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Lr�'MER OF 4G Z3 INS Uff``A4URL 83 Pine Street PEABODY, MASS. 01960 DAT DD NO, (617) 535-7328 - IA—,6& -T44 ,(7 ATTENTION T, TO �� ._ �1��E✓t—Ci RE'. WE ARE SENDING YOU Attached ❑ Under separate cover via the following items: ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints ❑ Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order ❑ COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 2 - v17D,?�' IlJ`--CD J U L 15 CITY. OF SALYM HEALTH DEP_Z THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: ❑ For approval ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ Resubmit copies for approval V r your use ❑ Approved as noted ❑ Submit copies for distribution ❑ As requested ❑ Returned for corrections ❑ Return corrected prints ❑ For review and comment ❑ ❑ FOR BIDS DUE 19 ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US REMARKS COPY TO —A�)G \M` `" SIGNED: It Cncloswos a.e not as nolnd, kladly nobly us at ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES INC. LIE4VIEQ 83 Pine Street PEABODY, MASS. 01960 DATE MoD No. (617) 535.7328 _ I 44-—PjL ]drl ATTENTION TO /� E Cto RE' WE ARE SENDING YOU 4ttached ❑ Under separate cover via the following items: ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints - ❑ Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order ❑ COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 7—I " JUL 15 1198b CITY OF S6LIM HEALTH D __ THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: 1 For approval El Approved as submitted 11Resubmit 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 F1�❑ FOR BIDS DUE 19 ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US REMARKS 13 COPYTO /t_C �—��_ SIGNED: If encloswes are not as noted kindly noliiV us al once_ \ RIVEN�,L D JUL 151985 CITY. OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT, \ (SALEM CIF i .pe ! lz�-p t4J d/9 /� - -_- 1�. � _1 L ��1 I 1'�4 P05'✓t7 °GAY GkLu t� �'ar�� v LL2 S \�bY�2" LC,,t,GLI(t,tG � .._- � �•s�RY�A ut�c., 6 „ ;�< , -• -t- � � r � d I 0-y-co tel./ 1 ' +11�J '( Chi { Date ,,.,• .,, „L,.-- Revised by r, N O L wd� N LO os mmM 3 f ll1 U° o eta Om m m ofj N til �6z*- F.J,c,. P t;,. — U--A fi - -{ f � d 1 � TION Sheet No. t ' /1./.•IQr 1� �i� lii�fil VV �� ✓ C r� '�� W� 11 �f� Ll :�I� �� Sheet i of 1 Comm.No. _ I I! t T & M ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. 83 PINE STREET PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960 (617) 535-73 ( D OCT 2 t�,r�: CITY. OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT, October 24, 1986" Mr. Robert E. Blenkhorn,CHO,Health Officer Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA. 01970 re: Keith Russell - Bakers Island - Salem, Mass. Dear Sir; Enclosed please find: 1 . Copy of letter daded Sept. 8, 1986 2 . Copy of plan dated June 30, 1986 In your letter of October 16 , 1986 you have requested that we prepare a proposal, to the Board of Health, for the disposal of the "Gray Water" form the site to the previously approved privy. Please note that the enclosed letter and plan do, in fact, make this request of the Board. Sincerly yours T&M Enqin in Associates, I -y' -by`Erlandwnsend, copy Mr. Keith Russell 107 Olive St. Lawrence, MA. 01841 1 C � T & M ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. 83 PINE STREET PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960 (617) 535-7328 Board of Health September 8, 1986 9 North Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: Keith Russell, Lots 17 & 18, Ocean Avenue and Fairmount Street Bakers Island, Salem, Massachusetts . Attention: Robert E. Blenkhorn, Agent I am in receipt of a copy of a letter dated August 25, 1986 from Mr. Sabin M. Lord, Jr. , Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer for the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. in reference to the variance request approved by your Board August 12, 1986 . Based on the above referenced letter and the Board of Health' s previous approval of a privy system for the disposal of "Black Water" from the site we hereby request permission to dispose of the "Gray Water" , up to a maximum of fifty (50) gallons per day for weekends and vacation periods only, directly to the privy vault as suggested by the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. letter. Respecfully your ; Erland S . Townse d, Jr. , P.E. cc Mr. Kieth Russell Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. - .. OMI ^4 .. O_ GC�/A1�J A�1CiI^•Jl)� t:' .y'dAIGJEUI ° , �.•�: ..�` v, e 120.p -� ' • � . 1W hrwoa 4GUn ..:. _ !•!r(h t1�31Y �� u ��u�� Moe o 41 Jq 6 3 k-1 r � 5------ bI VdULt S71;f1�tL�a y� - :'CH✓?1�3t..1 CAtfll0.roTwA� W.'�•t Dale vr"Ns Revised by toe O •1v1',�C4a' C T^ £ U.� VIS c O DOq to a Ir Q ci it �l l i (IG G�gAI 4EA��q � Z 9 Q` Sheat No. amm.No. W .o �n/MiNN IATO CITY OF ,SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem. Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORI-H STRFET HEAIIH AGENT 6171 741-1800 October 16, 1986 Mr. Erland Townsend, Sr. , P.E. T & M Engineering Associates, Inc. 83 Pine Street Peabody, MA 01960 Dear Sir: At the Board of Health meeting of October 14, 1986 discussion took place concerning the subsurface sewage disposal system for Mr. Keith Russell on Bakers Island. Referring to the August 25, 1986 letter from Mr. Sabin Lord of DEQE the board requests that a proposal be submitted to this office whereby the grey water be disposed to the privy. The board also requests that you or a representative be present at the next Board of Health meeting for discussion on this matter. If you have any questions please feel free to call this office at 741-1800. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH � &"� RO RT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. Health Agent �\y C\ f� slefzcrkfine�z�� (a,tt¢cNoiz�r�eir.Cct��L�ca �f Jit fuzeesiit . o'' �/TlZe%afi� S. RUSSELL SYLVA 5 �anerrranu ecrl�, �Y��erWWI D � TRY <� OAS 93 or ��iywj,�mer �D i� .C%dt�LZ r bb fill AUG ? '1. August 18, 1986 CITY OF SALEI\i HEALTH DEPT. T & M Engineering Associates, Inc. 83 Pine Street RE: SALEM - Proposed Subsurface Peabody, MA 01960 Sewage Disposal System - Baker's Island - Keith Russel Attention: Erland S. Townsend, Jr. Dear Mr. Townsend, Jr. : The Metropolitan Boston/Northeast Regional Office, Division of Water Pollution Control, of the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering is in receipt of a copy of your variance request, submitted to the Salem Board of Health and dated July 11, 1986 requesting approval by the Board of Health of three variances to the provisions of 310 CMR 15.00 (Title 5) of the State Environmental Code. The variances pertain to the installation of a "Grey Water" leaching area to dispose of the wastewater emanating from the kitchen sink. The Board of Health has not acted on these variances but has requested, orally, comments by the Department. In accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 15.20: - Variance of Title 5, the Department does not formally act on variances prior to the granting of the variances by the Board of Health. However, in order to provide assistance to the Salem Board of Health, an engineer has reviewed the plan and data as submitted and comments as follows: 1. The subject site pertains to new construction. 2. The Board of Health has approved, on July 8, 1986, the construction and use of a privy as a means of sanitary waste disposal. 3. Due to existing constraints, such as known soil characteristics, no percolation testing nor deep observation hole excavations have been conducted. 4. Due to site constraints, no reserve area has been designated. 5. There apparently is no area on the site that can meet the requirements of 310 CMR 15.03:(6) which states in part "Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems shall be located in an area where there is at least a 4 foot depth of naturally occuring pervious soil below the entire area of the leaching facility. Salem - Baker's Island Page -2- In addition, be advised that by definition of Title 5, grey water is defined as sanitary waste and the disposal of such waste must comply with the provisions of Title 5. If additional information is required, contact Tom F. Clougherty at 935-2160. Very truly yours, " Sabin Lord, Jr. Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer SML/TFC/bc cc: -Salem Board of Health, 8 North Street, Salem, MA 01970 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. U T & M ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. 83 PINE STREET PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960 i a (617) 535-7328 1.5i J U L 1 5 I�c� Salem Board of Health July 11 , 1986 C4TY Or S.LLEM 9 North Street Ref. # 741 HEALTH D-T, Salem, Mass. 01970 Re: Request for Variance from requirements of Title 5 Kieth Russell , Ocean Avenue, Bakers Island, Salem, Mass. Dear Board Members; On behalf of Mr. Russell , we hereby request that the Board, at their meeting on August 12, 1986, grant waivers from the requirements of Title 5 of the Massachusetts Environmental Code as follows : 1 . Regulation 3 , Deep Observation Holes and Percolation Test requirments . Due to the location, on an Island, and the general soil classifications (see attached copy of U.S.D.A. Soil Survey) it is our opinion that such testing will not provide any new or pertenant information. 2 . Regulation 3 - 3 , 4e Leaching Area Requirements . It is requested that leaching, for "gray water" only (sink waste :eater) up to a maximum of fifty (50) gallons per day be allowed to be disposed of as shown on the attached plan. (Toilet wastes will be in accordance with the Boards vote of July 8, 1986, by privy) 3 . Regulation 14, Leaching Trenches It is requested that the leaching area be allowed to be constructed as shown, with a depth less than four (4) feet below the system to impervious strata and that no specified Reserve Area be designated. It is Mr. Russells" intention to use the new structure in the same manor as the present one is being used, (i.e. ) 1 . Weekends and vacation periods only. 2 . Water supply by five gallon containers from the Islands "ddep well ' . 3 . Toilet facilities to consist of privey. yyResppe�ectfully bmitted; Encl . Erland S. Tow send Jr. , P.E. cc. Kieth Russell Bakers Island Bulletin Board DEQU Northeast Office r � , SOIL MAI' AND DESCRIPTION CrD—Chatfield-Hollis-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to from 35 percent slopes. This unit is on ridges and hills. It "SOIL SURVEY OF ESSEX COUNTY consists of well drained, moderately deep Chatfield soils; somewhat excessively drained, shallow Hollis soils; and 1 MA66ACr1U6P,'TTS-SOUTHERN PART" l l,:r l coed and re complex and range from 15 to 1,250 acres. Slopes a U. S . DEP.OF AGRICULTURE range from 100 to 1,200 feet long. The areas of exposed bedrock are 10 to 100 feet apart. The surface of the unit has stones and boulders 1 to 4 feet in diameter that are 10 to 100 feet apart. The unit consists of about 40 percent Chatfield soils, 25 percent Hollis soils, 20 percent exposed bedrock, and 15 percent other soils. The ;a-rs and expoL;ud rock are so intermingied that it �� ,.