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REPORT ON HAY HARBOR
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
FOR THE
FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC.
JANUARY 29, 1991
PREPARED BY
A.R. LOMBARDI ASSOCIATES, INC.
25 TERRACE DRIVE
VERNON, CT 06066
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A. RiChard Lombardi. PE.. President
James C. Sommers, LS. Associate
James G. Thompson. P,E.. Associate
January 29, 1991
Mr. John Thatcher, President
Fishers Island Conservancy
P.O. Box 132
Green Village, NJ 07935
Re: Hay Harbor Water Pollution Control Study
ARL Project No. 90-1972
Dear Mr. Thatcher:
We are pleased to submit this report of our study and findings
regarding water quality, wastewater disposal and water pollution control
within the "Duck Pond" and Hancock Brook watershed areas which drain into
Hay Harbor on Fishers Island in accordance with our August 27, 1990
agreement.
Based upon surface water sampling data, dye tracer tests of fixtures
in selected buildings, a septic system questionnaire program and physical
inspections of selected lots, buildings and water bodies; we have
concluded that existing wastewater disposal systems are adversely
impacting surface water quality in the study area and that remedial
measures should be implemented. Dye tracing of two (2) Village Center
buildings' fixtures resulted in identification of a discharge of
wastewater near West Main Street, and sampling of the Hancock Brook and
contiguous wetlands resulted in the location of two (2) probable sources
of pollution. The details of these and other water control problems are
discussed within the body of this report. Based upon the septic system
questionnaire results, the level of information in possession of the
property owners regarding the physical characteristics and maintenance of
septic systems is extremely low. Based upon this data, and discussions
with knowledgeable residences of the island, it seems probable that other
areas of the island are experiencing similar septic system failures
including other portions of the overall Hay Harbor watershed.
Septic system monitoring and maintenance appears to be almost non
existent i.e. septic systems are only pumped out when problems such as
back ups or overflows are evident. The existing obvious septic system
problems should be corrected and a septic system educational and
improvement program should be implemented to avoid and/or reduce the
25 Terrace Drive . Vernon, Connecticut 06066 . (203)872-2703 . Fax (203)872-7163
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Mr. John Thatcher
January 29, 1991
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potential for future widespread failures of septic systems and associated
water pollution. The implementation of a septic system maintenance
program would result in additional quantities of septage (Septic tank
contents). This in turn, could result in the implementation of a suitable
Island-wide septage disposal program.
We wish to acknowledge the time and assistance which was provided by
you during this study as well as that provided by Mr. David Patterson, Mr.
E. C. Patterson, Mr. Robert Talbot, Mr. Harold Cook of GADA, Inc., Mr.
John Ducette, Mr. Thomas Keifauver, Mr.. Richard Ahman, Mr. Gordon Ahman,
and Mr. "Duke" Ducette. The A. John GADA Construction Company personnel
provided invaluable information as to the locations of the septic systems,
assisted in uncovering several old septic systems and assisted in dye
checking the Mansion Hill cottages to determine which cottages are
connected to the Hay Harbor Club site septic systems.
The following narrative describes the study which was conducted and
presents our Conclusions and Recommendations for water pollution control
within the two (2) watershed areas. Budget costs have been included
herein for the recommended improvements based upon sample results, dye
testing and visual inspections. Budget costs for some elements of work
listed in the recommendations can only be determined by additional
investigations, especially excavation to determine the existence and
configurations of buried pipes on the Hay Harbor Club property and near
the Duck Pond.
If you have any questions regarding the report, please do not
hesitate to call me or Mr. Michael A. Horne of this office.
We have enjoyed conducting this study and preparing this report for
you.
Very truly yours,
A.R. LOMBARDI ASSOCIATES, INC.
c:;'AZIc<--./~,~c~ -/,-j
A. Richard Lombardi, PeE:
President
ARL/MAH:mkm
Enclosure
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Background
Study Area
Data Collection and Interpretation
1. Summer Sur face Water Qual i ty Sampl ing -
13eotoxi, In,:.
2. Fall Water Quality Sampling -
A. R. Lombardi Associates, Inc.
3. Septic System Questionnaires
4. Field Inspections and Dye Tracing
a. Village Center Area
b. Mansion Hill and Hay Harbor Club Area
c. Duck Pond/E. C. Patterson's Brook Area
d. Physical Inspection of Brooks and Ponds
IV. Conclusions and F.:ecommendations
Fi gure 1
Fi';!ure 2
Table 1
Study Area and Water Sampling LCIl:ations
Sketch Showing Known Septi,: Systems on Mansion Hi II and
The Hay Harbor Club Property
Water Quality Samoling Program Results
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Appendi x A Sur iaee Water Sample f':esul ts
Newlands Sanitary Laboratory
August 30, September 6, 1990
Appendix 8 Suriaee Water Sample Results
Geoto:d. Inc.
April, May, July, 1':1'30
Appendix C Septic System Questionnaire Forllls
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During September, 1989, the Fisher Island Conservancy, Inc. initiated
a study of pollution of Hay Harbor. The Sl:ope of this work included:
1) How to reduce streptococcus and fecal polluti':=tn caused by animals
and birds from around the Harbor. 2) How to reduce fecal pollution
(coliform bacteria of primarily human origin) from both the harbor
and from leaking or poorly maintained septic systems surrounding the
harbor and its marshlands. 3) How to make all private land owners
bordering on the harbor more aware of pollution and its causes and
more knowledgeable about how to prevent it, and how to clean it up.
4) How to improve the volume and tidal flowage into and out of Hay
Harbor, and the cost of this program.
(3eotoxi, Inc. of Glastonbury was commissioned by the Fishers Island
Conservancy, Inc. to conduct water quality control studies. During
the spring and summer of 1990, Geotoxi, Inc. conducted a sampling
program of Hay Harbor and several selected tributaries, namely,
Hancock Brook and Hancock Pond near the Hay Harbor Club and the brook
near the "Duck Pond'. on the E. C. Patterson property. The results of
the r:Jeoto~d. Inc. sampling program are contained in Appendi~,~ B of
this report.
Based upon the Geotoxi Inc. sampling results, fecal coliform counts
(colonies/100 mls) were found to be high (:>1,600) at three locations
near the Hay Harbor Club in Hancock Brook and fecal coli forms were
found to be moderately high in a brook and the cove near the E. C.
Patterson property (See Appendix Bl.
Evaluation of the April, May and July sample results revealed
significant increases of fecal coli forms in surface waters during the
summer when the island is highly populated.
Although, the Geotoxi Inc. report identified surface water quality
problems, the scope did not include evaluations of potential sources
of pollution or water pollution control recommendations. It was
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recognized by the Conservancy and others that further study of the
problems was required.
During the fall of 1990, the Conservancy, a group of concerned
property owners, the Hay Harbor Club management, and the Hay Harbor
€lub Property Owners Association jointly initiated this further study
of l,.,Iater poll ut i on control wi thi n the Hancoc k Brook and Pond
tributary area and within the IIDuck Pond If/Patterson Brook tributary
area.
The objectives of this study a~-e as follows:
1) Verify the previous sampling results
2) Identi fy sources of water pollution
3) Develop a water pollution control program
4) Estimate costs to implement the water pollution control program
The 5CC1pe of work which was commissioned to A. R. Lombardi
Associates, Inc. by the Fishers Island Conservancy, Inc. was as
follows:
a. Obtain three (3) samples from the brook near the Hay Harbor Club.
