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Home My WebLink About0135 MINTON LANE - Health 135 Minton Lane West Barnstable _ /� A= 174-018 r Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments /Z,5—I 'iQ7-0d-? � Property Address C w ner Cw ner's Name d information is / I�, �. /!!'//1 ateof hs O required for every �i� State Zip Code D ction page. C ity[Town Inspection results must be submitted on this form. Inspection forms may not be altered In any way. Please see completeness checklist at the end of the form. Important:Men filing out forrrB A. General Information on the computer, use only the tab 1. Inspector: , key to move your ;, t cursor-do not use the return Name of hspectcr 7` key. Company Name o /&o' 77/ Company Address City own Stale Zip Code 3g- V-TA- Flo Y 7 3 Telephone KUrrber Ucense Ni tier B. Certification 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 my 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 (3 0 CM R 15.000). The system: Passes ❑ Conditionally Passes ❑ Fails ❑ Needs Further Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority h tors Skfnature Date 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. '"'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. 19n•Y13 TItla 50f M1id^al`npeOm Forfu Subaula Savoya DI&9mal Syabm•PaQa t of 17 L Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments FYope Adaress OVIdd Q'+ner Cwners N inforrretion is required required for every a page. Qty(rown State Zip Code Date of Inspection B. Certification (cont.) Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or E / a/wayscomplete all of Section D A) Sy Passes: 7I have not found any information which indicates that any of the failure criteria described in 310 CMR 15.303 or in 310 CMR 15.304 exist. Any failure criteria not evaluated are indicated below. Comments: 7a415a G u��r 6.- L T_�eT�� Se�rae2 G�/ i9t D� One or more system components as described in the "Conditional Pass" section need to be re ced or repaired. The system, upon completion of the replacement or repair, as approved by the B d of Health, will pass. Check the box fo es', "no'or"not determined' (Y, N, ND) for the following statements. If"not determined,' please lain. The septic tank is metal an ver 20 years old* or the septic tank (whether metal or not) is structurally unsound, exhibits substantial in ation or exfiltration or tank failure is imminent, System will pass inspection if the existing tank is rep ed with a complying septic tank as approved by the Board of . Healt h. "A metal septic tank will pass inspection if it is cturally sound, not leaking and if a Certificate of Compliance indicating that the tank is less than 20 rs old'is available. ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): t5ns Y13 TO50fftal IrspecOcnForm Subsurface SovNeDisposd$)*tom•Pepe 2of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Property7rgss 0jo Ow ner Ow ner' /Na information is ��. GR6i" required for every page. Cityrrown State ip Code Date of Inspection B. C rtification (cont.) ❑ Pu Chamber pumps/alarms not operational. System will pass with Board of Health approval if pum alarms are repaired. B) System nditionally Passes(cont.): ❑ Observation o wage backup or break out or high static water level in the distribution box due to broken or obst ted pipe(s)or due to a broken, settled or uneven distribution box. System will pass inspection if(w approval of Board of Health): ❑ broken pipe(s) ar eplaced ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): ❑ obstruction is removed ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): ❑ distribution box is leveled or laced ❑ Y ❑ N ❑ ND (Explain below): ❑ The system required pumping more than 4 times a year due\D (E d pipe(s). The system will pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of H ❑ broken pipe(s) are replaced ❑ Y ❑ elow): ❑ obstruction is removed ❑ Y ❑ elow). ElConditions exist h require further evaluation by.the Board of Health in order to determine if the system is failing to tect public health, safety or the environment. 