• was not practical to map them separately. ^" ^ k • ` Typically, the Chatfield soils have a surface layer of -r.", ., x very dark grayish brown very fine sandy loam about 1 inch thick. The subsoil is 16 inches thick. It is dark brown very fine sandy loam in the upper 5 inches and dark yellowish brown gravelly very fine sandy loam in the 110 lower 11 inches. The substratum is very firm, light olive cm brown gravelly very fine sandy loam 17 inches thick. ti� { , Bakers Granite bedrock is at a deoth of ^-' inches. ,o • `Island' A Typically, the Hollis soils have a surface laver of darks brown fine sandy loam about 3 inches thick. The subsoil c,° is dark yellowish brown fine sandy loam about 15 inches \ DD cc thick. Hard granite bedrock is at a depth of about 18 � inches. t ' Included with this complex in mapping are small areas y e err of Canton, Freetown, Montauk, Paxton, Ridgebury, Swansea, Whitman, and Woodbridge soils. The permeability of these Chatfield and Hollis soils is moderate or moderately rapid. Available water capacity is low or moderate in the Chatfield soils and very low in the Hollis soils. Reaction in both soils is very strongly acid to medium acid. Most areas of this unit are wooded. A few areas are used for homesites. The areas of exposed bedrock, the stones and boulders on the surface, and the slope make this unit poorly suited to farming. The Chatfield soils are suited to trees, but the Hollis soils are poorly suited. The stones and boulders on the surface, the shallow depth to bedrock in the Hollis soils, the outcroppings of bedrock, and slope limit the unit for recreational development. Slope and depth to rock limit the use of these soils as a site for dwellings, small commercial buildings, septic tank absorption fields, or shallow excavations. This unit is in capability subclass Vlls. T & M ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, IN 83 PINE STREET PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01 (617) 535-7S ' SrP CITY OF SALEM Board of Health September 8, 112Ab,TH DEPT. 9 North Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: Keith Russell, Lots 17 & 18, Ocean Avenue and Fairmount Street Bakers Island, Salem, Massachusetts . Attention: Robert E. Blenkhorn, Agent I am in receipt of a copy of a letter dated August 25, 1986 from Mr. Sabin M. Lord, Jr. , Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer for the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. in reference to the variance request approved by your Board August 12 , 1986 . Based on the above referenced letter and the Board of Health' s previous approval of a privy system for the disposal of "Black Water" from the site we hereby request permission to dispose of the "Gray Water" , up to a maximum of fifty (50) gallons per day for weekends and vacation periods only, directly to the privy vault as suggested by the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. letter. Respecfulllyy your ; --------- _.. - Erland S. Townse d, Jr. , P.E. cc Mr. Kieth Russell Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. ,i ymatave4at2 ° < S v- :k .5 ' ! lb— ria 115 Mat raouixo vax r o �, tto'Ku.o n:.zius #,. a�awc�t.Fina7 . - s '� Revised Oy qjut W Uro^ / O.Y �4 d n bt rrlG csAt ! OF fl? Erlaod Gf _ n T do r. 0 N Shoot No. t?T shot : of 1 omm.No. 1}! S. RUSSELL SYLVA 5 T7(.L72/YCOILUREaCUZr�zcee Commissioner )�� 935-2160 /�O �uk�r, rxaaadu&e & 0�-80)1 r D T October 3, 1486 OCT CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. Salem Health Department 4 7 North'Street Salem, MA 01970 RE: SALEM - Repairs to Failed System Variances - 310 CMR 15.11: Figure 1 and 15.11:8 - Title 5 - State Environmental Code - John Madore, 3 Cedarview Street Attention: Robert E. Blenkborn, C.H.O. Health Agent Dear Mr. Blenkhorn: The Metropolitan Boston/Northeast Regional Office, Division of Water Pollution Control, of the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering is in receipt of your letter of October 1, 1986 notifying the Department that the Salem Board of Health had, on September 30, 1986 granted variances to the above noted provisions of the State Environmental Code (Title 5) for the subject site. Specifically, the variances pertain to the installation of two clay barriers to compensate for the slope requirements and the installation of a subsurface disposal system without a designated reserve area. The Salem Board of Health has previously submitted a plan for the repairs noting the clay barrier construction. This plan consists of one sheet which is titled: Proposed Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Repair Plan Prepared for: John Madore 6 Cedarview Street Municipality: Salem, MA 01;970 Engineer: Hancock Survey Associates, Inc. Date: September 18, 1486 Scale: As Noted OCT 6 Salem Health Department Page-2- CITY OF SAULM HEALTH DEPT. The plan proposes to utilize the existing septic tank, abandon an existing leaching pit and install a shallow leaching pit for effluent disposal. Due to the topography of the site, it is physically impossible to install the leaching pit in compliance with the slope and reserve area requirements. In order to compensate for the slope requirements, it is proposed to install two clay barriers each of which is to be faced with a layer of 10 mil. polyethylene sheeting. Additionally, the new leaching must be placed in an area previously designated as a reserve area. An engineer of the Department has reviewed the plan and it is the opinion of the Department that strict enforcement of the provisions of Title 5 would do manifest injustice to' the applicant and the applicant has proved that the same degree of environmental protection required under Title 5 can be achieved. The Department, hereby approves the variances to the provisions of 310 CMR 15.11: Figure 1 and 15.11:8 of Title 5 of the State Environmental Code which have previously granted by the Salem Board of Health for the subject site: Very truly yo rs, 4 Sabin M. Lord, Jr. , Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer SML/TFC/bc cc: -John Madore, 3 Cedarview St., Salem, MA 01970 -Hancock Survey Associates, Inc. , 235 Newbury Street, Danvers, MA 01923 I I I I i . I i i S. RUSSELL SYLVA Commissioner 935-2160 G�a�u,«rL, 'WaojaWUMe&& Oy807 October 2, 1986 Board of Health D � D 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 OCT 3 198b Attention: Robert E. Blenkhorn, Agent CITY. OF. SALEM HEALTH DEPT._ Dear Mr. Blenkhorn: In response to your letter