This should be in color Maine Groundwater This year’s Spring Spring Demo makes it from last one. Newsletter Demo will be held May quite easy instead of 11 beginning at 8 a.m. attending a more formal with coffee and donuts. testing somewhere ““KKeeeeppiinngg yyoouu iinn tthhee FFllooww”” This will also be the else. time when recertification Following recertifica- for Pipe Fusion will be held. The recertifi- tion, at 9 a.m., Zane Poppell of Cotey Officers: cation held at last year’s Demo was very Chemical Corporation will be the featured President: Jim Innis well attended and many of those taking speaker. Zane will be speaking on Water 942-5646 the test were very pleased with the way it Well Development, Rehabilitation and VP: Joe Gallant went. Maintenance Solutions. All topics neces- 839-3030 This is an opportunity to complete a sary to today’s business climate. Treasurer: Susan Smith very important part of your education in For further information and for a sign- 839-3293 the water well industry and doing it at up sheet, please see Page 11. Secretary: Pat Pratt 666-5687 Past President: Ted Rolfe 622-4018 This newsletter is funded by the Maine Groundwater Association through member dues and advertising. Any member of the Association wishing to receive a newsletter may contact the president or treasurer of the Association listed on the front of the newsletter. Directors

Term expiring 2014: Harry Hanscom 825-4983 Maine Groundwater Assoc. Tom Mason - 695-2493 At the MGWA Annual Meeting, President Ted Rolfe presented

280 Litchfield Road Mark Weeks - 465-3753 Treasurer Ike Goodwin with a plaque for 30 years of service

Bowdoin, Maine 04287 www.mainegroundwater.org to the Association as President, Secretary and Treasurer. Find Us on the Web at Web the on Us Find Terms expiring 2015: Frank Hegarty - 929-0274 Ted McLeod - 848-5520 Mark Your Calendars Mark Taplin - 374-5447 Mark Your Calendars! Here are the dates which have been set for various meetings. MGWA Director’s will be meeting June 10. There are no meetings

MGWA Spring Demo What’s Inside in July or August. They are at The Best Western, 375 Main St. (Exit Saturday, Jan. 12 Jan. Saturday, 130 off Rte.95), Waterville and begin at 6 p.m.

May 11 MGWA Annual Meeting MGWA Annual Meeting Annual MGWA pages 2 & 3 The Commission will be meeting on May 9 and June 13. These

meetings are held at 286 Water Street, Key Bank Plaza, in Mark Your Calendars! Your Mark Director’s Minutes Augusta. page 4 MGWA Spring Demo is slated for May 11. Commission Minutes

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officers will follow: The following are being are following The follow: will officers Please Note - There will be no luncheon this year, this luncheon no be will There - Note Please

Annual Business Meeting Business Annual with election of election with

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8 to 9 a.m. 9 to 8 Coffee and Muffins and Coffee

Hegarty and Mark Taplin Mark and Hegarty as follows: as

Two Year Directors Year Two – Susan Smith, Frank Smith, Susan – The agenda for the meeting has been set been has meeting the for agenda The

Secretary – Pat Pratt Pat – on Main St in Waterville. in St Main on

Treasurer – Open – January 12, 2013 at the Best Western Plus Western Best the at 2013 12, January

Vice President Vice – Joe Gallant Joe – Water Association will be held Saturday, held be will Association Water

