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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING AGENDA
David Bennett
2198 Main Street
November 15, 2023 at 6:30PM
Board of Health
This meeting will be conducted in person at the date, time and location identified above. This means that at least a quorum of the
members of the public body will attend the meeting in person and members of the public are welcome to attend in person as well. As
Penny Holeman
a courtesy only, access to the meeting is also being provided via remote means in accordance with applicable law. Please note that
while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting/hearing will not
be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast or affect remote attendance or participation,
Kimberley Crocker
unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda, which includes
Pearson
an applicant and its representatives, should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly.
David Bennett
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John Keith
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Abigail Archer
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When required by law or allowed by the Chair, persons wishing to provide public comment or otherwise participate in the meeting,
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broadcast (Brewster Government TV Channel 18), Livestream (livestream.brewster-ma.gov) or Video recording (tv.brewster-
ma.gov)
Health Director
1. Call to Order
Amy von Hone
2. Declaration of a Quorum
3. Recording Statement
Assistant Health
4. Chairman's announcements
Director
5. Citizen's forum: Members of the public may address the Board of Health on matters not on the meeting agenda for a
Sherrie McCullough
maximum 3-5 minutes at the Chair's discretion. Under Open Meeting Law, the Board of Health is unable to reply but
may add items presented to a future agenda
Senior Department
6. Discuss and vote on draft letter on MWRC (MA Water Resources Authority)
Assistant
7. Discuss and vote on next steps for Pressure Dose septic inspection requirements
Tammi Mason
8, Discuss Onsite Wastewater Technology Report -Drip Dispersal systems
9. Review & approve minutes from 11/1/23 meeting
10. Liaison Reports
11. Matters not reasonably anticipated by the Chair
12. Items for next agenda
13. Next meeting: December 6, 2023
14. Informational items:
a. Notice from DEP re: Lead & Copper at Eddy & Stony Brook Elementary Schools
b. Monthly report for Ocean Edge
b. Notice of Non -Compliance for Water Department from DEP
15. Adjournment
Date Posted: Date Revised: Received by Town Clerk:
11/8/23
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To: massDEP.npdes@mass.gov
Subject line: MWRA Deer Island
To whom it may concern:
We are writing in opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency decision to discontinue the requirement
for an independent advisory panel when it renews Deer Island's Permit to Discharge Pollutants to Surface
Waters this year.
The Deer Island Treatment Plant is an important part of greater Boston's wastewater management program.
The outfall, a deep rock tunnel extending under Massachusetts Bay to a point about 9.5 miles east of Deer
Island, transports treated sewage from the plant away from Boston Harbor to a deep -water discharge point.
When this strategy was proposed, there were serious concerns as to whether Massachusetts and Cape Cod
Bays could, like Boston Harbor, become degraded by sewage effluent.
A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit regulates the MWRA bay discharge. The
NPDES permit requires regular monitoring of the effluent and the water column, sea floor, and fish and
shellfish in the bay to ensure that any adverse effects will be detected, should they occur. A Contingency
Plan attached to the permit mandates responses by MWRA and the regulatory agencies in the event that
monitoring detects a potential environmental concern. to ensure that the improvements to Boston Harbor do
not come at the expense of Mass Bay or Cape Cod.
Since the pipe was built more than two decades ago, the EPA has required that an independent group of
scientists monitor the treated wastewater and to advise the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP) on scientific and technical matters
related to the outfall and any potential impacts of the discharge on its receiving waters.This group of
volunteer scientists — known as the Outfall Monitoring Science Advisory Panel (OMSAP) — has monitored
everything from fish health to algae blooms to oxygen levels in the water.
While the 2023 Draft Permit includes requirements to continue ambient monitoring in the vicinity of the
outfall, it no longer includes a requirement to establish or maintain OMSAP. In their "Fact Sheet Draft
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit To Discharge To Waters Of The United
States Pursuant to the Clean Water Act (CWA) EPA states: "While OMSAP served a very important role in
the design and implementation of the Ambient Monitoring Plan and Contingency Plan, data collected over
the past 30 plus years, including the 20 years since the outfall was completed, has indicated to EPA that the
primary questions OMSAP was tasked with responding to (regarding the impact of the discharge on aquatic
life in the vicinity of the outfall) have been answered." They go on to state that questions remain as regards
nutrient -driven eutrophication and that EPA "encourages," but does not mandate, the establishment of a
regionally focused Massachusetts Bay Science Advisory Board to "review and comment on the results of
ambient monitoring conducted by MWRA and others in the tributaries and waters of Massachusetts Bay." In
other words, important questions remain as to the long-term impact of the outfall on the ecosystems of
Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bay. With sea surface temperatures adjacent to the coastal northeastern
United States warming faster than 97% of the world's ocean surface, the past 20 years may not be
adequately predictive of future conditions.
In addition to providing peer -review of the MWRA data, the advisory panel makes data and decision-making
transparent, and holds state and federal officials accountable. We strongly request that EPA mandate rather
than "suggest" continuing the work of the OMSAP in the MWRA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Permit To Discharge To Waters Of The United States Pursuant To The Clean Water Act.
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Date:
Name
Address
'own of Brewster
2198 MAIN STREET
BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 02631-1898
PHONE: 508.896.3701 EXT. 1120
FAX: 508.896.4538
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RE: Pressure Dose Septic System Inspection Requirements
Dear Property Owner,
Health Department
Amy L. von Hone, R.S., C.H.O.
Director
Sherrie McCullough, R.S.
Assistant Director
Tammi Mason
Senior Department Assistant
Cape Cod has a sole source aquifer, meaning that one underground water source provides essentially all of the drinking water
on Cape Cod. We drink the same water into which stormwater, grey water, industrial wastewater, and sewage is discharged.
The earth has natural capacity to filter and treat wastewater to meet drinking water standards with proper separation to
wells. However, data shows increased impairment in water quality as the population in our communities continues to grow.
The Board of Health is responsible to ensure effective monitoring of the operation and maintenance of septic systems to
protect and sustain this most valuable resource. In accordance with Mass. State Environmental Code 310 CMR 15.254 (2)(d):
Pumps, alarms and other equipment requiring periodic or routine inspection and maintenance shall be operated, inspected
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's and designer's specifications. In no instance shall inspection be
performed less frequently than once every three months for a system serving a facility with a design flow of 2,000 gallons per
day or greater and annually for any system serving a facility with a design flow of less than 2,000 gallons per day. The system
owner shall submit the results of such inspections to the Approving Authority annually by January 311t of each year for the
previous calendar year.
Health Department records indicate the property at this address is served by a septic system with a pressure dosed leach
facility. We are writing to remind you of your obligation to ensure proper operation of your system by obtaining routine,
periodic inspections as required under the State Environmental Code.
If you have recently had your system inspected, please forward a copy of the report for our records. If you have not had
your system inspected within the past year, we urge you to do so at this time and request that you forward a copy of the
report to the Health Department. A list of licensed Septic Inspectors and Wastewater Treatment Operators has been
enclosed for your convenience.
Thank you for your assistance. Title 5 septic system inspections and maintenance are not only a critical part of our work
together to protect our water resources but will also extend the life of your septic system. If you have questions, feel free to
contact the Health Department at 508-896-3701, ext. 1120.
Sincbr
Dav enn tt
e t oard of Health, Chairman
Encl. Title 5: 310 CMR 15.254 (2) (d) Pressure Dosing and Pressure Distribution excerpt
List of Septic Inspectors/Wastewater Treatment Operators
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Public Information for Septic System Owners:
https://www.mass.govAuides/carin -for- our -se tic -s stem
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Onsite Wastewater Technology
Report Drip Dispersal of Septic Tank Effluent
February 2023
Technology Vendor
Oakson, Inc.
6 Sargent Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
I certify that I represent the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center, a division of the
Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, Barnstable County Massachusetts. I further
certify that I am authorized to report the testing results for this proprietary treatment product. I attest that
the details described in this report regarding the test protocol and results are true and accurate to the best
of my knowledge.
George Heufelder, M.S., R.S.
Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment
Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center
Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................
Section1.0 Introduction.....................................................................................
Section2.0 Scope of Study..................................................................................
Section 3.0 Method Summary.............................................................................
Section4.0 Results.............................................................................................
4.1 Fecal indicator bacteria (or fecal coliform) removal ......................................
4.2 Nitrogen Removal.....................................................................................
4.2.1 Nitrogen Removal —The potential impact of evapotranspiration .............
4.3 Phosphorus..............................................................................................
4.4 Other Indicator Analytes ...... :.....................................................................
Section 5.0 Operation and Maintenance..............................................................
Section6.0 Summary..........................................................................................
Section7.0 References.......................................................................................
