HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-26 Letter, Soil Conditions for Septic Systemf 1'K 13v rX Ste.
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Post Office Box 660Cr stal Hay, Nimm-sota SS323.Municipal Offices
On the .Furth Shure of Lake Minnrtunka
June 26, 1979
Mr. Harry Aldrich
3482 Coyote Creek Road
Wolf Creek,
Oregon 97497
Dear Mr. Aldrich:
I did another soil boring on your lot at 1390 Fox Street on
June 25, 1979. This boring was done at the base of the hill
as shown on the attached sketch. The soil consists of an 18"
layer of sand overlying red sandy clay, and appears to be dry
enough to put in enough standard drainfield to last until the
sewer comes through. The City is committed to sewering the
Minnetonka Bluffs area within three years of completion of the
interceptor now under construction. My best guess is that
sewer won't be available for hookup until at least next spring
and pr,'oably not that soon.
You should have at least 300 square feet of standard drainfield
installed in the area northeast of the house as shown. It is
unlikely that you have room on the lot for anymore than 300 sq. ft.
This amount of drainfield is about 1/3 of what we would require for
a new house, but should last until sewer comes. The existing tanks
may be repairable so they will also last a few more years. I
believe you will agree that with sewer imminent this is a beti-er
solution than a high cost mound system which would probably be
required if no sewer was planned.
I am enclosing a list of septic system contractors in the area.
The needed repairs should cost less than $1,000 if the tanks are
repairable and more if they are not. If you have further questions,
don't hesitate to call or write.
Sincerelv,
Miol-ael P. Gaffron
SE, -c System Inspector
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