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Home My WebLink About07-06-2022 Septic Compliance - NON-compliantSP TESTING INC. Steven B. Schirmers -951 Katydid Lane NF -St. Michael, MN 55376 Cert. No 627 - State License #394 - Phone 763-497-3566 - Fax 763-497-5012 www.sE!testing.wastewaterL@comcast.net - schirmerswastewater.com July 6, 2022 David Scott 1905 Heritage Dr. Orono, MN A Compliance inspection was completed for the existing on-site sewage treatment system located on this property for the sale of the home. The system consists of a pressurized seepage bed built in 1971. A Multi -Flo unit was added to the system on 12.30.1997 & the 12' x 501, 600sq.ft. seepage bed was pressurized. The system is classified as a Type IV with a 500 gallon trash trap (plastic tank), 1 - 750 gallon Multi -Flo Unit & 1-1500 gallon pump tank (plastic). Soil boring #1 found no mottled soil (redox features) to 71, elev. 93.3 below the ground surface & the bottom of the seepage bed at elev. 96.3 leaving a 3' separation from the bottom of the rock bed & redox features. This system meets the separation as designed from the bottom of the seepage bed & redox features & is classified as in compliance with Minnesota Chapter 7080 rules. The Multi -Flo has been serviced by Schirmers Wastewater Treatment Systems since it was installed. Monitoring of the seepage bed has found no indication of hydraulic overloading. The Multi -Flo Unit requires to be serviced 2 times a year at a cost of $250.00 a year (2022 price). The seepage bed has to be monitored 1 time a year at a cost of $50.00 a year (2022 price). These prices are subject to change. The tanks were pumped by Elmer J. Peterson Co. & SP Testing which found the 500 gallon plastic tank installed too deep & is collapsing & is classified as non- compliant. This tank will need to be removed & replaced with a cement tank matching the existing flow. A tank abandonment report will need to be completed for this tank. The original design was to have a timer added at the 1500 gallon pump tank, pumping 113 gal/every 6 hours. A time dose panel & an event counter will also need to be installed. The 750 gallon Multi -Flo unit & 1500 gallon pump tank are compliant. Nothing other than Duman waste, toilet tissue, laundry, showers, water softners etc. should be disposed of into the system. IRON FILTERS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO DISHCARGE INTO THE SYSTEM. Garbage disposals are not recommended. Excessive amounts of soaps, antibacterial soaps, cleaning agents, shower cleaners used every shower & chlorine agents may kill the bacteria needed to treat septic effluent. Additives are not recommended. Recommend laundering be limited to 3 to 4 loads per day. The Multi -Flo Unit will need to be pumped when the settable solids reach 40%. Schirmers Wastewater will meet the pumper & clean out the Multi -Flo at the same time. There will only be a $50.00 charge for Schirmers Wastewater to clean the filters in the Multi -Flo unit as long as pumping is only needed 1 time every 3 years. The pumping charges from the pumper are your responsibility. By using smaller amounts of laundry, dish, dishwasher soaps will help to decrease pumping the system. See the attached Multi -Flo Care Sheet. This certificate of compliance is no guarantee that this system will continue to function indefinitely. Steven B. Schirmers This inspection requires a signature from an Advanced Designer. Bernie Miller Date S—P TESTlNGs INC. Steven B. Schirmers - MPCA Cert.No. 627 951 Katydid Lane NE - St. Michael, MN 55376 - (763) 497-3566 FAX (763) 497-5011 State License #394 wwwsptesting.wastewater@,comcast.net - schirmerswastewater.com v0,3 - ---- __.r n u+... _._ r e..'� a\� J�? ► � 4v tr �/sX1y lit{ A '�.+cee4� esu 15u J A" 17, faczsC��.