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Home My WebLink AboutSeptic info � o� O , O CI'TY OF ORONO �.a : _ � �-�� MunicipalOffices �,, � ,�� , Street Address Mailing Address: � G'�' 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 '�.� �i Orono,MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 kESHO� August 16, 2007 Dear Owner of 630 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 - � �� O O � f =_��:�� CITY of ��tONU ►a ;3!'��:��'�. � `�+� `I' �'��°;� �, . l�iunicipal Offic . � ,��•�•.~/ ,-�,�;�� G'+, . "�"t" �� Street Address: ` ��•.�:+"�• '�Y Mailing Address: .��EB�IDg' 2150 Keiley Parkway P.O. Box 66 Orono, MN 55356 Crysta( Bay, MN 55323•0066 Owner: ,e�� p��S d�� Address:_�3 0 , , Q' q 'fS��,� City Ordinance 199 requires that each existing on-site sewage treatment system in Orono be inspected every t�wo yeazs. The on-site sewage treatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fall into[he categories checked belo�v. SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3): 3 1 ��COIDE SYSTEM�� An ISTS which meets all tha location,design and co�struction standards of the cutrent Orono I�funicipal Coda. . 2 °CO�LIANf SYSTEM�� An ISTS which doa aot meet a11 the locatioa,dcsign and coastruction standards ofthe curreuL Orono I�funicipal 3� C�da but do�.s meet tha three foot separation requirement,and which is aot failing or aa immineat threai to public health or safety. '�NON-CO�LIANT SYSTEM" A prohibitad ISTS;an ISTS located within a designaied 100-year flood piaia,aay ISTS which may or may not maet all the locatioq drsign,or coastruction staadazds of the cuirent Orono Nfunicipal Code and which is failin�for any reason;and any ISTS with less than thtee foet of unsaturated soil ot sand between the disin'bution device and the Iimiting;oil characteristics. TANK CONDITION(5-10): � Tank inspection indicates: .• - � Pumpout not naedad at this tima. 6 Tank must ba pumped out this yeac (city coda requires tanks to be pumptd out every 3 years. Tank w3s last pumpzd ), 7 Solids ac�umulation in tznks u at a critical a aiticallaveL Tanks should ba pumptd out as soon az possibla. $ System is discharging to tht surface. Tanks must ba pumped out within 48 hours to tliminate surface dischuga. I Inspection risers missing-tanlcs could not ba inspected. Inspection tisers(4"di�pipe)must be installzd in each tank at nast pumpout If tanks havt not been pumpad out within the last three years,they should ba pumped out now. 1� lnsptction pipa is locatad direceiy over tanlc ba�le(does not give accurate meuurement of solids accumutation). If tanka hava not been pumped out�vithin tl:e list three years,thty should be pumped out now. DRAINFIELD CONDITION(11-14): \\ 11 DrainFieid'u dry,no surfacing evidznL 1� Some e�ridenca of surfacing,not eritiea!yet • � ' ' 13 Drsinfieid'u szcunted and visibly discharging untreatad e@tuent to the surfaca Cantad the City Inspector unmediataly.Repsirs musi ba complrted�cithin 90 days. 1�4 Drainfia(d eiZent and eondition unkno�c� CO�fi�NTS: 0��1,ov5� . :5 ,-�or�— c.o�.-.Q�,�.:.� du�. �-a la�k o� 3 �-oa� Sc�c�aa- d-� ��...r e�.�. 1-0� �� S e�.5 0�,\ .--�+-�, �b� d— �o�y-�, o{ o u�- �.0�1 S C \b Z,`��:-0\ ��,� Date ofInspection f _ Scptic Systcm Iaspcctor Nate: In the evrnt that thi.s mspection repoR is used W satisfy the requiremenls for a maRgage or otha�ansfa of propercy,be advised thai this repoR doa nat guaruitae or certify that aa esutilg sysirm will continue to funetion properly,but is merely an opinion of the adequary ot'the systrm uader euaeat eonditioas bued on tha available informalioa �o� CITY OF ORONO O � O Municipal Offices Post Office Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 a � ON–SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT „� � INSPECTION REPORT ti �t9kESH�4'�G i Owner: �1 Address• fl� s Permit #'s:/�!�'�+� Dates: ""— Contractors: �/�k'�'X?L�1Y� 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 f�l. an existing system [ ] new construction) SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3): t "CODE SYSTEM"-A system which 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 uhich 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. "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 uhich is failing for any reason; and an system uith less than 3 feet of unsaturated soil or sand � between the distribution device and the limiting so cs. q� � � / �S� (The limiting soil characteristic has or [ ] has not been identified t this ime. If the limiting soil characteristic has not been identi ied, this classification may be subject to revision.) TANK COND1Ti0N C5-10): - �r�. Tank inspection indicates: _� 5 Purnpout not needed at this time. 6 Solids accumulation in tanks indicates they should be p�xnped out this year to help prevent future problems. 7 Solids acamulation in tanks is at a critical level. Tanks should be pumped out as soon as possible. 8 System is discharging to the surface. Tanks must be p�xnped out uithin 48 hours to eliminate surface discharge. 9 Inspection 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 pimiped out within the last three years, they should be punped out nou. 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): �r� 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 immediately. Repairs must be completed uithin 90 days. 14 Drainfield extent and condition unknown. LIMITING S1TE fACTORS (slope,setbacks,etc.): � POTENTIAL FOR SYSTEM FAILURE (depends on soils,water table,etc.): � �� COMMEN�S: �JSt' S /� Y t' l�� '� i P_ 1� n � Date o Inspection ep c 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 �nformation. This report must be kept on the pre�nises with the system loc�tien and pumping records. WMITE COPY/Inspectors File YELLOW COPY/Homeowner On the North Shore o f Lake Minnetorrka ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT INSPECTION REPORT � POST OFFICE BOX 66 1335 S. Brown Rd. � � � Crystal Bay, MN 55323 473-7357 OWNER �� , �'y /�`'►�->n"'� ADDRESS �f'C��✓ �"�� lta ,.J-�a✓Y� 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 fall into the category checked below. (This is �an existing system ❑ new construction) �`/U'kj;�,c � � 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 desig�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 o�t 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: � 1(�-��l 9(� --�� c 7�----. Date of Inspection Septic System Inspector Note: I� 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