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Note first that 29 of 78 existing wells are located less than the minimum required 50' from septic system components. Also, note that of 83 developed or developable properties, 21 (26%) could not con- struct a new or replacement system within the confines of the relaxed code standards, and 11 additional properties (another 13%) could only construct a bed -type drainfield system which is generally less effi- cient and more prone to failure than a trench system. In addition, 27 properties (32%) would encounter major limita- tions in trying to replace existing systems due to limited lot areas, well locations, and the locations of trees, small storage buildings, sidewalks, and other property amenities not enumerated in the survey. Only 24 (29%) of the properties have what could be considered substantial area available for replacement of septic systems. III. Alternative Waste Management Methods - Review and Analysis A. Options are to be reviewed per CSPP Policy No. 11. The Orono Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan (CSPP) was adopted as Chapter 6 of the 1980 Community Management Plan. Policy 11 of the Rural Sewage Treatment Policies contained within the CSPP reads as follows: 11. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS WILL OCCUR IF SEWAGE. TREATMENT DEFICIENCIES ARE DOCUMENTED IN RURAL HOUSING CLUSTERS. In the event that multiple on -site system deficiencies should occur in one of the existing isolated pockets of development in the rural a2-ea, the correction of those deficiencies will be a concern of the City, the neighborhood and the property owners alike. Individual repair or replacement will remain the first option. This may involve joint systems, acquisition of addition- al land or selective condemnation. Other options include innova- tive or '.ow -water systems, community drainfields or selective condemnation. The extension of municipal sanitary sewer will be considered only if the environmental and/or health problems can- not be technically or economically resolved on -site and then only if the neighborhood is adjacent to the existing urban area or along the route of. the MWCC interceptor. In no case will the land use density be increased or new areas opened for development because of such a sewer extension. The Sewer Facilities Plan section of the CSPP also discusses the Alternative Waste Management Study and is incorporated herein by reference. A. Review and Analysis of Optional Waste Management Methods OPTION 1. Alteration of the water consumption habits of the users, including careful system maintenance. 6