12/15/1993 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES December 16, 1993 2 BOARD OF HEALTH zero discharge system that was proposed at the last meeting is not indicated on plans. " Attorney Joyce presented a policy memorandum from D.E.P. which does not allow tight tanks for new construction. "I spoke with a number of people at D.E.F. including Mr. Rivera at the Division of Water Pollution control. " "That policy holds true for proposed systems using the Clivus Multrum sys- tem for black water so the tight tank possibility is not do- able at this point until D.E.P. changes their policy. " Mr. Ball questioned whether that includes gray water. Attorney Joyce responded, "Yes. " "At this point a tight tank is not a feasible alternative to what we have here. " Mr. Ball questioned whether the State still requires some sort of flushing water. " Mr. Roberti relayed, "Mr. Ojala was supposed to research that but I am unsure as to whether he did. " r Attorney Joyce commented, "As far as I know, Title V al- lows a Clivus type system therefore, if Title V allows some- thing the State building code cannot supersede it. " Mr. McQuaid disagreed and commented, 'The two codes are often in conflict of each other. " Mr. Doherty questioned Mr. Roberti as to whether he re- searched the evaporative system to dispose of the gray water. Mr. Roberti responded, "Not that I am aware of. " Mr. Evans stated, "As far as I am concerned the perc rates did not meet Title V. " I Mr. McQuaid stated, "It took over 30 minutes to draw an inch. " Mr. Roberti commented, "It was discussed at a previous meeting the materials that were actually going to be used. " Mr. McQuaid read Title V regulations regarding impervi- ous material. Attorney Joyce stated, "There is a clause in Title V i which allows you to vary that requirement. " Mr. McQuaid responded, "No, we cannot be less strict than Title V. we can be stricter than Title V. "