07/27/1995 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES July 27, 1995 5 BOARD OF HEALTH. 5.) Memo from Shellfish Constable re: Mashpee River- Mr. Doherty relayed, "I would like Board members to consider, especially in sensitive areas around rivers, ponds, estuaries, etc., to possibly require on any new construction or any new repairs, to include some type of treatment system i.e. Bio-clere, Clivus Multrum, F.A.S.T., etc.." "Pathogen die-off is still a concern." "Perhaps we should consider, especially in sensitive areas, that we require u.v_ disinfection in order to ensure we have pathogen die-off." "Storm water run-off is significant however, septic systems are also significant just because of the sheer numbers of them throughout the town and where they lay within the recharge zone." "You don't have to be next to the river to contribute to the problem." Mr. Ball commented, "I don't have a problem with the Board adopting some type of regulation on new construction." "I'd like to see It on repairs also but it may create a financial burden on the homeowner." Mr. Doherty replied, "Whether you can afford it or not it's still important." "The sooner we begin to reduce nitrogen pollution in the groundwater mother nature can start to rebound on her own." Mr. Cram commented, "Percentage wise, as far as buildable lots that may be left adjacent to Mashpee River must be a very minimal." "We can regulate those as they come in, as far as new construction but what do we do with the existing; ones?" Discussion took place regarding various ways in which the Board could regulate upgrades. Mr. Doherty recommended Board members work on a proposed regulation for septic system upgrades with a u.v. disinfection unit to protect the sole source aquifer. Agreed. A. LETTER FROM MACDONALD'S ATTORNEY Acknowledged. Being no further business Mr. Cram motioned to adjourn this meeting at 8:30 p.m., Mr. Ball seconded, all agreed. Respectfully submitted, Veronica Mayer, Adm. Sec.