1. System will pass unless d of Health determines in accordance with 310 CMR 15.303(1)(b)that the system Is no ctioning in a manner which will protect public health, safety and the environment: ❑ Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a surfa ater ❑ Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a bordering veget wetland or a salt marsh t5nB'3/13 Tito 5Offidel Ins peclion F orm:Subsurface aDisposal Sletem•Pepe 3of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form - Not for Voluntary Assessments PropertyV,7,� Cw ner CW ner'sl/NNaarre requnf mation is required for every �- page. Otyrrown State Zip Code Date of Inspection B. Certification (cont.) 2. System will fail unless the Hoard of Health (and Public Water Supplier, if any) de ines that the system is functioning in a manner that protects the public health, safety nd environment: ❑ The sy em has a septic tank and soil absorption system (SAS) and the SAS is within 100 feet of a rface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply. ❑ The system s a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is within a Zone 1 of a public water supply. ❑ The system has eptic tank and SAS and the SAS is within 50 feet of a private water supply well. ❑ The system has a septic t k and SAS and the SAS is less than 100 feet but 50 feet or more from a private water su ly well`*. Method used to determine dista e: **This system passes if the well water anal is, performed at a DEP certified laboratory, for fecal coliform bacteria indicates absent and the pre nce of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other fail criteria are triggered. A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form. 3. Other: D) System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems: You must indicate "Yes" or"No" to each of the following for all inspections: Yes No Backup of sewage into facility or system component due to 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 le\el in the distribution box 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 �1 than '/z day flow i5ne•3113 Title 50ffiael Ins pecton Form:Su sW ace Sewage Disposal System•Page 4 of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts . Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Rope r ON ner ON er, Na required for every page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection B. Certification (cont.) Yes No ❑ Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s). Number of times pumped: . ❑ L—�/ 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 1 of a public well. ❑ /`�� Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well. ❑ 9111ilt 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 fecal coliform bacteria indicates absent and the presence of ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm, provided that no other failure criteria are triggered. A copy of the analysis and chain of custody must be attached to this form.] ❑ ��j The system is a cesspool serving a facility with a design flow of 2000gpd- 10,00 Og pd. ❑ �/ The system hW_§. I have determined that one or more of the above failure W criteria exist as described in 310 CM 15.303, therefore the system fails. The system owner should contact the Board of Health to determine what will be necessary to correct the failure. iiity°witira desi flow of 10,000 gpd to 15,000 gpd. For large syste ou must indicate either"yes" or"no"to each of the following, in addition to the questions in Section Yes No ❑ ❑ the system is wit 00 feet of a surface drinking water supply ❑ ❑ the system is within 200 fee tributary to a surface drinking water supply the system is located in a nitrogen se . iw area (Interim Wellhead Protection Area— IWPA) or a mapped Zone II of a pu ' water supply well If you have answered "yes"to any question in Section E the system is co ' ered a significant threat, or answered "yes" in Section D above the large system has failed. The owner erator of any large system considered a significant threat under Section E or failed under Section D sh grade the system in accordance with 310 CMR 15.304, The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department. t5^s-3113 TIU e 5 0tricial Iris ps"on Form Su bsW ace Sewep a Disposal System•Page 5 of 17 I Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Property Address r C W ner CW nef's information is yy� �. 1 /6t'911Z required for every f �'!i i d� X page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of inspection C. Checklist Check if the following have been done. You must indicate"yes" or"no"as to each of the following: Yes No V ❑ Pumping information was provided by the owner, occupant, or Board of Health ❑ E Were any of the system components pumped out in the previous two weeks? V ❑ 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? u�d/ ❑ Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined? (If they Were not available note as N/A) U/ ❑ Was the facility or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage back up? ❑ Was the site inspected for signs of break out? ��CLccd/qC�' ❑ Were all system components,50d1ing the SAS, located on site? Eld' ❑ 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 of sludge and depth of scum? lv ❑ 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: ❑ Existing information. For example, a plan at the Board of Health. !2 ❑ 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(5)) D. System Information Residential Flow Conditions: Number of bedrooms (design): aes Number of bedrooms (actual)- DESIGN flow based on 310 CMR 15,203 (for example: 110 gpd x #of bedrooms): �yo 15ns-3113 Tllle 5 Offidd Ina pecdon Form SubsWace Sewage Disposal System•Page 6 of t 7 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments i 135 bJ61421. (ram -- Property Address f� Cw ner ow ner's Na information is required for every (/�J (•��/--�.