Analyze the MBAS, total phosphate~ fecal coliform, total
coliform, fecal streptococcus, nitrogen series, oil/grease, and
manganese.
b. Obtain three (3) samples from the Duck Pond watershed and analyze
for the above constituents.
c. Physically inspect the entire length of both brooks and the east
side of the Duck Pond to 1.:Il:ate pipes and/or outlets.
d. Sample outlets that are found and analyze them for fecal, and
total coli forms and streptococcus.
e. Dye test the bunk house outlet, three (3) houses near the Hancock
Brook~ and eight (8) houses which may contribute to the Duck Pond
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and the Patterson Brook. This dye testing will be conducted to
verify discharge SOLlrces.
f. Obtain the plans oi two (2) septic systems on the Hay Harbor Club
property which were built by Gada, Inc. in 1988 and evaluate.
Field check these systems to the extent possible to determine if
they have been construded pr.operly and if they are distributing
fl ow evenl y.
g. Field check the tw.o (2) .other systems .on the Hay Harb.or Club
property to determine, to the degree possible, the existing
configuration and conditions.
h. Determine the number of ~10mes connected into the two (2)
northeastern septic systems .on the Club pr.operty. Dye test the
house connections and observe at the cesspools/septic tank to
verify the number of houses that are connected to this system.
i. Dye test the aforementioned cesspool system and observe the
Hancock Brook and/or adjacent wetland.
j. Investigate the outlet of the Duck Pond and its interconnection
(if any) with the Brook on Patterson's land (dye check).
Visually evaluate the p.ossibility that the raw wastewater fr.om
the center of Town gets to the Patterson Brook.
k. Prepare a septic system questionnaire and provide fifty (50)
copies for mailing by Mr. David Patterson or his Agent, to assess
the other potential sources of pollution around Hay Harbor.
1. Describe suggested improvements and prepare budgetary cost
estimates for same.
m. Write a letter report summarizing our findings and
recommendations.
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The study area included the Hancock Brook/HancclI:k Pond watershed area
and the uDuck Pondll/E. C. Patterson Brook '....atershed area, part of
Mansion Hill area and part of the Village Center area. The study
area is shown in Figure 1. The ini tial stLldy area was expanded to
include much of Mansion Hill because it was determined during the
September 6, 1390 dye tracing work that wastewater from the (10)
cottages on Mansion Hill drain westerly to a large septic system on
the Hay Harbor Club property.
It should be noted that only the cottages on the southwestern or
Harbor side of IlMansion Hillll were studied in detail because they
were reported and verified by dye tracing to be connected to septic
systems on the Hay Harben'" Club property. The remaining Mansion Hill
septic systems are individual systems or small common septic systems
which drain away from Hay Harbor towards West Harbor.
The study area, the sampling locations which are shQwn as HHl through
HH8, the key physical features of the area and the approximate dye
exit location near West Street are shown in Figure 1.
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Hay Harbor Water Pollution Control Study
Study Area and Sampling Locations
Fisher's Island Conservancy, Inc., Figure 1
Scale 1" - 500'
Contour Interval 1 0'
From: New London Quadrangle Map (1984), U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute
A.R. Lombardi Associates, Inc.
25 Terrace Drive
Vernon, CT 06066
203/872-2703
Proj. No. 90-1972
December 1990
I HH1 I Means Hay Harbor Sample Point Number 1
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In order to assess the existing water quality and present wastewater
disposal systems and practices, we reviewed available reports and
data, conducted a 1 imi tad sur face water qual i ty sampl i ng program,
distributed septic system questionnaires tel homeowners and reviewed
those which were returned, discussed the locations and configurations
of septic systems with knowledgeable residences who volunteered their
time and in fo)rmati .on, dye checked selected plumbing fixtures and
septic systems and conducted field 81;aminations of lots and septic
systems. The perimeter of the HOuck" Pond, Hancock Pond, Hancock
Brook and tributaries were visually inspected and probed using a
steel rood in the field.
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In order to assess the water Quality of Hancock Brook~ Hancock
Pond, and Pattersl:.n's brook, we obtained and reviewed the report
entitled, "Hay Harbor Interim Report, August 1990 by Geotoxi, Inc.
The surface water quality sampling program revealed significant
increases of fecal coliform counts from April of 1990 to July of
1990 (see Appendi)'; 8). These signi ficant inl:reases occurred in
Hancock Brook, Patterson's brook and the small cove into which
Patterson's brook drains.
The fecal coliform count increased from 6 to 1,600 colonies per
100 mls during this period at Sample Location FI-l1 I:.n Hanc':II:k
Brook, from :2:2 to greater that 1.600 at Sample Point FI-12
upstream in the broc.k and from 1.8 to greater than 1,500 at
Sample Point FI-14 which is in a drainage swale upstream of
Hancock pond and Hancock Brook. Sample Point FI-14 is near a
large septic system which is .on the Hay Harbo)r Club pro)perty.
The fecal coli form count increased from 2.5 to 350 colonies (100
mls during the same pet.iod at Sample Point FI-B in Patterson's
brook; and from less than 1.8 to 540 at Sample Location FI-7 in
the small cove into which Patterson's brook flows.
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Based upon the fecal coliform/fecal streptococcus ratio, the
fecal coli forms in the brooks were predominantly of human origin.
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Based upon our review of the aforementioned water quality data
and the study requirements, eight surface water quality samples
were collected by A. R. Lombardi Associates, Inc. personnel
during August 30 and September 6, 1990. Si." of the sample
locations CHHl through HH6) were selected in order to identi fy
potential pollution sources and to verify the results of the
summer samples, one sample (HH7) I""as obtained to veri fy what
appeared to be a direct discharge of wastewater into a wetland
and one sample (HH8) was selected to verify an oil sheen Qn
Hancock Brook. Samples HHl through HH6 WeYE analyzed to
determine concentrations of Methylene Blue Active Substances
(MBAS). total phosphate (PO 4)' ammonia nitrogen (N), nitrite
nitrogen (N), nitrate nitrogen (N), oil and grease, manganese,
total coliform organisms, fecal coliform organisms and fecal
streptoccll:cus. The Sample HH7 which was obtained from the
wetland east of the bunkhouse was analyzed for total and fecal
coli form concentrations .::ind Sample HH8 was analyzed for oil and
grease content.
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The sa.mple locations are shown on Figure 1, and described below
in Table 1. The significant findings are listed and discussed in
the narrative. More detailed data may be found in Appendix A
which l:ontains copi::?s of the laboratory reports.
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TABLE 1
WATER QUALITY SAMPLING PROGRAM RESULTS
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Hancock Brook east of
Hay Harbor Cl Lib boat ~10use
Hanc oe k Pond
Swale upstream of
Hancock Pond
Unnamed brook on
E. C. Patterson property
near Bell Hill Avenue
Due k Pond ~ sout ~1 edge
Ferguson Pond. south side
In wetland about 30 ft
east of the Hay Harbor
Club bunkhouse
The confluence of the brook
and the wetlands at a point
south of the Hay Harbor Club
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Fecal coli forms
Fe.:al streptococcus
Fecal col i form/
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Fecal streptococcus
Total phosphate
Oil and grease
Fecal coli forms
Fecal streptococcus
Fecal Coli forms
Fecal Streptococcus
Total phospha.te
Oi I and grease
Total coliforms
Fecal col i form/
organisms
Oil and grease
1,400/100 ml
310/100 ml
540/100 ml
280/100 ml
4.48 mgll
8.0 mgll
1,210/100 ml
230/100 ml
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250/100 ml
50/100 m1
3.2 mg/l
5.9 mg/l
8,400/100 ml
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fecal (01 i fe.rm colonies per 100 rol and for bathing waters is 400
fecal coliform colonies per 100 ml based on the average of five
(5) samples.
