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i <br /> SECTION 13:Forms and Reference ■ �3-9� <br /> UNIVERSITY Sepeic System Management Plan <br /> OF MINNESOTA ForHoldingTankSystems <br /> Homeowner Management Tasks <br /> These operation and maintenance activities are your responsibility. Use the chart on page 6 to <br /> track your aciivitles. <br /> Identify the service intervals recommended by your system designer and your local government. The <br /> tank assessment for your system will be the shortest fnterva! of these three intervals. Your <br /> pumper/maintainer will determine if your tank needs to be pumped. <br /> Tank capacity=(#of occupants X SO�allons/day)_#of days between cleaning <br /> OR <br /> Within 24 hours of alarm signal <br /> System Designer. check every,�SZ days My tank needs to be emptied <br /> LocvlGovernmenf: check every 7 l7 days every �_daqsw� <br /> L,l D W�E� <br /> Seasonally <br /> o Monitor a/arm daily—make sure the alarm has not signaled.Alarms signal when your holding <br /> tank is nearly full;contact your maintainer. <br /> v Measure and note your average daily water usage on page S. Conserving water saves you <br /> moneyl <br /> ❑ Leaks.Check(Ifsten,look)for leaks in toilets and dripping faucets. Repair leaks promptly. <br /> Mnually <br /> 0 Establish a contrect for tank cleaning services wfth a state licensed ma'sntenance business. <br /> ❑ Caps.Make sure that all caps and lids are intact and in place. inspect for damaged caps at(east <br /> every falt.Fix or replace damaged caps before winter to help prevent freezing issues. <br /> ❑ Water condJtlonfng devices. See Page 5 for a list of devices. When possible, discharge clear <br /> water sources to anotMer location. Program the recharge frequency based on water demand <br /> (gallonsJ rather than fime(days). Recharging too frequently will result in increased pumping <br /> costs. <br /> a Review your water usage rate. Review the Water Use Appliance chart on Page 5.Discuss any <br /> maJor changes with your pumper/maintafner. <br /> During each visit by a pumper/maintalner <br /> o Ask if your pumper/maintainer is licensed in Minnesota. <br /> o Make sure that your pumper/maintainer has clear access to tf�e holding tank and completely <br /> emptles the tank. <br /> ❑ Ask your pumper/maintainer to accomplish the tasks listed on the Professional Tasks on Page 4. <br /> -�- <br />