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UN I V ERS ITY �Ptic Sy.stem Mana,��ment Ptan <br /> fvr Above Grade Sy�stetrrs <br /> OF MiNI�ESOTA <br /> Professional Man$gement Tasks °"�.��"" <br /> These are the operatian amd mcrinte�r�cenGe ac�ivitiex tirat a pumper�mcrintQrreer per�`orms to�tp ensure long- <br /> ter,n perfcarmarrce u/'yaur s,�ste,�. At each visit a written repartlrecord must be provided to homeoivner, <br /> Plumbing/5oarce of Wasteirater <br /> • Review the Water Use Appliance Ghart on Page S with homeowner. <br /> Discuss any changcs in water use and the im�ct thase changes ma�r h�ve on the septic system. <br /> . Review water usage rates(if availabl�e}with Iw�owr�er. <br /> SepNc TaaWPnmp T�uks <br /> . Manhole lid. A riser is recommended if the lid is not accessible from the ground surfa+ce,Insulate <br /> the riser caver far fr�st prot�ction. <br /> . Liquid lev�l.Check to make sure the tanlc is nat l�akit�g.The tiquid lev�l shauld be level with the <br /> bott�n of the autlet pipe.(tf the wats�leve! is t�elow the b�tom of the outlet pipe,the tank may <br /> not be wai�ight. If the water tevet is higher than che bottam af the outlet pipe of the tank, the <br /> ef�luent screen may nted eleaning,ar there may be panding in the soil treatment azea,) <br /> . Inspection pfpes.Replace dsmaged or missing pipes arxi caps. <br /> . Bc�91es.Check tc�make sur�e they are in place and attached.and ihat inleVoutlet baffles are clear of <br /> buildup or obstrucrions. <br /> . E�7u�nt scre�n. Gheck to make sure it is in place; clean per manufacturer reeomme�ndati�. <br /> f�ecommend retmfitted installation if one is not pre�enc. <br /> • Alarm.Yerify that the atarm works. <br /> • .Scum and stu�lge. Measure scum and sl��e in each c�mpartment of each septic snd pump tank, <br /> pump if rieed�ed. <br /> Pamp <br /> . Pump mrd cantroLs. Check to make sure the pump and controls are operating correctly. <br /> • Pum�var�lt. Check to make sure it is in place:cl�n per manufacturer necommeadations. <br /> • Alarm.Verify chat the alarm works. <br /> • Urairtbac� Gh�k tq make sure it is draining proptrly. <br /> • Evenl counter or elupced ti�e meter. Check ta see i f there is an even#counter or ela�set!time <br /> meter for the pump. If there es one or l�o#h,calculatc the water usage rate anel campare to the <br /> anticipatt«�use listed on C�esign and Page 2.Dc�se Volume: tt3 gallons: Rump run time: <br /> 5.3 Minutes <br /> Sail Te�eatmeot A� <br /> . I»spperinn pipes. Check ta mak,e sure they are praperly e�►pped. Replace caps and pipes that are <br /> dnmag�. <br /> . Surfarin�o,��e,�?uent. Check for surfacing e°Pfiuent or other sigtts af problems, <br /> • J.ateral�Jushing. Check lateral distribatian; "►f cleanauts cxist, flush and �lean ai recammended <br /> frequc�ncy. <br /> • �egetativn-Check to see tl�t a ga�d growth of ve�etation is covering the system. <br /> All ot��eir camposents—evai�ate�s listed bcre. <br /> -4- <br />