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The following narrative describes the locations where the eight
(8) samples were collected and some of the results of the
analyses of the samples:
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fecal coliform count of 1,400/200 ml, fecal streptococcus count of
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310/100 ml and a FC/FS* ratio of 4.5 which indicates pollution
derived predominantly from human wastes. The suspected source of
fe,:al bacteria is the discharge behind the bunkhouse in the
wetlands (see Sample HH7 and/or the cesspools upstream of Hancock
Brook (see Sample HHl). These results are consistent with the
July, Geotoxi, Inc. results which were reported as 1,600 fecal
coliform colonies per 100 ml during July 1'3'30 (See Appendil; B).
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*FC is the Fecal Coli form count (colonies/100 mls)
FS is the Fecal Streptococci count (colonies/l00 m15)
The FC/FS ratio is a means of determining if the source(s) are
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FC/FS above 4.0 indicates pollution derived from human wastes.
FC/FS 2.0 - 4.0 suggests a predominance of human wastes in mi:r;ed
pollution.
FC/FS 0.7- 1.0 suggests a predominance of animal wastes in mixed
pollution.
FC/FS less than 0.7 indicates pollution derived from animal wastes.
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coli forms and a FC/FS ratio of 1.9 which indicates a mix of
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animal and human pollution. The GeotoxiJ Inc. samples indicated
much lower fecal coliform counts in the pond during April, May
and July. Based upon evaluation of all of the samples collected,
the fecal coliform J:oncentrations are lower in Hancock Pond then
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they are upstream in Hancock Brook during the months sampled.
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The grease and oil ,:oncentration in Sample HH2 from Hancock Pond
was determined to be 8.0 mg/l. This is indicative of unnatural
sources such as stormwater runoff from roads. The total
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phosphate (PO 4) was 4.48 mg/l which is much higher than would be
expected in natural waters and is within the eutrophic range for
phosphOrUS. It can be l:oncluded that this pond is overnourished
with nutrients from non point sources.
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9~~gl~_tit!~ in the swale adjacent to the aforementioned cesspools
resulted in a fecal coliform organism count of 1,210 per 100 ml,
a fecal streptoccFl:CUS count of 230 per 100 ml and a FC/FS ratio
of 5.25 which indicates that the source was of human origin.
These resul ts are consistent wi th the previ,xlsly reported
Geotoxi, Inc. ~'esults (see Appendi:;; B~ Sample F-14). They
reported more than 1,500 fecal coliform per 100 ml during July
1':;'30 (See Appendi x B). The suspected SOll"(CeS are the cesspools
which are near the swale.
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E. C. Patterson property indicated moderate fecal coliform
organism concentrations and '..Jas dldracterized by d visible cdl
sheen. The fecal c,:,li form conl:entration was 250 which is lower
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organism counts, and high phosphate concentrations. No direct
wastewater discharges into the pond were found during our
physical inspection of the shoreline. However, stormwater may
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carry pt10sphates, animal fecal material and oil from non-point
sources into this pond. The appearance of this pond and the high
phoosphate content indicate that the pond is affected by roadway
runoff. n1is pond is overnourished with phosphorous.
Ib.~_2S!mQ!.€L!:!t!~ was colI ected on the south shore of the Sanctuary
Pond. The coliform densities '..Jere relatively low. The phosphate
(P04) concentration was 2.'32 mg/l whid1 is high and the
oil/grease concentration was 5.3 mg/l which is also high.
However, the oil and grease concentrations was 5.'3 mg/l which
indicates a possible stormwater connection either directly or
indirectly to the pond. The most likely sources of stormwater
are West Sheet .or the Village Center.
Ib~_g~mQl~_~~Z in the ~etlands east .of Hay Harboor Club bunkhoouse
was characterized by 17,000 fecal coli forms per 100 ml, which
indicates a source of pollution. This source should be further
evaluated. The suspe.:ted sources are the ca.st iron pipe outlet
from the toilets, showers and washing machines at the south end
of the Hay Harbor Club bunkhouse or a possible outlet of an old
cesspool system which may have been abandoned but not filled in
with sand during the 1988 Septic System Reconstruction of the
leaching fields on the harbor side of the main building.
?~!!H~'!'~_!jtj~ was obtained south of the bunkhouse near the
confluence of the wetlands and Hanco,:k Brook. This sample
indicated relatively high grease and oil content.
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Fifty (50) of the questionnaires were sent to homeowners in the
study area to determine:
o The nature of water usage fi~,;tures~ especially garbage
disoosal units and dishwashers.
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o Septic system characteristics including tank sizes and
leaching system configurations.
(I Past septic system failures and/or repairs.
o Septage (septic tank solids) pumping intervals.
o Homeowners attitudes toward installing water conservation
fi xtures to reduce wastewater flows.
These questionnaires were sent to the homeowners during late
August and early September in conjunction with the lot-by-lot
surveys by A. R. Lombardi Associates, Inc. personnel. Twenty-six
(26) questionnaires have been returned from the homeowners to
date. A copy of a typical set of forms which were sent out is
contained in AppendiY; C.
Based upon the responses, the average occupancy of the homes
surveyed \<Ias five persons. Many respondents reported that they
use the homes seasonally. The average lot area of the responders
is 1.56 acres. The lot areas ranged from 0.25 acres to 6 acres.
Significantly, the average home was about 76 years ,:,ld. Based
upon the ages of t~1e homes and ot~1er data, only 1 of 24
respondents indicated that their water supply source is a well.
The other homes are connected to the central water system. No
sump pumps or water conditioners were reported by the
respondents. All except one response indicated the presence of
dishwashers and washing machines. Three of the respondents
indicated they had garbage grinders in addition t,:, dishwashers
and washing machines in their homes. The aforementioned
applian,:es result in added loads on septic systems. Only four
respondents indicated that they have separate drY\<Iells for grey
water such as showers, sinks, and washing machines. Showers,
kitchen sinks, washing machines and kitchen sinks were reported
to be connected to the drywells.
Only five respondents reported the size of their septic tanks and
these ranged from 500 gallons to 1250 gallons.
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Eight respondents indicated that they have concrete septic tanks
and one indicated that their tank was constructed of stones.
Five respondents indicated they have cesspools. Four respondents
indicated that they had leaching fields. The average age .of the
si ~/: systems reported was about 12 years 01 d. The avet- age age of
the systems unreported are most likely significantly older, based
upon the ages of the hOLlses. Only three respondents indicated
that they f,ave had septic system pr(,blems.
Eighteen persons responded to. the question regarding the
frequency of sept age pumping. Eleven respondents indicated that
they have never had their system septage pumped, while four
indicated that their system was pumped at intervals greater than
2 years. Two indicated that they had their system sept age pumped
.once per year. One respondent indicated that they had their
system pumped twice during a 37 year period. No respondent
indicated that they have had their system repaired. However, two
new systems have been installed relatively recently.
The r-esponse to the question regarding their opinions is that the
installation of water saving toilets, showerheads, and other
water saving devices was varied from "strongly in favor'1 to
"opposedll. Seventeen of the twenty-three respondents indicated
that they were "strongly in favor I' or llin favor". Only three
persons were either "opposed" or lIstrongly oppc1sed".
