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Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066
November 9, 2004
Vince Mcclellan
2015 ARBOR LN
MOUND MN 55364
Dear Mr. Mcclellan:
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This letter is regarding the property you own ori Big Island in Orono. It appears that you
are coiulected to a well on your property and our records show that a non-compliant
septic system is coruiected to your cabin.
Orono requires that a new septic system must be installed by 12/31/2007 or earlier if the
drainfield starts to surface on the ground. The property is very low so locating a new
drainfield on your property may be difficult due to seasonal watertable constraints.
This is an informational letter so you can start to plan for a new drainfield by 2007. If
you have any questions please call me at 952-249-4600.
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On Site Septic Manager
Telephone(952)249-4600 • Fax(952)249-4616
www.ci.orono.mn.us
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August 16, 2007
Dear Owner of 350 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 it's 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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Cit��Ordinance 199 requires that each existing on-site sewa�e treatment system in Orono be inspected every two years.
The on-site sewage treatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fali into the categories checked below.'
SYSTEM COi1FORMITY (1-3): �J
1 °CODE SYSTEM" An ISTS which meets all the location,desi�and construction standuds of the curreirt Orono bfunicipal Coda.
2 ��COMPLIANT SYSTEM" An ISTS which does not mezt ail the location,design and construction standards of the current Qrono Municipal
Codz but does meet the three foot separalion requirement,and which is not failing or an imminent threat to public hzahh ot safzty.
O ��NON-CONiPLIANT SYSTEM" A prohibited ISTS;an ISTS located within a desie„nated 100-yeaz flood plain,any ISTS which may
or may not meet all the location,desigi,or construclion standazds oftha cunent Orono Municipal Codz and which is failing for any reason;and
any ISTS with less than three feet of unsaturated soil or sand between the distribution device and the luniting soil chazacteris[ics.
TANK CONDITION(�-10): �
Tanl:inspection indicates:
� Pumpout not needed at this time.
6 Tank miist bz pumped out this year (city code requires tanks to be pumped out evzry 3 years. Tanl:was last pumped U n k n 01.,r n ).
7 Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical a critical lzvel. Tanks should be pumped out as soon as possible.
8 System is discharging to the surfacz. Tanks must be pumped out withirt 48 hours to eliminate surface dischargz.
9 Inspzctien riszrs missin�tanks cou(d not be inspectzd. Inspection riszrs(4"di�pipe)must bz installzd in each tank at nza-t pumpout Iftanks
have not be:n pumped out within the l�st three years,they should be pumped out now.
1� Inspzction pipe is located dirzctly over Lznic ba$1e(does not give accurata measurement ofsolids accumulation). Iftanks have not bzen pumped
out within the last three years,they should be pumped out now.
DRAI�IFLELD CONDITION(11-14): I�—I
11 Draintizld is dry,no surfacing evident
1� Some evidznce ofsurfacing,not critical yet. • ,
13 Drainfield is saturated and visibly discharging untreated e$luent to thz surface. Contact the City Inspector immediately.Rrpairs must be
comp(eted�ci[hin 90 days.
� Drainfietd estent and condition unkno�tn.
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Date of Inspection Seplic System Inspector
Note: In the event that tivs irspection report is tued to satisfy the requirements for a moRgage or other trarufet of property,be advised that this report does not guarantee
or czztify that an existing system will continue te function properly,but is merely an opinion of the adequacy of the systzm under curreat conditions based on the availab(e
informalion.
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Post Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 � � ON—SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT
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Permit #'s: ��� Dates: �� Contractors:
City ordinance number 100 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 fall into the category
checked below.
(This is � an existing system [ ] new construction)
SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3):
1 "CODE SYS7EM"-A system uhich meets all the location, design, and construction standards of the current City
Codes, and uhich is operating satisfactorily by treating and disposing of the entire current sewage input
without discharging any pollutants into ground or surface waters.
2 "CONFORMING SYSTEM"-A system which does not meet all the location, design, and construction standards of the
current City Codes, but was installed according to the code in effect at the time of installation, and which
is operating satisfactorily by treating and disposing of the entire current sewage input without discharging
any pollutants into ground or surface waters.
3 "NON-CONFORMING SYSTEM"-A prohibited system; a system located within a designated 100-year floodplain; any
system which may or may not meet all the location, design, and construction standards of the current City
Codes and which is failing for any reason; and any system uith Less than 3 feet f unsaturated soil or sand
between the distribution device and the limiting s
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(The limiting soil characteristic has or [ ] has not been identifi d�thi i If``Ehe imi in�oil'
characteristic has not been identi ied, this classification may be subject to revision.)
TANK CONDITION (5-10):
Tank inspection indicates:
5 Pumpout not needed at this time.
6 Solids accumulation in tanks indicates they should be pumped out this year to help prevent future problems.
7 Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical level. Tanks should be pumped out as soon as possible.
S System is discharging to the surface. Tanks must be pumped out uithin 48 hours to eliminate surface dischar�e.
� [nspection risers missing-tanks could not be inspected. Inspection risers (4" dia. pipe) must be installed in each
tank at next pumpout. If tanks have not been pumped out within the last three years, they should be pumped
out now.
10 Inspection pipe is located directly over tank baffle (does not give accurate measurement of solids accumulation).
If tanks have not been pumped out within the last three years, they should be pumped out now.
DRAINFIELD CONDITION (11-14): -
Drainfield inspection indicates:
11 Drainfield is dry, no surfacing evident.
12 Some evidence of surfacing, not critical yet.
13 Drainfield is saturated and visibly discharging untreated effluent to the surface. Contact the City Inspector
irtmediately. Repairs must be completed uithin 90 days.
14 Drainfield extent and condition unknown.
LIMITING SITE FAC70RS (slope,setbacks,etc.):
POTENTIAL fOR SYSTEM FAILURE (depends on soils,uater table,etc.): /��.
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Date of nspection Septic Sys m 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 pre�nises with the system location and pumping records.
WHITE COPY/Inspectors File YELLOW COPY/Homeowner
On the North Shore of
Lake Minnetonka
ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT
INSPECTION REPORT � POST OFFICE BOX 66
1335 S. Brown Rd.
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473-7357
OWNER �t�l lC. f'1"Glnl'kg'K ADDRESS K�..C�'�✓� �T ��� � �fct ,�s'�
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 onsite sewage
treatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fall into the category checked below.
(This is �an existing system ❑ new construction) f�(���y)p,,S�
� � Meets or exceeds current City standards in all respects relating to design,construction,and location.Appears to be operating
properly,
� 2 Ooes 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. shoufd be pumped out now.
❑ Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical level. Tanks Drainf'eld inspection indicates:
should be pumped out as soon as possible. �rainfield 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 �oor
� Lake,wetland,or stream �ligh LJ Inadequate
Drainage ❑ System is causing visible
surface discharge. ,
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Date of Inspection S ptic 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.
WHITE COPY/Inspector's File GOLD COPY/Homeowner