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� , <br /> U1�IIVERSITY SepticSvstemManagem ntPlan � <br /> for Above Grade Sy tems <br /> OF MINNESOTA � <br /> ���� <br /> � <br /> Homeowner Manage ent Tasks <br /> These operation and maintenance activities are your respo sibility. Use the chart on page 6 to track <br /> your activities. <br /> Identify the service intervals recommended by your ystem designer and your local government. <br /> The tank assessment for your system will be the shorte t interval of these three intervals. Your <br /> pumper/maintainer will determine if your tank needs to be pu ped. <br /> System Designer: check every 24-36 months <br /> My tank needs to be checked <br /> Local Gover•nment: check every 36 months <br /> State Requirement: check every 36 months eVely 36 mOrit11S <br /> Seasonally or several times per year <br /> . Leaks. Check(listen, look)for leaks in toilets and dri ping faucets. Repair leaks promptly. <br /> • Su�facing sewage. Regularly check for wet or spon y soil around your soil treatment area. If <br /> surfaced sewage or strong odors are not corrected by pumping the tank or fixing broken caps, call <br /> your service professional. Untreated sewage may m e humans and animals sick. <br /> . Alarms. Alarms signal when there is a problem; c ntact your maintainer any time the alann <br /> signals. <br /> . Lint,filter. If you have a lint filter, check for lint b ildup and clean when necessary. Consider <br /> adding one after washing machine. <br /> . Effluent screen. If you do not have one, consider aving one added the next tiine the tank is <br /> cleaned. <br /> Annually <br /> . Water i�sage rate. A water meter can be used to mo itor your average daily water use. Compare <br /> your water usage rate to the design flow of your sy em (listed on the next page). Contact your <br /> septic professional if your average daily flow over the course of a month exceeds 70% of the <br /> design flow for your system. <br /> • Caps. Make sure that all caps and lids are intact an in place. Inspect for damaged caps at least <br /> every fall. Fix or replace damaged caps before winte to help prevent freezing issues. <br /> . Water conditioning devices. See Page 5 for a list of d vices. When possible,program the recharge <br /> frequency based on water demand (gallons) rather t an time (days). Recharging too frequently <br /> may negatively impact your septic system. <br /> . Review your water usage rate. Review the Water se Appliance chart on Page 5. Discuss any <br /> major changes with your pumper/maintainer. <br /> During each visit by a pumper/maintainer <br /> • Ask if your pumper/maintainer is licensed in Minnes ta. <br /> . Make sure that your pumper/maintainer services the ank through the manhole. (NOT though a 4" <br /> or 6"diameter inspection port.) <br /> . Ask your pumper/maintainer to accomplish the tasks listed on the Professional Tasks on Page 4. <br /> ' - 3 - <br />