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Field inspections and dye tracing of the Hay Harbor Club
property, Mansion Hill Cottages, the Village Center and the "Duck
Pond"/E. C. Patterson's brook areas were conducted during August
30, 1'3'30, September 6, 1'3'30, and Odober 1'3, 1'3'30 t.o determine
which l:ottages on Mansion Hill are connected into septic systems
on the Hay Harbor Club property, and to determine the occurrence
and locat ions of di reet wastewater di seharges.
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The physi':al inspection and dye checking of homes and
businesses in the Village Cen'l;er area resulted in
identification of a small cesspool about 230 feet west of the
intersection of West Street and Equestrian Avenue on the
south side of West Street. A IIbreakoutll of wastewater in the
direction of the Sanctuary (Ferguson property) was observed
40 feet west of this cesspool.
Through the use of tracer dyes of di fferent colors, it l....as
determined that the llFloribunda11 and "Tidal Wavell toilets are
connected into this system. The wastes from the "Gold and
Silver" are also suspected of being connected to the same
system based upon discussions with a knowledgeable resident
regarding the construction of the plumbing system. However,
the fixtures in this building have not been dye checked to
verify this probability because A. R. Lombardi Associates,
Inc. employees were not allowed entry to the building. The
"Beach Plumb", the "Island General" and the Husby property
were dye traced and visually inspected. No dye was observed.
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The field inspection of the Hay Harbor Club Property and
Mansion Hill cottage.; was pr-,:u.:eeded by review of the 1'388
design plan for the two septic systems whidl are located on
the harbor side of the Hay Harbor Club main building (see
Figure 2) "Sketch of the Hay Harbor Club and Mansion Hill
Septic Systemsll. The aforementioned septic s:lstems are
designated Septic System #4 and Septic System #5. A sketch
showing the approximate location of the Septic Tank #1, an
11,000 gallon tank, was obtained from A. John Gada, Inc., an
Island contracting firm whose personnel are familiar with
many of the systems, and reviewed. The locations, sizes and
construction of other septic systems on the site were
discussed with personnel of A. John Gada, Inc. Septic
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Systems 1 through 5 were inspected to the extent possible to
determine the configurations, capacities and locations.
?~Q1i~_~Y'E.tgffL1!1 was uncovered by excavation and inspected.
The large concrete tank has a capacity of 11,000 gallons
based upon the original installation sketch. Inspection
ports are provided at each end of the tank. This system was
installed 13 years ago. The tank was found to I:ontain about
3 to 4 inches of solids on the top of the liquid. Based upon
discussions with A. Gada., Inc. personnel, septage has never
been removed from this tank. Five leaching pools were
reported to be on the north side of the new tennis courts and
shown on the sketch, but they could not be physically
located.
Dye tracing of potential house connections to this system was
conducted using yellow and red dye. It was concluded that
the King, Stedman, Dodge, Kelsey, Webel and Nelson cottages
are connected into this system because dye l..Jas observed
entering the septic tank after the dye was flushed down the
toilets in these cottages.
~~Ht!.~_~L2:t~!!L:!!:f was not physically uncovered. However,
based upon discussions with Mr. Pete Talbot and A. Gada, Inc.
personnel, it serves the Braun cottages, it '..Jas installed by
the Marshall Construction, Inc., and it is located parallel
to the entrance road near the end of a tennis court.
~@Qii~_9Y:2i@!!L:!!~ consists of an approximately 6 foot diameter
by 5 1/2 foot high (3411 liquid depth) .:esspool followed by
three 6 foot diameter leaching pits ranging from four (4) to
seven (7) feet deep. This system is located parallel to and
approximately 20 to 40 feet away from a swals that drains to
Hancock Pond. Based upon dye tests, the Ridgeway, Hunt and
Rutherford cottages are connected to this system. Although
dye was not observed entering the swale on August 30, 1'3'30, a
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red substance which may have been dye was observed in the
swale near the septic system on October 19, 19'30. During our
inspe1:tion of this system, evidence of past surcharging of
this system was noted. Toilet paper and other wastewater
solids were suspended on top of the inlet tee about 2 feet
above the normal liquid surface. It was reported that this
";;ystem has OVEr fl olHed in the past.
9~~:ti~_~Y2:t~!!L!!1 is located on the harbor side of the Hay
Harbor Club main building and ..as designed during 1'388 to
serve the main building. This system consists of a 1,000
gallon concrete septic tank and II Infiltrator'l leaching
facilities. The exact location of this system could not be
determined in the field. However, the construction plans do
show appro:dmate locations.
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building and ..as designed during 1988 to serve the
"bunkhouse". This system is similar to System #4 based upon
the design plans. It could not be verified by utilizing dye
that all of the bunkhouse wastewater flows into this system.
The cover of t1~IJb.Q!..~.L_2l::~:tg!!L!!!2 was removed and the contents
were inspected. Relative fresh appearing raw sewage was
observed. Initially, it was thought to be part of Septic
System #4. However, the main club house fi~!;tures were dyed
three times but no dye was observed entering this manhole.
We have proposed further evaluation of this system during the
Summer 0 f 1 '3'31 .
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In the I'Duck Pondll/E. C. Patterson Brook area, all of the
adjacent lots l..Jere phy";;ically inspected and the Appleman~ E.
C. Patterson, Glendon aQd Carrol systems were dye traced. No
dye l..Jas observed.
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The Hancock Brook, Hancock Pond, contiguous wetlands, and the
HDuck Pond" perimeter were physically inspected to determine
the existence of direct connections to these water bodies_
These observations were made by physically wading the dred
with hip boots on and probing the bottom with a steel rod.
During the inspection of Hancock Pond and Brook, it was found
that the brook contained 511 to 1 foot of muck and debris on
the bottom, which includes bottles, cans, tennis balls and
other miscellaneous items. Due to the extremely heavy brush
growth, it was difficult to determine with absolute certainty
that no direct connections to the brook exist. It would be
much easier to make this determination if the brush was
removed.
During our inspectil:.n of the wetlands~ about 30 feet east of
the bunHlouse, a small depressi on whi ch appeared to be an
intermittent outlet point of liquid was discovered. It was
sampled (see HH7 results) and found to contain extremely high
fecal coliform concentrations.
Physil:al inspection of E. C. Patterson's brook revealed that
the most likely source of the brook water is groundwater from
t~le sanctuary area and/or Appleman~s property. There is no
direct connection from the Duck Pond to this brook. It was
repc,rted by Mr. Ahman that the sanduary was a bog which was
drained and filled. He indicated that storm drains extended
from the Village Center through the sanctuary area and toward
the Appleman's and Patterson's land.
Probing along the edge of Hancock Pond revealed a small
diameter pipe which appeared to extend from the Furse guest
house into the pond. The end of the pipe could not be
located because it is buried. Therefore, a sample was not
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taken. The actual route and ends of this pipe can only be
determined by excavating it and examining it.
An oily substance was noted on Hancock Brook. Based upon
sample results, see Sample HHB, the oily substance is not
natural and is probably due to stormwater runoff from roads.
Dye tracing of nearby homes and visual inspection of the
shoreline and probing of the shoreline of the "Duck Pondll did
not reveal direct pipe connections. During the inspection of
this pond, it was observed that stormwater outlets drain
directly into this pond but that the pond does not have an
.out I et.
