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the house is located less than 15' from the well. The former <br />occupant of the property was wary of the minimal separation <br />between well and septic tank and used the septic system sparingly <br />by never flushing the toilet (he carried it out to his garden). <br />Although we do not know whether the septic system has had any <br />of f ect on the we 11, we do know the septic tank and any drainf ie ld <br />that might exist are severely substandard and will not be re- <br />certified for usage. It is my recommendation that the existing <br />septic system be totally abandoned, and that the well be <br />carefully scrutinized by a licensed well contractor and tested <br />for water quality and yield, and that applicants make a <br />determination based on expert advice whether to continue to use <br />or abandon the well. A location for a new well meeting a 1 1 <br />sanitary setbacks appears feasible if that route is chosen. <br />I <br />