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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1571 Red Sky Rd - 194121301009Environmental Health
Department
P.O. Box 179
500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631-0179
Phone: (970) 328-8730
Fax: (970) 328-7185
Permit
Permit No. OWTS-022200-2021
Permit Type: OWTS Permit
Work Classification: New
Permit Status: Active
Issue Date: 9/1/2021 Expires: 12/30/2021
On-Site Wastewater
Treatement System
Project Address Parcel Number
1571 RED SKY RD, WOLCOTT AREA,194121301009
Owner Information Address
Mike and Marcia MacBain PO Box 32348
Caymen Islands,
Phone: (786) 697-0774
Cell:
Email: mike.macbain@ecasset.com
Inspections:
For Inspections Call: (970)
328-8755
Engineer Phone Email
Eliminite, Thomas Kallenbach (406) 581-1613 tjk@eliminite.com
Contractor License Number Phone Email
Stenson Excavation Inc.stensonbill@gmail.com(970) 904-1661OWTSPL-000102-20
20
Permitted Construction / Details:
Install the OWTS exactly as depicted in the Eliminite design dated July 28, 2021, stamped and signed by Thomas J.
Kallenbach, PE. The system is designed to serve a maximum daily flow for the proposed seven bedroom single
family residence.
The OWTS consists of a 1,530 gallon tank followed by a 500 gallon tank, both Infiltrator poly septic tanks, installed
for primary treatment and with an effluent filter on the outlet tee of the second tank. The primary tanks are followed
in series by an Eliminite 120 Treatment System and a 500 gallon dose tank, equipped with a recirculation pump and
transfer floats set to circulated effluent back to the primary treatment tank. The dosing tank is also equipped with a
Liberty LEH150 high head pump with floats set as shown in the design to pressure dose effluent over a 2,100 square
ft soil treatment area consisting of seven shallow one foot deep trenches, each 100' in length and equipped with
chambers. Be sure to stake and maintain all setback features, including the proposed location of the water line.
Distribution lateral details, along with orifice size, spacing and orientation are on the design drawing. The
contractor must verify that all electrical components and inspections are covered under the electrical permit
associated with the control panel and pump connections. The alarm must be connected to a separate circuit.
Additional pump details are on the design drawing.
Please note that a soil profile test pit is required prior to installation of the OWTS, that is immediately adjacent to
and down gradient from the proposed soil treatment area, to confirm adequate vertical separation from limiting
layers such as fractured bedrock observed in nearby soil test pits.
Contact Eagle County Environmental Health and the design engineer well in advance of requesting inspections prior
to backfilling any component of the OWTS. The design engineer is responsible for conducting all inspections
necessary to certify the installation and assure the functionality of the system. System certification, along with
photos and a record drawing is required to be submitted to and approved by Eagle County Environmental Health
prior to the use of the system or occupancy of the dwelling.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 1
THIS PERIMT EXPIRES BY TIME LIMITATION AND BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF THE WORK AUTHORIZED BY THE PERMIT IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 120 DAYS
OF ISSUANCE, OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF AN ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT
Issued by: Environmental Health Department, Eagle County, CO
Claire Lewandowski
Date
September 01, 2021
CONDITIONS
1.
