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Michael J. Kirby, R.S. 1/27/2022
Chief Environmental Sanitarian
401 West Thames St, Suite #106,
Norwich, CT 06360
RE: 612 Norwich-Salem Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370 Gas Station
Dear Mr. Kirby:
Freeman Companies has reviewed the letter from the Uncas Health District (UHD) regarding the site
development plan set for the gas station at 612 Norwich-Salem Turnpike dated January 24, 2022. This
has been attached for reference. Freeman Companies has provided a revision 2 plan set to accompany
our comments below addressing the above referenced UHD letter. Pictures of each test hole taken on
January 24, 2022 are included below.
Response to comments from letter dated January 27, 2022:
1. The proposed septic tank is approximately 10.8 feet from the underground storage tanks. See
site plan for dimension and location.
2. The bottom elevation of the leaching field concrete galleries has been added to the septic plan
and is 24” above the mottling observed at elevation 422.7’ in test hole #3 which was dug on
January 24, 2022.
3. The basis of design as provided by the above referenced letter has been added to the septic plan.
4. The potential well site has been added to the septic plan.
5. The sanitary pipe from the building to the septic tank is ASTM D-1785 SCH 40 4” PVC while all
other pipe used for the septic system is ASTM D-3034 SDR 35 4” PVC. See septic plan.
6. Test holes dug on January 24, 2022 have been added to the plan set and the data has been
shown on the septic plan.
7. After the fill has been placed and compacted, it will be perc tested prior to leaching field
installation.
8. Prior to construction, the system will be staked by a licensed surveyor.
9. Prior to construction, a benchmark will be established in the area of the proposed system by a
licensed surveyor.
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Test Hole Photos Taken January 24, 2022.
TEST HOLE 1A-P1 (TP-1A ON PLANS)
TEST HOLE 1A-P2 (TP-1A ON PLANS)
TEST HOLE 2A-P1 (TP-2A ON PLANS) TEST HOLE 2A-P2 (TP-2A ON PLANS)
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TEST HOLE 3-P1 (TP-3 ON PLANS)
TEST HOLE 3-P2 (TP-3 ON PLANS)
TEST HOLE 4-P1 (TP-4 ON PLANS) TEST HOLE 4-P2 (TP-4 ON PLANS)
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Sincerely,
Nicholas Granata, E.I.T. – Freeman Companies, LLC
Staff Engineer
Copy: Jeff LeBeau, Jr, P.E. – Freeman Companies, LLC
Aisha Khan – Shahani, Inc.