- �� ^"4 page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information Description: Number of current residents: Does residence have a garbage grinder? ❑ Yes Y No Is laundry on a separate sewage system? (Include laundry system inspection ❑ Yes Lam' No information in this report.) Laundry system inspected? ❑ Yes P"'No Seasonal use? ❑ Yes Lam' No Water meter readings, if available last 2 ears usage d aorwz-ion 9 ( Y 9 (gP ))� Detail: _� �3-= 3�- ova G�� :.�'�-- /� N �•�' c/ Sump pump? ❑ Yes No Last date of occupancy: D�a OCG Type of Es ment: Design flow(based on 3 R 15.203): Gallons per day(gpd) Basis of design flow (seats/persons/sq. Grease trap present? ❑ Yes ❑ No Industrial waste holding tank present? ❑ Yes ❑ No Non-sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system? Yes ❑ No Water meter readings, if available: �. 15n W13 Title50fAdal IrB peoUonFam Subs<rTaceSewageDisposal System•Pape 70117 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Property}ldflress al Ow ner O.v ner' Name information is 1 �a.� required for every llli(((/ page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Last dat ccupancy/use: Date Other(describe below . General Information Pumping Records: S/ � v 00 0-'X Source of information: f�ecC. 1'LA'(.rt/, r �w Was system pumped as part of the inspection? ❑ Yes M' No If yes, volume pumped: —� r gallons How was quantity pumped determined? Reason for pumping: Type 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) and a copy of latest inspection of the VA system by system operator under contract ❑ Tight tank. Attach a copy of the DEP approval. ❑ Other (describe): t5ins-3t13 Title 5Offldai Ire pectlon Form Su Dealace Sehege Disposal System-Page 8o117 r Commonwealth of Massachusetts _ Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments z &76�TN Property d Jr Cw ner Cw ner'sTlarne information is required for every page. Qty/Town State Zip Code Date of inspection D. System Information (cont.) Approximate age of all components, date installed (if known) and source of information: q Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site? ❑ Yes B No Building Sewer(locate on site plan): Depth below grade: feet Material of construction: ❑ cast iron V40VC ❑ other(explain): Distance from private water supply well or suction line: f eet Comments (on condition of joints, venting, evidence of leakage, etc.): �y . 7:551ee 2r_ ,Tie-►-e. Oyc—' //l 5r`e,e7,_',1 o- Septic Tank (locate on site plan): Depth below grade: felt y Material of construction: Ltd concrete ❑ metal ❑ fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain) years age-eeorrfi�rne�}-byaetificat e,o Dimensions: Cjovv /l�ns� ��y��STD�1'y L�Qcr,r�lc�reL Sludge depth: tS"e-N13 Title 5 official Ins pection F orrrc SubsWace Sewage Disposal System-Peg e 9 of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments 5 ,0 / !Ur t Rope A dr P� Oro ner ON ner's Name information is required for every page. Cityrrown State Zip Code Date of inspection D. System Information (cont.) Septic Tank(cont.) Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle Scum thickness Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle a " Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle How were dimensions determined? Comments (on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity, liquid levels as related to outlet invert, /eJvidence of leakage, etc.): •N,/_GVl97S �.r�', e2 C�� ,zzz^m 41 III 9Tor1 G f 1n T j D C.e�f '��9 T2-e, n7Z4 cj �S Saar b Leu-eL is 4i T� o,kiZei ink? ldo 62 f d-enc-P ): Depth below grade: feet Mat 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: Date t'ns-3113 TIU05 Oflfcid Inspection Fmn Subsurface Sewage Oisposd System-Pape 10 of 17 t Commonwealth of Massachusetts _ Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments r Prope d ress Cw ner ON ner's Name information is required for every 1 w n page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) omments (on pumping recommendations, inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition, structural integrity, liqui Is as related to outlet invert, evidence of leakage, etc.): +off-�io0ate-eFt--6te- Fern} epth