Dye was used in the west end of the pond to determine if the
pon9 is interconnected to the E. C. Patterson Brook. No dye
surfaced in the brook. Therefore, it was concluded that an
interconnection between U,e pond and the brook does not
exist. The source of water for the brook on the E. C.
Patterson property is most likely the subsurface drainage of
the Sanctuary land.
It was observed that the water is tea color and a green mat
was on the surfal:e. The green mat appea"(s to consist of
algae and tiny leaflike material from surrounding trees.
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It can be concluded, based upon the review of the data that was
collected during the fall of 1990 within the study area, that
wastewater disposal and water pollution problems do exist within the
study area, and wastewater disposal problems most likely exist in
other areas of the Hay Harbelr Watershed.
The water quality sampling data indicates high fecal coliform
organism concentrations in the samples taken f)""om Hancock Brook and
in the wetlands east of the "bunkhousell on the Hay Harbor Club site.
The fecal coliform concentrations in HanccJI:k Brook increased during
July and remained high during August.
Dye tracing resulted in conclusive evidence that two business
establishments in the Central Village area are ,:onnected to an
inadequate cesspool and trench system which drains onto the ground
surface near West Street. A third business is most likely connected
into this same system.
Many of the septic systems were constructed prior to the
implementation of stricter design standards and wetland separation
distances. These systems most likely are contributing to the
pollution in local brooks as well as Hay Harbor.
The records showing plans and details of construction as l"'!e11 as
locations of septic systems are very limited compared with the
records on file in may towns. The records of old septic systems that
do exist, with a few exceptions, are in the hands of the local
contractors, rather than at a central Town or County agency.
Septage removal from septic systems is a very haphazard process. It
appears that the tanks are pumped to remove sept age only ''''!hen the
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":;ystem backs up i.e. a scheduled septic system sept age pumping
program does not e~ist.
Based upon our past evaluations of septage disposal and discussions
with GADA, Inc. employees, Mr. Raymond Edwards and yourself, sept age
disposal is an Island wide problem. Implementation of a septic
system maintenance program will increase the need for an Island wide
sept age disposal plan.
Based upon conversations '.Jith the installer and the physical
appearance of the 13 year old 11,000 gallon septic tank on the Hay
Harbor Club property (System No. 1)~ it has never been pumped out to
remove the sept age.
Based upon the ages of the homes and the low frequency of
maintenance~ it is highly probable that the rate of septic system
failures will increase in the future.
Based upon sample data and visual observations, Hancock Pond, the
Sanctuary Pond and the Duck Pond are c,vernourished with phosphorus.
The most likely sources of phosphorus are non-point sources. Most of
this phosphorus is most likely transported by roadway runoff.
Another source of phosphorus in Hancock Pond is most likely the
nearby septic system (System #3).
It is likely, ba"::;ed upon our knowledge of nle Island and many
conversations with local residence5~ that the water pCJllution
prclblems caused by failing or underdesigned septic systems are not
limited to the study area i.e. there are other areas of the Island
whi dl shoul d be moni tored as IHeI I .
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1. The suspected connection of the lIGold and Silverll Shop fi:,;tures
to the cesspool on West Street should be confirmed by dye
tr -3C i ng.
L. In the event that dye tracing confirms the connection of the
I'gold and silver" to the common failing septic system on West
Street~ a common septic system or three independent systems
should be designed and l:onstructed for the Ilgo1d and silvey-HI
the "Floridunda" and the "Tidal Wave". Prior to design, the
alternative of design and construction of three new independent
septic systems should be compared to the design and construction
of a .:ommon system in pl.~ce of the existing failed system. The
availability of suitable land of sufficient size to provide for
adequate separation distances is of primary concern.
Individual septic systems are preferable because the
responsibility for maintenanced and repair impacts a single
party. However, distance constraints~ depths to the water table
and other design constraints may rule out tfle individual system
approach.
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1. The 11,000 gallon septic tank (Septic System NCI. 1 on the
Sketch Figure 2) which serves the Nelson, Webel, Kelsey, Dodge,
Stedman and King properties should be cleaned to remove the scum
layer from the top of the liquid and the sludge from the bottom
to prevent damage to the leaching system due to solids carry
over.
The locations of the leaching pools should be documented to the
extent possible, by utilizing the installation sketch of the
septic system, locating the old tennis courts, and locating the
leaching pools in relationship to the old tennis courts.
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No. 2 on Figure 2) should be lClI:ated by e~r;cavating and the septic
tank should be inspected. If excessive solids are present, they
should be removed to prevent overflow into the leaching trenches
and ultimate failure of the system.
3. The cesspool system (System No.3 on Figure 2) S~10Llld be further-
evaluated by digging test pits (short trenches) on the
southeastern sides of the four cesspools to e:r;amine .:;oils
characteristics and eJ;plore for direct connecti':lns and/or
hydraulic connections through the soils to the nearby swale. The
wetlands near these cesspools should be identified and mapped
prior to the start of this exploratory work.
The system should be updated to meet ':Ufrent standar-ds of the
Suffol k County Heal th Department.
The first cesspool of Septic System #3 should be inspected weekly
during the summer months by the Hay Harbor Club staff and septage
should be pumped out as required, but at a minimum it should be
pumped out yearly until the system L5 replaced.
The owners of the cottages which are connected to this system
'should p.ractice water conservation and should install low flow
fixtures when the cottages are remcldeled to ,educe hydraulic
loadings on this system.
4. The sept i c system (System #7) whi ,:h serves the Mi 11 er and W~li te
cottages and which is located in the large field east clf the
"Mansion Housell should be monitored for septage build-up and
pumped at intervals as required but not to e~;ceed b,JO years.
5. The septic system (System No.8 in Figure 2) whidl serves the
Hammond (Tol.,msend)., Grand, Gorham and Talbot I:ottages should be
monitored for solids build-up and pumped relatively frequently.
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Based upon the description of this system by Pete Talbot, the
system's leaching pools are of marginal size. In the event that
backups occur in the future, additional leaching pools should be
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1. The source of high fecal coliform counts the wetlands sample
which was taken east of the bunkhouse should be identified.
Potential sources are 1) the cast iron sewer pipe !'stack'l which
serves the bunkhouse and is located at the south end of it, 2) a
possible abandoned system l,;Ihich is still draining slowly, and 3)
a direct connection to a fixturE in the Main Club House building.
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It is recommended that the soil around the cast iron pipe at
the south end of the bunkhouse be excavated to determine if it
was completely connected to the new system (Septic System No.5),
and e:'{:ploratory test pits '5hould be dug behind the bunkhe:)use to
explore for a potential connection of a main clubhouse fixture
':onnection to the outlet or an abandoned septic system outlet.
If a direct connection is found, it should be rerouted or filled
in. If not, a connection '3hould be designed and constructed.
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Manhole No.6 in front of the Main Hay Harbor Club building
should be monitored to determine if it is par: (:d an abandoned
system or if it is part of an active system. If this system is
no longer active, it s~lould be filled in and properly abandoned.
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A site plan showing all physical features of the Hay Harbor
Club land and the site topography should be prepared for future
use by the Hay Harbor Club for septi,: system design, wetlands
locations, future building construction, other site planning and
engineering activities.
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extent possible and plotted on the site plan by utilizing
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data reqarding these systems should be tabulated and retained by
the Hay Harbor Club.
5. Manholes for septic system inspections should be extended to
grade on all active septic systems.
6. A preventative insoectic1n and maintenance plan should be
implemented.