Abstract
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This unprecedented and unique study compares the treatment of septic tank effluent and three advanced
treatment modes at the point of soil discharge and at a location 24 inches beneath a standard stone -in -pipe
leach system with that of a Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System at a similar vertical soil depth. Results indicate
that selected contaminants in percolate collected from the Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System are less than
and/or comparable to concentration levels collected from the septic tank effluent leach system and three
advanced treatment modes for fecal coliform, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
Report to Oakson, Inc. on performance of Perc-Rite@ Drip Dispersal Page 2 of 9
Section 1.0 Introduction
The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC) is located at the Otis Air National
Guard military base in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The Test Center is operated by the Barnstable County
Department of Health and Environment.
The mission of MASSTC is to provide a location for the verification and testing of onsite wastewater
treatment technologies and components. MASSTC conducts testing under various protocols, some of which
are widely recognized. Of note, the National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF) has employed
MASSTC to conduct its standard protocol ANSI/NSF Standard 40 on several onsite septic system
technologies. In addition, MASSTC has performed several verification tests in accordance with a nutrient
testing protocol jointly developed with industry, NSF, and the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) known as the Environmental Technology Verification Program (ETV). Finally, MASSTC has
been used to conduct the nitrogen reduction standard NSF/ANSI Standard 245. The Center also conducts
independent research for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and assists the onsite industry by providing
a platform and facility for research and development of wastewater treatment products.
Section 2.0 Scope of Study
Beginning in April 2021 and continuing to date, Oakson, Inc. commissioned the Massachusetts Alternative
Septic System Test Center to determine the treatment efficacy of Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal using septic tank
effluent in two soil types, each having a vertical profile of 24 inches. The system installed was a standard
configuration of the Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System used routinely in Massachusetts for the application of
septic tank effluent into the soil. The major components include a pump, a self-cleaning filtering system
(hydraulic unit) using 115 -micron disk filters, drip dispersal tubing with pressure -compensating emitters, and
a controller to operate the system and assure the flow per day equals the intended flow of the study. The
hydraulic unit is built with a flow meter to observe both total flow and instantaneous flow rate of the drip
dispersal system. The drip dispersal tubing was installed inside of a self-contained lined cell. The bottom liner
of the cell sloped toward a center -located perforated collection pipe which conveyed the percolate following
its passage through the 24 inches of soil to a collection port immediate to the lined cell. The drip dispersal
tubing was covered with nine inches of material. Dense grass was established over the drip dispersal area
and was exposed to the natural elements present at the facility throughout the study.
The testing protocol provided for appropriate comparisons of drip dispersal treatment in the two different
soil media with other means of onsite wastewater treatment and disposal. The data for other types of
systems used for comparison were a range of secondary treatment units using different operational
methodologies which included trickling filtration, sequencing batch reactors and fixed activated sludge.
These selected advanced treatment modes were followed by a standard pipe -in -stone trench (dimensions
2' wide x 2' vertical height). In addition, data from a standard 1500 -gallon septic tank followed by a stone
trench with the same dimensions were also provided for comparison.
The comparisons made in this report are summarized in Figure 1.
Report to Oakson, Inc. on performance of Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal Page 3 of 9
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Data from the advanced treatment systems and the standard pipe -in -stone trench following a septic tank
were obtained from the EPA Environmental Technology Initiative (ETI) Program. This research involved
triplicate installations of these technologies providing data for over two years of operation from 2000 — 2002.
The stone trenches following these treatments were hydraulically loaded at 0.74 gal/sq ft./day in accordance
with the requirements of the Code of Massachusetts Regulation 310 CMR 15.242.
Data from the Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System were collected beneath two different study cells each
containing 24 inches of fill material meeting the specifications of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations
(310 CMR15.255). The fill material was placed in two lined beds each with the horizontal dimensions of 6 ft x
25 ft. One bed contained material classified as Sand while the other bed contained Loamy Sand. The Loamy
Sand was provided by New England Specialty Soils (43511 Lancaster St., Leominster, MA 01453) and custom
blended to simulate installation in a B -Horizon while the Sand material was that which is typically used as fill
material beneath a soil absorption system in Massachusetts. The hydraulic loading rate of the effluent being
applied to each of these two cells was calculated by the manufacturer and demonstrated to be in
compliance with 310 CMR 15.242 at 0.74 gal/sq ft./day (sand) and 0.56 gal/sq ft./day (loamy sand) in the
respective cells.
The author acknowledges the challenge of making appropriate comparisons since the treatment in drip
dispersal occurs in concert with the receiving soils, while most advanced treatment technologies purport to
treat wastewater before disposal to the receiving soil. To overcome this limitation each of the advanced
treatment systems and the septic tank system were constructed with a standard pipe and stone leach field
sized in compliance with Massachusetts regulations, and which contained the same sand media that was
placed beneath the drip dispersal system. Completing a study in this manner would allow data collection at
the point of discharge of the treatment system to be compared with data collection the same depth beneath
the soil as provided by the drip dispersal system.
This report covers the sample collection period between May 2021 and September 2022. It is worthy of
note that the Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System is continuing operation to allow participation in a study of
the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program of EPA which is investigating the reuse potential for
wastewater.
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This report focuses on three contaminants: fecal coliform (as public health indicators), nitrogen, and
phosphorus, as these represent the primary items used in the assessment of the efficacy of onsite
wastewater systems. Additional observations were also made about other parameters. This material is
described in detail in Section 4.0 below.
Section 3.0 Method Summary
All samples for chemical parameters (nitrogen and phosphorus) were taken as composite samples while
bacteria samples (fecal coliform) were taken as grab samples. All field measurements followed a rigid
quality assurance protocol which is available on request. All samples were assayed by Massachusetts -
certified laboratories except for the historic samples referenced above which were collected under the
USEPA's ETI Program and were assayed at the University of Massachusetts (School for Marine Science &
Technology (SMAST)) Laboratory.
5cI_Liun 4.0 Results
4.1 Fecal indicator bacteria (or fecal coliform) removal
Fecal coliform is commonly used as an indicator of public health safety. It is generally accepted that fecal
coliform densities correspond to the concurrent presence of human pathogens and that the present vertical
separation requirement between the point of wastewater dispersal and groundwater required in 310 CMR
15.212 is partially based on this metric. The Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System exhibited the lowest density of
fecal coliform compared with all technologies sampled at either the exit point of the treatment device or
below the two -foot sand layer beneath the soil absorption system receiving the effluent (Figure 2).
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beneath soil dispersal points of 24 inches. TRF = trickling recirculating media filter, SBR = sequencing botch reactor, FAS = fixed
activated sludge treatment system, STE = standard septic tank discharging to a stone and pipe trench. All data collected
indicating no fecal coliform present were entered and analyzed using X of the detection limit for an observed value.
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These data suggest that, with few exceptions, fecal coliform densities in percolate beneath the Perc-Rite®
Drip Dispersal System were below 100 colonies/100 ml, compared with an excess of this density in nearly all
occurrences beneath treatment unit dispersal trenches at the 24" vertical depth as well as beneath standard
septic tank effluent disposal. The reader should note that in all cases where fecal coliform densities were
below the detection limit (generally 10 FC CFU/100 mis), a value of half the detection limit (5 FC CFU/100
mis) was assigned to that sample as a most conservative density. This practice likely overestimates any fecal
indicator densities when high percentages of non -detect are observed. The measures of fecal coliform
densities beneath the sand and loamy sand drip dispersal systems were below the detection limit for greater
than 60% and 80% of the observations, respectively.
4.2 Nitrogen Removal
The implication of wastewater -derived nitrogen impacts on the marine environment has drawn a sharp
focus on the nitrogen removing capabilities of onsite septic systems, particularly in areas where their use is
the dominant wastewater management means. To examine nitrogen removal capabilities, we calculated
nitrogen removal percentages of the three advanced onsite treatment technologies, three standard soil
treatment areas and the two configurations of the Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System (Figure 3).
Comparing percent nitrogen removal, instead of nitrogen concentrations in effluent/percolate, normalizes
the difference between the influent levels during the two periods (circa 2002 and 2021- 2022). The mean
total nitrogen level in the raw wastewater during the drip system test was approximately 13 mg/L greater
than during the earlier technology tests (ETI circa 2000-2002). Using 50% total nitrogen removal as the
common benchmark, the data indicate that the Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System in concert with the two
feet of soil is comparable with the three treatment systems measured at the same vertical depth of two
feet.
4.2.1 Nitrogen Removal —The potential impact of evapotranspiration.
Unlike standard treatment "units", the treatment unit in the drip system includes an element that
concentrates the effluent to a greater extent through the process of evapotranspiration, and thus
adjustments should be considered to modify discharge (in this case percolate) total nitrogen values.