2.ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE EAGLE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
REGULATIONS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GRANTED IN CR.S. 25-10-101, et seq., AS AMENDED
3.THIS PERMIT IS VALID ONLY FOR PERFORMING WORK ON OWTS ASSOCIATED WITH STRUCTURES WHICH HAVE FULLY COMPLIED WITH COUNTY ZONING AND
BUILDING REQUIREMENTS CONNECTION TO, OR USE WITH, ANY DWELLING OR STRUCTURE NOT APPROVED BY THE ZONING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTS
SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE A VIOLATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF THE PERMIT AND WILL RESULT IN BOTH LEGAL ACTION AND REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT4.1.6(A)(1) EAGLE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM REGULATIONS REQUIRES ANY PERSON WHO CONSTRUCTS,
ALTERS OR INSTALLS AN ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM TO BE LICENSED
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 2
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DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(970) 328-8755
FAX: (970) 328-8788
TOLL FREE: 800-225-6136
www.eaglecounty.us
P.O. Box 179
500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
environment@eaglecounty.us
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APPLICATION FOR ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (OWTS) PERMIT
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED (SITE PLAN MUST BE INCLUDED)
FEE SCHEDULE
APPLICATION FFEeEeFiOnRcluNdEeWs tOhWe TdSesOigRnMreAvJiOeRw,RpEePrAmIRitSti$n8g0a0n.0d0maintenaMncINe OofRORWEPTASIRreFcEoErd$s400.00
Make all checks payable to: Eagle County Treasurer
Property Owner: Mike and Marcia MacBain Phone: 786-697-0774
Owner Mailing Address: PO Box 32348, Caymen Islands email: mike.macbain@ecasset.com
Professional Engineer: Thomas Kallenbach Phone: 406-581-1613
Applicant / Contact Person: John Volk Phone: 970-389-4491
Licensed Systems Contractor Name / Company: Bill Stenson/Stenson Excavation
Contractor Mailing Address: PO Box 876 Edwards, CO 81632 Contractor License #: 10-18
Contractor Phone Number:970-904-1661 email: stensonbill@gmail.com
OWTS Permit Application is for: X New Installation Alteration Repair
Tax Parcel Number: 1941-213-01-009
Lot Size 2.328
Physical Address: 1571 Red Sky Rd
Legal Description:
Building Type: _ X_ Residential / Single Family
_ _ Residential / Multi Family
_ _ Commercial / Industrial
Number of Bedrooms: 7
Number of Bedrooms:
Type of Use:
*As of 06/27/2014, all systems require design by a Registered Professional Engineer.
Type of Water Supply: Private Well Spring Surface X Public
If Public, Name of Supplier: Red Sky Ranch Water System
Applicant Signature: Date: 6/30/2021
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Office Use Only: OWTS PERMIT # BUILDING PERMIT #
Amount Paid: Receipt #: Check #: Date: 0054621294800 7/2/21
Inspection Result
Eagle County, Colorado
P.O. Box 179 500 Broadway Eagle, CO
Phone: (970) 328-8730 Fax: (970) 328-7185
IVR Phone: 1-866-701-3307
Inspection Number: INSP-523087-2023 Permit Number: OWTS-022200-2021
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023
Inspector: Salinsky, Danielle
Permit Type: OWTS Permit
Inspection Type: OWTS Final Inspection
Work Classification: NewOwner:Mike and Marcia MacBain
Job Address:1571 RED SKY RD IVR Pin Number:193927
WOLCOTT AREA, CO Project:<NONE>
Parcel Number:194121301009
Contractor:Phone: (970) 904-1661 / Cell: (970) 904-1661Stenson Excavation Inc.
Inspection Status: Approved
Inspection Notes
Inspector Comments
Added Item: Septic Tank
Inspected and verified 6/20/2023. A 1,530 gallon tank followed by a 500 gallon tank, both Infiltrator poly
septic tanks, was installed for primary treatment and with an effluent filter on the outlet tee of the
second tank. The primary tanks were followed in series by an Eliminite 120 Treatment System and a
500 gallon dose tank, equipped with a recirculation pump and transfer floats set to circulated effluent
back to the primary treatment tank. The dosing tank was also equipped with a Liberty LEH150 high
head pump with floats set as shown in the design to pressure dose effluent.
Added Item: Record Drawing
Received 7/5/2023 from Water Quality Control Professionals LLC.
Added Item: Record Photos
Received 7/5/2023 from Water Quality Control Professionals LLC.
Added Item: Site and Soil
Received 9/21/2021.
Added Item: Final Certification Letter
Received 7/20/2023 from Eliminite Inc.
Added Item: General Plan
Received 7/1/2021.
Added Item: Soil Treatment Area (STA)
Inspected and verified with squirt test on 6/20/2023. A 2,100 square ft soil treatment area consisting of
seven shallow one foot deep trenches, each 100' in length and equipped with chambers was installed.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
For more information visit: http://www.eaglecounty.us
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Added Item: Identification of Systems Contractor
Bill Stenson was the licensed installer.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
For more information visit: http://www.eaglecounty.us
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June 30, 2023
Claire Lewandowski, RHES
Environmental Health Specialist III
Eagle County Environmental Health
P.O. Box 179
Eagle, Colorado 81631
Subject: Onsite Wastewater System Final Certification, 1571 Red Sky Road, Wolcott, CO 81655.