below grade: Mate of construction: ❑ concrete ❑ metal ❑ fiberglass ❑ polyethylene ❑ other(explain): Dimensions: Capacity: gallons Design Flow: gallons per day Alarm present: ❑ Yes ❑ No Alarm level: Ala in workrig order: ❑ Yes ❑ No Date of last pumping: Date Comments (condition of alarm and float switches, etc.): Attach copy of current pumping contract (required). Is copy attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No t5in8'3/13 Title 5Offcial Ina pec lion Form SubeWaoe Sev1age oiepaeal S)elem•Pegs 11 of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts fig Title 5 Official Inspection Form -- a Subsurface SewageDisposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Prope dress �y J j j LIU dC Ow ner Ow ner's Na requiretion isAAA eM �,,,,- o� • , '_) required for every ►•(/ 'i 1 page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Distribution Box (if present must be opened) (locate on site plan): Depth of liquid level above outlet invert "100 Comments (note if box is level and distribution to outlets equal, any evidence of solids carryover, any evidence of leakage into or out of box, etc.): �L X5 Gfuyet_ 40,2- ,' o el S Pump ' working order: ❑ Yes ❑ No' Alarms in workin der: ❑ Yes ❑ No* Comments (note condition ump chamber, condition of pumps and appurtenances, etc.): If pumps or alarms are not in working order, system is a conditional pass. Soil Absorption System (SAS) (locate on site plan, exca t not required): If SAS not located explain why: � ��-IS If �Cdc.� � o f— 2 :? �0_0 r 15he•3113 Title 50fhad Irepec Oon Form Sutskrtace Sege Disposal System•Page 12 cf 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Forth -Not for Voluntary Assessments Rope dress Qa ner information is Oyv ner's Na t� /6 /1�i 1 required for every (�J L_ �r r �r U page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) Type /� (� �(�/�Xy/G✓�i'� C leaching pits number. ❑ leaching chambers number: ❑ leaching galleries number: ❑ leaching trenches number, length: ❑ leaching fields number, dimensions: ❑ overflow cesspool. number: ❑ innovative/altemative system Type/name of technology: Comments (note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, damp soil, condition of vegetation, etc.): �Or"C_ D��i , 7 Gdll o.� .Ss , � S��T+�'�"'7 /►�o S�Gr! yr f-71-idIZ �'rc c �=r iC,.�..e G ell✓ o� a��T _ /�'J U e 6-ei�o4 (Gesspool mwst be pumparl as part of locate on site plan): Number an figuration Depth—top of liquid to i invert Depth of solids layer Depth of scum layer Dimensions of cesspool Materials of construction Indication of groundwater inflow ❑ Yes ❑ No t5m-3113 Tile 5 Wd al Iris VonFormSubeulaceSe pec vepe Disp Deal S)elem•Pepe 13d 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Roperty�ddress Orr ner Ova ner's 3rre information is 1 . 1 required for every l�J page. CityrTown State Zip Code late of hspection D. System Information (cont.) ments (note condition of soil, signs of hydraulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.): Mate>naion: Dime Dept Comments (note condition of soil, signs draulic failure, level of ponding, condition of vegetation, etc.): L5ns-3M3 TI050f11dal Iris pac don Form 8051 lace SevapeDisposal System-Pape 14 of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments `35 /��-f� o ddress Qv ner Qv ner' Na _ information is required for every tom-'' page. Cityrrown State Zip Code Date of inspection D. System Information (coat.) Sketch Of Sewage Disposal System: Proude a view of the sewage disposal system, including ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or benchmarks. Locate all wells within 100 feet. Locate public water supply enters the building. Check one of the boxes below: hand-sketch in the area below ❑ drawing attached separately 13 Sy y= 5 i /,'�?/n7'311 &'00�0 t511 -3/13 TiO501Bdd Inspac don Forrrr subsw ace Sanegeolspoed 3�5tem•Pape 15 of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form - Not for Voluntary Assessments Proper� dr Cw ner Cw ner's Na _ information is '' . 11 $ 1_ �✓� required forevery Lot ��a1�1�.�1(�.