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Home My WebLink About9-11-19 Septic DesignJoseph Olson D.B.A. Rusty Olson's--Soil and Percolation Testing Joseph J. Olson--MPCA License #810 11481 Riverview Rd. NE, Hanover, MN 55341 (763) 498-8779 Fax (763) 498-8290 Revised September 11, 2019 Gonyea Homes 545 Lakeview Parkway Orono, Hennepin County This on-site Sewage Treatment System is designed for a Type 1, five -bedroom home in accordance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Chapter 7080 and local ordinances. The periodically saturated soils were located at I2-16 inches (mottled soil). Due to the periodically saturated soils, a pressurized mound system with 6 inches of rock will need to be installed to treat the septic effluent. The bottom of the treatment area must be located at least 3' above the saturated soils. This system is designed with 6 inches of rock. The soils at a depth of 12" have a percolation rate averaging 10.1 MPI, A 2250 -gallon septic tank is designed for this site. All tanks need to be insulated if there is less than two feet of cover over the top of the tanks. Clean outs must be installed on the end of the laterals for maintenance. The supply line under the driveway must be insulated and sleeved. Use 7132 -inch perforations on the laterals. A 1250 -gallon pumping chamber will need to be installed to lift the effluent to the treatment area. The power supply and switches must be located outside the manhole and pumping chamber in a weatherproof enclosure. A warning device must be installed with light and sound devices; this is in case of a pump failure. A flow measurement device must be installed. Including but not limited to a water meter, event counter, running time clocks or electronically controlled dosing. Kee all heavy a ui ment off of the proposed treatment areas before during and after construction. The area around both sites must be fenced off by the contractor before any construction begins. With proper installation and maintenance, this system should have no problem in treating septic effluent effectively. Nothing other than gray water, (laundry, showers, etc.) Human water and toilet tissue should be disposed of into the septic tanks. Garbage disposals are not recommended. Iron filters cannot go into this system. Additives must not be used they may cause harmful damage to your septic system. It is recommended that you pump the septic tanks every two years. Si y, Joseph J. Olson b -{ lb / r� 22.p 13.8 2. ftk N+?' 22.6 _ pr �, a po„13.p ,aa oa 8.$ A r �I^ � — —4e4. , 40 f r y 992 f l \ r9'p J o 24.p A sosao2 w zzo9e �—r in J /r Ln 19 C. f k V �' '` -- ~moi � ` / ;� / 1 ` � •_. f / /r/ / �� •�ti / SO0°�21"W 126.75 1 I f 00 lei 32 � t 2011 purple code Mound Design www.5epticResource.com (vers 15.2) Property Owner: Gonya Homes Date: 9/11/2019 Site Address: 545 Lakeview Parkway PID: 0611723320012 Comments: instructions: F—� = enter data F-7 = adjust if desired = computer calculated - DO NOT CHANGE! 1)bedroom Type �I Residential System 2) 750 GPD design flow 3) Yes Garbage disposal or pumped to septic 50% larger tank with multiple comp/tanks a) 2250 Gal Septic tank (code minimum) 2250 Gat Septic tank (design size / LUG req'd) Tank options: none 5) 1.2 GPD/ft2 mound sand loading rate contour loading rate of12 req's a min 62.5 ft. long rockbed 6) 10.0 ft rockbed width 63.0 ft rockbed length 7) 3.0 ft lateral spacing 3.0 ft perforation spacing (maximum of 3 for both) end feed manifold connection 8) laterals 61.0 feet long 21.0 perfs / lateral 63 perfs total (1 /2 a perf means the first pert starts at the middle feed manifold) ry 7/32 inch perfs at feet residual head gives 0.56 gpm flow rate per perforation for this perf size & spacing, & pipe size on line 12, max perfs/lateral = 30 , line #8 must be less > OK. 10) 4.0 closes per day (4 minimum) 1 1) 188 gallons per dose (treatment volume) 2.00 5x 12) 2.00 inch diameter laterals must be used to meet 'Ax pipe volume" requirement 2.00 3x 13) 90 feet of 2.0 inch supply line leads to 15 gallons of drainback volume (Tip: "top feed" manifold to control the drainback) 14) 203 gallons TOTAL pump out volume (treatment + drainback) 15) 14 feet