Permit Number: OWTS-022200-2021
Dear Claire,
Please accept this letter as final certification of the installation of the wastewater system for the above referenced
property. Holland Creek Metro District and Stetson Excavation Inc. completed installation and I have reviewed their
work and found it to be in compliance with the approved plans. The installers record drawings and installation report
are attached.
If you have questions, please contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Kallenbach, P.E.
HOLLAND CREEK METRO DISTRICT MUST BE ON-SITEDURING CONSTRUCTION TO VERY THE SOIL CONDITIONS.IF SOIL DIFFERS FROM PRESENTED PROFILES, CONTACTENGINEER IMMEDIATELY.MacBAIN RESIDENCEONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMELIMINITE INC.TJK@ELIMINITE.COM(406) 581-1613VARIES1 OF 6FIRST ISSUE 7-28-2021ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM1571 RED SKY RD, LOT 72RED SKY RANCHWOLCOTT, COLORADO0EAGLE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH APPROVALTHIS SET OF PLANS IS NOT VALID FORCONSTRUCTION UNLESS PROJECTENGINEER'S SEAL AND SIGNATURE ISAFFIXED AND VALID EAGLE COUNTY ISDSPERMIT IS SHOWN ON THIS COVER SHEET.SOIL PITS WERE PROFILED AS PART OF A PROJECT-WIDE SITE EVALUATION CONDUCTED JUNE 1999THIS PLAN DESCRIBES AN ADVANCED ONSITE WASTEWATERTREATMENT SYSTEM PROPOSED TO SERVE A SEVEN BEDROOMSINGLE FAMILY HOME.GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION AND COMPONENT SIZINGFACILITY SERVED: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, 7 BEDROOMS, RESIDENTIAL STRENGTH INFLUENTDAILY WASTEWATER GENERATION AS DETERMINED BY EAGLE COUNTY ENV. HEALTH: 750 GAL/DAYACTUAL PEAK DAILY WASTE WATER GENERATION: 325 GAL/DAYACTUAL AVERAGE WASTEWATER PRODUCTION: 150 GAL/DAYSYSTEM SOIL CLASSIFICATION: CLAYSOIL APPLICATION RATE (LTAR): 0.2 GAL/(DAY*FT2) AS DETERMINED BY EAGLE COUNTYEAGLE COUNTY REQUIRED SOIL INFILTRATIVE SURFACE AREA BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS: 3750 FT2REQUIRED LENGTH OF PRESSURE -DOSED, CHAMBERED 3 FT WIDE TRENCH: 700 FTTOTAL TRENCH AREA PROVIDED IN THIS DESIGN: 2100 FT2TOTAL LENGTH OF 3 FT WIDE TRENCH PROVIDED IN THIS DESIGN: 700 FTLOT 72 , 1571 RED SKY RDRED SKY RD.NORMAN CLUBHOUSE
COPYRIGHT© ELIMINITE 2021MacBAIN RESIDENCERED SKY RANCHWOLCOTT, COLORADO02 OF 6SITE PLANFIRST ISSUE7-28-211234567ELIMINITE 120 BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENTREMOVAL SYSTEMPRIMARY TANK 1500 GALPRIMARY TANK 500 GALDOSE TANK 500 GALDUAL CLEANOUTINSTALL AT 50' INTERVALS4"Ø SCH 40 PVC BUILDING SEWEREND MANIFOLDPRESSURE DOSED, CHAMBERED ABSORPTION TRENCH100'-0"LATERAL IDDUAL CLEANOUT INSTALL WITHINFIVE FEET OF FOUNDATION WALLINVERT IN 79197-28-2110'10'ELIMINITE(406) 581-1613