��7�.r�_.._ #,p 6T-- X / 4? �. page. City/Town State Zip Code Date of Inspection D. System Information (cont.) S Exam: i7heck Slope Surface water Check cellar Shallow wells Estimated depth to high ground water: feet Please indicate all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation: ❑ Obtained from system design plans on record If checked, date of design plan reviewed: Date ❑ 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) L� Accessed USGS database-explain: You must describe how you established the high ground water elevation: T 6/Zui�/5�i �� Swf Cavof n �0 r C� Before filing this Inspection Report, please see Report Completeness Checklist on next page. t ns'y13 Title6offidd InspectonForm subsulaw SewapaDispoeal System•Page 16of 17 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Title 5 Official Inspection Form Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Form -Not for Voluntary Assessments Property A4drwss I ON ner Cw ner's Name information is ,r / required for every � � ( /0 page. Cityrrown State Zip Code Date of Inspection E. Report Completeness Checklist ED Inspection Summary: A, B, C, D, or E checked Inspection Summary D (System Failure Criteria Applicable to All Systems) completed Vk� ystem Information—Estimated depth to high groundwater L� Sketch of Sewag e Disposal System either drawn on page 15 or attached in separate file 15ro•3M3 TU50rticial Irspec bon Form Subeurfaoe SeA%eDisposal S)stem-Pepe 17 of 17 Table 3-2 Do's and Don'ts of Private Septic System Management DO... DON'T... Do have the on-site system inspected and pumped by Do not use the toilet or sink as a trash can by a licensed professional approximately every 3 to 5 dumping non-biodegradable material (cigarette butts, years. Failure to pump out the septic tank can cause diapers, feminine products, etc.) or grease down the system failure. If the tank fills up with an excess of sink or toilet. Non-biodegradable material can clog solids, the wastewater will not have enough time to the pipes,while grease can thicken and dog the settle in the tank. These excess solids will then pass on pipes. Store cooking oils, fats, and grease in a can to the leach field, where they will clog the drain lines for disposal in the garbage. and soil. Do know the location of the on-site system and drain Do not put paint thinner, polyurethane, anti-freeze, field, and keep a record of all inspections, pumping, pesticides, some dyes, disinfectants,water repairs, contract or engineering work for future softeners, and other strong chemicals into the references. Keep a sketch of It handy for service visits. system. These can cause major upsets in the septic tank by killing the biological part of the on-site system and polluting the groundwater. Small amounts of standard household cleaners, drain cleansers, detergents, etc. will be diluted,in the tank and should cause no damage to the system. Do grow grass or small plants (not trees or shrubs) Do not use a garbage grinder or disposal, which above the on-site system to hold the drain field in feeds Into the on-site tank. If there is one, severely place.Water conservation through creative limit its use.Adding food wastes or other solids landscaping is a great way to control excess runoff, reduces the system's capacity and increases the need to pump the on-site tank. If a grinder is used, the system must be pumped more often. Do install water-conserving devices in faucets, Do not plant trees within 30 feet of the system or showerheads and toilets to reduce the volume of water park/drive over any part of the system. Tree roots will running into the on-site system. Repair dripping faucets clog pipes, and heavy vehicles may cause the drain and leaking toilets, run washing machines and field'to collapse, dishwashers only when full, and avoid long showers. Do divert roof drains and surface water from driveways Do not allow anyone to repair pr pump the system and hillsides away from the on-site system. Keep sump without first checking that they are licensed system pumps and house footing drains away from the on-site professionals. system as well. Do take leftover hazardous chemicals to an approved Do not perform excessive laundry loads with a hazardous waste collection center for disposal. Use washing machine. Doing load after load does not bleach, disinfectants, and drain and toilet bowl cleaners allow the on-site tank time to adequately treat wastes sparingly and in accordance with product labels. and overwhelms the entire on-site system with excess wastewater, This could flood the drain field without allowing sufficient recovery time. Consult with an on-site tank professional to determine the gallon capacity and number of loads per day that can safely go into the system. Do use only on-site system additives that have been Do not use chemical solvents to clean the plumbing allowed for usage in Massachusetts by MA DEP, or on-site system. "Miracle"chemicals will kill Additives that are allowed for use In Massachusetts microorganisms that consume harmful wastes. have been determined not to produce a harmful effect These products can also cause groundwater to the individual system or its components or to the contamination environment at large, http:IMv w.mass.govldephvetar/reso�xrea/mpqulde.doc 3-17 July.20M