Evapotranspiration includes the transfer of water from the land to the atmosphere and includes both
evaporation from the land surface as well as the transpiration from plants. Evapotranspiration is a
function of plant, soil, and meteorological factors with the relationships between the rates of
evapotranspiration and radiation, soil moisture content, air temperature, soil temperature, wind velocity
and others, confounding simple analyses.
The removal of the water from the percolate concentrates the dissolved constituents such as nitrogen and
should be included in some manner when calculating the overall mass of nitrogen removed. Siegrist et. al.l
for instance found that only a portion of the percolate beneath a drip dispersal system (between 34% and
64%) migrated downward and found that 51% of nitrogen applied was estimated to be removed. Anecdotally
we have also observed substantial evaporative loss in past studies of this drip system, particularly but not
exclusively during the warmer months. An estimate of evapotranspiration from 12 grasses during various
seasons averaged approximately 5 millimeters/day2. Considering the hydraulic loading rate of 30 mm/day (_
0.74 gal/sq ft/day, the prescribed loading rate in Title 5 for sandy soils), this would suggest that the nitrogen
values in any observed nitrogen removal observed in percolate beneath a drip dispersal area should be
adjusted by at least 16.6%. (Data indicated in Figure 3 does not account for any possible evapotranspiration.)
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distances beneath soil dispersal points of 24 inches. TRF = trickling recirculating media filter, SBR = .sequencing batch reactor FAS
=fixed activated sludge treatment system, STE = standard septic tank discharging to a stone and pipe trench. Numbers near box
elements refer to sample size.
4.3 Phosphorus
Treatment for phosphorus is becoming increasingly important due to its implication in freshwater
eutrophication and the formation of harmful algal blooms. Drip dispersal, particularly in the shallow vertical
profiles of soil, has demonstrated its ability to retard the movement of phosphorus to the groundwater and
maintain its availability for recycling in the surface plant ecosystem. Figure 4 compares the percolate at a
depth of two feet beneath the drip dispersal of septic tank effluent compared with both the discharge
concentrations of selected advanced treatment units and a standard pipe -in -stone leach field. The data
indicate that drip dispersal of septic tank effluent is superior in performance to the standard pipe -in -stone
dispersal method, even when each is placed in standard sand fill. The use of a loamy sand fill material further
enhanced the ability of drip dispersal to attenuate phosphorus migration to the groundwater. The data
suggest that this system, installed in the upper soil layers containing loamy elements may be a viable and
passive means for attenuating phosphorus.
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beneath soil dispersal points of 24 inches. TRF = trickling recirculating media filter, SBR = sequencing batch reactor, FAS =fixed
activated sludge treatment system, STE = standard septic tank discharging to a stone and pipe trench.
4.4 Other Indicator Analytes
One objective of onsite wastewater treatment is to stabilize wastewater prior to encountering groundwater
or surface waters. This includes the reduction of oxygen demand, assessed by the measurement of a 5 -day
Biochemical Oxygen Demand or BODs_day. The generally accepted criterion for secondary treatment requires
no exceedances of 30 mg/L. None of the levels observed beneath the drip dispersal exceeded 10 mg/L.
Further 42 of the 45 levels observed were below the detection limit of 2 mg/L BODS -
day -
Similarly, wastewater stabilization can be assessed by ammonia levels. Eighty-two of the 84 ammonia test
indicated levels were < 0.25 mg/L (detection level), with the remaining observations being 0.51 and 0.58
mg/L, which is considered insignificant in their environmental implication.
Section 5.0 Operation and Maintenance
The Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System as installed at MASSTC required minimal maintenance during this
test. Due to the Test Center configuration, pump times were occasionally adjusted to ensure the full
design flow, and disk filters were cleaned as needed. No operational issues such as pump failure or
breakouts in the field were observed during the test period. The system maintains operational as of
February 2023 and is anticipated to remain in-situ as part of research associated with the USEPA SMART
Grant effort.
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Section 6.0 Summary
This report summarizes the results of tests performed on two configurations of a Perc-Rite® Drip
Dispersal System using septic tank effluent and performed at the Massachusetts Alternative Septic
System Test Center.
The "system" for purposes of evaluating contaminant removal performance, includes two feet (24 inches)
each of two different soil media (sand and loamy sand). The hydraulic loading rates were consistent with
those prescribed under 310 CMR 154.242. The testing not only compared findings of effluent from a range of
secondary treatment units themselves, but also with the treatment units following the 24 inches of
prescribed fill material beneath a standard soil absorption system. The historical data was from a large EPA
Environmental Technology Initiative study which installed selected technologies in triplicate and equipped
the receiving leachfields with pan lysimeters.
The results suggest that:
• Regarding fecal indicator bacteria, the Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal System achieved the highest level
of removal compared with other treatments.
• Nitrogen removal in the drip system exceeded 50%, without consideration of any concentrating
effects of evapotranspiration.
• Phosphorus attenuation exceeded all other modes tested. The average total phosphorus in percolate
beneath the sand test cell averaged 1.8 mg/L (± 0.3, p=.05, n=34), and beneath the loamy- sand
test cell 0.68 mg/L (± 0.11, p=.05, n=34). This latter level compares favorably with technologies
presently under evaluation through the Pilot Approval process in the Commonwealth which
requires those technologies to achieve levels less than 1.0 mg/L total phosphorus.
• Other indicators of wastewater stabilization such as BODS -day and ammonia levels were assayed and
compare favorably with many advanced onsite treatment technologies.
Section 7.0 References
1. Siegrist, R. L., Parzen, R., Tomaras, J. & Lowe, K. S. Water movement and fate of nitrogen during drip
dispersal of wastewater effluent into a semi -arid landscape. Water Research 52, 178-187 (2014).
2. Kim, K. & Beard, J. Comparative turfgrass evapotranspiration rates and associated plant
morphological characteristics. Crop Science 28, 328-331(1988).
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Page 1 of 6
Oakson Field Loam
Date
Fecal
coliform
(MPN/100
mL)-
Barnstable
County lab
Fecal
coliform
(MPN/100
mL)-
MASSTC lab
BOD5
(-g/L)
NO3
(mg/L)
Alkalinity
Img/�
CaCO3)
NI -14
(mg/L)
NO2
(mg/L)
TP
(mg/l.)
TKN
(mg/L)
TN
(mg/L)
TSS
(mg/L)
pH
Tempera
tore (°C)
DO
(mg/L)
5/20/2021
<10
ND
40K340
ND
0.51
0.056
1.7
42.21
ND
7.09
14.8
9.09
6/4/2021
<10
ND
13
ND
0.37
0.056
1.1
14.47
ND
6.64
15.4
8.49
6/17/2021
<10
17ND
0.38
0.062
1.4
18.78
6.97
17.9
8.04
7/8/2021
10
7.5ND
0.27
0.058
0.82
8.59
6.91
19.7
7.59
7/22/2021
<10
8.8ND
0.13
0.07
1.2
10.13
6.83
21.5
7.2
8/12/2021
<10
8.6ND
2.6
0.057
1.1
12.3
6.8
21.8
6.55
8/26/2021
<10
14ND
ND
0.058
1.3
15.303
6.81
22.8
7.51
9/9/2021
<10
6.3
300
ND
0.54
0.058
1.1
7.94
7.1
21.4
7.52
9/23/2021
<10
18
310
ND
0.62
0.069
1.1
19.72
7.01
21.2
7.71
10/6/2021
<10
0.56
290
ND
0.6
0.65
1.1
2.26
1
6.92
19.1
18.53
10/21/2021
10
ND
28
240
ND
0.62
10.062
1.1
29.72
6.95
18.3
8.09
11/10/2021
<10
ND
24
240
ND
0.59
10.057
0.78
25.37
6.79
14.2
8.13
11/18/2021
<10
ND
25
240
ND
0.41
10.063
0.79
26.2
7.05
13.3
8.29
11/30/2021
10
ND
21
240
ND
0.47
10.051
0.8
22.27
7.07
10.4
8.37
12/16/2021
<10
ND
26
240
ND
0.21
ND
0.841
27.05
6.99
9.9
9.11
12/30/2021
<10
ND
22
230
ND
0.052
0.05
0.73
122.782
6.77
8.4
9.41
1/11/2022
<10
ND
18
240
ND
0.087
0.056
0.79
118.877
6.87
7.1
9.64
1/26/2022
<10
ND
25
210
ND
0.078
0.082
0.74
25.818
7.2
5
11.4
2/8/2022
<10
ND
11
200
ND
0.11
0.05
0.89
12
6.87
4.7
11.5
2/23/2022
<10
ND
36
210
ND
0.088
0.044
0.7
36.788
16.94
5.6
11.7
3/8/2022
<10
ND
24
220
ND
0.05
10.039
0.57
24.62
7.09
5
11.8
3/22/2022
<10
ND
22
260
ND
0.051
0.033
0.84
22.891
6.851
7.6
10.5
3/28/2022
3.1
16
320
ND
ND
0.83
16.855
7.06
7.7
10.1
4/5/2022
<10
ND
23
280
ND
0.084
0.036
0.78
23.864
6.91
8.5
10.4
4/19/2022
<10
ND
23
290
ND
0.06
0.043
0.7
23.76
6.92
10.5
9.81
4/25/2022
1
24
290
ND
0.11
0.26
24.37
6.89
10.7
10.3
5/3/2022
<10
ND
19
340
ND
0.085
0.029
0.8
19.885
6.71
10.9
9.53
5/17/2022
<10
ND
19
350
ND
0.052
0.033
0.95
20.002
7.03
13.3
9.12
5/23/2022
1
18
320
ND
ND
0.89
18.915
6.7
15
8.54
6/7/2022
<10
ND
16
330
ND
0.059
0.032
0.86
16.919
6.39
15.8
18.54
6/23/2022
10
ND
14
330
ND
0.13
0.02
1
15.13
6.84
17.3
8.01
6/28/2022
<1
18
340
ND
0.16
0.951
19.11
6.44
18.2
7.48
7/7/2022
<10
ND
12
340
ND
0.13
10.024
0.861
12.99
6.66
18.8
7.38
7/12/2022
<10
1
6.87
19.4
7.21
7/20/2022
<10
ND
12
350
ND
ND
0.057
0.93
12.955
6.56
20.6
5.42
7/25/2022
5.2
8.8
340
ND
ND
0.95
9.775
6.47
22
5.91
7/27/2022
<10
1
6.67
21.3
5.97
8/2/2022
<10
ND
17
340
ND 1
0.29
1 0.01 1
1.1
18.39
6.091
21.4
5.2
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Page 2 of 6
Oakson Field Loam
Fecal
Fecal
coliform
(MPN/100
coliform
BODS
NO3
Alkalinity
NH4
NO2
TP
TKN
TN TSS
Tempera
DO
Date
mL)-
(MPN/100
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
(mg/LpH
(mg/L)
(mg/l.)