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COPYRIGHT© ELIMINITE 2021PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKERSPROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERALARM HORNMOTOR CONTACTORSTRANSFER PUMPHAND-OFF-AUTOTOGGLE SWITCHRECIRCULATION PUMPHAND-OFF-AUTOTOGGLE SWITCHLEVEL FLOATCONNECTION BLOCKRECIRCULATION PUMPCURRENT SENSORPUMP INCOMINGPOWERCONTROL INCOMINGPOWER CONTROL PANELThis control panel operates one recirculation pump and one drainfieldpump. The recirculation pump and drainfield pump is controlled with atimer The control panel requires two separate feeds from the mainservice panel: 1) A 120 v, 15 A, single phase circuit for the controls.2) A 240 v, 30 A, single phase circuit for the pumps.From Regulation 43:TREATMENT TANK IS SUPPLIED ASA COMPLETE, PRE-BUILT UNIT.THE DRAINFIELD PUMP ANDRECIRCULATION PUMP ISINSTALLED AND CONNECTED.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE FAMILIARWITH THE DOCUMENT"INFILTRATOR IM-SERIES SEPTICTANK GENERAL INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS." A COPY OFTHESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BEAVAILABLE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMESCONSTRUCTION IS OCCURRING.TANKS MUST BE INSTALLEDACCORDING TO TANKMANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.ELECTRICIAN WILL BE REQUIREDTO PROVIDE TWO CIRCUITS TOTHE CONTROL PANEL.ELECTRICIAN WILL BERESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTINGAND INSTALLING APPROPRIATELYSIZED WIRE TO CONTROL PANEL.ELECTRICIAN TO PROVIDEELECTRICAL CONDUIT IFREQUIRED. IT IS IMPERATIVETHAT A PERMANENT VAPORBARRIER BE INSTALLED IN THECONDUIT TO PROTECT THECONTROL PANEL FROMCORROSIVE GAS. "GREAT STUFF"STYLE SPRAY FOAM DOES NOTPROVIDE AN ACCEPTABLE VAPORBARRIER AND WILL NOT BE USED.ELIMINITE(406) 581-16137-28-2021VARIES175.6" EXTERIOR LENGTH61.7EXTERIORWIDTH54.5"EXTERIORHEIGHTTOP VIEWEND VIEWLIFTING STRAP(TYP.)RISER CONNECTION (TYP.)LIFTING STRAP (TYP.)LIFTING LUG (TYP.)OUTLET TEE(TYP.)PRIMARY AND TREATMENT TANKINFILTRATOR IM-15302" SUBGRADE INSULATION(TYP.)2" SUBGRADE INSULATIONINCLUDING TOP OF TANKRECIRCULATION AND TRANSFER PUMPTANK DIMENSIONS AND INSULATION PLACEMENTFIRST ISSUE2" Ø SCH. 40 PVC DISCHARGECONNECT TO 3"Ø FORCEMAIN1"Ø ANOXIC RETURN LINEWATER-PROOF ELECTRICALJUNCTION BOX. INSIDE RISER1530 GAL PRIMARY TANKELIMINITE 120 TREATMENT SYSTEMINSTALL SEAM CLIPSACCORDING TO MFGRINSTRUCTIONSTANK BEDDING AND BACKFILLACCORDING TO MFGR INSTRUCTIONSMAXIMUM BURY DEPTH: 18"LIDS MUST BE SECURED WITH SS STEEL SCREWS. ALLSCREW HOLES MUST BE FITTED WITH A SCREW.PLASTIC VALVE BOXCOVER FLUSH WITHFINAL GRADEAIR INTAKEBUILDINGSEWERSILENCE/RESETSWITCHCIRCULAR VALVE BOXFLUSH WITH SURFACEPOLYLOCK PL 22EFFLUENT FILTERMAXIMUM RISER HEIGHT 18"6"
17"
23"
25"HLATRANSFER ONTRANSFER OFFLLCTANK BOTTOMLEVEL FLOAT SETTINGS7-28-2104 OF 6IM-540PRIMARYIM-540DOSE TANKELIMINITE 120IM-1530IM-1530PRIMARYCLEANOUTMacBAIN RESIDENCERED SKY RANCHWOLCOTT, COLORADOSEWER INOUT TODRAINFIELD552 GAL PRIMARY TANK
COPYRIGHT© ELIMINITE 2021HLADF ONDF OFFTANK BOTTOMDOSE TANK LEVELFLOAT SETTINGSTYPICAL PIPE TRENCHPRESSURIZED DRAINFIELD INPUT DATAPRESSURIZED DRAINFIELD RESULTS TABLEPUMP/SYSTEM H-Q CURVEDOSE TANK IS SUPPLIED BY TRANSFER PUMP INELIMINITE 120 TREATMENT TANK. THEREFOREPRECISE ELEVATION CONTROL IS NOT REQUIREDOTHER THAN TO MAINTAIN MAXIMUM BURYDEPTH SUCH THAT NO MORE THAN 18 INCHES OFRISERS ARE NECESSARY.DOSE TANK RESERVE VOLUMEABOVE HLA: 165 GALSJE CONTROL PANEL