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Inspector: Matthew Raumikaitis, HomeCheck Professional Home Inspections

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Septic System Evaluation Report

123 Main StAnywhere, NH 03461

Inspection Prepared For: Sample ReportInspection Date & Time: 4/27/2020, 9:00 AM

Inspector: Matthew Raumikaitis NH #1334 Douglas Dr, Candia NH 03034

(603) [email protected]

Notice: This report is prepared for the client named above. This report is not valid without the signedservice agreement and is not transferable. Copyright ©Septic Check Inspections 2020

Inspector: Matthew Raumikaitis

HomeCheck Professional Home Inspections 123 Main St, Anywhere, NH

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This Evaluation is performed in compliance with the Standards of Practice of the New HampshireBoard of Septic System Evaluators (CHAPTER: Sep 600 STANDARDS OF PRACTICE). ThisEvaluation is performed utilizing the Granite State Designers and Installers Field EvaluationGuidelines and definitions.This inspection report describes the general condition of the septicdisposal system that existed on the day of the evaluation only. The evaluation report can not predictfuture performance of the system and does not give any estimate of the remaining expected life ofthe system or individual system components. System condition and expected remaining life of anysystem can be affected by changes in use or loading, abuse, lack of maintenance, seasonal orunusual ground water conditions and other conditions beyond the control of the Inspector. Theinspection is not a warrantee or guarantee of future system performance and is only a report of thecondition of the system on the day and time of the evaluation. These general Definitions for all EDA (Effluent Disposal Area) types from the GSDI FieldEvaluation Guidelines will be used for evaluation. Good: A system is in its young or early middle age with no evidence of past flooding or high effluent.A young system would show little or no ponding in the EDA bottom in system types where the EDAbottom is observable. Fair: A system is in middle age. A middle aged system has ponding on the bottom. This is thenormal working condition in many EDA types. Poor: A system is nearing the end of its useful life under the current load. It is not yet failing. It maybe in need of replacement, especially late in life. Systems in poor condition that have had little use orhave been out of use may have more basic underlying problems that can't be overcome by repairalone. Failing: The system meets the statutory definition of failure or, in the judgement of the evaluator,failure may be imminent. Failure: [State Statute] 485-A:2 Definitions. - IV. "Failure" means the condition produced when whena sub surface sewage or waste disposal system does not properly contain or treat sewage or causesthe discharge of sewage on the ground surface or directly into surface waters, or the effluentdisposal area is located in the seasonal high groundwater table. If the system is in failure as per thedefinition, the evaluator will advise the client that he or she should contact a designer. The evaluation is limited to the readily accessible exterior components of the system. The EDA isaccessed by hand excavating an observation hole (Maximum depth of 36 inches) and visiblyexamining the conditions found at that location. If the EDA is greater than 36 inches below grade orthe location is unknown then the EDA is considered not readily accessible and is therefore notinspected or evaluated. The Septic tank is evaluated by excavating down to an access cover(Maximum depth of 36 inches) and visibly examining the conditions found at that location. If theSeptic tank is greater than 36 inches below grade or the location is unknown then the Septic tank isconsidered not readily accessible and is therefore not inspected or evaluated. Per NH Septic Evaluator Regulations, The evaluator and Septic Check Inspections are prohibitedfrom providing any repair or replacement cost estimates


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I. General Information A. Weather Conditions at Time of Evaluation• Raining and 36 degrees.

B. Tax Map & Lot Number• Map 00• Block 00• Lot 00

C. Name of Current Property Owner• xxxxx xxxxxxx

D. Septic Plans• Septic system documents were not provided by the homeowners or agents at the time ofinspection.

E. Age of Structure• The structure was constructed in 1983.

F. Age of the Tank• The age of the tank has not been disclosed; the actual age of the tank is unknown.

G. Age of EDA System• The age of the EDA has not been disclosed; the actual age of the EDA is unknown.

H. Number of Current Occupants• It is reported there are currently 2 occupants of this residential property.

I. Number of Future Occupants• It is reported there will be 1 future occupants of this residential property.

J. Site Conditions• There is no vent installed

K. Well Location• The well is located at least 75 feet from the septic system.

L. Additional Considerations• The water softener in this home back washes into the septic system, this is not recommended asit puts additional load on the system and puts sodium into the tank which can cause deteriorationwithin the tank.• A hot tub or soaking tub exists on the property; This does not drain to the septic system.• There is no sewage ejector pump installed at this property.• No garbage disposal is installed at this property.