+� f r �auS4✓ `a1 MINNESOTA CONTROL ,&GENCY POLLUTION Compliance inspection report p t fo rm 520 Lafayette Road North Existing Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) St, Paul, MN 55155-4194 Doc Type: Compliance and Enforcement Instructions: Inspector must submit completed form to Local Governmental Unit (LGU) and system owner within 15 days of final determination of compliance or noncompliance, Instructions for filling out this form are located on the Minnesota Pollution Control /agency (MPGA) website at htt s:J/www. ca.state.mn.usJsites/defaultl€files/w-wwisfs4-31a. pdf. Property information Parcel ID# or 5ec/Twp/flange: Local regulatory authority info: Property address: g 010 Local tracking number: Reason for Inspection ,f f Owner/representative: Brief system description: GO L) 1 ,1 �Ft,,4ra System status System status on date (mm/dd/yyyy): A ❑ Compliant– Certificate of compliance* (Valid for 3 years from report date unless evidence of an imminent threat to public health or safety requiring removal and abatement under section 1455.04, subdivision 8 is discovered or a shorter time frame exists in Local Ordinance.) *Note: Compliance indicates conformance with Minn. R. 7080.1500 as of system status date above and does not guarantee future Performance - Owner's phone:,, El Noncompliant – Notice of noncompliance Systems failing to protect ground water must he upgraded, replaced, or use discontinued within the time required by local ordinance. An imminent threat to public health and safety (1TPHS) must be upgraded, replaced, or its use discontinued within ten months of receipt of this notice or within a shorter period if required by local ordinance or under section 145A. 04 subdivision a. Reason(s) for noncompliance (check all applicable) ❑ Impact on public health (Compliance component #1) – Imminent threat to public health and safety Tank integrity (Compliance component #2) – Failing to protect groundwater Other Compliance Conditions (Compliance component #3) – Imminent threat to public health acrd safety ElOther Compliance Conditions (Compliance component 43) – Failing to protect groundwater ❑ System not abandoned according to Minn. R. 7080.2500 (Compliance component #3) – Failing to protect groundwater ❑ Soil separation (Compliance component 45) – Failing to protect groundwater ❑ Operating permiUmonitoring plan requirements (Compliance component 94) – Noncompliant - local ordinance applies Comments or recommendations Certification I hereby certify that all the necessary information has been gathered to determine the compliance status of this system. No determination of future system performance has been nor can he made due to unknown conditions during system construction, possible abuse of the system, inadequate maintenance, or future water usage_ By typing my naive below, 1 certify the above statements to be true and correct, used for the purpose of processing this form. to the best of my knowledge, and that this information can be Business name; S� Inspector signature:Certification number: 7 (This document has been electronically signed) License number, — �– ' . Necessary or locally required su Phone: r ,! pporting documentation (must be attached) ❑ Soil observation logs ❑ System/As-Built ❑ Locally required forms ❑ Tank Integrity Assessment ❑ Other information (list): El Operating Permit httpsi//www.pcm,state.mn.us 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 Use your preferred -relay service Available in alternative formats wq-wwisis4-311? 4/18/2021 Page 1 of 4 Property Address: Business Name: S 11-1 !A L I. Impact on public health — Compliance component #1 of 5 Compliance criteria: System discharges sewage to the ground surface Yes" lit No System discharges sewage to drain ❑ Yes* M No tile or surface waters System causes sewage backup into ❑ Yes" R] No dwelling or establishment. Any "Yes" answer above indicates the system is an imminent threat to public health and safety✓. Describe verification methods and results: Date: 9 - _"- Attached supporting documentation. ❑ Other: ❑ Not applicable -- 2. Tank integrity — Compliance component #2 of 5 Compliance criteria: System consists of a seepage pit, cesspool, drywell, leaching pit, or other pit? Sewage tank(s) leak below their designed operating depth? EJ Yes* Q No ❑ Yes* IM No I rYC �J3u�L If which sewage tang( ), leaks: Any "yes" answer above indicates the system is failing to protect groundwater. .., -1�Irl Attached supporting documentation: H Empty tank(s) viewed by inspector Name of maintenance business: License number of maintenance business: 'Z,i,} Date of maintenance: ❑ Existing tank integrity assessment (Attach) Date of maintenance (mmlddiyyyy): (must be within three years) T (See form instructions to ensure assessment complies with Minn. R. 7082.0700 subp. 4 8 (1)) ❑ Tark is Noncompliant (pumping not necessary -explain below) ❑ other: Describe verification methods and results: 't° r ' . ,� r'�•`,..'