INCLUDES:NEMA 4X ENCLOSURECYCLE COUNTERETMVISUAL STROBE ALARMCIRCUIT BREAKERSAUDIBLE ALARMINDEPENDENT CONTROL AND PUMP CIRCUITS1'-6"2'-8"3'-0"FIRST ISSUE7-28-2105 OF 6DRAINFIELD TRENCHSECTIONREVEGETATE IMMEDIATELYLOAM SOIL. MOUND 12" ABOVENATURAL GRADE.DO NOT MACHINE COMPACTFILTER FABRICOVER CHAMBERCIRCULAR VAVE BOXINSPECTION PORTNDS PART 107BCLID FLUSH WITHGROUND SURFACE4"-6"Ø PVC PIPECUT TO LENGTHQUICK 4 CHAMBERSCARIFY NATURAL SOIL INTERFACE.NO MACHINERY OR PERSONNEL ALLOWEDON INFILTRATIVE SURVACE.UNDISTURBED SOILSUSPEND LATERALIN CHAMBER18"3'-0"NATURAL GRADEFLUSHING ASSEMBLY1-1/2" FLUSHING VALVECLOSED DURING NORMALOPERATION.1-1/2" 45° ELBOW1-1/2" THREADED PLUGS X F THREAD COUPLING1-1/2"Ø LATERAL4"-6"Ø PVC EXTENSIONNOT SHOWNCIRCULAR VALVE BOXLID FLUSH WITH GROUNDSURFACE.3"Ø MANIFOLD3" TEE3" X 2" BUSHING2" Ø SCH. 40 PVCLATERAL2" VALTERRA GATE VALVEWITH FLOW CONTROL ORIFICE2" UNIONADD 4"-6"Ø PVC EXTENSIONUNDER VALVE BOXCIRCULAR VALVE BOXLID FLUSH WITH GROUNDSURFACE3"Ø FORCE MAIN10" VALVE BOXNDS MODEL 111BC1-1/2" TEE1-1/2"Ø TEEDETAIL 4DETAIL 5MacBAIN RESIDENCERED SKY RANCHWOLCOTT, COLORADO7-28-21ELIMINITE(406) 581-16132"Ø MANIFOLD3"Ø MANIFOLDMANIFOLD
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COPYRIGHT© ELIMINITE 2021MacBAIN RESIDENCERED SKY RANCHWOLCOTT, COLORADO02 OF 6SITE PLANFIRST ISSUE7-28-211234567ELIMINITE 120 BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENTREMOVAL SYSTEMPRIMARY TANK 1500 GALPRIMARY TANK 500 GALDOSE TANK 500 GALDUAL CLEANOUTINSTALL AT 50' INTERVALS4"Ø SCH 40 PVC BUILDING SEWEREND MANIFOLDPRESSURE DOSED, CHAMBERED ABSORPTION TRENCH100'-0"LATERAL IDDUAL CLEANOUT INSTALL WITHINFIVE FEET OF FOUNDATION WALLINVERT IN 79197-28-2110'10'ELIMINITE(406) 581-1613
COPYRIGHT© ELIMINITE 2021MacBAIN RESIDENCERED SKY RANCHWOLCOTT, COLORADO02 OF 6SITE PLANFIRST ISSUE7-28-211234567ELIMINITE 120 BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENTREMOVAL SYSTEMPRIMARY TANK 1500 GALPRIMARY TANK 500 GALDOSE TANK 500 GALDUAL CLEANOUTINSTALL AT 50' INTERVALS4"Ø SCH 40 PVC BUILDING SEWEREND MANIFOLDPRESSURE DOSED, CHAMBERED ABSORPTION TRENCH100'-0"LATERAL IDDUAL CLEANOUT INSTALL WITHINFIVE FEET OF FOUNDATION WALLINVERT IN 79197-28-2110'10'ELIMINITE(406) 581-1613
COPYRIGHT© ELIMINITE 2021MacBAIN RESIDENCERED SKY RANCHWOLCOTT, COLORADO02 OF 6SITE PLANFIRST ISSUE7-28-211234567ELIMINITE 120 BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENTREMOVAL SYSTEMPRIMARY TANK 1500 GALPRIMARY TANK 500 GALDOSE TANK 500 GALDUAL CLEANOUTINSTALL AT 50' INTERVALS4"Ø SCH 40 PVC BUILDING SEWEREND MANIFOLDPRESSURE DOSED, CHAMBERED ABSORPTION TRENCH100'-0"LATERAL IDDUAL CLEANOUT INSTALL WITHINFIVE FEET OF FOUNDATION WALLINVERT IN 79197-28-2110'10'ELIMINITE(406) 581-1613
COPYRIGHT© ELIMINITE 2021MacBAIN RESIDENCERED SKY RANCHWOLCOTT, COLORADO02 OF 6SITE PLANFIRST ISSUE7-28-211234567ELIMINITE 120 BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENTREMOVAL SYSTEMPRIMARY TANK 1500 GALPRIMARY TANK 500 GALDOSE TANK 500 GALDUAL CLEANOUTINSTALL AT 50' INTERVALS4"Ø SCH 40 PVC BUILDING SEWEREND MANIFOLDPRESSURE DOSED, CHAMBERED ABSORPTION TRENCH100'-0"LATERAL IDDUAL CLEANOUT INSTALL WITHINFIVE FEET OF FOUNDATION WALLINVERT IN 79197-28-2110'10'ELIMINITE(406) 581-1613
