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�� �, �" � <br /> Mr. J��n E.��Jrat�- '� � -2- A ri128 1999 <br /> o p , <br /> a location approximately 20 feet from the well. Sorted and graded drainfield-type rock was <br /> found, confirming that a drainfield was present. A sewage tank was located and found to be <br /> 45 feet from the well. Mr. Edson informed you that the well was constructed too close to the <br /> �'ainfield and that either the drainfield and contaminated soils within 50 feet of the well must be <br /> excavated and removed, or the well must be sealed and a new well constructed in a complying <br /> location. He also stated that if the sewage tank was a sealed septic tank, and if the contents had <br /> been removed, no further action concerning the tank would be required. However, if the tank <br /> was found to be a cesspool or seepage pit, and if contaminated soils had not been removed, then <br /> either the contaminants must be removed, or the well must be sealed and a replacement well <br /> constructed in a complying location. <br /> On April 5, 1999, Mr. Steven Bennett of the MDH met Mr. Weckman and you on the property to <br /> observe the excavation of the drainfield and the verification of the sewage tank. The drainfield <br /> was found to be located within 10 feet of the well. The sewage tank was found to be a concrete <br /> block seepage pit located approximately 45 feet from the well. During the excavation process, a <br /> second drainfield was discovered, and a second open-bottom concrete block seepage pit was <br /> discovered on an adjacent lot owned by the same property owner. Both of the drainfields were <br /> excavated and removed. Both of the seepage pits were removed along with contaminated soils. <br /> Mr. Bennett noted a strong sewage smell associated with the drain field and seepage pits, even <br /> though they had been taken out of service in 1993. Clean fill was hauled to the site, and the <br /> excavations were backfilled. The entire backfilling and grading operation was finished on <br /> Apri17, 1999. <br /> Please contact Mr. Edson at 651/215-0820 or me at 651/215-0831 within ten days of receipt of <br /> this letter if you believe our information is incorrect or incomplete, or if you have any questions <br /> about the content of this letter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ' ��--- <br /> Ronald D. Thompson, Supervisor - <br /> Metro Compliance and Inspection <br /> Well Management Section <br /> RDT:DSE::mjc <br /> cc: �eve Weckman, City of Orono <br /> Harriet Hehl <br /> Steven Bennett, MDH <br /> Douglas Edson, MDH <br />