of September 12, 1986, enclosed please find a copy of the Department's letter of August 25, 1986 relative to property owned by Keith Russell, Ocean Avenue, Baker's Island. Apparently this letter was lost in the mail and was never received by the Board of Health. We apologize for any inconvience and delay this may have caused. Very truly JIJL Sabin M. Lord, Jr. Deputy Regional Enviromental Engineer SMI./TFC/bc JX,46� I ril /t 4111/W �tvJt iii S. RUSSE'Ll, C 935-2160 August 25,- 1986 Board of Health 9 North Street OCT 3 198b Salem, MA 01970 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. RE: SALEM - Variances Title 5 State Environmental Code Keith Russell Ocean Avenue Baker's Island Attention: Robert E. Blenkhorn, Agent Dear Mr. Blenkhorn; The Metropolitan Boston/Northeast Regional Office, Division of Water Pollution Control, of the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering is in receipt of your letter, dated August 13, 1986 notifying the Department that, on August 12, 1986, the Salem Board of Health had granted the following variances to the provisions of 310 G-R 15.00 (Title 5) of the State Environmental Code for the disposal of grey water emanating from the subject site: 15.03: (3) - Deep Observation Holes 15.03: (4) - Percolation Test 15.03: (6) - Required Depth of Pervious Material 15.02: (22)- Reserve Area At your request, an engineer of the Department has reviewed the proposal for the disposal of the grey water prior to the granting of the variances by the Salem Board of Health. By letter, dated August 18, 1986, the Department commented relative to that review. An engineer of the Department has conducted an additional review of the proposal and plan. The plan consists of one sheet which is titled: Title: Proposed New Dwelling Minicipality: Baker's Island - Salem, MA for Keith Russel Engineer: T & M Engineering Assoc. , Inc. Dated: June 30, 1986 Scale: As Noted Page-2- Basing the decision upon the reviews conducted by an engineer of the DeparnTent, it is the opinion of the Department that the same degree of Fnviror7-ental Protection required under Title 5 has neither been provided nor achieved. Therefore, the Department disapproves the variances granted by the Salem Board of Health for the subject site. However, since the Board of Health has previously approved the installation of a privy to dispose the "Black [-later" emanating from the site, the applicant should address the feasibility of disposing of the grey water to the privy with the Board of Health's approval. If additional information is required, contact Tom F. Clougherty at the above address or at 935-2160. Very truly yours, Sabin 11. Lord, Jr. Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer &ML/TFC/bc CC: -T & 11 Engineering Associates, Inc. , 83 Pine Street, Peabody, MA 01960 T & M ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES , 83 PINE SIRFET PFABODY, MASSACHUtiFIIS 01 q(y (6 17) 535-7 GITY 01' SALEM Board of Health September 8 , 119AL'1'H DEPT. 9 North Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: Keith Russell , Lots 17 & 18, Ocean Avenue and Fairmount Street Bakers Island, Salem, Massachusetts . Attention : Robert E. Blenkhorn, Agent I am in receipt of a copy of a letter dated August 25 , 1986 from Mr. Sabin M. Lord, Jr. , Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer for the Massachusetts D. E.Q.E. in reference to the variance request approved by your Board August 12, 1986 . Based on the above referenced letter and the Board of Health' s previous approval of a privy system for the disposal of "Black Water" from the site we hereby request permission to dispose of the "Gray Water" , up to a maximum of fifty (50) gallons per day for weekends and vacation periods only, directly to the privy vault as suggested by the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. letter. Respecfu�lllyy your ; Erland S. Townse d, Jr. , P.E. cc Mr. Kieth Russell Massachusetts D. E.Q.E. ayf.P,co.nTA.r4 �f.%MMY.l0Y15 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT )617) 741-1800 September 12, 1986 Sabin Lord, Jr. Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer D.E.Q.E. 5 Commonwealth Avenue Woburn, Mass. 01801 Dear Sir: In receipt of your letter of August 18, 1986. this department wishes to clarify the issue concerning the granting of a variance to Keith Russell , Ocean Avenue on Baker' s Island in Salem. Our letter of August 13, 1986 (see enclosed) stated that the Board of Health granted a variance at its monthly meeting on August 12, 1986 and requested comments from the Mass. D.E.Q.E. Also, Mr. Townsend of T & M Engineering states in his letter of September 8, 1986 (see enclosed) that he received a letter from you concerning this issue. At this time the Board of Health respectfully requests that a copy of this letter be sent to this office. Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions please feel free to call this office at 741-1800. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH R0 RT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. HEALTH AGENT reb/m cc: Earl Townsend, T b M Engineering Tom Clougherity, D.E.Q.E. �y,CONWaq Qty 7 `A 9' 5��4/MM&Wr�Y CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT (617) 741-1800 August 13,1986 Keith Russell Townsend .T & M Engineering Associates, Inc. 83 Pine St. , Peabody, MA 01960 Dear Sirs: At it 's monthly meeting on August 12, 1986, the Board of Health granted the variance for the installation of the subsurface disposal system for Keith Russell, Ocean Avenue on Baker's Island in Salem, MA. This letter along with the enclosed letter and plan from T & M Engineering Associates, Inc. is being sent to the department of Environmental Quality Engineering, Attention Mr. Tom Clougherity, for approval and/or modification. The variance applies to the State Environmental Code Title 5, Regulation 15.03 Deep observation holes, percolation test requirements, and leaching area re- quirements, and regulation 15.14- leaching trenches . We would also like to point out of Mr. Russell that the firm installing the system must be licensed by the Board of Health prior to start-up. If you have any questions please call this office at 741-1800. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH 4 F a�� ROBRT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. Health Agent cc: Attn: Tom Clougherity, DEQE 5 Commonwealth Avenue, Woburn TYf*.CoxoR1� n R 1 � CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. 64ENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALiH AGENT (617) 741-1800 August 5, 1986 T & M Engineering RE: Preliminary Subdivision in 83 Pine Street Salem, MA. , for Mr. & Mrs. Peabody, MA 01960 John Buonfiglio RE: Bakers Island Keith Russel ATT: Mr. Eariand S. Townsend Jr. , P.E. Dear Sir: The Site Plan Review for the Preliminary Subdivision in Salem, MA. , for Mr and Mrs. John Buonfiglio and the issue of Bakers Island for Keith Russell will be discussed at our next meeting. The Board of Health respectfully requests the applicant or a representative of your firm be present at the next Board of Health Meeting. The meeting will be held on August 12, 1986 located at 9 North Street 2cnd floor at 6: 30. The Buonfiglio issue will be discussed at 7:30 and the Bakers Island issue will be discussed at 8:00. Very Truly Yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH . dLjj" R BERT E. BLENKHORN C.H.O. Health Agent REB/m o of � c � ,cow 9 r �R£ateWpp CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT (617) 741-1800 The attached letter was submitted to the Board of Health at its .monthly meeting on August 12, 1986 by Keith Russell and Earl Townsend. This letter was posted at the Baker's Island bulletin board and signed by all the abutters of the property owned by Keith Russell. These abutters were, therefore, notified of the variance requested by Keith Russell concerning his subsurface disposal system proposed for his property on Ocean Avenue, Baker's Island, Salem, MA. Registered Sanitarian e I & M tNI,INELKIN6 ASSOC11A 1 tb, iNk- 83 PINE STREET PEABODY, MASSACHUSET I S 01960 (617) 535-7328 Salem Board of Health July 11 , 1986 9 North Street Ref . # 741 Salem, Mass . 01970 Re: Request for Variance from requirements of Title 5 Kieth Russell , Ocean Avenue, Bakers Island, Salem, Mass . Dear Board Members ; On behalf of Mr. Russell , we hereby request that the Board, at their meeting on August 12, 1986, grant waivers from the requirements of Title 5 of the Massachusetts Environmental Code as follows : 1 . Regulation 3 , Deep Observation Holes and Percolation Test requirments . Due to the location, on an Island, and the general soil classifications (see attached copy of U. S . D.A. Soil Survey) it is our opinion that such testing will not provide any new or pertenant information. 2 . Regulation 3 - 3 , 4e Leaching Area Requirements. It is requested that leaching, for "gray water" only (sink waste water) up to a maximum of fifty (50) gallons per day be allowed to be disposed of as shown on the attached plan. (Toilet wastes will be in accordance with the Boards vote of July 8`, 1986, by privy) 3 . Regulation 14 , Leaching Trenches It is requested that the leaching area be allowed to be constructed as shown, with a depth less than four (4) feet below the system to impervious strata and that no specified p� Reserve Area be designated. e It is Mr. Russells" intention to use the new structure in the same manor as the present one is being used, (i.e. ) � 1 . Weekends and vacation periods only. 2 . Water supply by five gallon containers from the Islands' " well ' . - 3 . Toilet facilities to consist of privey. f Respectfull ubmittedj Encl .� Erland TT wn�r. , E. CC. Kieth Russell Bakers Island Bulletin Board ' q� -- • SOIL MAP AND DESCRIPTION CrD—Chatfield-Hollis-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to from 35 percent slopes. This unit is on ridges and hills. It "SOIL SURVEY OF ESSEX COUNTY consists of well drained, moderately deep Chatfield soils; ' somewhat excessively drained, shallow Hollis soils; and MASSACHUSETTS-SOUTHERN PART" expcsed 7- _ -. ; h115 >;ViDed and range from 15 to 1,250 acres. Slopes are complex and U. S. DEP.OF AGRICULTURE range from 100 to 1,200 feet long. The areas of exposed bedrock are 10 to 100 feet apart. The surface of the unit has stones and boulders 1 to 4 feet in diameter that are 10 to 100 feet apart. The unit consists of about 40 percent Chatfield soils, 25 percent Hollis soils, 20 percent exposed bedrock, and 15 percent other soils. The soils anc exposed rock are so intermingled that it \ was not practical to map them separately. f Typically, the Chatfield soils have a surface layer of very dark grayish brown very fine sandy loam about 1 fit inch thick. The subsoil is 16 inches thick. It is dark brown + , very fine sandy loam in the upper 5 inches and dark 0' a yellowish brown gravelly very fine sandy loam in the lower 11 inches. The substratum is very firm, light olive ` , V ac u brown gravelly very fine sandy loam 17 inches thick.• ' w <q Bakers;- Granite bedrock is at a depth of 34 inches. `_ tie ' Island`¢� Typically, the Hollis soils have a surface layer of dark. ea brown fine sandy loam about 3 inches thick. The subsoil Yak .`w CrD is dark yellowish brown fine sandy loam about 15 inches c D CIC - thick. Hard granite bedrock is at a depth of about 18 inches. Included with this complex in mapping are small areas of Canton, Freetown, Montauk, Paxton, Ridgebury, p`� t ,.;.