President – Jim Innis Jim – The Annual Meeting for the Maine Ground Maine the for Meeting Annual The MGWA Annual Meeting features MGWA Annual Meeting features Spring Demo Information and Sign-Up speaker and election of officers Spring Demo Noon Chicken Barbecue (RSVP by May 14th) speaker an d election of officers Saturday, May 11, 2013 Raffle to follow Lunch which you must sign up for Maine Ground Water Association Preferred Pump when you RSVP as names are put in the bucket MaineAnnual Ground Meeting Water on January Association 13, 2013 465 Water Street for raffle items. You must be present to win a Annual Meeting on January 13, 2013 Gardiner, Me 04345 Raffle. President Ted Rolfe opened the annual meet- . New Certification for Pipe Fusion will be done ingPresident at 9 a.m. Ted Tim Rolfe Doyle opened from Mainethe annual Motor meet- 8:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts after lunch and the raffle. ingTransport at 9 a.m. Association Tim Doyle gave from a Mainevery informative Motor Re-Certification - During this time we will be Transportpresentation Association on the subject gave aof very commercial informative dri- doing Re-Certification of Pipe Fusion, please Please RSVP by May 4, 2013 to Pat Pratt, presentationver’s license onregulations the subject and of changes. commercial He dri- is check below if you will be doing this. MGWA, 280 Litchfield Road, Bowdoin, ME ver’sgoing license to give regulations us a bullet andlist of changes. what we Heneed is to 9:00 a.m. Zane Poppell of Cotey Chemical 04187. We need your RSVP to be able to order goinghave toto begive in uscompliance a bullet list as of Maine what CDLwe need drivers, to Corp. – Zane will be speaking on Water Well the correct number of meals, also you need to haveif we tostay be within in compliance Maine and as withinMaine a CDL 100 drivers,air Development, Rehabilitation and Maintenance RSVP for the fushion re-certification and new ifmiles we stay of our within location. Maine It awillnd bewithin posted a 100 on air our Solutions. certifications. Please Circle all that apply. milesWeb site.of our Please location. feel It freewill beto callposted him, on even our if Webyou aresite. not Please a member, feel free at 623-4128 to call him, with even any if youquestions. are not a member, at 623-4128 with any Company Name______Phone Number______questions. PLEASE CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY The annual meeting was called to order by ______(Meal) (Re-Certification) (New Certification) PresidentThe annual Ted meeting Rolfe at was11:04 called am withto order the follow-by Outgoing President Ted Rolfe, right, was ______(Meal) (Re-Certification) (New Certification) Presidenting present: Ted Ike Rolfe Goodwin, at 11:04 Dana am Goodwinwith the follow- & Outgoingpresented President with a plaque Ted Rolfe,of appreciation right, was ______(Meal) (Re-Certification) (New Certification) ingJesse present: Goodwin Ike Goodwin,of Goodwin Dana Well, Goodwin Ted Rolfe & of presentedfor his service with afrom plaque outgoing of appreciation Treasurer ______(Meal) (Re-Certificat ion) (New Certification) JesseRolfe’s Goodwin Well, Joe of Goodwin Well, Ted Rolfe of Please see Annual on page 3 forIke hisGoodwin. service from outgoing Treasurer Rolfe’s Well, Joe Please see Annual on page 3 Ike Goodwin.