August 25, 2021
Claire Lewandowski, REHS
Environmental Health Specialist III
970-328-8755 (office)
970-328-8747 (direct)
environment@eaglecounty.us
www.eaglecounty.us
Subject: 152 East Lakeside Trail and 1571 Red Sky Road treatment systems
Claire:
The Eliminite 120 is appropriate for the homes identified above. This is my professional opinion, both as the project
engineer for more than two decades, and as the manufacturer of Eliminite advanced treatment systems. I have
conservatively—and, in a technical sense, unnecessarily--increased the sizes of the primary tanks and drainfield to
comport with the default sizing criteria within the regulations. However, the sizing criteria presented in the current
regulations diverge so far from actual residential flow data, blind implementation of that criteria would not be
considered competent engineering practice in any other arena. However, I recognize the necessity of conforming to the
regulation as closely as practical, without compromising reliable treatment performance, which I have done in these
designs.
Our study of 600+ homes in Eagle County prior to Red Sky Ranch’s state and local approvals, combined with twenty
years of experience dealing with treatment systems for Red Sky Ranch has unequivocally established the actual daily
wastewater production is significantly lower than the assumptions presented in the regulations. Previous regulations in
place when this project was first proposed required design flows of 225 gal/bedroom/day. This value resulted in a
requirement for absurdly large system components and was the driving force behind our comprehensive study. The
result of the study was that a design daily flow of 325 gallons was appropriate for Red Sky. These findings were
reviewed by Eagle County Environmental Health and CDPHE, presented at public hearings, and were approved by both
entities. Although you mentioned Eagle County lost all files related to Red Sky Ranch during a recent office move, I’m
certain there are still digital records of public hearings where findings were discussed and approvals were granted
(perhaps even through a basic google search); additionally, the project itself provides ample evidence of such approvals,
in the form of all currently constructed, operational infrastructure installed to date in compliance with prior state and
local approvals.
Current water data corroborates the results of the original study and in fact, possibly due to more widespread use of
water conservation devices, establishes an even lower value than the 325 GPD that was approved by CDPHE and Eagle
County at the project’s inception. Red Sky Ranch homes average between about 80 and 130 GPD and, as you are
probably aware, is in good agreement with current research showing almost no correlation between number of
bedrooms and daily wastewater flow. Further, best engineering practice demands prioritization of actual site specific
data over hypothetical default values.
