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UN I V ER S IT Y Septic System Manage nt Plan <br /> �� <br /> for Above Grade Sy tems � � <br /> OF MINNESOTA � <br /> � <br /> f���� <br /> Professional Manage ent Tasks <br /> These are the operation and maintenance activities that a umper/maintainer performs to help ensure <br /> long-term performance of your system. Professionals sho dd refer to the O/M Manua!for detailed <br /> checklists for tanks,pT�mps, alarms and other components. C Il 800-322-8642 for more details. <br /> • Written record provided to hoineowner after each vis t. <br /> Plumbing/Source of Wastewater <br /> • Review the Water Use Appliance Chart on Page 5 with homeowner. Discuss any changes in <br /> water use and the impact those changes may have on he septic system. <br /> . Review water usage rates (if available)with homeow er. <br /> Septic TanWPump Tanks <br /> • Manhole lid. A riser is recommended if the lid is not accessible from the ground surface. Insulate <br /> the riser cover for frost protection. <br /> • Liql�id level. Check to make sure the tank is not leak' g. The liquid level should be level with the <br /> bottom of the outlet pipe. (If the water level is belo the bottom of the outlet pipe, the tank may <br /> not be watertight. If the water level is higher than t e bottom of the outlet pipe of the tank, the <br /> effluent screen may need cleaning, or there may be p nding in the drainfield.) <br /> • Inspection pipes. Replace damaged caps. <br /> . Baffles. Check to make sure they are in place and at ached, and that inlet/outlet baffles are clear <br /> of buildup or obstructions. <br /> • Effli�ent screerr. Check to make sure it is in place clean per manufacturer recommendation. <br /> Recommend retrofitted installation if one is not prese t. <br /> . Alarm. Verify that the alarm works. <br /> • Scum and sludge. Measure scum and sludge in each ompartment of each septic and pump tank, <br /> pump if needed. <br /> Pump <br /> • Pump and controls. Check to make sure the pump an controls are operating correctly. <br /> . Pump vault. Check to make sure it is in place; clean r manufacturer recommendations. <br /> • Alarm. Verify that the alarm works. <br /> . Drainback. Check to make sure it is operating proper y. <br /> . Event counter or run time. Check to see if there is an event counter or run time log for the pump. <br /> If there is one, calculate the water usage rate and co pare to the anticipated average daily flow <br /> listed on Page 2. <br /> Soil Treatment Area <br /> • Inspection pipes. Check to make sure they are proper capped. Replace caps that are damaged. <br /> • Sur/'acing of ef�luent. Check for surfaced effluent or ther signs of problems. <br /> • Lateral flushing. Check lateral distribution; if cleano ts exist, flush and clean as needed. <br /> . Ponding. Check for ponding. Excessive pondi g in at-grade and mound beds indicates <br /> problems. <br /> All other components—inspect as listed here: <br /> -4 - <br /> i I <br />