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Home My WebLink AboutSeptic info .� o�. O ,,, O , CITY OF ORONO �,� a � �,�, MunicipalOffices r�,, ,��h �, Street Address Mailing Address: '� 4 G'�' 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 'Z9 �i Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 kESHO� August 16, 2007 Dear Owner of 700 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 �_-��-=� CITY of ORONO � � '� ��1�� -� '" 5�� a��'�`;�I� ti Municipal Offices P �� t ~ Street Address: MailinQ Address: �'C�� f,�7��h G �'�,+gHOg'� 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323•0066 Owner: 2ec.teq��.o� �o ,-:�- L�C.. Address:_ 7�° �� -S�S�c� City Ordinance 199 requires that each existing on-site sewage 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 fall into the categories checked below. SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3): 3 - 1 ��CODE SYSTEM° An ISTS which meets all the location,design and construction standards ofthe current Orono Municipal Code. 2 ��COMPLIANT SYSTEM�� An ISTS which does not meet all the location,design and construction standards of the current Orono Murucipal Code but does meet the three foot sepazalion requiremznt,and which is not failing or an imminent threat to public health or safety. � "NON-COMPLIANT SYSTEM° A prohibited ISTS;an ISTS locatzd within a designated 100-yeaz flood plain,any ISTS which may or may not meet all the location,design,or construction standards ofthe current Orono Municipal Code and which is failing for any reason;and any ISTS with less than three feet of unsaturated soil or sand between the distribulion device and the limiting soil chazacteristics. TANK CONDITION(�-10): S Tank inspection indicates: OPumpout not needzd at this time. 6 Tank must be pumped out this year (city code requirzs tanks to be pumpzd out every 3 years. Tank was last pumped ). � Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical a critical level. Tanks should be pumpzd out as soon as possible. 8 Systzm is dischuging to the sucface. Tarilcs must be pumped out within 48 hours to eliminate surfaee dischargz. 9 Inspection risers missing-tanks could not be inspectad. Inspection risers(4"dia.pipe)must be installzd in zach tank at next pumpout Iftanks have not bzzn pumped out within the last tluee years,they should be pumped out now. 10 Inspzction pipe is located d'uectly over tank ba@le(dozs not give accurate measurement of solids accumulation). Iftanks have not been pumped out wit}tin thz last three years,they should be pumped out now. DRAINFIELD CONDITION 11-14 : \� 11 Dr�eld is dry,no surfacing eviderrt. 12 Some evidznce of surfacing,not critical yet . 13 Drainfield is saturated and visibly dischazging untreated e8luznt to the surface. Contact the City Inspzctor immediately.Repai[s must be completed within 90 days. 1� Dra�eld e�ttznt and condition unknown. CONIl��IENTS: S�ts-�-e,..� � �D�- e o��1;a�-�- o �c -� 1 qc1< o-� 3 �oat s jPc�� o.� �C-�--ve�� Q d�- SeaS o��.\ .,.,��er-+--�,� d- b o�a� o-� �e�c.1.c� '�c l 1aC� b � ��\- 1-�0�- � o=1..�--0 \ " 1�� Date of Inspection Septic System Inspector Note: In the event that this inspection report is used to satitfy the requueme�s for a mortgage or other transfer of property,be advised that this report does not guazantee or certify that an existing system will continue to function properly,but is merely an opinion of the adequacy of the system under cuaent conditions based on the available infonr�atio�. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Inspection Form for Existing Septic System DATE OF: Mav 1, 1998 at 1:30 nm WEATHER CONDITIONS: Sunnv and 72 ISTS PERMIT#2368 REASON FOR INSPECTION IDENTIFICATION O Bedroom of Bath Addition Property Owner(s) Charles H.Vass Phone O Variance Site Address 700 Big Island City Orono O Complaint Zip Code 55305 County Hennenin (X) Property Transfer Fire Number Township Name () Other Is system opened up? Y N Full Partial SYSTEM Has tank(s)ever been pumped? NO Year System Built: No Idea If yes,how often? For what reason: routinely_basement backup_sluggish plumbing_other Usage: X dwelling_other establishment X seasonal other No of Bedrooms 3 No.of occupants 6 Water use appliances:X Clothes washer X Dishwasher X Garbage disposal X Whirlpool bath X Water softener_Humidifier in furn Nearest Surface Water to system; 225 feet from which type of water; river lake stream other_ SEWER SYSTEM COMPONENTS: Tank s Tank Material Soil Treatment S s� Other 1 Septic Tanl: Fiberglass Rock trench Altemative system(type) Aerobic tank Plastic Gravelless trench _Experimental system(type) Pump tank Metal Chamber trench other(type) _Holding tank X Concrete Seepage bed Note: I could not locate the drain field,I believe the system uses X