Wellfleet Board of Health
Minutes of Meeting of February 7, 2008
Senior 'Center, Long Pond Room, 7:00 p.m.
Present: Vice Chair Lezli Rowell, John O’Hara, Ken Granlund, Alex Hay, Agent Hillary Greenberg, Assistant Agent Andrew Petty and Christine Bates, Committee Secretary
Regrets: Chair Richard Willecke
Vice Chair Rowell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
I. Title V Variances Requests
Hall, 90 Aunt Sarah’s Way, Map 42, Parcel 58. Emily Beebe represented the applicant and gave an overview of the project. The benefit of moving the leaching area from the present location toward Aunt Sarah’s Way increases the setback distance from the marsh. Beebe discussed the project with the abutter on the east side of the property, in terms of construction protocols, and there were no issues. Lezli Rowell moved to approve the Emily Beebe plan, Job 2015, dated January 14, 2008 and grant the two variances requested in the letter of 01/17/08 for the upgrade of a septic system to serve a four bedroom structure in compliance with the Nitrogen Loading Limitation subject to the following conditions:
1. Design flow is to be limited to 443 gpd, to serve four bedrooms.
2. The well water shall be tested and found potable, with results copied to the Health Department, prior to issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
3. Any restriction in design flow and all conditions shall be recorded against the deed for the property at the Registry in Barnstable, and proof of deed recording shall be submitted to the Health Department prior to the issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
Alex Hay seconded; passed 4-0.
II. Business
1. White Knight Treatment – Discussion
Bob Silva gave a presentation on the White Knight Treatment system which is primarily installed due to clogging of the soil absorption system. The system consists of a microbial inoculators/generator consisting of a linear pump operating on a continuous basis providing air. A bacterial inoculant is placed into the system in a sealed bag. It is installed in an existing septic tank or new septic tank. The system is monitored electronically and gives an exact mapping of what is happening on a day to day basis. This is a waste water treatment system approved by DEP for residential use, not commercial applications, where there is a leaching field, not pit. Once the bacteria is added, it multiplies as long as it is provided carbon and should not have to be added again. No bleach is to be
added to the system. This unit costs approximately $4900 for a single home. There are yearly fees for the maintenance and monitoring. This system was designed to rehabilitate failing systems. Silva stated there are over 50 systems in the state of MA and all have been 100% effective in restoring failed systems. There is a 40 watt energy draw. Greenberg asked if this unit could be used as a pilot for nitrate credits, but Silva noted that it is not targeting nutrient reduction. Silva stated that it is important to know why a system has failed, other than the biological factors, and to know how long the system has work properly, to qualify for the installation of the system.
Agent Greenberg stated that Cachiotti’s property was being rented out while the septic upgrade was being installed, resulting flow to the surface in the yard. The Notice of Violations has been copied to the DEP and housing code violations have been corrected.
Lezli Rowell distributed a draft of the proposed regulations amendments for the board’s consideration. The language of several regulations is being clarified for the public. The Board will review the draft and make a determination whether there will be public hearings.
III. Licenses
No licenses were signed.
IV Minutes
Ken Granlund moved to approve the 01/17/08 meeting minutes as presented.
V. Correspondence
The Board reviewed the correspondence.
Ken Granlund moved to adjourn at timeMinute30Hour208:30 pm; seconded by Alex Hay; passed 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine A. Bates
Committee Secretary
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