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Gould of H2O Well Drilling, Dennis Dytko of Committee: Jim Innis for President, Joe Gallant Ronnie Taplin of Williams & Taplin, Trevor Ted Rolfe read the slate from the Nomination significant threat to public health to ground Vote: Unanimous. Action: Table until spring. Morris Ind., Frank Hegarty of Hegarty Plumbing for Vice President, Pat Pratt for Secretary and Gould of H2O Well Drilling, Dennis Dytko of Committee: Jim Innis for President, Joe Gallant water contamination based on the methods Notify Mr. Philbrick in the spring. Notify the & Heating, James L. Watson of Watson Well Susan Smith for Treasurer, Mark Taplin, Frank Morris Ind., Frank Hegarty of Hegarty Plumbing for Vice President, Pat Pratt for Secretary and used to abandon the borehole as described by complainant of today’s action via phone call, via Drilling, Corey Smith of Blake Equipment, Ron Hegarty and Ted McLeod for two-year & Heating, James L. Watson of Watson Well Susan Smith for Treasurer, Mark Taplin, Frank Mr. Philbrick. 2ND By: Ike Goodwin.Vote: 7 to follow-up letter and determine who owns the Hanscom of Hanscom Well, Brian M. Greene of Directors. Drilling, Corey Smith of Blake Equipment, Ron Hegarty and Ted McLeod for two-year 0; Unanimous. Action: No action required at property (Ms. Mora Camenga or boyfriend). Atlas Copco CMT., Jim Innis of Innis Well Hanscom of Hanscom Well, Brian M. Greene of Directors. this time. Follow- up: It was suggested to con- Follow-up: As noted above. Drilling, Danny Marquis of Marquis Well Drilling Ted Rolfe opened nominations of officers Atlas Copco CMT., Jim Innis of Innis Well from the floor, hearing none a motion to cease tact the homeowner and advise the homeowner Discussion (4): Regarding 704.3 and Bob Temple of B & W Pumps. Ted Rolfe opened nominations of officers Drilling, Danny Marquis of Marquis Well Drilling nominat ions was made by Ike Goodwin and to stake and tape off the area until we can 704.3 Open borehole filling: Open boreholes from the floor, hearing none a motion to cease and Bob Temple of B & W Pumps. seconded by Trevor Gould and was unanimous- access the site in the spring. shall be filled in a manner appropriate to pre- A motion to accept the January 07, 2012, nominations was made by Ike Goodwin and Discussion (3): Regarding 704.1 vent the possibility of personal injury, contami- general meeting minutes was made by Trevor ly approved. A motion to accept the January 07, 2012, seconded by Trevor Gould and was unanimous- 704.1 General standards: Abandoned wells or nation of groundwater or future collapse of the Gould and seconded by Joe Gallant and was general meeting minutes was made by Trevor ly approved. boreholes shall be sealed in a manner appropri- area around the borehole. unanimously approved. A motion to elect the slate as previously read Gould and seconded by Joe Gallant and was was made by Mark Taplin and seconded by Jim ate to prevent the entry of contaminants and Based on information given, it was determined A motion to elect the slate as previously read unanimously approved. Watson and was unanimously approved. from the mixing of waters from separate water that abandonment of well with cement was not A motion to accept the annual treasurer’s was made by Mark Taplin and seconded by Jim bearing zones. Neat cement, high solids necessary. Follow-up: due to the recent bliz- report was made by Mark Taplin and seconded A motion to accept the annual treasurer’s Watson and was unanimously approved. (greater than or equal to 20%) bentonite grout zard, wait until spring to make an assessment by Trevor Gould and was unanimously A motion made to adjourn at 11:12 a.m. by report was made by Mark Taplin and seconded or bentonite chips using the manufacturer’s when the well can visually be observed. approved. Joe Gallant and Susan Smith Trevor Gould and seconded by Danny Marquis by Trevor Gould and was unanimously A motion made to adjourn at 11:12 a.m. by instructions or methods for placement reviewed the annual treasurer’s book and was unanimously approved. approved. Joe Gallant and Susan Smith Trevor Gould and seconded by Danny Marquis described in the “Manual of Water Well Approval of January Minutes: Discussion: everything was in order. was unanimously approved. Construction Practices, Second Edition”, pub- The Commission provided Doris with updates reviewed the annual treasurer’s book and lished in 1998, or other materials or methods of Motion: Dwight Doughty motioned to discuss everything was in order. placement approved