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August 16, 2007
Dear Owner of 750 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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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 ��COIvIPLIANT SYSTEM" An ISTS which does not meet all the localion,desigi and construction standards ofthe current Orono Municipal
�� Code but does meet the three foot sepazation requirement,and which is not failing or an imminent threat to public health or safety.
( .3 ) ��NON-COMPLIANT SYSTEM" A prohibited ISTS;an ISTS located within a designated 100-yeaz flood plain,any ISTS which may
�� or may not meet all the location,desig�,or construction standards ofthe current Orono l�funicipal Code 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 limiting soil chazacteristics.
TANK CONDITION(�-10):
Tank inspection indicates:
� Pumpout not needed at this time.
6 Tank mus[be pumped out this year (city code requires tanks to be pumped out every 3 years. Tank was last pumped ),
� Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical a critical lavel. Tanks should be pumped out as soon as possibla.
8 Systzm is discharging to thz surface. Tanks must be pumpzd out within 48 hours to eliminate surface dischargz.
9 Inspection risers missing-[anks could not be inspected. Inspection risers(4"dia.pipe)must be installed in each tank at nzxt pumpout If tanks
hacz not bezn pumped out within the last ttuee years,they should be pumped out now.
1 U Inspection pipe is located directly over tank baf�le(does not give accuratz mzasurement of solids accumulation). If tanks have not been pumped
ou[within thz last three years,they should be pumped out now.
DRAINFIELD CONDITION(11-14): ��
1 1 Draintiald is dry,no surfacing zvident.
1 Soma evidence of surfacing,not critical yet.
13 Draintizld is saturated and visibly discharging untreatzd e8luent to thz sudace. Contact the City Inspector immediately.Repairs must be
complzted within 90 days.
1� Draintield zt�tznt and condition unknown.
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Date of Inspection Septic System Inspector
�fote: In the event ihat this inspection report is used to satisfy the requirements for a moRgage or other transfer of property,be advised that this report does not guazantee
or ceRity that an zYisting sqstem will continue to function properly,but is merely an opinion of the adequacy of the system under cvrrent conditions based on tha available
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Post Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 a � ON–SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT
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Permit #'s: ��E_� Dates: Contractors:
City ordinance nunber 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.
(7his is�an existing system [ ] new construction>
SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3): 3
t "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
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 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 uithout 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 uhich is failing for any reason; and any system uith Less than 3 feet of unsaturated soil or sand
� between the distribution device and the limi ing so .
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(The limiting soil characteristic �has or [ ] has not been identified'at his ti . If the limiting soil
characteristic has not been identified, this classification may be subject to revision.)
TANK CONDITION (5-10):
Tank inspection indicates:
5 Purnpout not needed at this time.
6 Solids accumulation in tanks indicates they should be p d out this year to help prevent future problems.
7 Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical level. Tan s should be pumped out as soon as possible.
System is discharging to the surface. Tanks must be p�nped out uithin 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 pun�out. If tanks have not been pumped out within the last three years, they should be pumped
out now.
10 lnspection 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):
Dr field inspection indicates:
/�1 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 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.): /�/�v�`
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Date of Inspection Se ic System Inspector
Note: !n 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 the system loc�ti�n 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.
� ° � Crystal Bay, MN 55323
473-7357
OWNER ��GI �� ���P�(�Y�� ADDRESS �c'L����� L,c�� ���. �5,�_���rY�
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)
� � Meets or exceeds current City standards in all respects relating to design,construction,and location.Appears to be operating
properly.
�2 Does not meet aIl 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 relati�g 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 I�spector 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
i� 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 Drain ield 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.Fiepairs 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 Expansio�
❑ Soil table,and system condition) ❑ Adequate
❑ High water table ❑ Low �air
❑ Lot size �-Medium Poor
❑ Lake,wetland,or stream ❑ High ❑ Inadequate
❑ Drainage ❑ System is causing visible
surface discharge.
COMMENTS:
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Date of Inspection eptic 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