HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-01-01 Letter, Septic System Inspection ProgramCITY of ORONO
Post Office Box 660(,rystal Bay, Minnesota 55:MieMunicipal Offices
On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka
January, 1983
Dear Orono Septic System Use::
As you are probably aware, the City of Orono has been
inspecting individual septic systems throughout the City since 1978.
The intent of the inspection program is to: .
1) provide information to homeowners on the proper use,
operation, and maintenance of on -site septic systems;
2) catch potential problems before they damage the system or
cause a health or pollution hazard - thereby saving more
costly repairs;
3) identify failing systems and order repairs before health or
pollution hazards spread.
By correcting individual problems as they occur, we will avoid
areawide problems that would require expensive municipal sewers to
correct.
As of Fall 1982, each property with a septic system has been
visited at least once, with a substantial portion of the approximately
980 existing systems having been inspected two or more times. The
"first time around" took somewhat longer than originally anticipated;
however, now that good location data exists for most systems, we expect
that more frequent inspections will be made.
City Staff are available to assist you with information on the
proper use, operation, and maintenance of your septic system. Feel
free to call us at 473-7357 to discuss any system problems you may be
experiencing. We're here to help you. In addition, an inventory
card of each individual system is maintained in the City files, showing
the location of your system and containing design specifications as
well as a record of inspections.
We are encouraged by the positive attitude Orono residents
have exhibited towards the Septic Syste,-1 Inspection Program. For the
most part, systems have been found in reasonably good condition, and
where problems were found, homeowners have responded quickly in making
repairs. With this kind of support, we all can work together in
preserving the open space character of rural Orono.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Gaffron�
Septic System Inspector
BUILDING & -ZONING 473-7357 • ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: -- 473-7358 • Pt Nl K WORKS 473 7 354
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