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August 16, 2007
Dear Owner of 160 BIG ISLAND:
This is a friendly reminder to all Orono property owners with non-compliant, on-site septic systems:
Septic System Upgrade Deadline is Fast Approaching
Beginning in the mid-1990s the City began to identify those septic systems that made use of trench
drainfields, a majority of which do not maintain the minimum required vertical separation above
seasonal water tables. Each existing system was subjected to soil borings to determine the seasonal
water table depth. When a system was identified as non-compliant, the owner was notified of the need
to bring the system into compliance and given several years to complete the upgrade.
The deadlines to upgrade were divided into whether or not the property was in the Shoreland District
(within 1000' of a lake or within 300' of a protected tributary stream). Properties in the Shoreland
District were given until December 31, 2007 to become compliant. Properties outside the Shoreland
area with non-compliant systems were allowed until December 31, 2010 to conform to the septic code.
The above noted property is located in the Shoreland District and needs to be updated before
December 31, 2007.
Don't wait until the last minute! The City is strongly recommending that property owners not wait
until the deadline arrives to bring their systems into compliance. The process to upgrade your septic
system can be quite lengthy. The first step in the process is to hire a site evaluator and designer to
determine what type of system is required and provide the blueprint for the system installation.
Secondly, the property owner must then contract with a septic system installer to have the system
constructed.
The installation of a septic system is very weather dependent, especially for mound systems, which can
only be installed when the ground is relatively dry, i.e. typically June through September. Contractors'
schedules fill up quickly, so iYs important to start your planning and design process now to ensure a
timely installation. The period of time from deciding to update your septic system to the actual
installation can easily exceed three to four months, or more. Please contact the Building and Zoning
Department at 952-249-4600 with any questions you may have about bringing your septic system into
compliance.
For a list of licensed designers and installers you may go to www.ci.orono.mn.us, click on
City Departments, click on Septic, then click on the link to www.pca.state.mn.us.
Telephone (952) 249-4600 • Fax(952) 249-4616
www.ci.orono.mn.us
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. Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay; MN 55323-0066
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City Ordinance 199 requires that each existing on-site se�vage treatment system in Orono be inspected every rivo years.
The on-site sewage treatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fall into the categories checked below.'
SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3): 3
1 ��CODE SYSTEM" An ISTS which mzets a(1 the location,desien and construction standazds oFthe current Qrono blunicipal Code.
2 '�COl�1F'LIANT SYSTEM" An ISTS which does not mzet all the]ocation,design and construction standards ofthe currerrt Orono Municipal
/-'� Codz but does meet the three foot separafion requuement,and which is not failing or an imminent threat to public hzahh or safzty.
`.i � °NON-CO�iPLIANT SYSTEM" A prohibited ISTS;an ISTS located within a dzsignated 100-year flood plaiq any ISTS which may
v or ma not meet a11 the locatio desi
Y n, gi,or construclion standazds ofthe current Orono Municipal Codz and which is failing for any reason;and
any ISTS with less than three fezt of unsaturated soil or sand between the distribution device and the limiting soil chazacteristics.
TANK COiv'DITION(�-10):
Tank inspection indicates:
� Pumpout not needzd at this time.
6 Tank must bz pumped out this year (city code requirzs tanks to bz pumpzd out evzry 3 years. Tank was last pumped_ V n k n0 w^ ),
� Solids accumulation in t�lnks is at a critical a critical lecel. Tanks should be pumped out as soon u possibla.
8 S}�st�m is discharging to the surfacz. Tanks must be pumpzd out withirt 48 hours to eliminate surface discharga.
9 Inspzction riszrs missing-tanks could not be inspzctzd. Inspection risers(4"dia.pipz)must be installed in each tank at nz��t pumpout. If tanks
havz not bezn pumped out within the last three years,they should be pumped out now.
10 Inspzction pipe is located d'uzctly over tank ba�1e(does not givz accurate mzasurzment of solids accumulation). Iftanks have not been pumped
out within thz(�st three years,thzy should be pumpzd out now.
DR.AINFIELD CONDITION(11-14): �`-�
11 Drainfield is dry,no surfacing evident.
1� Some e��idznce of surfacing,not crilical yzt .
13 Drainfizld is saturated and visibly dischazging untreatzd eHluznt to the surface. Contact the City Inspector immediately.Rzpairs must be
completzd within 90 days.
1� Drainfizld estent and condition unknown.
CONIlVIENTS:_ sy5ten, does �ot- rne�fi 3 �vofi Sep���t{= o� d�,5-hqnce
Re�1a�� by ��.- 31- a�
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Date of Inspection Septic System Inspector
Note: In the event that this inspection report is used to satisfy the requiremenis for a moRgage or other transfer of property,be advised that this report does not guarantee
or czrtify that an existing system will continue to fuaction properly,but is mzrely an opinion of the adequacy of the system under curre�conditions based on the available
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Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066
Owner: �v�� (���`� Address: 160 Big Island
Permit #'s: none Dates: Contractors: unknown
(This is [� an existing system [ ] new construction) .
SYSTEM COMPLIANCE (1-3) : 3
1 Code System: Meets or exceeds current City standards in all respects relating to design,
construction, and location. Appears to be operating properly.
2 Compliant System: Does not meet all current City standards for new construction, but in
most respects appears to be designed, located, and constructed in accordance with previous
codes and is functioning properly.
