Inc. PLAN SECTION. CROSS- SEC,T� INSECT SCREEN THIS RUCK DESIGN IS SUBJECT' _ r THE SIDES OF THE FILTER MAY BE SLOPED. THE REQUIRED AREA OF THE I ME EXCLUSTO A PATENT IVE AND REMAINS n -� HEIGHT TO BE 3 ABOVE FILTER, E MIDDLE LAYER OF THE INDRAINS. N 0 L.E D I S TR I R TI 0I� 0 6 .. SHALL BE TH PLAN FINISH GRADE THE CONTAINMENT LINER SHALL BE, CAPABLE OF WITHSTAivC 'eG A PH OF 3.0 INNOVAT'IW RUCK SYSTEMS,INC. 4„ DIA. PVC PIPE T NOT TO SCALE COPYING OR INFRINGEMENT OF 4" DIA. VENT PIPE TO BE VENTED BACK (VENT) THIS DESIGN IS PROHIBITTD TO THE FACILITY AND UP THROUGH ROOF TO SAME ELEVATION AS PLUMBING VENT FILTER CLOTH- TYPAR 3401 4 AS iviANUFAC-iURED BY LINO GEOTEXTILE � 18" OVERLAP BETWEEN LINER 18" OVERLAP BETWEEN LINER GENERAL NOTES \ AND FILTER CLOTH DIVISION OR APPROVED EQUAL AND FILTER CLOTH - 4 VENT TO FACILITY ATE DESCRIPTION D�'e'�°��a��.•�.��' f— _._ 1 ) No change to this system shall be' made unless D 0 0 o p p o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 p p o 6' STONE o 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 7" INDRAINS I I 7" INDRAINS I approved in writing by Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. R E V I S 1 Q N Sj cn construction b the . „ . .. L. .�.. .. .. , ... . , . <. : .. . I- ,, 'SAND- Of 2 Subject to inspection during cos , - ..5 SAND ) r? .1: 5 PERMALON PLY 210 1. CONTAINMENT LINER I i 7" INDRAINS I I 2" STONE- 7" INDRAINS Board of Health and Innovative menRUCK shasyntems, Inc. ot travel` PLOT PLAN OR APPROVED EQUAL — , 3) Heavy constructionq p OF PROPOSED RUCK SYSTEEMI 4 - � .: I. . . . .,.. . , . I r: ; . I i n. 5 SAND 5:. AN{5 over dis osal s stem durin or after construct o s `.t• : i . ,; :,:' ;: . �: ,. P Y 9 PREPARED FOR - 4) Disposal system to be constructed in accordance I a .��P . ,O 2" STONE- e I. 7„ INDRAINS I I 7>' INDRAINS I I M cS ��1'�oE_ CON S E �uT1 ON Co. : ; . , , with Title 5 of the State Environmental Code. LANE 5 SAND I , I FALLING LEAF LAN C a r , : - I .: ,. SAND. , , FOR LOT , _ ) A copy of these plans must be kept on the site T 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ...o 0 0 0 0 6' STONE .. . . . :.PITCH:,_,�.._��. � � � . .: -, during the time of construction OSTERVILLE � AFL AR .ST , ,. . ,:. , ° . �:PI1CH:.� •,.�.�. , :� ",...�:.��PITCH:- :;�, ..., , :-:' 6 A copy of these plans must be furnished to the �•-' contractor constructing the disposal system. : � ---° OF 4" PVC PIPE 7) Before backfilling, the contractor shall notify SCALE: AS SHOWN DATE: FEB. 14, 1999 or the Board of Health I c � 4" LAYER OF COMPACTED (DRAIN) /4"' Innovative RUCK Systems Inc., p �/ � � � H NE FINE' SAND NOTE: DUE TO VARYING METHODS FINE SANDY R COMPACTED SECTION w� PROVIDE 1-1/F" PITCH FROM Agent to Inspect the sy'StC aS ConstrUCted. Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. �e �1 4�� T 4" DIA. PERFORATED PVC PIPE 9` THE CONTRACTOR OF INSTALLING THE LINER, EDGE TO CENTER, ER. w f� SHALL FURNISH SHOP DRAWINGS DESCRIBING c �ry 200 n101f1 Street SGE� 110N A� r �. THE INSTALLATION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL fCtImouth, ma. 0211-140: _ �� R v� �:° TMS CHECKED:-� RUCK SAND 11-DER DRA �I Ate- � .. i_. 0201189062 DWG. N O.: r._ �.. ..�-. NOT TO SCALE O 71 -3-26 S l I 1 n