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II. Tank

Water softener discharges to septic

A. Tank• The tank is concrete• The capacity of the tank is not disclosed, no septic plans are available to indicate tank capacity.Based on measurements and a volume calculation, the tank capacity is estimated as 1000 gallons.This evaluation cannot confirm the capacity of the tank.• The concrete inlet baffle is in good condition• The concrete outlet baffle is damaged and partially missing; the installation of a PVC T-baffle isrecommended to help prevent solids from reaching the leaching area.• At the tank outlet, there is 4 inches of sludge and 2 inches of scum. There is a total operatingdepth of 4 feet.• No effluent filter is installed in this tank.

Outlet baffle deteriorated/ partially missing

Definition

Polyvinyl chloride, which is used in the manufacture of white plastic pipe typically used for water supply lines.


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III. Distribution Box (D-box)

Inlet baffle intact

A. Distribution Box (D-box)• Deterioration of the sidewalls of the D-box is noted. Replacement of the D-box is recommended.• The D-box is not level and appears to be feeding more effluent to Bed A. I recommend theinstallation of speed levelers to allow even distribution between the two leach fields• Solids are noted inside this D-box, replacement of the tank baffle and replacement of this D-boxwill help resolve and prevent this concern.


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IV. Effluent Disposal Area (EDA, "Leach Bed") A

Solids in D-box D-box deteriorated

A. Distribution Box (D-box)• The D-box is not level and appears to be feeding more effluent to line 1. I recommend theinstallation of speed levelers to allow even distribution to the leach field.


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B. Observation Hole• I was able to probe to the bottom of the EDA; there was approximately 4 inches of standingeffluent. The stones were clean and there was no evidence of prior high effluent levels (staining ofsoil above stone bed).

Along Distribution Line #3 Clean sand


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Clean stonesC. Observation Hole #2• I was able to probe to the bottom of the EDA; there was approximately 8 inches of standingeffluent. There was some gray staining in the stone and sand over the stone.

Along Distribution Line #1 Some gray staining


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V. Effluent Disposal Area (EDA, "Leach Bed") B

Some gray stainingD. Stone and Pipe EDA System• System Condition: POOR- Standing effluent higher than the bottom of the pipe but below the topof the stone. Signs of past high effluent levels ( staining) in the Leaching area.

A. Distribution Box (D-box)• The D-box is not level and appears to be feeding more effluent to lines #1 & #4. I recommend theinstallation of speed levelers to allow even distribution to the leach field.• Solids are noted in this D-box removal of these solids is recommended.


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Solids in D-boxB. Observation Hole• I was able to probe to the bottom of the EDA; there was no standing effluent and the sand andstones were clean

Clean sand


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Clean stonesC. Observation Hole #2• I was able to probe to the bottom of the EDA; there was no standing effluent and the sand andstones were clean

Clean sand


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VI. Overview

Clean stonesD. Stone and Pipe EDA System• System condition: GOOD- No visible effluent and no signs of previous high effluent levels in theleaching area.

A. Overall System Condition• Based on the installed D-box layout and system materials (stone & sand), it appears the 2 leachbeds were installed at different times. Bed A appears to be older than Bed B.It is unknown why a second bed was added to the system or if approvals exist for this bed.

• The first D-box in line is feeding more effluent to Bed A. With the addition of speed levelers flowbetween the two leach beds should be evened out and may allow Bed A to recover over time.

• For information on keeping your septic system working properly visit the resource page on ourwebsite.

CLICK LINK: http://www.septicchecknh.com/nh-septic-inspections-resources


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