Other(brick) _Mound a seepage type tank to dispose of the waste water. At-grade Tank(s)size: 600 gallons Soil treatment area size(s): N/A square feet of absorption area COMPLIANCE INSPECTION* Is there,or has there ever been,anv evidence of: Response Ex lain Discharge of sewage to the ground surface? YES (�IyQ� Discharge of sewage to surface water? YES N A seepage pit,drywell,cesspool,or leaching pit? <� NO ��,T,r� Less than two feet of vertical se aration between the soil d` / treatment system bottom and satiu�ated soil or bedrock? YES NO �2d��h� 4�' ZG ` Sewage back up into the dwelling or other establishment? YES � Situations with the potential to immediately and adversely impact, or threaten public health or safety? YES � *if yes was answered for any of the above question,the system is failing according to Minnesota R.ch. 7080.0060. STATUS OF THE SYSTEM Based on the comnliance inspecdon conducted above the svstem status is FAILING , therefore. this document is a NOTICE OF FAILURE. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify as a state of Minnesota licensed Inspector,Designer I,or Qualified Employee that my observations recorded on this form are accurate as of the date at the top of this form for the site stated above. No determined of future hydraulic performance can be made due to unknown conditions during system construction,future water usage over the life of the system,abuse of the system,and/or inadequate maintenance all of which will adversely affect the life of the system. 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The on-site sewage treatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fall into the category checked belou. (This is (� an existing system [ ] new construction) SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3): 1 "CODE SYSTEM"-A system which 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 uithout 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 uas 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 floodptain; 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 s stem uith less than 3 feet of unsaturated soil or sa �between the distribution device and the limiting soi c arac er � . 1r.b� l�'� � (7he limiting soil characterts tc as or ( 7 has not been identified at his ttm If the limiting 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 purnped 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. System is discharging to the surface. Tanks must be pumped out uithin 48 hours to eliminate surface dischar�e. 9 Inspection risers missing-tanks could not be inspected. Inspection risers (4" dia. pipe) must be installed in each tank at next punpout. If tanks have not been p�xnped out uithin the last three years, they should be pu�r�ped out now. , 10 Inspection pipe is located directly over tank baffle (does not give accurate measurement of solids accumulation). If tanks have not been purr�ed out within the last three years, they should be pumped out now. DRAINFIELD COND[TION (11-14): Drainfield inspection indicates: 11 Drainfie[d is dry, no surfacing evident. 12 Some evidence of surfacing, not critical yet. 13 Drainfiedd is saturated and visibly discharging untreated effluent to the surface. Contact the City Inspector immediately. Repairs must be completed within 90 days. 14 Drainfield extent and condition unknown. LIMITING SITE FACTORS (slope,setbacks,etc.): ,� POTENTIAL FOR SYSTEM fAILURE (depends on soils.water table,etc.): /h�� ,LL1E COMMENTS: � % {�,, r -� � � e '' _ Date of Inspection e tic System nspector Note: In the event that this inspection r�port 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 Lakc Minnetonka ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT INSPECTION REPORT � POST OFFICE BOX 66 1335 S. Brown Rd. � � � Crystai Bay, MN 55323 473-7357 OWNER �-/tUY�P%� ttl�� ADDRESS <'��`fd L{�"��t�� L�i�� .S�clr�d PERMIT NO.'S. /vOh{ 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) � � Meets or exceeds current City standards in all respects relating to design,construction,and location.Appears to be operating properly. � 2 Does not meet atl 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 a�d 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 ( � 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. ❑ Drainfiefd 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 mmediately.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) ❑ dequate ❑ High water table ❑ Low �air ❑ Lot size ❑ Medium �� Poor ❑ Lake,wetland,or stream ❑ High ❑ Inadequate ❑ Drainage ❑ System is causing visible surface discharge. COMMENTS:� �7 S ��_�"\ FT'r' ] NC�� LL�� e /Cl/3�1��1� �-a � . �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 conditio�s 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