� Non-Compliant System: System may or may not meet current City standards for design,
construction, or location, but is failing to properly treat and dispose of the current
input; and any system with less than three feet of vertical separation between the bottom
of the drainfield and the saturated soil level.
(The saturated soil lavel [�] has or [ ] has not bean identified at this time. If the
saturated soil level has not been identified, this classification is subject to revision.)
TANK CONDITION (5-9) : 8
5 Pumpout not needed at this time.
6 Solids accumulation in tanks indicates they should be pumped out this year.
System is discharging to the surface. Tanks must be pumped out within 48 hours.
� Inspection risers missing-tanks could not be inspected. If tanks have not been pumped out
within three years, they should be pumped out and risers installed now.
9 Inspection pipe is located over tank baffle-can not measure solids accumulation. If tanks
have not been pumped out within three years, they should be pumped out now.
(During the last septic tank Maintenance Pumpout the tanks [ ] wara or [�j were not confirmed
to be watertight by the licensed pumping contractor. If the tanks were not confirmed to be
watertight, this classification is subject to revision.)
INFIELD CONDITION (11-14) : 11
11 Drainfield is dry, no surfacing evident.
2 Some evidence of surfacing, not critical yet. Repair is not required at this time.
13 Drainfield is saturated and visibly discharging untreated effluent to the surface.
Contact the City Inspector immediately. Repair must be completed within 90 days.
14 Drainfield extent and condition unknown.
POTENTIAL FOR SYSTEM FAILURE: (system age and condition, soils, etc. ) : medium
COMMENTS: The non-compliant septic system must be repaired by 12/31/98 or within 90 days of
failure (surface discharge) , whichever comes first.
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Date of Inspection Sep ic System Inspector
Note: In the event that this inspection report is used to satisfy the requirements for a
transfer of property, this report does not guarantee that an existing system will continue to
function properly, but indicates the operation of the system under current conditions.
Telephone (612) 473-7357 • FAX 473-0510
On the North Shore of
Lake RMinnetorzka
ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT
INSPECTION REPORT � POST OFFICE BOX 66
1335 S. Brown Rd.
� � � Crystal Bay, MN 55323
473-7357
OWNER 'TCI�°r� �/►�G)1'o ADDRESS l�t'c'r�✓L1l LE����Ig� �4 ���4rn1
PERMIT NO.'S. DATES CONTRACTORS —
City Ordinance No. 210 requires that each on-site sewage treatment system in Orono be inspected on a regular basis.The on-site sewage
treatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fali into the category checked below.
(This is 1� an existing system ❑ new construction)
� � Meets or exceeds current City standards in all respects relating to design,construction,and location.Appears to be operating
properly.
� 2 Does not meet all current City standards for new construction (1978 Code) but in most respects appears to be designed,
located, and constructed generally in accordance with previous codes.System appears to be functioning properly;no major
upgrading of the system is required at this time.
� 3 Does not meet current City standards in many respects relating to design, construction,or location.Appears to be operating
adequately at this time, but has a relatively high potential for future problems. No major upgrading of system is required at
this time.
� 4 System may or may not meet current City standards for design,construction or location, but is failing to properly treat and
dispose of the current input,and is endangering a water supply, or is a source of pollution to surface or groundwaters,or is
� creating a safety hazard, or is otherwise creating a public nuisance.Please contact the City Inspector to discuss system repair/
replacement procedures. If drainfield replacement is necessary,soil testing will usually be required,and a design and site plan
must be submitted for review.Your contractor must obtain a permit before work is started.
SYSTEM CONDITION ( m Checked items may require your action)
Tank inspection indicates: ❑ Inspection pipe is located directly over tank baffle. (Does not
❑ Pumpout not needed at this time. give accurate measurement of solids accumulation.) If tanks
❑ Solids accumulation in tanks indicates they should be pump• have not been pumped out within the last three years, they
ed out this year to help prevent future problems. should be pumped out now.
❑ Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical level. Tanks Drainfield inspection indicates:
should be pumped out as soon as possible. ❑ Drainfield is dry,no surfacing evident.
❑ System is discharging to surface. Tanks must be pumped ❑ Some evidence of surfacing,not critical yet.
within 48 hours to eliminate surface discharge. ❑ Drainfield is saturated and visibly discharging untreated
�,Inspection risers missing—tanks could not be inspected, effluent to the surface. This condition may require replace-
Inspection risers (4" dia. pipe)must be installed in each tank ment or additions to drainfield. Contact the City Inspector
at next pumpout. If tanks have not been pumped out within immediately.Repairs must be completed within 90 days.
the last three years,they should be pumped out now. ,�Drainfield extent and condition unknown.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Limiting Site Factors Potential for System Failure Site Capabilities for
❑ Slope (depends on soil types,water Future Expansion
❑ Soil table,and system condition) ❑ Adequate
❑ High water table ❑ Low ❑ Fair
� Lot size ❑ Medium ❑ Poor
❑ Lake,wetland,or stream ❑ High ❑ Inadequate
❑ Drainage ❑ System is causing visible
surface discharge.
COMMENTS: �51Y�7� C�i""'77/}F� C�YYI 'f'X��r'�� LNl"/�C�/Y�
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Date of Inspection Septic System Inspector
Note: In the event that this inspection report is used to satisfy the requirements for a mortgage or other transfer of property,be advised that
this report does not guarantee or certify that an existing system will continue to function properly,but is merely an opinion of the adequacy
of the system under current conditions based on the available information.
This report must be kept on the premises with system location and pumping records.
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