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Hancock Brook from Hancock Pond to tidewater should be
(lea.ned out to remove debris and muck and to allow for closer
visual inspection for outfall sewers. The Wetland Agency should
be contacted and necessary permits obtained before this work is
ini tiated.
8. Stormwater carries oil, (oIiforms~ sLlsoended solids, sodium
chloride and other constituents into Hancock Pond and Brook.
The control of stormwater, especially oil and debris control
should be further studied.
9. A small pipe which extends into Hancock Pond from the Furse
guest house should be uncovered by a Contractor to determine if
it is active. In addition, the location of the guest house
septic system should be determined by excavation. Based upon
visual inspections of the location of the cast iron pipe exiting
the house, the septic system is estimated to be within 30 feet of
the pond. A trench should be e~<':a\!ated between the system and
the pond to determine if any direct ,:onnsctions from the .3ystem
to the pond exist.
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1. The oil and grease concentrations, bacteria and phosphate
content of the pond should be sampled during the summer of 1'3'91.
If oil and grease concentrations remain elevated, an oil and
grease removal system should be considered. Catch basins should
be installed to reduce debris and solids loadings on the pond.
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property was moderate and non-l:onclusive. Additional sampling of
this brook should be ':Qnducted during the summer of 1'3'31.
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Avenue directly in line with the centerline of the brook and
ac(oss the street should be investigated because it may transmit
polluted water from the sanctuary area to the E.C. Patterson
Brook.
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the eastern edge of the pavement to determine if crossing pipes
e~d5t. (As previously mentioned, it has been reported that an
old storm drainage system extends from the Village Center to this
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skimming the surface weekly during the summer.
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of removal of oil and debris from the storm\oJater should be
studied further.
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1. Water conservation devices such as 10\oJ flow shower heads, low
flow toilets, low flow faucets and low flow applian,:es '3hould be
utilized for all new construction and remodeling or replacement
projects. These fi y~tures and appl i ances help to reduce hydraul ic
loads on septic system and thereupon reduce failures of septic
systems.
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should be documented by the owners. The septic tanks should be
inspected annually to determine sludge and slum quantities.
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removed at intervals of les5 than 5 years to orevent solids from
leaching into leaching pools and clogging them.
This report addresses the reduction of pollution from septic
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Thes-B estimates are based upon multiple activities beinq conducted
simLlltaneously~ for 8:{ample. dye checking and sampling would be
conducted on the same day as e.'t:cavation of test pi ts. They are based
upon current l:osts of a ba,:khoe and operator. a laborer, laboratory
testing, surveying and engineering, and construction. These costs
dye subject to d1ange over time and could be impacted during the
Local~ State and Federal reviewino processes.
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investigations required to verify underground conditions and required
modi fi,:ations not otherwise ascertainable.
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2. Design and Constru,:t Three Commercial
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Pump and Inspect Septic System No. 1 (11,000 gal Tank)
E,,;cavate, Pump and Inspect Septic System No. "
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3. Evaluation, Design and Construction
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(Three Cottages)
4. Moni tor and Pump Septic System No. 7 (Four Cottages)
5. Monitor and Pump Septic System No, 8
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1. Evaluate Potential Sources of Pollution, Design and
Constru,:t a Connection of the Bunkhouse Outlet to Septic
System No.5, Design and Construct a Connection to
Septic System No. 5*
Monitor Manhole No.6
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Hay Harbor Club Site
4. Locate and Plot on the Map all Known Septic Systems
to the Extent Possible
5. Extend Septic System Manholes to Grade on Existing
Septic Systems Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5
6. Implement a Monitoring and Inspection Program
7. Remove Muck and Debris from Hancock Broc,k and
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Study Control of stormwater into Hancock Pond and Brook
Excavate and Inspect the Pipe and Septic System on the
Furse Property and Design and Construct a Replacementl
Repair if it is required
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Sample Duck Pond for Oil/Grease During the Summer
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Obtain Coliform Samples from the Brook on
E. C. Patterson's land and Evaluate Potential
Source of Pollution by El;cavating along
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Skim the Pond Surface Weekly
Study ContrlJl of Stormwater into the Pond
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY SAMPLING RESULTS
NEWLANDS SANITARY LABORATORY
AUGUST 30 AND SERTEMBER 5, 1990
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THE NEWLANDS SANITARY LABORATORY
A. RICHARD LOM841101.P.[.
l''IttslOlNT
THOMAS O.La
D"fUOll
HENRY SOUTHER LABORATORIES, PROPRIETOR
SANITARY, CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS
24 TODEV ROAD
BLOOMFIELD. CONNECTICUT 06002
TEL. (203) 242-6291 FAX 203-286-0634
WATER SU"'L Y AND PURIFICATION
$iW"GE a INOUSfRlll W.IoST[ DISPOSAL
DESIGN. SU'ERV'~10N. VALUATION
CHEMICAL a 81OLOGICAL LABORATORIES
AIR POU.UTIOH STUDIES
N_F.SACHS
..cTU101.0I;I$f
October 5, 1990
A. R. Lombardi Assoc.
25 Terrace Drive
Vernon, Conn. 06066
Attn: Jim Thompson
ARL Job #90-1972
Fishers Island
Gentlemen:
The attached report covers the anlaysis of samples submitted to this laboratory
on August 30, 1990, Newlands Sanitary Laboratory sample numbers 1549HO thru 1554HO.
H:CEIVED
OCT 091990
.~ ,. l~M~AROI ASSOCIATES,INC.
Very truly yours,
THE~EWLA~ANITARY LABORATORY
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Thomas D. Lee
Laboratory Director
TDL/cas
OUR REPORT. ARE RENDERED UPON THE CONDITION THAT THEY ARE NOT TO BE RE,.RODUCED WHOLLY OR IN ..ART "OR
ADVERTISING ..URP08Ea OVER OUR SIGNATURE OR IN CONNECTION WITH OUR NAME WITHOUT .~ECIAL ~ERMI..ION IN WRITING.
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1549HO
1550HO
1551HO
Methylene Blue Active
Substances (MBAS)
Total Phosphate (P04)
Ammonia Nitrogen (N)
Nitrite Nitrogen (N)
Nitrate Nitrogen (N)
Oil & Grease (FOG)
Manganese (Mn)
Samples collected 8/30/90 - Fishers Island - ARL Job #90-1972
Brook HH-1 Hancock HH-2 Wetland HH-3
(mg/1 ) (mg/1 ) (mg/l)
less than 0.05 less than 0.05 less than 0.05
0.64 4.48 2.46
0.64 0.06 0.17
0.003 0.010 0.009
0.16 0.22 0.46
4.0 8.0 5.5
0.23 0.06 2.8
Bacteria:
(per 100 mI.)
Total Coliform
Fecal Coliform Organisms
Fecal Streptococcus
610.
1,400.
310.
520.
540.
280.
510.
1,210.
230.
THE NEWLANDS SANITARY LABORATORY
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Sample No.
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Methylene Blue Active
Subs tances (MBAS)
Total Phosphate (P04)
Ammonia Nitrogen (N)
Nitrite Nitrogen (N)
Nitrate Nitrogen (N)
Oil & Grease (FOG)
Manganese (Mn)
Bacteri a:
Total Coliform
Fecal Coliform Organisms
Fecal Streptococcus
1552HO
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1553HO
1554HO
Samples collected 8/30/90 - Fishers Island - ARL Job #90-1972
Pa"C.terson HH-4
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Duck Pond HH-5
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Park HH-6(sanctuary)
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less than 0.05
less than 0.05
less than 0.05
(per 100 mI.)
