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CITY of ORONO <br />Post Office Box 660(,rystal Bay, Minnesota 55:MieMunicipal Offices <br />On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka <br />January, 1983 <br />Dear Orono Septic System Use:: <br />As you are probably aware, the City of Orono has been <br />inspecting individual septic systems throughout the City since 1978. <br />The intent of the inspection program is to: . <br />1) provide information to homeowners on the proper use, <br />operation, and maintenance of on -site septic systems; <br />2) catch potential problems before they damage the system or <br />cause a health or pollution hazard - thereby saving more <br />costly repairs; <br />3) identify failing systems and order repairs before health or <br />pollution hazards spread. <br />By correcting individual problems as they occur, we will avoid <br />areawide problems that would require expensive municipal sewers to <br />correct. <br />As of Fall 1982, each property with a septic system has been <br />visited at least once, with a substantial portion of the approximately <br />980 existing systems having been inspected two or more times. The <br />"first time around" took somewhat longer than originally anticipated; <br />however, now that good location data exists for most systems, we expect <br />that more frequent inspections will be made. <br />City Staff are available to assist you with information on the <br />proper use, operation, and maintenance of your septic system. Feel <br />free to call us at 473-7357 to discuss any system problems you may be <br />experiencing. We're here to help you. In addition, an inventory <br />card of each individual system is maintained in the City files, showing <br />the location of your system and containing design specifications as <br />well as a record of inspections. <br />We are encouraged by the positive attitude Orono residents <br />have exhibited towards the Septic Syste,-1 Inspection Program. For the <br />most part, systems have been found in reasonably good condition, and <br />where problems were found, homeowners have responded quickly in making <br />repairs. With this kind of support, we all can work together in <br />preserving the open space character of rural Orono. <br />Sincerely, <br />Michael P. Gaffron� <br />Septic System Inspector <br />BUILDING & -ZONING 473-7357 • ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: -- 473-7358 • Pt Nl K WORKS 473 7 354 <br />ASSESSING <br />