(mg/l.)
(mg/L)
(mg/L) (mg/L)
ture (°C)
(mg/L)
mL)-
CaCO3)
Barnstable
MASSTC lab
County lab
8/8/2022
1
14
330
ND
0.0591
0.95
15.009
6.36
23.3
13.83
8/10/2022
<10
6.43
22.4
5.98
8/16/2022
10
ND
25
300
ND
0.14
ND
1.5
26.64
6.92
22
5.74
8/22/2022
<10
1
6.34
21.7
5.35
8/31/2022
<10
ND
29
280
ND
0.16
ND
1.2
30.36
6.56
22.2
4.7
9/6/2022
<10
6.56
21.3
4.54
9/14/2022
<10
ND
18
260
ND
0.092
0.032
0.9
18.992
6.67
21
5.36
9/19/2022
<10
6.5
20.4
4.19
9/21/2022
<1
34
260
ND
0.22
0.6
34.82
6.7
1 20.4
4.24
9/28/2022
<10
27
240
ND
0.0981
1
1.2 128.2981
16.86119
4.87
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Page 3 of 6
Oakson Field Sand
Date
Fecal
coliform
(MPN/100
mL)-
Barnstable
County lab
Fecal
coliform
(MPN/100
mL)-
MASSTC lab
BODS
(mg/L)
NO3
(mg/L)
Alkalinity
(mg/L
CaCO3)
NH4
(mg/L)
NO2
(mg/L)
TP
(mg/L)
TKN
(mg/L)
TN
(mg/L)
TSS
(mg/L)
pH
Tempera
ture (`C)
DO
(mg/L)
5/20/2021
<10
ND
52
82
1 ND
0.98
10.041
0.57 1
53.55
2.4 16.64
14.6
18.79
6/4/2021
<10
ND
14
110
ND
0.39
0.069
0.66
15.05
2.4 16.48
15.4
19.45
6/17/2021
20
35
98
ND
0.5
0.12
0.88
36.38
6.97
17.8
8.98
7/8/2021
<10
13
95
ND
0.46
0.61
0.76
14.22
6.81
19.7
8.61
7/22/2021
<10
10
79
ND
ND
0.9
0.83
10.855
6.76
21.7
8.08
8/12/2021
<10
10
95
ND
0.47
1.5
1 1
11.47
6.65
21.9
7.86
8/26/2021
<10
24
85
ND
ND
1.4
0.78 124.783
6.75
22.9
7.96
9/9/2021
20
9.4
72
ND
0.54
1.7
1
10.94
6.82
21.3
8.14
9/23/2021
10
24
70
ND
0.65
1.4
1.1
25.75
6.88
21
8.26
10/6/2021
31
5.4
74
ND
0.63
3.2
1.4
7.43
6.92
19.1
18.94
10/21/2021
10
ND
31
36
ND
1
2.2
1.1
33.1
6.78
18.1
8.7
11/10/2021
10
ND
27
50
ND
0.58
1.8
0.77
28.35
6.28
14.1
9.86
11/18/2021
10
ND
23
50
ND
0.42
2.4
0.98
24.4
6.78
13
10
11/30/2021
<10
ND
20
54
ND
0.44
2.3
0.97
2.1.41
6.75
10.3
10.5
12/16/2021
<10
ND
22
54
ND
0.17
2.2
1.2
23.37
6.48
9.7
11
12/30/2021
<10
ND
18
58
ND
0.0781
2.8
1.2
19.278
6.32
8.2
11.3
1/11/2022
20
ND
21
64
ND
0.0721
2.3
0.95
22.022
6.54
6.8
11.5
1/26/2022
41
ND
23
49
0.58
0.17
2.3
1.4
24.57
6.36
4.9
11.9
2/8/2022
98
3.3
10
46
0.51
0.23
3.51
1.8
12.03
6.11
4.7
11.7
2/23/2022
31
9.3
28
34
ND
0.085
2.75
1.2 129.285
5.93
5.8
11.6
3/8/2022
10
ND
24
37
ND
0.051
2.06
0.78
24.831
6.14
5.2
12
3/22/2022
52
ND
18
48
ND
ND
1 3.08
1.3
19.325
6.03
8
11.1
3/28/2022
27.9
14
57
ND
0.0511
1.4 1
15.451
6.47
7.7
10.8
4/5/2022
<10
ND
15
59
ND
0.068
1.94
1.2
16.268
6.111
8.5
11.1
4/19/2022
20
ND
8.6
56
ND
ND
1.96
1
9.625
16.21
10.2
10.2
4/25/2022
7.4
7.6
66
ND
0.054
1.8
9.454
6.48
10.4
10.4
5/3/2022
<10
2.3
9.2
66
ND
0.058
0.937
0.94
10.198
6.08
10.7
10.6
5/17/2022
<10
ND
9.3
63
ND
ND
1.63
1
10.325
6.27
13.3
9.81
5/23/2022
1
17
71
ND
0.11
0.88
17.99
6.451
14.7
9.23
6/7/2022
<10
ND
14
64
ND
0.09
1.89
0.38
14.47
6.33
15.7
9.23
6/23/2022
<10
ND
14
56
ND
0.21
1.6
1.1
15.31
6.55
17.3
8.92
6/28/2022
8.6
13
54
ND
0.11
1
14.11
5.98
18.4
8.53
7/7/2022
<10
ND
24
51
ND
0.21
1.8
0.91
25.12
6.56
18.9 1
8.31
7/12/2022
<10
6.26
19.6
8.43
7/20/2022
<10
ND
21
49
ND
0.051
1.6
0.84
21.891
6.01
20.6
17.87
7/25/2022
4.1
30
44
ND
0.12
0.67
30.79
5.92
21.9
7.68
7/27/2022
<10
1
6.18
21.6
7.79
8/2/2022
<10
I
ND
25
43
ND
0.15
1.8
0.61
25.76
5.85
21.6
7.59
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Page 4 of 6
Oakson Field Sand
Fecal
Fecal
coliform
(olifor 0
coliform
BODS
NO3
Alkalinity
NH4
NO2
TP
TKN
TN
TSS
Tempera
DO
Date
mL)-
(MPN/100
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
(mg/LpH
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
(Mg/l.)