by the Commission are the January minutes.2nd by: Tom Weddle. recommended. Vote: Unanimous. Action: Doris to make celebrating Motion #1: Ike Goodwin moved to find no vio- updates to the January minutes and distribute Morris lation of 704.1, which would require abandon- to Commission members. Follow-up: (N/A) yearsof service ment by cement or grout (not needed) because industries, inc. 50 the borehole did not penetrate bedrock (and not Spcialty Well Applications (SWP): None Morris Pipe needed because of the native soils per Don New Business - New Complaints: None sTEEL ProDUCTs Well Casing 1” - 48” • Galvanized Pipe 1” - 8” • Stainless Steel 304 &Morris 316 • Drive Shoes Pipe & Couplings Robbins). 2ND By: David Braley. Vote: 6 to 1 Public Comments: None (Frank Hegarty no). Action: No action required PUMPs, MoTors & CoNTroLs Follow- up: Not applicable to this item. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. A.Y. McDonald • F.E. Myers • Flint & Walling • GrundfosThis • Franklin stays the ENViroNMENTAL & DriLLlNGThis ProDUCTs stays the Steel Locking Caps & Protective Casings • Stainless Steel & PVC Flush Jointsame. Screens & Casing Morris Watertight Manholes & Locking Vaults • Bentonite & Baroidsame. Drilling Products NUMANUMA - TThishis copycopy staysstays FYIFYI AdvertisersAdvertisers Grundfos Redi-flo Pumps • Geo-Thermal Grouts & Loops TANKs thethe samesame Well Xtrol & Perma Tank • Norwesco Polyethylene & In-Well Your current advertising needs to sUPPLiErs & MANUFACTUrErs be paid if you have not done so. Alloy Screen • American Granby • Baker • Baroid • Boshart • Campbell • CertainTeed • Cresline Flomatic • GeoPro • Kalas • Monoflex • Oil Creek Plastics • Royer • Service Wire All invoices not returned will have Simmons • Smeal • U.S. Silica • Western Rubber their ads taken out in the June Pompton Plains, NJ Durham, CT Mechanicville, NY Dillsburgh, PA newsletter! 1-800-835-0777 1-800-232-2777 1-800-635-6591 1-800-637-7724 Thanks for Your Help! www.morrispipe.com 3 10 3 Water Well Commission Minutes for February Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 b) the well driller covered the top of the casing Attendees: David Braley, senior geologist, with native soils; Maine CDC and Prevention; Joe Gallant, master c) 30’ casing was installed and left in place; cas- driller, Stanley E. Hillock Well Co.; Frank ing was broken due to the large number of boul- Hegarty, master pump installer, Hegarty ders; Plumbing & Heating; d) bore-hole was drilled to approximately 70’ and Tom Weddle, hydrogeologist, Maine Geological did not encounter bedrock; Survey; Donald Robbins, certified geologist, A.E. e) running/heavy sands filled the hole to within Hodsdon Consulting Engineers; Deanna White, 10’ ground level; assistant attorney general, Office of the Attorney f) remaining void in casing was filled in with General; Paul Gauvreau, deputy attorney gen- native material/soil by the driller; era, Office of the Attorney General; Dwight g) no risk for contamination because the driller Doughty, division manager, Maine DOT; Ike never reached bedrock, and Goodwin, master driller, Goodwin Well & Water. h) because the well was not drilled into bedrock, Guest(s): Delwin Philbrick, well driller. and because it is completely in overburden, that *The complainant was invited but did not attend. having ‘parent’ material inside the casing is ade- Minutes prepared by: Doris Poirier, commis- quate material for the purposes of this well aban- sion clerk. donment, i.e. it doesn’t need to be grouted. Motion: Ike motioned to accept the findings of Donald Robbins called the meeting to order at fact. 2nd by: Joe Gallant. Vote: Unanimous. 9:12 a.m. Action: None at this time. Follow-up: In the Don Robbins suggested that the Commission spring. step out of sequence with the agenda items and Discussion(2): Regarding 702.1 begin today’s meeting with discussion on the 702.1 Determining significant threats to public Mora Camenga/Delwin Philbrick complaint. It health: A finding by the commission that a water was agreed by all to do so. or geothermal heat exchange well has been con- taminated by any chemical or microbe identified Current Complaints: by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency or Ms. Mora Camenga, Complainant / Mr. Delwin the State of Maine Department of Health and This is Premiere Pump - Philbrick, Well Driller. Human Services, Maine Center for Disease ThisPremier is Premiere Pump & Supply, Pump Inc. - Discussion (1): The discussion resulted in the Control and Prevention, as an acute contaminant Pleasewww.premierepumponline.com add the following following ‘finding-of-fact’ items; shall support a Commission determination that Please add the following a) the well driller did not encounter bedrock; the condition consti- line to the ad: Please see Commission on page 10 1-888-816-3000line to the ad: “We Make It Easier” www.premierepumponline.com Regarding 703.1, Paul Gauvreau stated that www.premierepumponline.comFranklin WaterRight Flexcon has been received by the Commission. the next time the rules are updated, the refer- • Advise both the well driller and home owner to ence of 501.1 (page 26) needs to be updated to Promoting Opportunity With be present at the next meeting. 