DeCelle-Burke-Sala & Associates

Wetland Protection and Restoration

In areas where sewer is not available, septic systems can often be an effective, and environmentally-friendly method for dealing with wastewater.  Septic systems are not a one-size-fits-all solution, and each one must be tailor-made to fit the property.  Everything from soil-type, land slope, water-table level, nearby wetlands and environmental preserves can affect how a system should be designed. 

The below plan was for the design, permitting, and construction of a septic system in Mansfield, prepared in Novermber 2017.  The plan details the septic tank, leaching field and distribution box.  It also shows the soil and percolation test data.

Wetland Protection and Restoration

Wetlands are environmentally-sensitive areas which have historically been viewed as a nuisance, and a hindrance to development.  Since the founding of the Massachusetts, nearly a third of wetland in the state have been destroyed.  In the 1960's Massachusetts passed laws protecting wetlands and their public benefits.  Wetlands provide the public with both ecologic and economic values. On top of being a habitat for diverse populations of wildlife and fish, they also act as a filter for our waterways and groundwater supply.  The also act as a buffer for flooding, reducing peak flows. Due to their sensitivity and value, developing around wetlands can be difficult, requiring accurate survey and delineation.

The below plan shows our work surveying and delineating a wetland area in Hingham and Norwell.