vertical lift from pump to mound laterals, leads to a: 16) 36 GPM 23 feet of head, Pump requirement (note: >50gpm may require an extra 3-6' of head) 17) 750 gal Dose tank (code minimum) 1250 gal Dose tank (design size / LUG req'd) at 25.49 gpi leads to a 18) 8.0 inch swing on Demand float, or timed dosing of5.6 min ON (confirm pump rate with drawdown (this delivers Average flow, =70% of Peak design flow) 9 hrs OFF test and adjust as necessary) 19)12 inches from bottom of tank to "Pump OFF" float 20) 20 inches from bottom of tank to "Pump ON" float, or12 inches to "Timer ON" float if time dosed 21) 23 inches from bottom of tank to "Hi Level" float, or F33 inches to "Hi Level" float if time dosed 22) 664 gallons reserve capacity (after High Level Alarm is activated) 0 31) 13'-) 0.45 gpd/ft2 Absorption area Soil Loading Rate, which gives a mound ratio of 2.7 (minimum) (this must match the soil boring log) desired mound ratio 2.7 percent site slope (0-20% range) �(% downslope site slope, if different than upslope) 12 inches, or 1.0 ft. to Redox or other limiting condition (need at least 12" to be a Type 1) Treatment zone contains=inches of 0% soil credit, and Finches of 50% soil credit. Giving a: 24 inch, or 2.0 ft. Sand Lift Mound CRITICAL FOR FUTURE CERTIFICATIONS!!! 27.0 ft.Total ABSORPTION width (with sand beyond rockbed as follows:) 0.0 ft. upslope and sideslope 17.0 ft. Downslope Individual slope ratios give BERM widths (topsoil beyond rockbed) of: 4:1 upslope ratio 14 ft. upslope berm 3:1 sideslope 13 ft. sideslope berms 4:1 downslope 21 ft. downslope berm Overall Dimensions: UDsloae berm Limiting Condi 10.0 ft. wide by 63.0 ft. long Rock bed 45 ft. wide by 1 89 ft. long Moundfootprint 4" inspection pipe r-- 18" cover on top 14 0 Clean sand lift 1.0 Depth to Limiting _______._—$ __._z_ y Absorption Width berm 21 12" cover on sides (6" loamy cap & 6" topsoil) 27.0 1' — _ + - - — - Note: For 0 to 1% slopes, Absorption Width is measured from the Bedequally in both directions. For slopes >1%, Absorption Width is measured downhill from the upslope edge of the Bed. Rock Bed: 10.0 ft. by 63.0 ft. by inches under pipe, plus 20% gives 21 yd' or *1.4= 29 ton y Mound Sand: (note: volume is based on 3:1 /4:1 slope from top of rockbed, Exchange sand for loamy cap if desired) 48.2 up + 74.2 downslope + 12.1 ends + 50.2 under rock =222 ydj or *1.4= 310 ton plus 20% Loamy Cap: 41 ft. by 85 ft. 6" deep, plus 20% gives Topsoi L• [7T57 ft. by 89 ft. 6" deep, plus 20% gives I hereby certify that I have completed this work in accordance er Signature Rusty Olson"s Soil Ix Perc Company 78 yd' or *1.4=109 ton 89 yd' or *1.4= 125 ton all applicable ordinances, rules and laws. 810 License# 9/11 /2f)19 uaLe Installer Summary 2250 gallon Septic tank (minimum) Tank options: none Duo targer LanK WIUI rnurLiRre camp/Lanres 1250 gallon Dose tank (minimum) at 25.49 gpi 36 GPM @ 23 ft. of head, Pump required 8.0 inch swing on Demand float which translates to roughly 5.0 inches of float tether length if time dosing is required -->I 5.6 Iminutes ON time EtEEI hours OFF time 20 inches from bottom of tank to "pump ON" float, or 12 inches to "timer ON" float 23 inches from bottom of tank to "Hi Level Alarm" or L_13_j inches to "Hi level alarm" if time dosed 90 ft. of z.0 inch supply line with end feed manifold connection (Tip: "top feed" manifold to control drainback) 24 inch, or 2.0 ft. Sand Lift Mound 10.0 ft. wide by 63.0 ft. long Rock bed 3 laterals 2.00 inch diameter 61.0 ft. long 3A ft, lateral spacing 7/32 inch perfs 3.0 ft. perforation spacing No Effluent filter Et alarm 3 clean out Et valve box assemblies 27.0 ft.Total sand ABSORPTION width (minimum) 0.0 ft. upslope and sideslope (sand beyond rockbed, minimum) 17.0 ft. Downslope (sand beyond rockbed, minimum) Specific slope ratios give BERM widths (topsoil beyond rockbed) of: 4:1 upslope ratio 14 ft. upslope berm 3:1 sideslope13 ft. sideslope berms 4:1 downslope 21 ft. downslope berm UDsloDe berm = � Z.a 1y0 Limiting_ Condition 4" inspection pipe r-- 18" cover on top DownsloDe bene 21 12" cover on sides (6" loamy cap & 6" topsoil) Clean sand lift Depth to Limiting ^—' Absorption Width z7.o ---_ — ——-- Note: For 0 to 1% slopes, Absorption Width is measured from the Bedequally in bath directions. For slopes }1%, Absorption Wdth is measured downhill from the upslope edge of the Bed. Rock Bed: 21.0 'yd or *1.4= 29 ton Mound Sand: 222 yd3 or *1.4= 310 ton Loamy Cap: 78 yd or *1.4= 109 ton Topsoil: 89 yd or *1.4= 125 ton inches under pipe calculation based on 3:1/4:1 slope from top of rockbe 6" deep 6" deep INSPECTOR CHECKLIST - mound 545 Lakeview Parkway WELL setbacks: 20' to pressure tested sewer line (5 psi for 15 min) 50' to everything 100' to dispersal area with shallow well PROPERTY LINES setback: 10' to everything Road setback: platted: 10' prop line. Metes Et bounds: out of road easement, or outer ditch. LAKE / BLUFF setback: 20' for bluff. Lakes: GD _, RD _, NE . Protected wetland _. Building setbacks: 10' for everything, 20' for dispersal area. WATERLINE under pressure sc 10' to bed,tank Et sewer line. (else sewer line > 12" below) Sewer lige Et baffle connection (no 90's, 3' between 45's, slope min 1" in 8', max 2" in 8') (no depth req's, clean out every 100', Sch 40 pipe) Septic tank and risers (water tight, insulated, proper depth, existing verified by pumping) Mfg 2250 gallons none Riser over outlet, riser over inlet or center, and 6"+ inspection pipe over any remaining baffles. No effluent filter Et alarm Dose tank risers and piping (water tight, insulated, proper depth, drainback) Mfg-- 1250 gallons dose pump 36 gpm 23 head VERIFY PUMP CURVE 5.6 min ON 9 hr OFF float setting drop 8.0 inches at 25.5 gpi "DESIGNED" 5.0 inches approx float tether length 203.0 gal dose divided by gpi "INSTALLED" = inches float drop (field corrected LABEL pump requirements and drawdown on riser or panel Cam lock reachable from grade - 30" max. J -hook weep hole. Supply line access (no hard 90's) 2.0 inch supply pipe: Sch40, sloped 1/8"+, supported by 4" sch40 sleeve or compacted, and buried 6"+. splice box / control panel / electrical connections flow measurement: CT, ETM, time dosed, home water meter mound absorption area rough up mound rock dimensions 10.0 X 63.0 Sand lift depth 24 inches. (Jar test : 2" sand leaves < 1/8" silt after 30 min) Absorption Sand beyond rock 0.0 upslope Bermed topsoil beyond rockbed 14 upslope cover depth of 12-18"+ VERIFY 3 laterals (1-2' from edge of rock) 2.00 inch pipe size (Sch40 pipe Et fittings) 3.0 ft lateral spacing 7132 inch perforations 3.0 ft perforation spacing 17.0 downslope 13 sideslope 21 downslope Air inlet at end of laterals, and at top feed manifold if necessary. clean outs (no hard 90's) 4" inspection pipe to bottom of rock, anchored VERIFY Abandon existing system - if necessary monitoring plan and type well abandonment form - if necessary VERIFY �Re-use existing tank certification 109 O a aa, a a CL "CIO o a� r E 4 u � d • tn W O CW u o � c W c O o r a m r CL ! r m 10 L v :? r � E 40 3 f 109 O a a CL "CIO o a� L E 4 • tn W O CW u o � c W c IV a o 109 O a a) w a CL CL 0 ca a CL o E • a) w a CL CL 0 ca a c o • a) w a CL CL 0 ca a • a) w a CL CL 0 ca a Soil Observation Log www.SepticResource.com vers 12.4 Owner Information. Property Owner / project: Gonya Homes Date 9/10/2019 Property Address / PID: 545 Lakeview Parkway 6/1/2014 Soil Survey Information ❑ refer to attached soil survey Parent matl's: Till ❑ Outwash [] Lacustrine D Alluvium ❑ Organic ❑ Bedrock landscape position: ❑ summit ❑ Shoulder ❑ Side slope ❑ Toe slope soil survey map units: L40B slope 3-11 % direction- Linear Soil Log #1 Q Boring ❑ Pit Elevation 992.1 Depth to SHWT 12 inches Depth (in) Texture fragment % matrix color redox color consistence grade shape 0-6 Topsoil <35 10yr4/2 Friable Moderate Blocky 6-12 Clay Loam <35 10yr5/4 Friable Strong 1310A% 1? -24 Clay Loam <35 10yr5/4 10y4/8,1 -6/10y Firm Strong BIOLky <35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky firm moderate prismatic platy >50 rigid strong massive <35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky firm moderate Prismatic platy >50 rigid strong massive Comments: 545 Lakeview Parkway Soil Log #2 21 Boring El pit Elevation 992.1 Depth to SHWT 16 inches Depth (in) Texture fragment % matrix color redox color consistence grade