� � 'L�`is A'�.k. � � 5.� �i+�1'~d a� � 5 uo � ®t Cu � t.��r -C� �+,` 4 u �t`�u.� https:H-ww.pca-state.mn.us 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 use your preferred relay S wq-wwists4-31b • 412512021 ervice Available in alternative Formats Poge 2 of 4 Property Address: �R U_�j 4.��. liz,11;1 Business Name° _ ;._,'{� yl t.t a 7_s C. 3. Other compliance conditions -- Compliance component #3 of 5 Date: '7ffo-'2A. 3a. Maintenance hole covers appear to be structuraJy unsound (damaged, cracked, etc.), or unsecured? ❑ Yes' 0 No ❑ Unknown 3b. Other issues (electrical hazards, etc. ) to immediately and adversely impact public health or safety? ❑ Yes' RE No ❑ Unknown *Yes to 3a or 3b - System is an imminent threat to public health and safety. 3c. System is non -protective of ground water for other conditions as determined by inspector? 3d. System not abandoned in accordance with Minn. R. 708(].2500? *Yes to 3c or 3d - System is failing to ;protect groundwater, Describe verification methods and results: Attached supporting documentation: ❑ Not applicable ❑ Yes' 9 No Z1 Yes' PTNo 1A 1,A- 4- Operating permit and nitrogen BMP* — Compliance component ##4 of 5 ❑ Not applicable is the system operated under an Operating Permit? D Yes ® No If "yes", A below is required Is the system required to employ a Nitrogen BMP specified in the system design? ❑ Yes 91 No If "yes", B below is required 8MP = Best Management Practice(s) specified in the system design If the answer to both questions is "no', this section does not need to be completed. Compliance criteria - a. Have the operating permit requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No b, is the required nitrogen BMP in place and properly functioning? ❑ Yes ❑ No Any "no" answer indicates noncomPliance. Describe verification methods and results: Attached supporting documentation: ❑ Operating permit (Attach) ❑ https://www.pca.state.mr.us 651-296-630() 900-657-3864 Use your preferred relay service Available in alternative formats wq-wwists4-31b • 4/28/2021 Page 3 of 4 Property Address: Busincss Name.- ►`\a'; kz;o r- Date! ti 9 _5t A. 5. 5. Soil separation -- Compliance component #5 of 5 i°trll 544x' r-i.a Date of installation i j, r :i t) -') Unknown (mmfdd/ YYYY) 14�� * 1�p 3horelarid/Wei Ihead protection/Food ® Yes beverage lodging? ❑ No Attached supporting documentation: Compliance criteria select ane Sa.Forsystems built priorto April 1, 9996, and not located in Shoreland or Wellhead Protection Area or not serving a food, beverage or lodging establishment.- Drainfield stablishment:Drainfield has at least a two -foot vertical separation distance from periodically saturated soil or bedrock. 5b. Non-performance systems built April 1, 9996, or later or for non- performance systems located in Shoreland or Wellhead Protection Areas or serving a food, beverage, orlodging establishment: Drainfield has a three-foot vertical separation distance from periodically saturated soil or bedrock.* 5c. "Experimental","Other", or "Performance' systems built under pre -2006 Rules, - Type IV or V systems built under 2006 Rules 7080. 