From a treatment perspective, particularly where biological processes are optimized as they are in an Eliminite system
or any recirculating biofilter-type technology, wastewater stagnating in tanks for extended periods of time is not a
desirable situation. Particularly in a cold, high-altitude climate, the heat loss from excessively oversized tanks results in
significantly reduced kinetic parameters and may negatively impact treatment efficiency. In my submittals to you, I have
done my best to strike an acceptable balance between satisfying hypothetical default values imposed by an ever-
evolving regulatory scheme in Colorado, and providing my clients with an appropriately-sized, conservatively designed
system that will actually provide long-term reliable treatment and safeguard the surrounding environment as Red Sky’s
systems have done so far.
In summary, the systems at Red Sky have been designed to function both mechanically and biologically. The robustness
of the designs have been proven over 20 years of operation; I have specified precisely the system designs I believe will
work best for these homes. If, however, you determine that imposition of the new default table values should override
my judgment as a Professional Engineer, I will accept your recommendation and will amend my design to conform to
your preferred design.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. If you do decide to require an
amended design, please provide a detailed description of the basis for the change and details regarding your preferred
design.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Kallenbach, P.E.
Water Quality Control
Professionals LLC
June 26, 2023
Subject: Holland Creek MD Lot #72 1571 Red Sky Rd. Eliminite OWTS installation certification.
Attn: Tom Kallenbach, PE
WQCP LLC conducted the tests and verifications that were requested for the design engineer to sign off
on the system.
Watertight test: Primary tank test - The test started at 15:00 on 6/17/2023. The static water level was
26.75” below tank riser lid. The test was complete on 6/19/2023 at 08:00. The static level remained at
26.75” below the tank lids for the duration of the test indicating the tank is watertight.
500 gallon tank test. The test started at 16:00 on 6/17/2023. The static water level was 27.25” below
tank riser lid. The test was complete on 6/19/2023 at 08:00. The static level remained at 27.25” below
the tank lids for the duration of the test indicating the tank is watertight.
Drain field test: Squirt test was performed on 6/20/2023. Eagle County Environmental was onsite to
witness the test. Before the squirt test was conducted the drain field laterals were flushed to remove
and debris that may have entered the pipes during construction.
Installation: The Eliminate system was constructed per the drawings received from Tom Kallenbach PE.
The primary, Eliminite and dose tanks were installed per the drawing.
Pump check: Float system was tested and working properly. The HWL float switches and Eliminite fail
alarm were tested and functioning properly. Eliminite pump 6.8 Amps. Transfer pump 7.1 amps. Dose
pump 16.8 amps.
Water Quality Control
Professionals LLC
Water Quality Control
Professionals LLC
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Professionals LLC
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Sincerely,
John M. Volk
Water Quality Control Professionals LLC
13863 W La Salle Pl
Lakewood, CO 80228
970-389-4491
jvolk@wqcpllc.com
Water Quality Control
Professionals LLC
June 27, 2023
Subject: Lot 72, 1571 Red Sky Rd OWTS Installation
Dear Mr Tom Kallenbach P.E.
The system at 1571 Red Sky Road was installed exactly as the design drawing you provided. The
system was installed according to the plans that were approved by Eagle County Environmental. The
licensed installer was Bill Stenson with Stenson Excavation. His installer license is 10-18.
Sincerely,
John M. Volk
Water Quality Control Professionals LLC
13863 W LaSalle Pl
Lakewood, CO 80228
970-389-4491
jvolk@wqcpllc.com
Water Quality Control
Professionals LLC
July 5, 2023
Subject: 1571 Red Sky Rd OWTS Final Certification
Attention Eagle County Environmental,
I have sent Thomas Kallenbach, the design engineer, swing tie measurements, the startup report
and a letter stating that the Holland Creek Metro District has reviewed the installation and has verified
that it is installed per the construction drawing. There were no changes in regard to the field or tank
locations. I have requested Tom to provide his certification of the installation. He has not responded.
The Holland Creek Metro District is certifying that the design was installed exactly as the drawing.
Sincerely,
John M. Volk
Water Quality Control Professionals LLC
13863 W. La Salle Pl
Lakewood, CO 80228
970-389-4491
jvolk@wqcpllc.com