�* x" Swansea, Whitman, and Woodbridge soils. '"'r , td a The permeability of these Chatfield and Hollis soils is moderate or moderately I'apid. Available water capacity is low or moderate in the Chatfield soils and very low in the Hollis soils. Reaction in both soils is very strongly acid to medium acid. Most areas of this unit are wooded. A few areas are used for homesites. The areas of exposed bedrock, the stones and boulders on the surface, and the slope make this unit poorly suited to fafming. The Chatfield soils are suited to trees, but the Hollis soils are poorly suited. The stones and boulders on the surface, the shallow depth to . bedrock in the Hollis soils, the outcroppings of bedrock, and slope limit the unit for recreational development. Slope and depth to rock limit the use of these soils as a site for dwellings, small commercial buildings, septic tank absorption fields, or shallow excavations. This unit is in capability subclass Vlls. , i l x v%Je`icri�Crnei2C o�CJivazi�tuzizzerz�al oGzzal�zl, Ct�tEevvz� / D S. RUSSELL SYLVA 5 ��arrun�uziea f�z LczeizczVV Cnrunu.vrrnncr �E t1l zcclaeCC1, 098 935-2160 MAY 3 0 1986 May 23, 1986 CITY OF Si2,LLEM. REALTI3 DEPT.. Keith and Leslie Russell RE: SALEM- Sewage Disposal- 107 Olive Avenue Residence- 'Humus 80' - Lawrence, MA 01841 Baker's Island Dear Sir: The Metropolitan Boston/Northeast Regional Office, Division of Water Pollution Control , of the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering is in receipt of your letter, dated April 10, 1986 with enclosures , requesting comments *by the Department relative to the use of a "Humus 80" toilet as a means of sanitary waste disposal for a reconstructed dwelling at the subject site. An engineer of the Department has reviewed the data and it is the opinion of the Department that the "Humus 80". system should be classified as a Humus toilet as defined under the provisions of '310 CMR 15.01 of Title 5 of the State Environmerta' Code. This Regulation defines a Humus toilet as "A self-contained toilet from which no liquid or solid waste materials are regularly discharged and from which a Humus-Like end product is discharged. Based upon the above, it is the further opinion of the Department that in accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 15.17:1, approval for construction anc/or installation of the "Humus 80" system is remanded to the Salem Board of Health and no action by the Department is required. If additional information is required, contact Tom F. Clougherty at the above address or at 935-2160. Very truly yours, Sabin M. Lord, Jr Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer SML/TFC/bc cc: . Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 Attention: Robert E. Blenkhorn, Agent T & M ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, � } )-- ag � 83 PINE STREET PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS b� )�3 �a (617) S 2�U L J CITY OP SALEM HEALTH DLPT. June 30, 1986 ,, Board of Health 9 North Street Salem,MA. 01970 re : Keith Russell - Lots 17 & 18, Ocean Avenue & Fairmount Street Bakers Island, Salem, Massachusetts . Gentlemen: On June 26, 1986 I, along with your agent Mr. Robert Blenkhorn, visited the above described site to make an evaluation, relative to the requirements of Title 5 of the Massachusetts Environmental Code, for a subsurface disposal system. The site is occupied by an existing old structure which Mr. Russell wishes to replace. This existing structure has an old fashion privy, for toilet facilities, and drinking water etc. is supplied by the use of five (5) gallon containers which are filled at the Island ' s deep well . It is Mr. Russell ' s desire to construct the new structure and continue to use the same type of facilities as now exist. With the above stated conditions we hereby request that the Board of Health grant an occupancy permit using the current methods of disposal and water supply. RReespeectfullyo r Erland S. To send, Jr. ,P.E. T & M ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC D Is_ � 83 PINE STREET PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 0196 1� (617) 535-73 JUL 3 '1986 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. - June 30, 1986 a. Board of Health 9 North Street Salem,MA. 01970 re : Keith Russell - Lots 17 & 18, Ocean Avenue & Fairmount Street Bakers Island, Salem, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: On June 26, 1986 I, along with your agent Mr. Robert Blenkhorn, visited the above described site to make an evaluation, relative to the requirements of Title 5 of the Massachusetts Environmental Code, for a subsurface disposal system. The site is occupied by an existing old structure which Mr. Russell wishes to replace. This existing structure has an old fashion privy, for toilet facilities, and drinking water etc. is supplied by the use of five (5) gallon containers which are filled at the Island ' s deep well . It is Mr. Russell 's desire to construct the new structure and continue to use the same type of facilities as now exist. With the above stated conditions we hereby request that the Board of Health grant an occupancy permit using the current methods of disposal and water supply. Respectfully Erland S. Tow end, Jr. ,P.E. j 15.16: privies and Che.^ucat ?oiit - t-1')"t'se. A privy or chemical toilet snail not be cons>='4c ad of, cent hued in use unless the Board .: He_!th has approved !n 'sr.ting, its -anstrucUon or continuea use based upon a determination by tune - Board of Health that ,he privy or chemical toilet ..ill not ;al endanger the health of any person or, ;b) cause a nuisance. - (2) Location. Privies shall be located in accordance with the require- . ments of s'fb' CN1R 15.03. No variance from any of the percolation rate requirements or leaching area loading rates outlined in this Title shall be allowed for the disposal of grey water from a lot to be served by a privy or chemical toilet, but a reduction not to exceed 40% 3f the design flow for subsurface sewage disposal may be allowed foraothe reduced water usage. (3) construction. rivies shall be constructed with self-dosing seat l covers and —71,,aght vaults, and :with a screened vent from the %,cult to the atmosphere. (4) Maintenance. when a privy vault becomes filled to within 2 feet of the surface of the ground, it shall either be cleaned and he con- tents disposed of in a sanitary manner approved by the Board of Health, or it shall be covered with a minimum of 2 feet of clean com- pacted earth. 