HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Status Memo 12-12-96TO: Bruce Vang, Building Inspector
FROM: Stephen Weckman, On -Site Systems Manager
DATE: December 12, 1996
SUBJECT: Bruce Kelly residence (2320 Fox St.) - septic system
History
Soil testing was initially completed May 26, 1995 by Bob Koch. Two drainfield sites were located
on the west lot (2340 Fox St.) and one site was designated for the east lot (2320 Fox St.). As the
existing septic system on 2320 Fox St. had no soil testing information available, Mr. Koch was
notified that the system must be verified as meeting current standards or a new site must be
designated. New soil testing was completed August 4, 1995 and an additional drainfield site was
designated approximately thiry feet from the existing system. The soil borings indicated mottled soil
at depths of 18, 26 and 29 inches, requiring a mound system.
Due to the proximity of the soil borings to the existing system and the comparable elevations, the
City staff considered this information to consider the existing system non-compliant with the current
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA) Rules Chapter 7080. The Orono Municipal Code
requires that non-compliant septic systems be upgraded within ten years of being identified unless
additions or reconstruction of the residence require an upgrade before then.
Installation
For whatever reason, the septic system that was designed for the new residence was not installed and
the residence has been connected to the old drainfield. Since the system was connected to the
residence without a permit as required by the City and no inspections were made, the system must
be opened to verify that it is sized properly for the residence ands it borings must be com leted
which show that the drainfield meets City and State Codes.
Code Violations
• Permit Required for installation of septic system (City Code Ch. 12.02)
• Septic system must be confirmed as being of adequate size to handle waste load (City Code
Ch. 12.30 subd. 4 F. - MPCA 7080.0060 subp. 1)
• Compliance Inspection required for all new construction or replacement (MPCA 7080.0315
subp. 2 C.)
Minimum Requirements
• A licensed site evaluator must verify septic system compliance with City and State Codes.
• The homeowner or his representative must apply for a septic system permit for the
connection of the residence to the existing system and an inspection must be performed by
City staff to verify that the improvements to the system meet City and State Standards.
CITY OF ORONO Date
ADDRESS Connected to
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