2350 or 7080.2400 (Intermediate Inspector License required <_ 2,500 gallons per day; Advanced Inspector License required > 2,500 gallons per day) Drainfield meets the designed vertical separation distance from periodically saturated soil or bedrock. ® Soil observation 109s completed for the report ❑ Two previous verifications of required vertical separation ❑ Yes [] No* ❑ Not applicable (No soil treatment area) ❑ Yes ❑ No* Indicate depths or elevations A. Bottom of distribution media qb-3 B. Periodicail saturated soil/bedrock C. System separation 3, 0 r� D. Required com Bance separation* I 3 j0' *May be reduced up to 15 percent if allowed by Local Ordinance. ❑ Yes ❑ No* *Any "no" answer above indicates the system is failing to protect groundwater. Describe verification methods and results: Upgrade requirements: (Minn. Stat. § 115.55) An imminent threat to public health and safety f1TPHS) must be upgraded, replaced, or ifs use discontinued within ten months of receipt of this notice or within a shorter period if required by local ordinance. If the system is failing to protect ground water, the system must be upgraded, replaced, or its use discontinued within the time required by local ordinance. If an existing system is not failing as defined in law, and has at least two feet of design soil separation, then the system need not be upgraded, repaired, replaced, or its use discontinued, notwithstanding any local ordinance that is more strict. This provision does not apply to systems in shoreland areas, Wellhead Protection Areas, or those used in connection with food, beverage, and lodging establishments as defined in law. https://www.pnD,StatE.mn.US 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 Use your preferred relay service Available in alternative formats wq-wwists4-31b • 412812021 Page 4 of4 SP TESTING INC. Steven B. Schirmers —951 Katydid Lane NF—St. Michael, MN 55376 Cert. No 627 — State License #394 — Phone 763-497-3566 — Fax 763-497-5011 www.sptesting.wastewater@)comcast.net — schirmerswastewater.com David Scott 1905 Heritage Dr. Orono, MN Soil borings completed with a bucket auger on 7-6-22 SOIL BORING #1 - ELEV. 100.3 - NO MOTTLED SOIL PRESENT IN THE BORING. 0 - 50" Fill soil sandy loam & loam 50" - 60" Original soil dark brown sandy loam 10YR 312 60" 68" Brown sandy loam 70YR 413 68" - 84" Brown sandy loam 10YR 513 SCEEIIME'RS WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS,INC Steven 13 Schirmers — 951 Katydid Lane NE — St. Michael, MN 55376 schirmerswastewater.cam ' sptesting.wastewaterAcomeast.net Cezrt.NO.627 - (763) 497-3566 M FAX (763) 497-5011 State License #395 General Information OWNER: V)� rqv' 4&006p ' PROPERTY LOCATION: ADDRESS: -'�a-qry i . 1'� 0_---- - - COUNTY: i PHONP+ : 5 -' ? S -1 '?4>} EMAIL: UZt-Information Last pumped )— TANK NO. TYPE OF TANK rJ NO. OF MOTORS SERIAL NO. 9, 11 a !� UV REQUIRED Check List Date of Inspection: (.o - U- Date of Inspection Item Done Per. Take Mixed Liquor Sample Brown Cheek Alarm System Take Mixed Liquor Sample Turn Off ]Power*, Gray Blac1{ Rinse Sarge Bowl Check Alarm System Inspect Effluent Quality Clear Vacuam Weir And filters -�--�- Wash Filters 5Rd raY ofi Inspect/Replace Top Gasket Rinse Surge Bowl Inspect/Replace Bottom Inspect Alarm Sensors Inspect Effluent Quality Inspect Aerator Gray Turn On Power Vacuum Weir And Filters CORRECTION RECOMMENDED SETTABLE SOLEDS"/o UV LAB TEST FECAL COLIFORMS W�7-V 1p 17pzlfe Needs Attention item Done Per. Specs Needs Attention Gray Black Take Mixed Liquor Sample Brown Gray Blac1{ Check Alarm System Turn Of Power Rinse Surge Bowl _ Gray Inspect Effluent Quality Clear Gray Vacuum Weir And Filters Flushed off Wash Filters Snray off Flushed off Inspect/Replace Top Gasket InspectlReplace Bottom Inspect Alarm. Sensors Inspect Aerator Turn On Power CORRECTION RECOMMRNDED SETI'ABLE SOLIDS % UV La TEST FECAL COLIFORMS MONITORED DRAINFIELD Dry,_, Ponding Depth H2O Dry_ Ponding Depth H2O SIGNATURE OF OF SER` ICE OR REPAIR MAN SIGNA7Ct= OF SERVICE OR REPAIR MAN AUTHORIZED DISTAIBUOR FOR MULTI-FLO AERATION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, Tank Report Elmer J. Peterson Co. 59421 Dague Ave. Delano, MN 55528 Phone 765-972-2+20 !' ax 7 63-97 2-'x'21 r MPC:A License# 219 David Scott 1905 Heritage Drive Orono, MN 612-965-8366 Baffles: ON / OF .bate: June 6, 2022 Tank Capacity: 1-540 Gallon Trash Trap, 1-750 Gallon Multi -Flo, 1-1500 Gallon Lift Station # of Tanks; 3 Type of Tanks: Trash Trap and Lift Station are Plastic Tanks Gallows Pumped: 20000 Manholes to Grade:F-19 / NO Comments: On June 6, 2022, Eimer J. Peterson Co. pumped tanks. Trash Trap/] " Tank is collapsing. NOTE: This is only