15.17: Humus Toilets (1) Use. A humus toilet shall not be constructed or continued in use unless—ht a Board of health has approved, in writing, its construction or continued use based upon determination by the Board of Health that the humus toilet will not endanger the health of any person or cause a nuisance and that the and product will be disposed of Lm a sanitarf manner, (2) Location. Humus toilets shall only be located where a full-sized + properly tu`nctioning subsurface sewage disposal system is available or can be constructed on the tot to be served in compliance with this i Title; or where a common sanitary sewer is accessible in an abutting way and where permission m enter such a sewer can be obtained from i- the authority having jurisdiction over it. No variance from any of the 1 percolation rate requirements or leaching area loading rates outlined in this Title shall be allowed for the disposal of grey water from a lot toi .. be served by a humus toilet, but a reduction not to exceed 40% of the design flow for subsurface sewage disposal may be allowed for the reduced water usage. (3) Maintenance. The end product from a humus 'toilet must be f dispose of y urial m a manner and location approved by the Board - of Health, and it shall be covered with a minimum of 2 feet of clean compacted earth. 15.18: Miscellaneous Disposal (1) Use, The use of any disposal facility other than those described herelnis prohibited unless approved in writing by the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering. it is the intent of this Title that the Department shall approve innovative disposal systems if it can be demonstrated that their impact on the environment and hazard to public health is not greater than that of other approved systems. No 7 variances to this regulation shall be granted. (2) Drains. No rain water leader, cooling water drain, cellar drain, or OtH—er—Trami other than one for sanitary sewage shall discharge into or be connected with any sewage disposal system. 1/1/78 Vol. 12 - 255 15.02: continued (2) Disposal Yorks Installer's Permit' 2. No person or firm shall en- gage in le construction, anaraaon, instailaton, or recair of any Incv.dual sewage ,iisposal s:ste- xithout first obtaining a Cis posai works Installer's Permit from the Board of Health. Such permits shall expire at the end of the year in which they are issued unless earlier revoked for cause by the Board of Health. (3) Seotage Handlers Permit. No person or firm shall engage in the pumping or transport or the contents of any part of an individual sewage disposal system without first obtaining a Septage Handler's Permit from the Board of Health, in accordance with G. L. c. lii, s. 31A. The application for such permit shall state the site of he dis- posal, and such site and method of disposal must have been approved by the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, regardless of the stated volume of material disposed of at that site. Such permits shall be contingent upon compliance with 310 CNIR 15.ig(1) arta shall expire at the end of the year in which :.he; are issued uniess earlier revoked for cause. 1 list of permits issued shall be submitted to the appropriate regional office of the Department of Environmental Quality - Engineering at the beginning of each calendar year. (4) M licaton for Disposal '.forks Construction Permit. An applica- tion fora sposai wor cs construction permit s a e submitted to the Board of Health and must be accompanied by a plan of the proposed sawage disposal faciiites. Such permit shall be invalidated if condi- tons different than those set forth iR ".he application are found prior to or during actual construction of the individual sewage disposal system. In any event, a permit so granted shall expire two years from the date of issue unless construction of the system of individual sewage disposal is begun before the expiration date or unless this Title has been revised. (5� Plan of Sewage Disposal Svstem. The submitted plan must show as a minimum: the tot to be served, location and dimensions of the system (including reserve area), design calculations, existing and " proposed contours, location and log of deep observation hoies, location and results of percolation tests, location of any streams, surface and subsurface drains and wetlands within 100 feet of the sewage disposal system, known sources of water supply within 200 feet of the sewage disposal system, location of any proposed well to serve the lot, loca- tion of water lines on the property, maximum ground water elevation in the area of he sewage disposal system, and a profile of the system. The plan must be prepare by a Professional Engineer or other oro- fessionai authorized by law to prepare such pians. (6) Use. The use of an individual sewage disposal system shall be in — temp anante with the terms of the permit issued herefore and shall not exceed the design capacity of the syste - 1 not be reduced for seas ' (7) Bufldfn or Plumbing Permits/Subdivision Plans. No buildin er- mit, pun non permit, special ungutg permit, or pi . petmi 9 a I h '«�ntil a Sewer Entrance Permit or Disposal works Con- struction Pertoit has first been obtained, unless the Board of Health . detertaines at the existin sews a diepos s u e @�F ropose a era a ino'n fo an existing dW'M 2 All systems for the purification or disposal of industrial wastes must be approved by the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering for any flow, as required by G. L. c. 111, s. 17. 