500.
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0.64
0.2
0.001
0.56
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0.16
3.20
0.06
0.003
0.12
3.5
2.6
2.92
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1.80
5.9
0.02
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SANITARY. CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS snuc:;[. '''OUSTAIAl WAnl l)ISI'OS.u.
24 TOOEY ROAD OUIG/II-SU"[R~'~IOH-V"lU"T10N
BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06002 CH(MrCAL. .'OlCGIUl UeoRA101llU
TEL. (203) 242.6291 FAX 203.286..Q634 AIR ~lUTlON SJUDln
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Water sample collected 09/06/90
FishersIslandtHayHarbour,HH-8
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ADVERTISING "UR"OSE. OYER OUR SIGNATURE OR IN CONNECTION WIT~ OUR NAME WITHOUT S"ECIAL PERMISSION IN WAITING
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HENRY SOUTHER LABORATORIES, PAOPRIETOR WUUt SU',,"V AND J"URIFICAnON
SANITARY, CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS S(W"CE. INDUSTRIAL WAUl [>>$1'O5..l
24 TOElEY ROAQ ()(SIGN-'>UP(IIVI~tON.V.lU.TlON
BLOOMFIELD. CONNECTICUT 06002 CH[IIIICAL" 81Ol.0G1CAl L...oIlO\'OIII[$
TEL. (203) 242-6291 FAX 203a286-Q634 AlII I'OllUT10N SruOIU
September 26, 1990
A. R. Lombardi Assoc.
25 Terrace Drive
Vernon, CT 06066
Gentlemen:
We have the following to report th I b
on e samp e su mitted to this laboratory
on September 7, 1990.
Sample No.
0299JO (HH-7)
Mark:
Water sample collected 09/06/90
FishersIsland,HayHarbour,HH_7
ARL Job ~90-1972
Total Coliform Count
Fecal Coliform Organisms
8400
17000
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Very truly yours,
THE NEWLANDS SANITARY LA80RATORY
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Laboratory Director
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OUR REPORTS ARE RENDERED UPON THE CONDITION THAT THEY ARE NOT TO BE REPAODUCED WHOLLY OR IN .....RT FOA
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APPENDIX B
SURFACE WATER QUALITY SAMPLING RESULTS
r3EOTOXI, INC.
APRIL, MAY AND JULY 1990
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HAY HARBOR SAMPLING STATIONS
Fishers Island, New York
SCALE:
tI t a GEOTOXI ASSOCIATES. INC.
........... 2377 Main Street. Glastonbury. CT 06033
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SUMMARY OF 1990 SURFACE WATER QUALITY RESULTS
Hay Harbor
Fishers Island, New York
Sample
Station FI-1 FI-2 FI-3 FI-4 FI-5 FI-6 FI-7 FI-8 FI-9 FI-10 FI -11 FI-12 FI-13 FI-14
April 13
FC <1.8 49 350 <1.8 33 <2.3 <1. 8 2.6 11 33 6.0 22 4.5 1.8
FS <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2
FC/FS ** >24.5 >175 ** >16.5 >1. 2 ** >1.3 >5.5 >16.5 >3 >11 >2.3 >0.9
May 29
FC <1.8 540 46 110 17 <1.8 79 <1. 8 23 130 49 17 79 <1.8
FS - 27 5 2 7 14 25 26 11
0 103 89 H 10 76
FC/FS ** 5.2 1.7 1.2 0.5 <0.4 7.9 <0.02 11.5 18.6 3.5 0.7 3.0 <0.2
July 17
FC <1. 8 79 220 13 2.0 13 ill.. 350 4.5 170 1600 >1600 49 > !!!QQ
FS 0 392. 320 9 41 316 385 32 4 260 -415 495 52 192
FC/FS ** 0.2 0.7 1.4 0.05 0.04 1.4 10.9 1.1 0.7 3.9 >3.2 0.9 >8.3
Station FI-l = distilled water blank
FC = Fecal Coliform count (colonles/l00 mls)
FS = Fecal Streptococci count (colonles/l00 mls)
** Unable to determine ratio
Samples collected by Geotoxl Associates, Inc.
Laboratory analyses performed by Nlantlc Envlrolab Incorporated
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APPENDIX C
SEPTIC SYSTEM QUESTIONNAIRE FORMS
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August 31, 1990
Dear Fellow Hay Harbor Property Owner:
Further testing over the summer by Geotoxi, the firm hired for this purpose by
the Conservancy, has confirmed that we have a number of septic discharges into Hay
Harbor which are contributing to the pollution level, which remains unacceptable.
In an effort to pinpoint these discharges, and move on to some concrete solutions,
the Conservancy has now retained A.A. Lombardi Associates, Inc., a septic engineering
firm which has experience on the Island, having completed the Fort Wright system and
several others. They will be making a thorough inspection of all of the systems that may
be contributing to the problem, and will be then recommending corrective action.
We are not sure at this point when exactly they will get to anyone of our systems,
but we are asking each of you to fill out the enclosed forms so that they will have access
when they need ~, and also the benefit of any information you may have about your
system. Please complete and mail to Lombardi, at the address indicated, as soon as
possible.
We know you will want to cooperate in this very important effort.
I=llmore..EattlllSon..&....RicllaJlU!umell
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A.R. LOMBARDI ASSOCIATES, IHe.
25 T_ OrIn
VERNON. CONNECTICUT 06066
(203) 872-2703
. '". a.... ..." of tile followl", .,...ItIOftll ......1_ ,OU
1._:
.... "v,.. "tt_ 'JOU' CVtnftt ,.ptlc ,yst..:
2. St_t Ad4...II: I. 0 Sovooo fl_ Oft ,_ ,urhc.
J. _ of Oc~.: ,. 0 S,st.. Met. up or d..,.. .1....1,
c. 0 Sewl,. odors
4. L.t S.Z.: Sq.Ft. Aere. d. DOt_ hpeclf,)
..0111.. _"'d ......1_
5. How old .. 'JOU' houI.' Yeln
0.. IItIl o'es 11. If 'JOU Ire cu.....t1, "'v'''' ......1_ "It. 'JOU' '.Ptlc
C. 00 'JOU .....: T_ Vater 15~' ,ys_ It .....t t'..h) If tlla ,.1. dot. tM"tllt..
0'" ......'.h) occ...,
7. 00 )'011 "'." .: .. 0 Sprl.. c.o Fall
s... '- 0,., Vater CoM'tI_ 8~' ,.0S_r d.O V1nttr
0110 II. Appro....ttl, how oft.. do 'JOU hlv. 'JOUr ..Pt'c t.nk
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I. Cllack I., of tlla followl., dev'cn 'JOU .... c_ted I. 0 Two or ..re tt_ ,.. ,...
to your ItPttc Iyst..:
.. 0 GerM,. D'sposal c. oOl.M.IIa. ,. 0 Ooc:. . ,...
,.0 IIa.M., liteM.. d. oSuop '- c. 0 Ooc:. ....,. two """
d. 0 Gr..ter t.... ...ry two ,...,
,. 00 'JOU ..... . dry...1I 0. 'tPlntt I....'''' f'.ld In .. 0 Iltvtr
Idte" -'")'- ..tcr, SUQ.. siMS, SMwtrs. or 19. III. 'JOU' I.KM", fl.ld eve. '""" re,"lrod?