a tank report. This is not a compliance inspection for point of sale nor clues it replace a compliance inspection. µ MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 520 Lafayette Road North 51. Paul, MN 55155-4194 Sewage tank integrity assessment form Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) Program Doc Type: Compliance and Enforcement Purpose: This form maybe used to certify the compliance status of the sewage tank components of the SSTS. This farm is not a complete SSTS inspection report, only a tank integrity assessment, and may only certify sewage tank compliance status when entirely completed and signed by a qualified professional. SSTS compliance inspection report farms can be found at: https:llwww.pca.state .mn us/water/inspections. Instructions: This form may be completed, and signed, by a Designated Certified Individual (DCI) of a licensed SSTS inspection, maintenance, installation, or service provider business who personally conducts the necessary procedures to assess the compliance status of each sewage tank in the system. Only a licensed maintenance business is authorized to pump the tank for assessment. A copy of this information should be submitted to the system owner and be maintained by the licensed SSTS business for a pedod of five (5) years from the assessment date. When this form is signed by a qualified certified professional. it becomes necessary supporting documentation to an Existing System Compliance Inspection Report: Com fiance inspection form - Existing system (wg-wwists4-31 b). This form can be found on the MPGA website at htt s:I/www, ca.state.mn.uslwaterfins ections. The information and certified statement on this form is required when existing septic tank compliance status is determined by an individual other than the SSTS Inspector that submits an inspection report. This form represents a third party assessment of SSTS component compliance and is allowable under Minn. R. 7082.0700, subp. 4(13)(1), This form is valid for a period of three years beyond the signature date on this form unless a new evaluation is requested by the owner or owner's agent or is required according to local regulations. Additional Administrative Rule references for this activity can be found at Minn. R. 7062.0700, subp. 4(13),(C), and (D) and-, Minn. R. 7083.0730(C). Owner information Owner/Representative David Scott Property address: 1905 Heritage Drive Orono, MN Local Reguiatory Authority: Parcel ID: System status System status on date (mm/ddlyyyy): 6/6/2022 ❑ Certificate of sewage tank compliance ® Notice of sewage tank non-compliance Compliance criteria: The SSTS has a seepage pit, cesspool, drywell, leaching pit, or other pit -'Failure to Protect Groundwater." ❑ Yes` E No The SSTS has a sewage tank that leaks below the designed operating depth - "Failure to Protect Groundwater." ❑ Yes` Z No -- The SSTS presents a threat to public safety by reason of structurally unsound (damaged, cracked, or weak) maintenance hole cover(s) or lids or any other unsafe condition - "Imminent Threat to S Yes' ❑ No Public Health or Safety." Any "yes" answer above indicates sewage tank non-compliance. Company information Designated Certified Individual (DCI) information Company name: Elmer J. _Peterson Cc Print name: James L 8raegelmann Business license number: 219 _ Certification number: I personally conducted the work described above as a Designated Certified Individual of a Minnesota -licensed SSTS inspection, maintenance, installation, or service provider Business. I personally conducted the necessary procedures to assess the compliance status of each sewage tank in this SSTS. By typing/signing my name below, I certify the above statements to be true and correct, to the best of my knowledge, and that this information can be used for the purpose of processing this form, Designated Certified Individual's signature: Jaynes L Braegelmann Date (mmlddlyyyy): 616/2022 (dais document has been electronically signed j www.pca.state.mn.us 651-296-6340 - 800-657-3864 . Usc your preferred relay Service Available in alternative formats wq-wwisrs4-91 - 5/10/21 Poge 1 of 1