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
ture ("C)
(mg/L)
mL)-
CaCO3)
Barnstable
MASSTC lab
County lab
8/8/2022
0.5
29
43
ND
0.08
0.54
29.62
16.06
22.8
7.38
8/10/2022
10
5.85
22.6
7.69
8/16/2022
<10
ND
45
36
ND
0.21
1.3
0.95
46.16
6.19
21.8
1 7.7
8/22/2022
<10
6.06
21.7
7.67
8/31/2022
<10
ND
34
27
ND
0.19
1.7
0.86
35.05
5.72
22.4
7.71
9/6/2022
<10
1
16.19
21.4
7.92
9/14/2022
<10
ND
36
23
ND
0.18
1.6
1.2
37.38
5.93
21.2
7.99
9/19/2022
<10
5.48
20.4
7.97
9/21/2022
1
27
22
ND
0.11
0.96
28.07
5.84
20.5
7.86
9/28/2022
<10
24
22
ND
0.0921
1.3
25.392
6.06
19.2
18.28
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Influent
Date
Fecal
coliform
(MPN/100
mL)-
Barnstable
County lab
Fecal
coliform
(MPN/100
mL)
MASSTC lab
BODS
(mg/L)
NO3
(mg/L)
Alkalinity
(mg/L
CaCO3)
NH4
(m8/L)
NO2
(mg/L)
TP
(mg/L)
TKN
(mg/L)
TSS
(mB/L)
pH
Tem
pera
ture
('C)
DO (mg/L)
5/20/2021
2000000
220
190
7.171
13.8
2.53
6/4/2021
230
190
6.961
14.7
-0.14
6/17/2021
2900000
220
190
7.11
16.9
0.16
7/8/2021
2000000
1801
160
7.111
18.2
0.24
7/22/2021
2400000
19011
210
7.08
19.4
0.05
8/12/2021
3100000
140
120
7.21
21.2
1.07
8/26/2021
2200000
340
250
7.08
21.4
0
9/9/2021
4600000
270
200
7.03
21
0.03
9/23/2021
6900000
240
7.011
20.8
-0.07
10/6/2021
4600000
230
28
210
7
20.4
-0.06
10/21/2021
1100000
160
1.1
27
0.65
5.4
37
140
7.23
19.3
-0.08
11/10/2021
2200000
130
5.9
110
7.05
17.1
0.29
11/18/2021
1200000
140
27
40
140
7.26
16
-0.01
11/30/20211
510000
2750000
130
1.1
26
0.35
5
39
130
7.421
13.6
0.62
12/16/2021
720000
190
1.8
33
0.058
3.5
45
160
7.11
12.9
0.25
12/30/2021
200
130
6.98
12
0.42
1/11/2022
800000
120
100
7.53
10.1
0.24
1/26/2022
1500000
431
0.74
28
0.11
4.8
39
140
7.62
8.7
0.73
2/8/2022
860000
180
160
6.96
7.31
0.68
2/23/2022
1900000
170
120
6.95
8.2
0.23
3/8/2022
1500000
170
190
32
42
84
7.11
8.3
0.55
3/22/2022
1300000
190
190
30
45
160
6.99
9.2
0.34
3/28/2022
1100000
5380000
310
0.88
250
41
0.025
641
180
6.861
8.8
0.1
4/5/2022
100
160
7.15
9.91
0.65
4/19/2022
2130000
1.6
200
26
0.093
36
6.9
10.6
0.42
4/25/2022
2160000
1.1
220
38
0.059
49
7.19
11.3
-0.13
5/3/2022
5/17/2022
5/23/2022
1890000
0.34
220
45
0.16
60
7.07
14
-0.06
6/7/2022
6/23/2022
6.74
16.8
0.06
6/28/2022
8570000
0.56
200
42
0.13
57
7.07
17.7
0.19
7/7/2022
1600000
7.21
18
-0.14
7/12/2022
2800000
160
140
6.95
18.6
0.15
7/20/2022
6.79
20.7
0.07
7/25/2022
10430000
1.1
200
45
0.12
54
6.5
20.8
0.17
7/27/2022
16240000
1
210
441
0.111
621
6.73
20.6
0.16
8/2/2022
52000001
1
1
1
6.851
21.51
0.07
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Page 6 of 6
Influent
Fecal
Fecal
Tem
coliform
(MPN/100
coliform
BODS
NO3
Alkalinity
NH4
NO2
TP
TKN
TSS
pera
Date
mL)-
(MPN/100
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
(mg/L
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
pH
ture
DO (mg/L)
mL)
CaCO3)
Barnstable
('C)
MASSTC lab
County lab
8/8/2022
3400000
3840000
190
1.2
230
49
57
230
6.66
21.21
0.22
8/10/2022
8/16/2022
2600000
7.01
21.2
0.06
8/22/2022
2600000
1
1
6.88
21.5
-0.04
8/31/2022
4020000
1 1.1
1801
35
0.111
491
6.77
21.9
0.21
9/6/2022
5200000
5210000
1.9
2001
38
0.11
53
6.93
21.2
-0.09
9/14/2022
3100000
2720000
160
1.6
160
30
59
160
6.97
21.1
0.04
9/19/2022
3200000
4040000
85
4
180
35
0.16
54
120
6.94
21
0.2
9/21/2022
5800000
4280000
160
2.5
180
37
0.87
54
1501
6.931
20.71
0.43
9/28/2022
3900000
1
1
1
1
1
1
1901
7.141
19.4
0.22
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Town of Brewster
2198 MAIN STREET
BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 02631-1898
PHONE: 508.896.3701 EXT. 1120
FAX: 508.896.4538
brhealth(a_$rewster-ma.gov
W W W.BREWSTER-MA.GOV
Board of Health Meeting
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 6:30PM
Town Hall, Room A
Health Department
Amy L. von Hone, R.S., C.H.O.
Director
Sherrie McCullough, R.S.
Assistant Director
Tammi Mason
Senior Department Assistant
Board members present: David Bennett, Chair; Kimberley Crocker Pearson, MS, MD, MPH, Vice Chair; Penny Holeman, MPH, MA, MS; Abigail Archer
and John Keith
Others present: Sherrie McCullough, R.S., Assistant Health Director
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30PM.
2. Declaration of a quorum
There was a quorum present.
3. Recording Statement
Noted.
4. Chair announcements
• He will be doing a review of the Real Estate Transfer Regulations as well as the addendum pages.
• Thanked the BOH for their assistance.
• Spoke about BOH's "unknown" duties I.E., mental health issues in light of Maine shootings
• He will do better with the announcements.
5. Citizen's forum
None.
6. Discuss and vote on draft letter on MWRC (MA Water Resource Authority)
KCP did a draft letter and sent it to an expert. She is waiting to hear back and will add this to the next agenda in 2 weeks.
7. Consent agenda:
a. Septic variance — 53 Bridle Path
b. Septic variance —149 Fiddlers Lane
c. Septic UA system — 0 Old Chatham Road
Board of Health approved the consent agenda.
8. Pressure Dose systems update
No update.
9. UA system monitoring information update
SM — a new letter was sent to 298 Robbins Hill Road for non-compliance (high nitrogen)
11 letters of non-compliance have been sent since the last update. 6 responses have been received.
In December, the Board will be revieing and addressing the next steps for non-compliant properties.
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10. COA Liaison position update
PH -the COA voted unanimously to approve the liaison position.
11. Review & approve minutes from: 8/16/23; 9/6/23; 9/20123; 10/4/23 & 10/18/23
8/16/23 — PH moved to approve as written. AA seconded. 5 yes votes.
9/6/23 — AA moved to approve as written. DCP seconded. 3 yes votes, 2 abstentions (JK & PH)
9/20/23 — PH asked that a minor change be made. AA moved to approve with change. PH seconded. 4 yes votes, 1 abstention (DB)
10/4/23 — PH moved to approve as written. AA seconded. 5 yes votes.
10/18/23 — AA moved to approve as written. KCP seconded. 4 yes votes, 1 abstention (JK)
12. Liaison Reports
JK-WQRC has not met, and nothing is scheduled. DB spoke about the site assignment closure request that will be coming to the BOH soon.
KCP-Opioid Committee has not met yet. On the Town Meeting Warrant there is an article on the opioid settlement money. The form in which the money
was dispersed to the Town was such that in order to move it from the general fund to a dedicated account, requires a majority vote of attendees at Town
Meeting.
DB- at MHOA there was a presentation on how Falmouth was going to set priorities on how to spend the settlement money.
PH — COA is planning their upcoming 5011 year celebration. KCP asked about signing up for Medicare and if the COA was able to help people with that.
PH stated that she believes they will be. DB stated that there is a SHINE (Serving Health Insurance needs of Elders) at the COA that can help with that.
AA — Recycling Committee has not met. They may meet in November.