1/1,78 Vol. 12 - 231 J16: Privies and Chemical Toilets (1` Use d privy or chemical toilet shall not be ccns='_ctzd or / continued in use unless the Board 'i health has approved in 'orating, its construction or continued use based upon a determination by the Board at Health that the privy or chemical toilet will not la) endanger the health of any person or, kb)-cause a nuisance. Cdesiin ion. Privies shalt be =, I,:e accordance with the -equire- ._ I6 CNM 15.03. No vany of the oercolauon rate ts or leaching area ! s outlined in this Title shall for the disposal of gfrom a lot to be served by dchemical toilet, but n not to exceed 4G$ of thew for subsurface sesal may be allowed for the ater usage. i (3) Construction. Privies shall be ccrstructed with self-closing seat covers and-tT-aght vaults, and with a screened vent frcm the vault to the atmosphere. I` (4) Maintenance. When a privy vault becomes filled to within 2 feet of the surface of the ground, it shall either be cleaned and the con- tents disposed of in a sanitary manner approved by the Board of Health, or it shall be covered with a minimum of 2 feet of clean com- pacted earth. -i 15.17: Humus Toilers (1) Use. A humus toilet shall not be constructed or continued in use j - unless;�tt a Board of Health has approved, in writing, its construction I . . .. - or continued use based upon determination by the Board of Health that the humus toilet will not endanger the health of any person or cause a nuisance and that the end product will be disposed of iii. a sanitary '! manner. (2) Location. Humus toilets shall only be located where a full-sized , properTyiunctioning subsurface sewage disposal system is available or -i can be constructed on the lot to be served in compliance with this Title; or where a common sanitary sewer is accessible in an abutting way and where permission to enter such a sewer can be obtained from the authority having jurisdiction over it. No variance from any of the percolation rate requirements or leaching area loading rates outlined in this Title shall be allowed for the disposal of grey water from a lot to l be served by a humus toilet, but a reduction not to exceed 40% of the design flow for subsurface sewage disposal may be allowed for the reduced water usage. (3) Maintenance. The and product from a humus toilet must be dispose o—t 5 3urial in a manner and location approved by the Board of Health, and it shall be covered with a minimum of 2 feet of dean compacted earth. , I 15.18: Miscellaneous Disposal (1) Use. The use of any disposal facility other than those described herefnis prohibited unless approved in writing by the Department of { Environmental Quality Engineering. It is the intent of this Title that -,ll the Department shall approve innovative disposal systems if it can be demonstrated that their impact an the environment and hazard to 3 public health is not greater then that of other approved systems. No 1 variances to this regulation shall be granted.i - (2) Drains. No rain water leader, cooling water drain, cellar drain, oro elft i drain other than one for sanitary sewage shall discharge into or be connected with any sewage disposal system. 1/188 Vol. 12 - 255 3 > " � � � Z \ � � � � �� ry � � � � � � � � � � a s � � � � � � � � y Coxo� eY a +� CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT (617) 741.1800 August 10, 1988 Mr. Keith Russell, President of Baker's Island Homeowners Association 24 Coloniel Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824 Dear Mr. Russell: RE: Well Water Analysis Enclosed are the completed test results of Baker's Island well water samples collected on July 28, 1988 by members of this department. Based upon the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board's Lab Analysis (enclosed) it is the position of this department that water from these wells (except sample 119) not be used for human consumption. The Health Department recommends contacting a professionally recognized Environmental Consulting Firm for any assistance they could provide concerning :the wells in question. The Health Department kindly requests you notify any and all properties that may have access to the wells in question. If you have any questions please contact this office. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH REPLY TO ROBERT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. WILLIAM T. BURKE, R.S. HEALTH AGENT REGISTERED SANITARIAN REB/m Encl. SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD r ..: FILTRATION PLANT: ARLINGTON AVENUE BEVERLY. MASS. 0191$ TEL. (6081 944-4600 r .- , l_!Ty C;' August 2, 1988 1IBh :i i. Department of Public Health 9 North Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Att!n: Mr. Robert Blenkhorn, Director Dear Bob: The following are the results of the bacteriological samples from Baker's Island. The samples were collected by Mr. Burk of your department and delivered to our laboratory at 3 :30 P.M. on July 28, 1988. The samples were prepared on July 29 and read on July 30. SAMPLE SAMPLE TOTAL FECAL NUMBER SITE COLIFORM COLIFORM 1 MORSE 900 < 10 2 ARTHUR see note < 1 3 STYLES/BUCK TNTC >363 —POND 30,000 <100 - ABBY/GREY 72 10 6 ROGERS— / 12,000 < 10 7 JUDSON— 3 ,400 50 8 —HURD— TNTC >1000 9A C.G. (lower)— 700 20 • C.G. (upper) 1 < 1 10 ` . ARTESIAN a 5 170 < 1 11 RUSSELL— 150 < 10 13 —RABRY 1600 < 10 14 A. RUSSELL > 6 < 1 note: sample 2 contained too much suspended iron for definitive analysis by the method used. Please note that at the time of sampling, sample 119" was the p only sample meeting drinking water standards. Most samples show gross bacteriological contamination and should not be used for drinking or cooking. If you have any questions regarding this report of analysis, please fe 1 free to give me a call. Very tr y yours`,/ Thomas W. Knowlton, Superintendent/Laboratory Director ;J t ^s G3'iY