shape 0-8 Topsoil <35 10yr3/2 Friable Moderate Blocky 8-16 Clay Loam <35 10yr4/4 Friable Strong 131ocl<� 16-24 Clay Loam <35 10yr5/4 10y4/8,1 -6/10y Firm Strong Rlock� <35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky firm moderate prismatic platy >50 rigid strong massive <35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky firm moderate prismatic platy >50 rigid Istrong Imassive 545 Lakeview Parkway Soil Log 93 ❑J Boring El Pit Elevation 992.1 Depth to SHWT 12 inches Depth (in) Texture fragment % rnatrix color redox color consistence grade shape 0-6 Topsoil <35 10yr3/1 Friable Moderate Blocky 6-12 Clay Loam <35 10yr4/3 Friable Strong Blocky 12-24 Clay Loam <35 10yr5/3 10y4/8,1 -6/10y Firm Strong Block, <35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky firm moderate prismatic platy >50 rigid strong massive <35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky firm moderate prismatic platy X50 rigid strong massive I hereby certi this work was completed in accordance with signer Signature MN 7080 and any local reqs. Rusty Olson's Sots & Pere 810 Company License # 545 Lakeview Parkway Soil Log #4 ❑ Boring d Pit Elevation 989.8 Depth to SHWT 12 inches Depth (in) Texture fragment % matrix color redox color consistence grade shape 0-8 Topsoil <35 1Oyr3/1 I Friable Moderate Blocky 8-12 1 Clay Loam 1 <35 1 1Oyr4/2 Friable StrongBlocky 12-20 Clay Loam <35 1Oyr5/3 lOy4/8,1-6/10y Firm Strong Blocky loose single grain <35 granular blocky moderate loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky >50 firm moderate prismatic platy rigid strong massive <35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky >50 firm moderate prismatic platy rigid I strong massive I 545 Lakeview Parkway Soil Log #5 _ ❑r Boring ❑ Pit Elevation 989.8 Depth to SHWT 12 inches Depth (in) Texture fragment % matrix color redox color consistence grade shape 0-8 Topsoil .,5 10yr3/1 Friable Moderate Blocky 8-12 Clay Loam <35 12-18 Clay Loam <35 <35 35-50 >50 <35 35-50 >50 1 Oyr4/3 I Oyr5/4 IOy4/8,1-6/10y IFirm loose friable firm rigid loose friable Strong Strong Blocky loose single grain weak granular blocky moderate prismatic platy strong massive loose single grain weak granular blocky moderate prismatic platy strong massive I hereby ce ify this work was completed in accordance with MN 7080 and any local reqs. Rusty Olson's Soil & Pere 810 esigner Signature Company License # Soil Observation Log www.SeptieResource.com vers 12.4 Owner Information Property Owner / project: Gonya Homes Date 9/10/2019 Property Address / PID: 545 Lakeview Parkway 6/1/2014 Soil Survey Information ❑ refer to attached soil survey Parent matl's: El Till ❑ Outwash ❑ Lacustrine ❑ Alluvium ❑ organic ❑ Bedrock landscape position: ❑ Summit ❑ Shoulder 0 Side slope ❑ Toe slope soil survey map units: L40B slope 3-11 % direction- Linear Soil Log #6 21 Boring ❑ Pit Elevation 989.8 Depth to SHWT 12. inches Depth (in) Texture fragment % matrix color redox color consistence grade shape 0-8 Topsoil <35 10yr3/1 Friable Moderate Blocky 8-12 Clay Loam -35 10yr4/3 Friable Strong Block\ 12-18 Clay Loam <35 10yr5/4 IOy4/8,1-6/10y Firm Strong Block% <35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky >50 fine moderate prismatic platy rigid strong massive X35 loose loose single grain 35-50 friable weak granular blocky firm moderate prismatic platy >50 rigid strong massive Comments: UNIVERSITY>. OF MINNESOTA Septic System Management Plan for Above Grade Systems The goal of a septic system is to protect human health and the environment by properly treating wastewater before returning it to the environment. Your septic system is designed to kill harmful organisms and remove pollutants before the water is recycled back into our lakes, streams and groundwater. This management plan will identify the operation and maintenance activities necessary to ensure long- term performance of your septic system. Some of these activities must be performed by you, the homeowner. Other tasks must be performed by a licensed septic maintainer or service provider. However, it is YOUR. responsibility to make sure all tasks get accomplished in a timely manner. The University of Minnesota's