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r <br /> A Quart Jar Test was completed on the existing sand finding 1/16" of sediment after 1 <br /> hour of settling in 2" of sand which passes, 1/8" is allowed. <br /> The existing tanks are old & may have concrete baffles. If the tanks are water tight <br /> replace the baffles ( pump tank has concrete baffles). If the tanks are not water tight, <br /> abandon, pump and fill with soil. The existing pump may be used if it meets the <br /> required head pressure and gal/min. <br /> All neighboring wells are located greater than 100' away from the proposed treatment <br /> area. <br /> Keep all heavy equipment off of the proposed treatment area before and after <br /> construction. The treatment area should be marked off before construction. This <br /> Design is not valid &the system will need to be relocated if failure to protect the areas <br /> proposed for On-Site Sewage Treatment occurs. <br /> With proper installation and maintenance, this system should have no problem in <br /> treating septic effluent effectively. <br /> Nothing other than human waste, toilet tissue, laundry, showers, water softener etc. <br /> should be disposed of into the septic tanks. Iron filters must be diverted out of the <br /> system. Recommend to divert the water softner also. Garbage disposals are not <br /> recommended, due to adding more solids &fine solids passing through to the system. <br /> Excessive amounts of soaps, antibacterial soaps, cleaning agents, shower cleaners <br /> used every shower& chlorine agents may kill the bacteria needed to treat septic <br /> effluent. Additives are not recommended. Recommend to pump &clean your tanks <br /> through the manhole by a certified pumper every 2 years. Check with your pumper to <br /> set up a schedule. <br /> Steven B. Schirmers <br /> 2 <br />