701.1. Motion: It was motioned to accept the above action.2nd by: David Braley. Vote: Unanimous. The Commission awarded Paul Gauvreau,  Action: Action will be taken as indicated above. AAG, and Ed Bowie, prior Commission member, C.A.R.E. Follow-up: Follow-up at the February meeting. certificates for their years of service. Consistent  Accurate  Reliable  Efficient Congratulations to Paul and Ed! Specialty Well Applications (SWP) – None Knowledge Service Innovation Public Comments: None Meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m. Other Items: 4 4 9 AttendanceAttendance DownDown atat NEWWANEWWA SpringSpring ExpoExpo Attendees: Joe Gallant, master driller, Stanley tion within sixty (60) days of receipt of the notifi- E. Hillock Well Co.; Frank Hegarty, master pump cation, or within 48 hours of receipt of the notifi- installer, Hegarty Plumbing & Heating, Inc.; Tom cation if the commission makes a determination Weddle,hydrogeologist, Maine Geological Survey that the violation has resulted in a significant Donald Robbins, certified geologist, A.E. threat to public health, including but not limited to Hodsdon Consulting Engineers; Paul Gauvreau, verified or potential contamination by pathogenic deputy attorney general, Office of the Attorney organisms. If the violation is not corrected within General; David Braley, senior geologist, Maine sixty (60) days, or within 48 hours of receipt of CDC and Prevention; Dwight Doughty, division the notification if the commission makes a deter- manager, Maine DOT; Ike Goodwin, master mination that the violation has resulted in a sig- driller, Goodwin Well & Water Inc. nificant threat to public health, or if the commis- Invitees: Ed Bowie, prior Commission chairman. sion finds a violation of any section of these Minutes prepared by: Doris Poirier, commis- rules, the commission may initiate revocation or sion clerk. suspension of the license of the responsible party or parties. The duration of the suspension Don Robbins called the meeting to order at 9:04 shall be determined by the commission upon a a.m. Revisions of the December 2012 minutes review of the number of violations accumulated provided to Doris. Motion: It was motioned to by the licensee, the severity of the violation and accept the revised minutes. 2nd by: Tom its potential impact on public health, and the Weddle. Vote: Unanimous (without Ike Goodwin level of cooperation with the commission by the due to his absence at the December meeting). licensee to resolve the violation. A violation com- TerryTerry andand RossRoss Deshaine,Deshaine, SuncoSunco PumpPump && WellWell Action: Doris to make revisions. Follow-up: mitted by either a licensed well driller or licensed DrillingDrilling withwith TedTed LibbyLibby ofof PreferredPreferred Pump.Pump. Final copy to be sent to Commission Members. pump installer is chargeable against both the individual licensee and the company for whom Old Business: None the individual is employed. A registrant who New Business: receives a written notice of a violation or of a Ms. Mora G. Camenga - Winthrop proposed revocation or suspension of license If you install water systems in Maine, Discussion: David Braley distributed a com- under this rule may request a hearing before the plaint that was submitted to the Commission, via commission. The commission shall conduct a you need The Blake Group. e-mail on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, by Ms. hearing in accordance with the Administrative Mora G. Camenga regarding well driller Delwin Procedures Act and issue its decision within thir- Philbrick. ty (30) days of the request for a hearing. A deci- ThisThis isis thethe BlakeBlake • The complaint was reviewed and it was deter- sion of the commission under this rule is a final mined that the Commission would accept the agency action.) GroupGroup adad andand itit complaint. The