Septic System Owner's Guide contains additional tips and recommendations designed to extend the effective life of your system and save you money over time, Proper septic system design, installation, operation and maintenance means safe and clean water! Property Owner Email Property Address 545 Lakeview Parkway Property ID 0611723320012 System Designer ,Joseph J. Olson Contact Info 763-40$-8779 System Installer Contact Info Service Provider/Maintainer Contact Info Permitting Authority Contact Info Permit # Date Inspected Keep this Management Plan with your Septic System Owner's Guide. The Septic System Owner's Guide includes a folder to hold maintenance records including pumping, inspection and evaluation reports. Ask your septic professional to also: • Attach permit information, designer drawings and as -built of your system, if they are available. • Keep copies of all pumping records and other maintenance and repair invoices with this document. • Review this document with your maintenance professional at each visit; discuss any changes in product use, activities, or water -use appliances. For a copy of the Septic System Owner's Guide, visit www.bookstores.umn.edu and search for the word "septic" or call 800-322-8642. For more information see http://septic.umn.edu Version: August 2015 -I- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Septic System Management Plan for Above Grade Systems Your Septic System Ali Septic System Specifics System Type: (�) I ()II ()III OIV* O V* System is subject to operating pennit* (Based on Aff Rules Chapter 7080.2200 — 2400) System uses UV disinfection unit* *Additional Management Plan required Type of advanced treatment unit Does tank have two compartments? (F)y () N Dwelling Type Well Construction Number of bedrooms: 5 Well depth (ft): New Construction System capacity/ design flow (gpd): 750 ❑ Cased well Casing depth: Anticipated average daily flaw (gpd): 450 ❑ Other (specify): Comments Distance from septic (ft): Is the well on the design drawing? ()Y N Business? : (> e N What type? Soil Treatment Area (STA) Septic Tank El Inspection ports L] Cleanouts ❑ First tank Tank volume: 2250 gallons ❑ Pump Tank 1250 gallons Does tank have two compartments? (F)y () N ❑ Effluent Pump make/model: ❑ Second tank Tank volume: gallons Pump capacity GPM ❑ Tank is constructed of Concrete TDH Feet of head ❑ Effluent screen: Y @ N Alarm ()Y (j) N ❑ Alarm location Soil Treatment Area (STA) Mound/At-Grade area (width x length): 45 ft x 89 ft 10 El Inspection ports L] Cleanouts Rock bed size (width x length): ft x 63 ft F—] Surface water diversions Location of additional STA: See Drawing Rock Type of distribution media:Ei Additional STA not available -2- UNIVERSITY Septic System Management Plan OF MINNESOTAfor Above Grade Systems Homeowner Management Tasks These operation and maintenance activities are your responsibility. Chart on page 6 can help track your activities. Your toilet is not a garbage can. Do not flush anything besides human waste and toilet paper. No wet wipes, cigarette butts, disposal diapers, used medicine, feminine products or other trash! The system and septic tanks needs to be checked every 24 months Your service provider or pumper/maintainer should evaluate if your tank needs to be pumped more or less often. Seasonally or several times per year • Leaks. Check (listen, look) for leaks in toilets and dripping faucets. Repair leaks promptly. • Soil treatment area. Regularly check for wet or spongy soil around your soil treatment area. If surfaced sewage or strong odors are not corrected by pumping the tank or fixing broken caps and leaks, call your service professional. Untreated sewage may snake humans and animals sick. Keep bikes, snowmobiles and other traffic off and control borrowing animals. • Alarms. Alarms signal when there is a problem; contact your service professional any time the alarm signals. • Lint filter. If you have a lint filter, check for lint buildup and clean when necessary. If you do not have one, consider adding one after washing machine. • Effluent screen. If you do not have one, consider having one installed the next time the tank is cleaned along with an alarm. Annually • Water usage rate. A water meter or another device can be used to monitor your average daily water use. Compare your water usage rate to the design flow of your system (listed on the next page).. Contact your septic professional if your average daily flow over the course of a month exceeds 70% of design flow for your system. • Caps. Make sure that all caps and lids are intact and in place. Inspect for damaged caps at least every fall. Fix or replace damaged caps before winter to help prevent freezing issues. Water conditioning devices. See Page 5 for a list of devices. When possible, program the recharge frequency based on water demand (gallons) rather than time (days). Recharging too frequently may negatively impact your septic system. Consider updating to demand operation if your system currently uses time, • Review your water usage rate. Review the Water Use Appliance chart on Page 5. Discuss any major changes with your service provider or pumper/maintainer. During each visit by a service provider or pumper/maintainer • Make sure that your service professional services the tank through the manhole. (NOT though a 4" or 6" diameter inspection port.) • Ask how full your tank was with sludge and scum to determine if your service interval is appropriate. • Ask your pumper/maintainer to accomplish the tasks listed on the Professional Tasks on Page 4. -3- UNIVERSITY Septic System Management Plan OF MINNESOTA .,for Above Grade Systems Professional Management Tasks These are the operation and maintenance activities that apumper/maintainerperforms to help ensure long- term performance of your system. At each visit a written report/record must be provided to homeowner. Plumbing/Source of Wastewater • Review the Water Use Appliance Chart on Page 5 with homeowner. Discuss any changes in water use and the impact those changes may have on the septic system. • Review water 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 level. Check to make sure the tank is not leaking. The liquid level should be level with the bottom of the outlet pipe. (If the water level 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 soil treatment area.) • Inspection pipes. Replace damaged or missing pipes and caps. • Baffles. Check to make sure they are in place and attached, and that inlet/outlet baffles are clear of buildup or obstructions. • Effluent screen. Check to make sure it is in place; clean per manufacturer recommendation. Recommend retrofitted installation if one is not present. • Alarm. Verify that the alarm works. • Scum and sludge. Measure scum and sludge in each compartment of each septic and pump tank, pump if needed. Pump • Pump and controls. Check to make sure the pump and controls are operating correctly. • Pump vault. Check to make sure it is in place; clean per manufacturer recommendations. • Alarm. Verify that the alarm works. • Drainback. Check to make sure it is draining properly. • Event counter or elapsed time meter. Check to see if there is an event counter or elapsed time meter for the pump. If there is one or both, calculate the water usage rate and compare to the anticipated use listed on Design and Page 2. Dose Volume: gallons: Pump run time: Minutes Soil Treatment Area • Inspection pipes. Check to make sure they are properly capped. Replace caps and pipes that are damaged. • Surfacing of effluent. Check for surfacing effluent or other signs of problems. • Lateral flushing. Check lateral distribution; if cleanouts exist, flush and clean at recommended frequency. • Vegetation - Check to see that a good growth of vegetation is covering the system. All other components — evaluate as listed here: -4- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Septic System Management Plan for Above Grade Systems Water -Use Appliances and Equipment in the Home Appliance Impacts on System Management Tips - Uses additional water. - Use of a garbage disposal is not recommended. • Adds solids to the tank. - Minimize garbage disposal use. Compost instead. Garbage disposal - Finely -ground solids may not settle. - To prevent solids from exiting the tank, have your Unsettled solids can exit the tank tank pumped more frequently. and