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  <br />  <br />©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  <br />This publication/material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to OSTP at 800‐322‐8642 or septic@umn.edu.  Last Update: 10/26/2010  <br />Onsite Sewage Treatment Program <br />Septic System Management Plan <br />Delta Environmental Products <br />Ecopod Fixed Film Aerobic Treatment Unit <br />  <br /> <br />This Management Plan identifies some basic requirements for proper operation and maintenance of the ECOPOD <br />wastewater treatment device for residential use. Refer to the manufacturer’s Operation and Maintenance Manual for <br />ECOPOD wastewater treatment products for detailed instructions on proper system operation and maintenance. Refer to <br />your soil treatment system management plan (below or above-grade) for additional management requirements. <br /> <br />The ECOPOD Manual, submitted by the manufacturer (Delta Environmental Products) as part of the registration of this <br />product in Minnesota, can be found at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s website <br />http://www.pca.state.mn.us/programs/ists/productregistration.html. <br />SYSTEM <br />COMPONENT <br />TASK FREQUENCY <br /> <br />RESPONSIBLE <br />PARTY <br />ECOPOD <br />Wastewater <br />Treatment Device <br /> <br />Monitor alarm On-going Homeowner <br />Keep vents on blower housing <br />clear of obstruction <br />On-going Homeowner <br />Check and clean air filter on the <br />air pump <br />Every three months Homeowner or <br />Service Provider <br />Monitor flow Every six months Service Provider <br />Check mechanical and electrical <br />components <br />Every six months <br /> <br />Service Provider <br />Perform operational field tests on <br />influent/effluent quality including <br />odor, color, turbidity, <br />temperature, dissolved oxygen <br />and pH as appropriate <br />Every six months <br /> <br />Service Provider <br />Sample effluent as required in the <br />local Operating Permit <br />See Operating Permit* <br /> <br />Service Provider <br />Check sludge level in all sewage <br />tanks; follow manufacturers <br />recommendations for solids <br />removal <br />Every six months <br /> <br />Service Provider <br />& Maintainer <br />For seasonal use, follow <br />manufacturers guidelines <br />As required based on <br />seasonal usage <br />Service Provider