discussion revolved around pub- • Because the complaint was not specific, addi- staysstays thethe same!same! lic health and safety. tional information is needed: • Paul Gauvreau discussed 900.5 of the rules, Dwight Doughty to: and whether or not an initial determination had • Conduct a site visit of the property which is ten- been made that a violation of the rule had been tatively scheduled for Thursday, January 10, made. (900.5 Suspension and/or revocation: The 2013, and WHEREVER you need us. WHENEVER you need us. Throughout the Northeast, The Blake Group is commission will determine if a violation has • Interview the homeowner if she is available. known for fast delivery, great service, and « occurred and shall notify the responsible well • David Braley to call the homeowner and inform competitive prices. We’re your source for pumps, pipes, filters, accessories — « « driller, well drilling company, closed loop geother- her of the site visit. everything you need to keep your « « business flowing. « « mal installer, closed loop installation company, •Doris Poirier to send a letter to the well driller « « Remember The Blake Group, « ««« pump installer or pump installation company by regarding the complaint and indicate to the well your local Northeast distributor. certified or registered mail of the violation and driller to not make any alterations to the well order the responsible party to correct the viola- unless prior approval Contact your local Maine branch: 1194 Odlin Road 470 Riverside Street Please see January on page 9 Hermon, ME 04401 So. Portland, ME 04103 8 (800) 450-6822 (800) 308-2213 55 Water Well Commission Minutes for December December Commission, continued from page 6 Attendees: Joe Gallant, master driller; Stanley the form which situation(s) described in Section ing the required setback; or Motion: David Braley moved to close the com- E. Hillock Well Co; Frank Hegarty, master pump 400.2. resulted in the reduced setback, or indi- The presence of bedrock at or within three plaint based on the information received from installer, Hegarty Plumbing & Heating, Inc.; Tom cate the date Specialty Well approval as vertical feet the surface would result in unrea- the homeowner. 2ND By: Dwight Doughty. Weddle, hydrogeologist, Maine Geological described in Section 400.7 was granted by the sonable trenching requirements. Vote: Unanimous with Joe Gallant recusing Survey; Donald Robbins, certified geologist, Commission. The well driller will also include In these cases a bedrock well must be himself. Action: In the future, Doris to e-mail A.E. Hodsdon Consulting Engineers; Paul the setbacks achieved, a description of the con- installed and the setback reductions set forth in complaints to David Philbrook. Follow-up: Gauvreau, deputy attorney general, Office of struction details of the completed well, including Table 400.1, shall be used. In addition, a Doris to follow-up with David Philbrook as part the Attorney Genera; David Braley, senior geol- the depth of casing seal below ground, the Setback Reduction Notification Form as of the ‘new’ formal complaint procedure. ogist, Maine CDC and Prevention; Dwight length of any liners and the depth of any liner described in Section 400.5 must be completed. Doughty, division manager, Maine DOT. seals below ground. The form, signed and All other reasons for reducing the setback from Complaint Procedure: Invitees: Jamie Bisson and Heather Bisson, dated by the property owner and well driller, a bedrock well to a disposal field shall require a Discussion: The conversation revolved around Affordable Well Drilling. shall be submitted to the Commission no later Specialty Well application approved by the developing a formal complaint procedure. A Absent: Ike Goodwin, master driller, Goodwin than thirty (30) days from the completion of the Commission prior to drilling. In no case shall complaint form and violation form to be institut- Well & Water Inc. well. If the Commission reviews the setback the minimum setback be reduced to less than ed as part of the formal complaint procedure. Minutes prepared by: Doris Poirier, commis- reduction notification form and finds the reduc- 60 feet from disposal fields designed for less The Commission reviewed a draft complaint log sion clerk. tion not acceptable, the Commission may order than 2,000 gpd, or 180 feet in the case of wells matrix created by Doris – additional revisions to corrective measures to be taken.) with sewage systems designed for 2000 gpd be included in the form. Donald Robbins - Meeting called to order at Motion: David Braley moved to not access (gallons per day) or more, without written Follow-up: January 2013 Commission Meeting. 