DB — Water Quality Task Force. He spoke about the Bass River exemption and stated that the Town will be moving forward with filing the NOI's (Notice
of Intent) by December list. There is an article on the Town Meeting Warrant to fund a pond management plan. It is $150,000 and will prioritize what
ponds need help first.
JK — there is also another article for $50,000 to do permitting and NO] for the Herring River Watershed permit.
DB -spoke about Pleasant Bay and meeting the reductions. TMDL's are based on and area and water use in households. Brewster has the largest
nitrogen contribution because of the land mass.
13. Matters not reasonably anticipated by the Chair
None.
14. Items for next agenda
Site Assignment release, letters to non -responding pressure dose system owners.
15. Next meeting: November 15, 2023
Noted.
16. Informational items
DB spoke about the monitoring wells at the former CCSC property and that he was happy with the results from Pleasant Bay Health & Living Center,
Maplewood, Kings Landing and Serenity of Brewster.
DB- asked the Board to look at the information that was provided to them regarding an onsite wastewater technology report (Drip Dispersal Systems)
and they can discuss it at the 11/15/23 meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30PM
"Accompanying documents in packet: agenda, minutes
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection
Southeast Regional Office • 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville MA 02347.508-946-2700
Maura T Healey, Rebecca L. Tepper
Governor Secretary
Kimberley Driscoll Bonnie Heiple
Lieutenant Governor Commissioner
LEAD AND COPPER LCR REVIEW SUMMARY SHEET
Rettuirements for Systems that meet the Action Levels
(90th percentile result was equal to or less than the Action Level)
The following is a review summary sheet for the results you submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection
(MassDEP) for the compliance and monitoring period specified. This sheet is intended to help you remain in compliance with
the LCR. To maintain compliance with the LCR you must take the specific action(s) checked (0) below with their respective
compliance dates. Please refer to the Drinking Water Regulations (310 CMR 22.00) for specific requirements relative to Lead
and Copper and Consumer Confidence Report Rules.
Paul Anderson
Brewster Water Department
165 Commerce Park Road
Brewster, MA 02631
PWS Name: Brewster Water PWS ID#: 4041000 TOWN: Brewster
Department
Sampling Date(s): 9/15, 9/18, 9/19, 9/20, 9/21, 9/22, 9/25, 9/26, 9/27, 9/28/2023 Round #: 9
Compliance Period: 01/01/2021-12/31/2023 Frequency:[—] Semiannual ❑ Annual ® Every 3 Years
Monitoring Period: 06/01/2023-09/30/2023 Number of Samples Required? 30
School/ samples required per 310 CMR 22.06B(7)(a)9? Yes ®, No ❑
Is PWS Currently providing corrosion control treatment? Yes ®, No ❑
COM ® NTNC ❑
SAMPLING RESULTS FOR LCR COMPLIANCE for the period specified above:
Parameter
Action Level (AL)
(mg/0
901h %
(mg/1)
90th %
>AL?
# samples # samples above
AL
Lead
0.015
0.0034 no
31 0
Copper
1.3
0.0240 no
31 0
® SCHOOL/CHILDCARE RESULTS for the period specified above:
School/ Sampling Results required by 310 CMR 22.06B(7)(a)9: This is an additional requirement for community water
supplies with every sampling round unless the school/childcare facility has its own well. These four diagnostic samples are in
addition to the minimum number required and the results are not used in determining the 901 percentiles for lead and copper.
These samples are used to educate the school/school district or facility on the importance of lead and copper sampling and the
MassDEP Lead Contamination Control Program (LCCA) for schools and facilities. The results for two (2) sampling sites
(kitchen and drinking water source, such as a water fountain) for each of two schools/ facilities are summarized in the table
below:
This information is available in alternate format. Please contact Melixza Esenyie at 617-626-1282.
TTY# MassRelay Service I-800.439-2370
MassDEP Website: www.mass.govldep
Printed on Recycled Paper
School/Childcare Sampling Location
Lead (mg/1)
> AL? >_ Recommended Lead Level
for Schools? 0.001 mg/L)
Copper (mg/1)
> AL?
Eddy Elementary School Kitchen Prep
Sink
0.0014
no yes
0.0085
no
Eddy Elementary School Nurse Sink
0.0013
no yes
0.034
no
Stony Brook Kitchen Prep Sink
0.0022
no yes
0.0020
1 no
Stony Brook Nurse Sink
0
no no
0
1 no
PWS REQUIREMENTS WHEN THE LEAD & COPPER ACTION LEVELS ARE MET:
To maintain compliance with the LCR you must take the specific actions) checked (ED below with their respective compliance
dates.
® Notification to sampling program participants (Consumer Notice) required by 310 CMR 22.06B (6)(c): All water
systems must deliver a consumer notice of lead and copper tap water monitoring results to persons served by the water
system at sites that are tested as soon as practical, but no later than 30 days after the system learns of the tap monitoring
results.
A notification template for participating homeowners/individuals is available at: https://www.mass.gov/doc/lcr-comliance-
sa lin - ro ram-homeowner-results/download
A notification template for participating schools or childcare facilities is available at: htips://www.mass.gov/doc/lcr-
compliance-samplingrprogram-school-results-lcr-sn/download
The Consumer Notice shall also include an explanation of the health effects of lead, steps consumers can take to reduce exposure
to lead in drinking water, contact information for the public water system, the MCLG and action level for lead. MassDEP
recommends that you also include a copy of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's (MDPH) fact sheet on lead with
your consumer notice. MDPH factsheets are available at htWs://www.mass.gov/lists/lead-brochures-and-fact-sheets
® Certification of Consumer Notice to sampling program participants required by 310 CMR 22.06B(6)(c): As soon as
practical, but no later than within 90 days of the end of the monitoring period, submit to MassDEP certification that persons
served by the taps tested have been notified of the results. For a copy of the Certification form see haps://www _mass.gov/doc/lcr-
consumer-notification-certification-fonn/download.
® Certification of Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) required by 310 CMR 22.16A: Community systems are required to
include lead and copper results as provided above in your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) except lead must be reported
in parts per billion (ppb). For example, 0.015 mg/l is 15 ppb. Please note that every CCR must include a short informational
statement about lead in drinking water and its effects on children. Please refer to the CCR requirements of 310 CMR
22.16A(12). For a copy of the CCR Certification form see ht#ps://www.mass.gov/doc/consumer-confidence-report-
certification-0/download or h.t-tps://www.mass.gov/info-details/consumer-confidence-roorts.
® Schools/Childcare Facilities that are a PWS or were sampled by a community system: Please remove from service any
sites where the sample result was elevated for lead and/or copper until corrective action(s) have been taken. Within 60 days of the
end of the Monitoring Period, please investigate & notify MassDEP of corrective actions taken to address the elevated lead and/or
copper result(s) for samples collected from this school/childcare. Follow the MassDEP LCCA Follow-up Steps for Schools or
Childcare Facilities listed at hgps•//www.mass.itov/guides/follow-up-stens-for-schools-and-eeef--with-lead-detections-over-l-
pvb-or-copper-results-over-the-action-level.
® School/Childcare Sampling required by 310 CMR 22.06B(7)(a)9: Sampling requirements
Community systems that serve any schools/childcare facilities must rotate through their list of schools/childcare facilities and
collect at least two samples (kitchen and bubbler/fountain) from two schools/childcare facilities during the next sampling round.
Samples are to be 250 ml wide-mouthed bottles and follow the same first draw sampling protocol as residential sampling.
Samples are to be collected when the school is in regular use. For schools sampling procedures see:
hVs •//www.mass.gov/guides/sampling-for-lead-and-copper-at-schools-and-childcare-facilities.
® Systems on reduced monitoring in accordance with 310CMR 22.06B: Your system is on a reduced sampling frequency.
Your next round of 30 sites must be collected during the monitoring period of June 1 September 30, 2026. Please follow
your Water Quality Sampling Schedule and your approved Lead and Copper Sampling Plan.
® Corrosion Control Treatment as required by 310 CMR 22.06B(3)(c)3: For water systems that utilize corrosion control
treatment, it is required that they periodically monitor water quality parameters (e.g., pH, alkalinity, inhibitor residual) to
ensure that the treatment system is operating optimally and in accordance with target level(s) identified in your desktop study
or permit. These parameters can be easily measured in the field by the certified operator at the same time samples for
bacteriological analysis are collected from the finished water entry point (plant tap) and at routine distribution sampling
locations.
