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Board hears engineer on failing Otter River Road septic, discusses 2‑foot groundwater reduction request

Gardner Board of Health · May 13, 2026
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Summary

The Gardner Board of Health heard an engineer describe plans to replace a failing septic system at 350 Otter River Road and a request to reduce required groundwater separation from 5 feet to 3 feet using a CRESB treatment system; a motion was raised but a recorded final vote does not appear in the transcript.

The Gardner Board of Health on May 11 heard an engineer and staff describe a full replacement of a failing septic system at 350 Otter River Road and a request for a local upgrade approval to reduce the required separation to groundwater from 5 feet to 3 feet.

Staff member introduced Chris, the project engineer, and said the project packet included a local upgrade approval form and plans. "So the system was in failure. They're doing a full system replacement," the staff member said, summarizing the condition that prompted the request. Chris explained…

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