9:10 a.m. point(s) for 400.5. 2ND By: Frank Hegarty. approval of a Specialty Well applications a Discussion: Revisions of the November 2012 Vote: Unanimous. Action: No action. Follow- described in Section 400.7 by the Commission. Specialty Well Applications (SWP): minutes provided to Doris. Dwight Doughty up: None required. Motion: Dwight Doughty motioned to waive all Lord/Bledsoe - Discussion: Follow-up on the motioned to accept the revised minutes. 2nd by: Discussion: Regarding 400.3, David Braley the points relating to 400.3. 2nd by: Frank November 14, 2012 discussion regarding Lord / Tom Weddle. Vote: Unanimous.Action: Doris suggested reducing the points assigned from 5 Hegarty. Vote: Unanimous. Action: No action. Bledsoe SWP. Motion: David Braley motioned to make revisions. Follow-up: Revised copy to to 3 points. (400.3 Reduction in minimum set- Follow-up: None required. to amend his prior November motion to include be sent to Commission Members. back distances between bedrock water supply Discussion: Regarding 401.5.8 (401.5.8 “that the driller is to install casing and/or liner wells and disposal fields: The well driller, after “Jaswell” type seals installed on liners: When and seals to just above the first fresh water Old Business consultation with the property owner or cus- “Jaswell” type seal tips are installed on liners, fracture”. 2ND By: Dwight Doughty. Vote: tomer, may determine that it is not practical to they shall be water-tight and leak-free.) Unanimous. Action: No action at this time. Affordable vs. Anoymous: Donald Robbins maintain the minimum setback distances from Motion: Dwight Doughty motioned to access 5 Follow-up: None needed. distributed a copy of a letter sent to the disposal fields as specified in Section 400.2. In points for this violation.2nd By: David Braley. DEP’s Non-Compliance Response Guidance Commission, dated Dec 10, 2012, written by these instances, the minimum setback distance Vote: 5 votes in favor of the points / 1 no vote – Discussion: David Braley distributed a copy of Cynthia J. Austin, regarding her experience with for bedrock water supply wells may be reduced, Tom Weddle. the Department of Environmental Protection’s Jamie Bisson of Affordable Well Drilling. depending upon the amount of casing or liner Action: David Braley recommended closing the (DEP) non-compliance guidance for review – Discussion: The discussion revolved around seal installed below ground level, as provided in matter – 5 points accessed for the violation with copy attached. Action: Commission members Guidelines; Violations; Points – on file for 3 Table 400.1 for the following reasons: no fine imposed. to review and provide feedback at the next years; Administrative Fair Hearing; Disposal The size of the property is not sufficient to Follow-up: None required – Case closed. meeting. Follow-up: January 2013 Commission Area vs. Disposal Field and Stone Bed vs. allow for the required setback; or Meeting. Stone Area. (400.5 Setback reduction notifica- Sufficient setbacks from other potential Old Complaints: Public Comments: None tion forms: The well driller is required to submit sources of contamination cannot be met; or Dupuis vs. Hillock: Other Items: a complete Setback Reduction Notification Excessive slopes prohibit access; or Discussion: Joe Gallant recused himself. This •Reminder to Commission members to contact Form to the Commission, on a form provided by 144A CMR 232 Page 12 complaint was previously accepted by the Doris to request parking passes in advance. the Commission, for all wells drilled less than The location of permanent structures would Commission for review. At the time of the com- •Please e-mail Doris at [email protected] 100 feet from a disposal field, or 60 feet from a result in unreasonable impacts or damage to plaint, it was determined to send David if you need a Travel Expense Voucher sent to septic tank, holding tank, or lift station, or 300 the structures; or Philbrook out to inspect. David Braley distrib- you electronically. feet from a disposal field designed for 2,000 The location of lakes, ponds, streams or wet- uted a copy of an e-mail received by Mr. Dupuis •Best wishes to Paul Gauvreau, AAG who will gpd or more. The well driller shall indicate on lands prohibits meet- withdrawing the complaint. The inspection was be retiring at the end of December, 2012. Please see December on page 7 never performed. Meeting Adjourned at 11:10 a.m. 6 7