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UNIVERSITY Septic System Management Plan for Above Grade Systems � � OF MINNESOTA ,�� Homeowner Management Tasks These operation and maintenance uctivities are ynur responsibility. Use the chart on page 6 to h'ack your activities. Identify the service intervals recommended by your system designer and your local government. The tank assessment for your system will be thc shortest interval of these three intervals. Your pumper/maintainer will determine if your tank needs to be pumped. System Designer: check every months My tank needs to be checked Local Government: check every rnonths every 36 months State Reguirement: check every 36 months Seasonally or several times per year ❑ Leaks. Check(listen, look) for leaks in toilets and dripping faucets. Repair leaks promptly. o Surfacing setivage. Regularly check for wet or spongy soil around your soil treatment area. If surfaced sewage or strong odors are not corrected by pumping the tank or fixing broken caps, call your service professional. tlntreated sewage may make humans and animals sick. ❑ Alarms. Alarms signal when there is a problem; contact your maintainer any time the alarm signals. o Lint frlter. If you have a lint filter, check for lint buildup and ciean when necessary. Consider adding one after washing machine. ❑ Efflirent screen. If you do not have one, consider having one added the next time the tank is cleancd. Annually � Wa�er usage rate. A water meter can be used to monitor your average daily water use. Compare your water usage rate to the design flow of your system (listed on the next page). Contact your septic professional if your average daily flow over the cowse of a month exceeds 70% of the design flow for your system. o Caps. Make sure that all caps and lids are intact and in place. Inspect for damaged caps at least every fa1L Fix or replace damaged caps before winter to help prevent freezing issues. ❑ Wuter conditroning devices. See Page 5 for a list of devices. When possible, program the recharge frequency based on water demand (gullons) rather than time (days). Recharging too frequently may negatively impact your septic system. ❑ Review your water usage rate. Review the Water Use Appliance chart on Page 5. Discuss any major changes with your pumper/maintainer. During each visit hy a pumper/maintainer ❑ Ask if your pumper/maintainer is licensed in Minnesota. ❑ Make sure that your pumper/maintainer services the tank through the manhole. (NOT though a 4" or 6"diameter inspection port.) ❑ Ask your pumper/maintainer to accomplish the tasks listed on the Professional Tasks on Page 4. - 3 - �oios