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UN I V ERS iTY Septic System Mcmagement Plan for Above Grade Systems OF MINNESOTA Professional Management Tasks These are the operation and maintenance activities that a pumper/maintainer performs to help ensure long-term performance of your system. Professionals should refer to the O/M Manual.for detailed checklists for ianks,pumps, alarms and other components. Call 800-322-8642 for more details. • Written record provided to homeowner after each visit. Plumbing/Source of Wastewater • Review the Water Use Appliance Chart on Page 5 with homeowner. Discuss any changes in water use and ttie impact those changes may have on the septic system. • Review wat�r usage rates(if available)with homeowner. Septic Tank/Pump Tanks • Manhole lid. A riser is recommended if the lid is not accessible from the ground surface.Insulate the riser cover for frost protection. • Liquid leved. Check to make sure the tank is not leaking.The Iiquid level should be level with the bottom of the outlet pipe. (If the water Ievei is below the bottom of the outlet pipe,the tank may not be watertight. If the water level is higher than the bottom of the outlet pipe of the tank, the effluent screen may need cleaning,or there may be ponding in the dra.infield.) • Inspection pipes.Replace damaged caps. • Baf}Ies. Check to make sure they are in place and attached, and that inletloutlet bai�les are clear of buildup or obstructions. • Effluent screen. Check to make sure it is in place; ctean per manufacturer recommendation. Recommend retrofitted instaliation if one is not present. • Alarm.Verify that the aiann works. • Scum and sludge. Measure scum and sludge in each compartment of each septic and putnp tank, pump if needed. Pump • Pump and controds. Check to maka sure the pump and controls aze operating correctly. • Pump vault. Check to matce sure it is in place;cIean per manufacturer recommendations. • Alarm.Verify that the alarm works. • Drainback Check to make sure it is operating properly. • Event counter o�run time. Check to see if tliere is an event counter or run time log for the pump. If there is one, calculate the water usage rate and compare to ttze anticipaxed average daily flow listed on Page 2. Soil Treatment Area • Inspection pipes.Check to make sure they are properiy capped.Replace ca.ps that are damaged. • Surfacing of eff luent. Check for surfaced effluent or other signs of probiexns. • Lateral ftushing. Check lateral rlistribution;if cleanouts exist,flush and clean as needed. • Ponding. Check for ponding. Excessive ponding in at-grade and mound beds indicaxes problems. All other components—inspect as listed here: -4-