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M EPA and MassDEP recommend that systems with corrosion control treatment follow the New EPA "Optimal Corrosion Control
Treatment Evaluation Technical Recommendations", when evaluating corrosion control treatment issues. These recommendations
provide the most appropriate treatment for controlling lead and copper and complying with the corrosion control treatment (CCT)
requirements of the LCR. It is particularly useful for those systems that repeatedly fail to meet the Lead Action Level or are in
close proximity to the Action Level. It is an opportunity for PWSs to re-evaluate treatment techniques in the context of possible
changing water quality or the need of a more effective method of treatment. The document is available at:
haps://www.c.-pa.eov/dmeainfo%ntimal-corrosion-control-treatment-evaluation-technical-recommendations
® Other: The Stony Brook Kitchen Prep Sink, Eddy Elementary School Kitchen and Eddy School Nurse Sink are at or
above the recommended 0.001 mg/1 lead level for schools. This is NOT an exceedance. Short term measures such as
flushing should be taken by the school (see attached 31's document) to reduce overall exposure. Acceptable short-term
options include: flushing; posting "Do not drink" signs; or providing bottled water. If the school is not ready to
implement short-term measures, any fixture above 0.015 mg/1(15 ppb) should be shut off until remediation action can
be taken. Long term permanent steps include: replace tap/fixture; or install point of use filter devices. Permanent
control measures should achieve lead levels consistently below 0.001 mg/l. Learn more by
visiting https•//www ena eov/dwcapacit) /wiin- rant -voluntary -school-and-child-care4ead-testinp--and-reduction-
grant-program,
Failure to take any required corrective actions within the deadlines identified above may subject you to enforcement.
Violations of M.G.L. a 111, § 160 and 310 CMR 22.00 may result in fines up to $25,000 per day and/or imprisonment up to one
year for each day the violation continues.
REMINDERS
Please see MassDEP recommendations on sharing information with consumers on lead and copper results, lead service line locations,
having your certified laboratories use eDEP for reporting drinking water analysis, and other EPA and MassDEP LCR
recommendations. These recommendations are located at ht!D://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/Massdep/water/drinkinng/lead-in-
drinking water.html
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Reporting forms are available on the MassDEP website at: Lead & CgpRer Forms & Tem lates I Mass. gov for more information
contact your regional office or contact the Drinking Water Program at prowam.director-dy o)state.ma.us or 617-292-5770.
For additional health information to share with your consumers see Massachusetts Department of Public Health's fact sheets on lead
located at haps://www.mass.gov/lists/lead-brochures-and-fact-sheets
For EPA Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring and Reporting Guidance see
hos•//nepis epa g_oy/Exe/ZyPITRL.cgi?Docket'=Pl00DP2P.txt
FOR QUESTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION
Please contact:
Name: Phone #: Email:
Nicholas Shuler 617-418-0444 Nicholas. Shuler Mass.Gov
Drinking Water Program 10-30-2023
Attachment(s): 3Ts Follow Up Action Chart for Schools
ecc:
Brewster Board of Health, tmasongbrewster-ma.gov_
Paul Anderson, System Contact Person, Panderson@brewster-ma.gov
David Gage, Operator, ddgage(&_brewster-ma.gov
Boston DEP, program.director-dwp(i�mass.gov
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DEP Use Only: ® Data Entry-WQTS
File Copy
Y/SEROBrewster-4041000-LCR Review Summary Sheet -2023-10-30
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LEAD TESTING
FOLLOW-UP
ACTIONS
Take these actions after testing
your water for lead in a school
childcare facility
LEAD LEVELS OVER 15 PPB
Taps or fixtures with lead levels over 15
parts per billion (ppb) should be taken o
of service immediately until the problem
addressed and levels are no longer
elevated.
LEAD LEVELS >1 - 15 PPB
For taps or fixtures with lead levels >1-1
take steps to reduce lead exposure. Depenomy
on levels, actions may include daily flushing,
replacing fixtures/taps, installing a point -of -
use filter device, or posting "Not for drinking
or cooking" signs. Prioritize long term
solutions at locations with the highest levels.
LEAD LEVELS 1 PPB OR LESS
For taps or fixtures with lead levels of 1
ppb or less (including no detection), the
taps/fixtures can be used as normal.
Resample every three years.
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Additional steps to reduce Lead levels in drinking water include flushing
pipes (running the water) after periods of low/no use (holidays, vacations),
identifying and replacing all lead service lines, and eliminating ground
wires that may accelerate corrosion. It is important to make all test
results accessible to the public, while still providing targeted
communication to those who may be affected such as students, parents,
faculty and staff. For more details see here.
QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL
PROGRAM.DIRECTOR- DWP@MASS.GOV OR VISIT
HTTPS://WWW.MASS.GOV/ASSISTAN CE- PRO GRAW - -t-LEAD-IN-
Lo�l SCHOOL -DRINKING -WATER
Drinking Water
Program
October 19, 2023
Bryan Webb (via email)
Ocean Edge Resort
2907 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
RE: Ocean Edge Resort Wastewater Treatment Facility
Monthly Operations Report — September 2023
Dear Mr. Webb:
WestonO Sampson
55 Walkers Brook Drive, Suite 100, Reading, MA 01867
Tel: 978.532.1900
Enclosed please find the Monthly Operations Reporting Package for the Ocean Edge Resort wastewater treatment
facility (WWTF) located at 832 Village Drive in Brewster, MA.
Weston & Sampson Services, Inc. would like to note the following:
• All regulated effluent parameters of samples collected on September 13 were reported to be within their
respective permissible limits.
• Data was filed with MassDEP electronically, via eDEP. A copy of the transaction is included in this package.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, or the wastewater treatment facility, please feel free
to contact me at wsscompliance@wseinc.com.
Regards,
WESTON & SAMPSON SERVICES, INC.
James R. Tringale
Compliance Coordinator
cc: Brewster Board of Health (via email)
FR Mahony Associates (via email)
westonandsam pson.com
Offices in: MA, CT, NH, VT, NY, NJ, PA, SC & FL
' Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
eDEP Transaction copy
Here is the file you requested for your records.
To retain a copy of this file you must save and/or print.
Username: WSSINC
Transaction ID: 1623551
Document: Groundwater Discharge Monitoring Report Forms
Size of File: 1075.16K
Status of Transaction: submitted
Date and Time Created: 1116/2023:12:52:15 PM
Note: This file only includes forms that were part of your
transaction as of the date and time indicated above. If you need
a more current copy of your transaction, return to eDEP and
select to "Download a Copy" from the Current Submittals page.
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Groundwater Discharge Program
Groundwater Permit
DAILY LOG SHEET
A. Facility Information
633
1. Permit Number
2. Tax identification Number
2023 SEP DAILY
3. Sampling Month & Frequency
1. Facility name, address:
OCEAN EDGE CONFERENCE CTR
a. Name
ROUTE 6A
b. Street Address
BREWSTER MA 102631
C. City d. State e. Zip Code
2. Contact information:
JAMES R. TRINGALE
a. Name of Facility Contact Person
9785321900
b. Telephone Number
3. Sampling information:
1911/2023
a. Date Sampled (mm/dd/yyyy)
CHRIS VIGNEAU
c. Analysis Performed By (Name)
B. Form Selection
FW�SCompliance@wseinc.com
c. e-mail address
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Daily Log Sheet - 2023 Sep Daily
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Bureau of Resource Protection - Groundwater Discharge Program 1. Permit Number
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Groundwater Permit
MONITORING WELL DATA REPORT
A. Facility Information
1. Facility name, address:
OCEAN EDGE CONFERENCE CTR
a. Name
ROUTE 6A
b. Street Address
BREWSTER
C. City
2. Contact information:
JAMES R. TRINGALE
a. Name of Facility Contact Person
9785321900 J
b. Telephone Number
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X9/13/2023
a. Date Sampled (mm/dd/yyyy)
CHRIS VIGNEAU
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[633
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2023 SEP MONTHLY
3. Sampling Month & Frequency
MA 02631
d. State e. Zip Code
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ONSITE MEASUREMENTS
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Monitoring Well Data Report - 2023 Sep Monthly
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• TNTC = too numerous to count. (Fecal results only)
• NS =Not Sampled
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Groundwater Permit
DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT
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BREWSTER
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accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.
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information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that ther
are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
MARIANNA COOMBS 11/3/2023
a. Signature
b. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
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LABORATORY REPORT
WSS Inc.dba Weston & Sampson Date Received: 9/13/2023
Attn: Chris Vigneau Date Reported: 9/27/2023
55 Walkers Brook Drive P.O. Number
Suite 100
Reading, MA 01867
Work Order #: 2309-15544
Project Name: PROJECT #25364 OCEAN EDGE RESORT - MONTHLY
Enclosed are the analytical results and Chain of Custody for your project referenced above. The sample(s)
were analyzed by our Warwick, RI laboratory unless noted otherwise. When applicable subcontracted
results are noted and subcontracted reports are enclosed in their entirety.