IfISM", ..cM.. disc....,. Is disposed?
.. 0,.. b.o... ..0'..., b.o...
lD. 'f 'JOU ..._ ,.. to Questtoo 110. 1'. .....t Is tilt
O. If 'JOU ......rod yes to QuesU.... '. .....e devIce. .re "_I..to dato(.) of tlla ...pal.h) .04 .....t IfIS
c_tad? dOftt ?
I.O~ d. ollls\ll", liteM.. I. IIIte: _1r:
,. olltcllto 51.. .. 0 Otlw (speclf,) .. IIIte: _1,:
c. olat'l'- 51.. 21. ....t .....1_ WI COlTICtoll by ywr _t rec..t repal.?
I. 0 Stvttt n~ . fl'OUIld surtlca
1. ....t I. tile .h. of ywr septIc teIlIl? . .. oSysc. bIcu.I up or ...,..... '.lowl,
I. 0 500 Gall_ d. 0 1250 Gall_ c. oStvttt odors
..0 150 Gall_ .. 0 0tIltr (_If,) d. 00tlltr (_111) , .
c.O 1000 Gel1_ . 2:l. ....t II your .,1... ---lilt tilt 1.IUl1lttOll .f
2. ...t ..wlal Is __ ....tlc _ Mdt .n ..._.111t ten.ts .... lho04.l\vIdI. or .tIIer
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1.01IIUI c. 0 Otlw hpeclf,) IYS_'
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b. 0 lAlcM., 'It f.O ntntod FI.ld
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25 T enace DrlvlI
VERNON. CONNECTICUT 06066
(203) 872-2703
1._: 16. CMct ...,. 0' tile '0110lIl", optrlt'..11 ........ you
In "''11''9 vUflI J'OU~ CVt'nftt upt1c systcoa:
2. 5t...t A44N": ... 0 ~~ flows Oft ,round Ivrf.ce
J. ....... "' Oc_s: ~. 0 S,st.. IlIct. up or drl'., .Iowl,
c. 0 Stwltf Nors
4. lot SIll: Sq.rt. Acre. d. DOt..... (....if')
o. 0 HI... _ ...d ....1_
S. Now 01. I. your housol Yun
0... 11011 0 'os 11. I' you IN current I, ....1'" preIll... wIth your .o,t.c
6. Do you .....: ,- llltor 15~' .,.t.. It wIIIt t'...h) "' t... yoAr doo. tM.'tho.o
0110 ,~Ieo(.) occurl
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oNo II. ~1Mto', how oft... do you hi" your .0"Ic tl.k
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I. 0 GarNtf 011"..1 c. oOt.........r ~. 0 Doco I }'Oar
~. 0 III1M", Kleht.. d. Os.., '- c. oOoco overy two )'tIn
d. 0 GrOlt... t.... 0""" two ,olr.
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...tell .9"1. IMw. suell .. atllks. sbowen. or It. HII your 101Cht", "old ..or _ N,.lmY
WI.htot ..eM.. dllc"'rtt II dll"tlfl
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lO. I' you 1.'_ roo to Quostloo 110. 1'. wIIIt ts t...
O. If you I....m YO' to Quostl.. t. whit 4oolu. Ire Ipproal..to 41loh) 0' t'" N,.lrh) "'" wIIIt WIS
cClMOCti41 -,
I.O~ d. 0 ......,'" Kleht.. I. Glte: Ilep&ir:
~. 0 l'tcholI S'nk 1.0 0tI00r (spocl(,) .. Dllo: RIpo'r:
c. 0....... SInk 21. ....t .....1_ WI c:orroctI<l by _ _t neont repalrY
a. 0 Stwto n-.t an ..- surfacI
I. ....t II ~ slll lit _ HIIt'c _Y . .. OSystlo McUd up or dn',,"'.,ow',
.. 0 500 C111_ d. 0 IZSO C111_ c. oSwatt .....
..0 750 Call_ 1.0 0tI00r (spocif,) d. OOtlltr (spocif,) .
c. 0 10110 Ga11_ CI- ....t ,. JOW ",.tOll CIMIIrIl'''' tllo i..tollal'", "'
Z. ....t ..tor..l II _ HIIt.c _ _ In ..._.i", toU,ts ..... .__.lIHdI. or ItIIor
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1.0 St......I' ,. t_ c. 0 No ,,1.,0lI
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AREA"
LOT ~o "
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1. Sol1 Type
Z. Av....lI" Sl.... of lot
3. Av.r.g. 51.... of loIchlng Are.
4. What type of lHch1ng syst.. Is used7
..0 Cesspool ..0 leaching Galley
b.O Leeching Pit f. 0 Elev.ted Field
c.O LHchfng Field g. 0 DoIl't Know
d.O Leaching led h. 0 Other (specffy)
5. Are tile... .ny topog"""lc shifts on tile lot (locate .nd d.scribe)7
6. What types of topogrephlc fe.turn .... on the lot?
.. EIobanlooent
1) lletIth ft Z) Loc.tfon
St..... .
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1) Sfze Z) Locatfon
3) Distance f_ leachf ng ..... to suo. ft (< IOD)
4) Dlfferenc. In .1evatfon be_ lNchfng .rea and stre.. surf.ce ft
c. Pond/L.ke
1) Size Z) Loc.tfon
3) Dfstance f_ leaching ..... to pond/l.ke ft
4) Dffference tn elevation be_ lHchfng .re. .nd pond/l.k. surf.ce ft
d. W.tlands (loc.te & d.scribe):
e. Dr.fnage Dftch (loc.te . describe):
7. Degree of Rock Outcrops:
.. 0 None d. 0 Hea.,.
b. 0 Slight e.O Ledge
c. 0 Moder.te
8. Veg.tatlve Cover:
.. 0 Hone d.O Moderately treed
b. 0 P....w.fn.ntlY G...ss ..0 Heavily treed
9. Was tile... evfdence of curtain d...lns7
DYes OHo Locate:
10~_Could tIIe_followfng be located7 - -
.. Well DYes OHo
b. Septic T.nk DYes DHo
c. Leachfng Syst.. 0 Yes DHo
11. What .re the current op....tlonal probl_7
.. 0 Sew.ge Flows on Ground Surf.ce d.D Ho Probl_
b. 0 Systell B.cks Up or Dr.fns Slowly e.O Other (specffy)
c. 0 Sew.ge Odors . .
lZ. Locate .nd describe .nSNer to '11:
13. W.s thare evidence of .ny rep.lrs7 Dyes 0110
..0 Bare Spotts) C.O PVC Pipe (porfor.ted or solfd)
b. 0 Tr.prock d. D Other (describe)
14. Was the... .evldence of tile septic tank recently befng ~ (b.... spot over tank)7 DYes OHo
15. Wa... the _rs hooeef [J Yes [JHo
16. VIS . ...turn _.lope 1.ft? . rlYu [JIIo
17. lie... any photofr&phs taken7 DYu 0110 How l1li\)'7 Photogreph (Fll.) NlIIber
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REQUEST FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM AND RELATED INFORMATION
PLEASE COMPLETE AS MUCH OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE. THIS
QUESTIONNAIRE SHOULD BE MAILED TO: A. R. LOMBARDI ASSOCIATES, INC.
25 TERRACE DRIVE
VERNON, CT 06066
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THANK YOU
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Please sketch a diagram showing the approximate location of your lot
boundaries. house. septic tank. leaching area(s) and well.
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