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� Orono,MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066
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August 16, 2007
Dear Owner of 650 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 • Faac (952) 249-4616
www.ci.orono.mn.us
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Orono, MN 55356 Crysta( Bay, MN 55323•0066
Owner: �a�'^�,S Sp��S o c�� . Address:_ 65d (3��q 151q�� .
Ciry Ordinance 199 requires that each existing on-site se�vage treatment rystem in Orono be inspected every two years.
The on-site sewage�eatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fall into the categories checked below.
SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3): �
1 °CODE SYSTEM" An ISTS which meets all tha location,design and coastruction standards ofthe current Orono hfuaicipal Code.
2 "CO�LIANT SYS'I'EM" An ISTS which daes aot mert aIl tha lacation,daign and coastructlon standards apthe cune�prano Municipal
� Coda but dars meet the three foot separation requiremrnt,and which u not failing or aa immineat threat to public haaIth or saf�.
3 '�NON-CO�LIANI'SYSTEM" Aprohibited ISTS;aa ISTS located witfiin a dcsignated 100-year flood plaia,any ISTS which may
or auy not mcet all the locatioq drsig�or coastruction staadards of the currecrt pteno bfunicipal Coda and which is failing for any reason;and
any ISTS with less than three fezt of uruaturated soil or sand bztwern the distn�ution device and the limiting�oil characteristics.
TANK CONDITION(�-10): �
Tank inspection indicates: .. -
� Pumpout not ntaded at this time.
6 Tank must be pumped out this year (city coda requira tarilcs to ba pumptd out every 3 years. Tank w�s Iast pumpad )_
7 Solids ac�vmulation in Lznkc is at a ccitical a ccicical levaL Ta�nlcs should be pumptd out as soon as possibla.
8 System is dis�hazging to the surface. Tanks must ba pumpad out within 48 hours to eliminata surface dischatge.
S Inspecaon risers missing-tanks could not ba inspected Inspeciion risacs(4"dia pipe)must be installed in each tanlc at nest pumpout If tank�
havt not bean pumptd out wiihin tha last three yaars,they should ba pumped out aow.
10 Inspa�tiun pipt is(ocatad dirntly over tan.k baffle(doas not give accurata meuurement of solids accumulation). If tanks have not been pumped
out�vithin the lut three years,they should be pumpzd out no�v.
DRATNFIELD COi�IDITI0�1 11-14 : �1
11 Drainfield'u dry,no surficing e�idant
1� Same e�idence of surfacing,not critical ye� � . ' • •
13 Drainfceld is satursced and�isibiy dis,^harginq untreated eHluent to tha surface. Contaee the City Inspector unmediataly.Repairs musc be
eompletzd«ithin 90 days.
1� Drainfield r�Zent and condicion unkno«n.
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or certify that an esisting syr.�m will corrti.nue to functioa properIy,but u merely an opinion of the adequary of the systrm undec curreat conditioas bbsed on the availabia
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Post Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 � � ON—SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT
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Permit #'s: �7�f�_ Dates: � Contractors: /�/�/"Y�1,)Y'�
City ordi.nance number 100 requires that each on-site sewage treatment system in Orono be inspected on a regular basis.
The on-stte seuage treatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fall into the category
checked below.
(This is [,� an existing system [ J new construction)
SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3): �
1 "CODE SYSTEM"-A system uhich meets all the location, design, and construction standards of the current City
Codes, and which is operating satisfactorily by treating and disposing of the entire current sewage input
without discharging any pollutants into ground or surface uaters.
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 tnto ground or surface waters.
� "NON-CONFORMING SYS7EM"-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 an system with less than 3 feet of unsatura d s '
�between the distribution device and the timiting soi '
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(The limiting soil characteristic has or [ ] has not been identifi this ti If the limi ing soil
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.
8 System is discharging to the surface. Tanks must be pumped out within 48 hours to eliminate surface dischar�e.
� Inspection risers missing-tanks could not be inspected. Inspection risers (4" dia. pipe> must be installed in each
tank at next purtipout. lf 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 punped 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 cort�leted uithin 90 days.
� Draintield extent and condition unknown.
LIMITING SITE FACTORS (slope,setbacks,etc.):
POTENTIAL FOR SYSTEM FAILURE (depends on soils,water table,etc.): �
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Date of Inspection S 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 prE�nises with the system loc=tien and pumping records.
WHITE COPY/Inspectors File YELLOW COPY/Homeowner
On the North Shore o f
Lake Mi�znetonka
ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT
INSPECTION REPORT � POST OFFICE BOX 66
1335 S. Brown Rd.
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473-7357
OWNER .k'�)T^-f'� �)(71�1VLSA'�. ADDRESS l<�'c r� (�� #�I 1'JK� ,r�lcJ�
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 i�to the category checked below.
(This is uct 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.P�ease 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 Iast three years, they
ed out this year to help prevent future problems. should be pumped out now.
❑ Solids accumulation i� 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 i�stalled in each tank ment or additions to drainfield. Contact the City Inspector
et 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 I�High ❑ Inadequate
❑ Drainage ❑ System is causi�g visible
surface discharge.
COMMENTS:
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Date of Inspection Septic System Inspector
Note: In the event that this i�spection 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