All samples were analyzed within the established guidelines of US EPA approved methods with all
requirements met, unless otherwise noted at the end of a given sample's analytical results or in a case
narrative.
The Detection Limit is defined as the lowest level that can be reliably achieved during routine laboratory
conditions.
These results only pertain to the samples submitted for this Work Order # and this report shall not be
reproduced except in its entirety.
We certify that the following results are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. If you have
questions or need further assistance, please contact our Customer Service Department.
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Warwick RI * RI LAI00033, MA M-RIO15, CT PH -0508
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R.I. Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
Laboratory Report
WSS Inc.dba Weston & Sampson
Work Order #: 2309-15544
Project Name: PROJECT #25364 OCEAN EDGE RESORT - MONTHLY
Sample Number:
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. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection
Southeast Regional Office • 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville MA 02347 •r5a08-946-2700
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Governor �§Secretary
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BREWsTLR HIj ALTH
DEpA—r!. M,ENT
November 6, 20
Brewster Water Department RE: BREWSTER- Public Water Supply
Mr. Paul Anderson Brewster Water Department
165 Commerce Park Rd. PWS fD#: 4041000
Brewster, MA 02631 Notice of Noncompliance
ENF DOC#: 00016659
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE. FAILURE TO TAKE ADEQUATE ACTION IN
RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES.
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Noncompliance (NON) and Compliance Schedule Approval (CSA) issued by the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (the Department) relative to a failure to monitor for Gross
Alpha Particle. Your response to the NON is required by December 6, 2023.
The signature on this cover letter indicates formal issuance of the attached document. If you have any questions
concerning this document, please contact Katie Sousa via email at Kathryn.sousa@,,mass.gov or via phone at 617-
913-3018.
Sincerely,
Jim McLaughlin, Chief
Drinking Water Program
Bureau of Water Resources
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7021 0950 0001 0418 0712
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Hannah Caliri, hcalirinbrewster-ma. ov Lara Goodine, DEP-SERO
Brewster Board of Health, Program.Director-DWP _.mass.gov
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This information is available in alternate format. Please contact Melixza Esenyie at 617-626-1282.
TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Resources — Drinking Water Program
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MONITORING AND REPORTING VIOLATION
d NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE (NON)
_ With Violation Response/Compliance Schedule Approval (CSA) Form
M.G.L. c. 21A, § 16, 310 CMR 5.00
Attention: Public Water Supplier
General Information:
Monitoring and Reporting Violations
Monitoring Period(s)
Brewster Water Department
CITY/TOWN:
BREWSTER
Mr. Paul Anderson
PWS ID #:
4041000
165 Commerce Park Rd.
PWS CLASS:
COM
Brewster, MA 02631
ENF DOC #:
00016659
Location Where Noncompliance Occurred:
Location ID 10060: Well #6— 379 Westgate Rd, Brewster, MA
EMS Description of Violations under M. G.L. c. 111, §$159-160 and 310 CMR 22.00
Monitoring and Reporting
The Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Drinking Water Program has determined that you are in violation of Monitoring and
Reporting Requirements for the monitoring periods listed below.
Identified
Monitoring and Reporting Violations
Monitoring Period(s)
Regulatory Citation
violation
Failure of your public water system to monitor for the contaminants and monitoring period specified, as required by 310
®
CMR 22.09A(2)
®
Failure to monitor and report results for Gross Alpha
Q3- 2023
See below
Particle Activi .
The MassDEP Drinking Water Program has not received your public water system's monitoring results and/or has received an
incomplete submittal for the contaminant(s) and monitoring period specified above. Therefore, you are in violation of the
Monitoring and Reporting requirements described and checked below:
0 Action to Be Taken and The Deadlinefor Taking Such Action
By December 6, 2023, submit to MassDEP for its review and approval a written proposal setting forth how and when you propose
to come into compliance with the requirements cited in Section C of this NON, by completing and submitting the attached
Monitoring and Reporting Violation Response/Compliance Schedule Approval Form ("compliance plan") and conducting
all required public notice. To return to compliance, you must implement the compliance plan, including the schedule for
completing the activities proposed, as approved by MassDEP. If you determine that you need additional time to complete and
submit the compliance plan, you may request an extension before the submission deadline by contacting Katie Sousa at 617-913-
3018 or by email at Kathryn.sousa(a-)mass.gov .
Q— Important Inr"ormation _
If you, the Supplier of Water, fail to take any action MassDEP now wants you to take by the prescribed deadline, or if you
otherwise fail to remain in compliance in the future with the applicable requirements, you could be subject to legal action,
including, but not limited to, criminal prosecution, court -imposed civil penalties, or civil administrative penalties assessed by
Failure of your public water system to report analytical results to MassDEP for the contaminant(s) and the monitoring
®
period specified, as required by 310 CMR 22.15; 310 CMR 22.15(1)(a), (b) and (2).
Failure of your public water system to monitor for the contaminants and monitoring period specified, as required by 310
®
CMR 22.09A(2)
Failure of your public water system to notify MassDEP of your system's failure to monitor, as required by of 310 CMR
®
22.15(1).
0 Action to Be Taken and The Deadlinefor Taking Such Action
By December 6, 2023, submit to MassDEP for its review and approval a written proposal setting forth how and when you propose
to come into compliance with the requirements cited in Section C of this NON, by completing and submitting the attached
Monitoring and Reporting Violation Response/Compliance Schedule Approval Form ("compliance plan") and conducting
all required public notice. To return to compliance, you must implement the compliance plan, including the schedule for
completing the activities proposed, as approved by MassDEP. If you determine that you need additional time to complete and
submit the compliance plan, you may request an extension before the submission deadline by contacting Katie Sousa at 617-913-
3018 or by email at Kathryn.sousa(a-)mass.gov .
Q— Important Inr"ormation _
If you, the Supplier of Water, fail to take any action MassDEP now wants you to take by the prescribed deadline, or if you
otherwise fail to remain in compliance in the future with the applicable requirements, you could be subject to legal action,
including, but not limited to, criminal prosecution, court -imposed civil penalties, or civil administrative penalties assessed by
MassDEP. A civil administrative penalty may be assessed for every day from now on that you are in noncompliance with the
requirements specified above. MassDEP reserves its right to exercise the full extent of its legal authority to obtain compliance
with all applicable requirements. Additionally, to avoid being placed on EPA's list of public water systems with unaddressed
violations, and not on a path to compliance, it is essential to promptly and completely respond to all MassDEP enforcement
actions, including Notices of Noncompliance.
DATE: November 6, 2023
Certified Mail # 7021 0950 0001 0418 0712
Attachment: Monitoring Violation Response and CSA Form
ec: Boston OE, Boston DWP
Paul Anderson, panderson�ra)brewster-ma.gov
Hannah Caliri, hcalirKa]brewster-ma.gov
Brewster Board of Health, tmason(&brewster-ma.g_o_v
Lara Goodine, DEP-SERO C&E
Rev. 2017-06-29
Jim McLaughlin — Section Chief
MassDEP Bureau of Water Resources
Southeast Regional Office
Page 2 of 2
Tammi Mason
From:
Tammi Mason
Sent:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 9:26 AM
To:
Tammi Mason
Subject:
FW: DEP Notice of Noncompliance for Well 6
From: Paul Anderson < anuup,�on brewste >
Date: November 7, 2023 at 8:47:20 AM EST
To: Peter Lombardi <ylombardi@brewster-ma.gov>, Donna Kalinick < _>, Amy
von Hone <avonhone@brewster-ma.gov>
Cc: Alex Provos <a rovos brewster-ma. oy>, Hannah Caliri < _ >
Subject: NON
Good Morning All,
We have received a NON from DEP for neglecting to take a Gross Alpha Particle Activity sample at Well 6
in the 3`d Quarter. Gross Alpha and Radium 226 & 228 both follow the same schedule and we mistakenly
thought they were done at the same time. For some reason wells 1,2,3 and 4 are done one year and well
6 by itself two years later which also adds to the confusion. On the last sampling year, 2021, we did all
the wells even though 6 was not required and had no detects. The sample was taken immediately when
we received an inquiry by DEP (there was a one -day delay to get the proper bottles from the lab). We do
review sampling monthly, quarterly, and annually; I just overlooked this one. Public notification will be
done in our CCR and will satisfy the requirements. Amy, Id be happy to attend a Board of Health meeting
if you feel that's necessary. My apologies for missing this.
Best -p
Aut Ara' ^mr
Superintendent
165 Commerce Park Road
Brewster, MA 02631
508-896-5454
Beginning March 21, Brewster Town Offices will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from
8:30 to 4:00pm, and by appointment on Fridays. For the latest updates on Town services, please visit
www.brewster-ma. c,