enter the soil treatment area. - Add an effluent screen to your tank. - Washing several loads on one day - Choose a front -loader or water -saving top -loader, uses a lot of water and may overload these units use less water than older models. your system. - Limit the addition of extra solids to your tank by - Overloading your system may using liquid or easily biodegradable detergents. Washing machine prevent solids from settling out in Limit use of bleach -based detergents and fabric the tank. Unsettled solids can exit softeners. the tank and enter the soil treatment - Install a lint filter after the washer and an effluent area. screen to your tank - Wash only full loads and think even — spread your laundry loads throughout the week. - Powdered and/or high -phosphorus - Use gel detergents. Powdered detergents may add detergents can negatively impact the solids to the tank. Dishwasher performance of your tank and soil - Use detergents that are low or no -phosphorus. g p hos p treatment area. • Wash only full loads. - New models promote "no scraping". - Scrape your dishes anyways to keep undigested They have a garbage disposal inside, solids out of your septic system. - Finely -ground solids may not settle. - Expand septic tank capacity by a factor of 1.5. Grinder pump (in Unsettled solids can exit the tank - Include pump monitoring in your maintenance home) and enter the soil treatment area. schedule to ensure that it is working properly. - Add an effluent screen. - Large volume of water may - Avoid using other water -use appliances at the same Large bathtub overload your system. time. For example, don't wash clothes and take a (whirlpool) - Heavy use of bath oils and soaps can bath at the same time, impact biological activity in your - Use oils, soaps, and cleaners in the bath or shower tank and soil treatment area. sparingly. Clean Water Uses Impacts on System Management Tips High -efficiency - Drip may result in frozen pipes - Re-route water directly out of the house. Do not furnace during cold weather. route furnace discharge to your septic system. Water softener - Salt in recharge water may affect - These sources produce water that is not sewage and Iron filter system performance. should not go into your septic system. Reverse osmosis - Recharge water may hydraulically • Reroute water from these sources to another outlet, overload the system. such as a dry well, draintile or old drainfield. - When replacing, consider using a demand -based - Water from these sources will Surface drainage overload the system and is recharge vs. a time -based recharge. Footing drains prohibited from entering septic - Check valves to ensure proper operation; have unit system. serviced per manufacturer directions -5- N I V ERS ITY Septic System .Management Plan for Above Grade Systems OF MINNESOTA Homeowner Maintenance Log Track maintenance activities here for easy reference. See list of management tasks on pages 3 and 4. Activity Date accomplished Check frequently: Leaks: check for plumbing leaks* Soil treatment area check for surfacing** Lint filter: check, clean if needed* Effluent screen (if owner -maintained)*** Alarm** Check annually: Water usage rate (maximum gpd Caps: inspect, replace if needed Water use appliances — review use Other: *Monthly "Quarterly * * *Bi -Annually Notes: "As the owner of this SSTS, I understand it is my responsibility to properly operate and maintain the sewage treatment system on this property, utilizing the Management Plan. If requirements in this Management Plan are not met, I will promptly notify the permitting authority and take necessary corrective actions. If I have a new system, I agree to adequately protect the reserve area for future use as a soil treatment system." Property Owner Signature: Date Management Plan Prepared By: Joseph J. Olson Certification # C1255 Permitting Authority: 02015 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This material is available in alternative formats upon request. Contact the Water Resources Center, 612-624-9282. The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program is delivered by the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center.