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HomeMy WebLinkAbout35 Powell Ct - 210716403012Environmental Health
Department
P.O. Box 179
500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631-0179
Phone: (970) 328-8730
Fax: (970) 328-7185
Permit
Permit No. OWTS-023866-2022
Permit Type: OWTS Permit
Work Classification: New
Permit Status: Active
Issue Date: 4/12/2022 Expires: 8/10/2022
On-Site Wastewater
Treatement System
Project Address Parcel Number
35 POWELL CT, EDWARDS AREA,210716403012
Owner Information Address
Nancy Boyce 35 Powell CT
Cordillera, CO 81632
Phone: (970) 926-0696
Cell:
Email: nancy12049@aol.com
Inspections:
For Inspections Call: (970)
328-8755
Engineer Phone Email
KUMAR & ASSOCIATES, Dave Young (970) 945-7988 dyoung@kumarusa.com
Contractor License Number Phone Email
Defina Construction, INC gary@definaconstruction.
com
(970) 376-6702OWTSPL-000181-20
22
Permitted Construction / Details:
Install the new system exactly as depicted in the Kumar and Associates design dated March 8th, 2022, stamped and
signed on March 9th, 2022 by David A Young, PE. The new system will be sized to accommodate the maximum daily
flows for a 3 bedroom residence.
This OWTS consists of one sewer line from the residence. A Valley Precast 1,000 gallon, three-compartment septic
tank with a total volume of 1,500 gallons will be used with an Orenco PF3005 submersible effluent pump, or
equivalent, enclosed in an Orenco Biotube Pump Vault in the third compartment. The pump floats will be set to
pump 101 gallons per dose.
The STA consists of a one foot thick gravel bed over a 3 foot sand filter with a distribution area of 75 feet long by 12
feet wide. A Hanes Geocomponents Pro Silver 2 should be placed over the aggregate bed. The backfill should be
sloped at 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter. A shallow swale to divert surface water flow away from the STA may be
needed along the upslope side. Gradation analysis must confirm that sand is secondary sand media. Do not install
in wet or frozen ground.
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.
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
Danielle Salinsky
Date
April 12, 2022
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 PERMIT
4.1.6(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
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 1
INSPECTION WORKSHEET (INSP-523683-2023)
FOR EAGLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
OWTS-023866-2022Case Number:Case Module:Permit Management
12/15/2023 ApprovedInspection Status:Inspection Date:
OWTS Final InspectionInspection Type:Inspector:Danielle Salinsky
Job Address:Parcel Number:35 Powell Ct
Edwards Area, CO
210716403012
Company Name NameContact Type
Applicant Brent Alm
Contractor Defina Construction, INC Gary Defina
Engineer KUMAR & ASSOCIATES Dave Young
Owner Nancy Boyce
CommentsPassedChecklist Item
True Inspected and verified on 7/12/2023.Septic Tank - Septic Tank
True Received 12/15/23.Record Drawing - Record Drawing
True Received 12/15/23Record Photos - Record Photos
True Received 4/7/2022 from K&A.Site and Soil - Site & Soil
True Received 12/15/23 stamped, signed and dated by Daniel E.
Hardin PE
Final Certification Letter - Final Certification Letter
True Received 4/7/2022 from K&A.General Plan - General Plan
True Inspected and verified on 7/12/2023. Sand gradation from Flag
Sand & Gravel confirms secondary sand specifications are met.
Soil Treatment Area (STA) - Soil Treatment Area (STA)
True Defina Construction was the licensed installer.Identification of Systems Contractor - Identification of
Systems Contractor
December 15, 2023 Page 1 of 1P.O. Box 179, 500 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631-0179
5020 County Road 154
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
phone: (970) 945-7988
fax: (970) 945-8454
email: kaglenwood@kumarusa.com
www.kumarusa.com
Office Locations: Denver (HQ), Parker, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, and Summit County, Colorado
December 15, 2023
Labine Builders
Attn: Todd Labine
P.O. Box 3714
Avon, Colorado 81655
todd@labinebuilders.com
Project No. 21-7-509.02
Permit No. OWTS-023866-2022
Subject: Certification of Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, Proposed Boyce
Residence, Lot 12, Block 4, Filing 34, Cordillera, 35 Powell Court, Eagle County,
Colorado
Dear Todd:
A representative of Kumar & Associates observed the installation of the Onsite Wastewater
Treatment System (OWTS) for the residence at the subject site as required by the Eagle County
Environmental Health Department. Our observations and recommendations are presented in this
report. The services are supplemental to Kumar & Associates agreement for professional
services to Labine Builders dated June 2, 2021.
We previously designed the OWTS for the residence as submitted in our report dated March 8,
2022, Project No. 21-7-509.02. The system was designed for three bedrooms. The OWTS was
installed by Defina Construction, Inc. under Permit No. OWTS-023866-2022.
We performed our as-built evaluations on October 21, 2022 and June 16, July 12 and December
5, 2023. The OWTS components observed included: sewer line, cleanout, septic tank, effluent
line, pump, control panel and soil treatment area (STA) and the locations of these components.
The installation and locations of the system components were verified as shown on Figure 1.
Pictures of the OWTS components made during the site visits are included with this report. The
distance locations to the septic tank shown on Figure 1 were made by taping.
On June 21, 2023, a sample of the secondary sand media was obtained and the results of
gradation analysis test are attached. On December 5, 2023, after power had been supplied to the
pump, a pump performance test was performed with adequate pump pressure observed.
It is our opinion that the OWTS was installed in general conformance with the above referenced
design.
The observations and recommendations presented above are based on our site observations and
our experience in the area. We make no warranty either express or implied. Alterations to the
system or improper backfill and site grading could affect the operation and effectiveness of the
OWTS.
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IN THIRD CHAMBER
SOIL TREATMENT AREA
(STA) CONSISTING OF AN
AGGREGATE BED OVER A
3 FEET THICK SAND FILTER.
12' WIDE BY 75' LONG
900 SQUARE FEET TOTAL
LOT 12
35 POWELL COURT
3.594 AC. ±PROPOSED THREEBEDROOMRESIDENCEEDGE OF
VEGETATION
CONTROL PANEL
Kumar & Associates
GRADATION ANALYSIS TEST
LABORATORY TEST REPORT DATA
Laboratory
Client:
Location / Plant:
Sample / Product:
Sample Date:
Lab Test Date:
Job Number:
SIEVE SIEVE OPENING IN
MILLIMETERS
PERCENT
PASSING THRU
SIEVE
3"75 100.0
1.5 37.5 100.0
3/4"19 100.0
3/8"9.5 100.0
No. 4 4.75 100.0
No. 8 2.36 77.0
No. 16 1.18 69.0
No. 30 0.6 57.0
No. 50 0.3 20.0
No. 100 0.15 5.0
No. 200 0.075 2.7
GRADATION RESULTS COMPARED TO PREFERRED AND SECONDARY SAND FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
Value Units
Preferred
Sand Value
Pass / Fail
Preferred
Sand
Secondary
Sand Value
Pass / Fail
Secondary
Sand
0.75 millimeters
0.200 millimeters 0.25 to 0.60 FAIL 0.15 to 0.60 PASS
3.73 unitless ratio < or = 4.0 PASS < or = 7.0 PASS
2.7 millimeters < or = 3 PASS < or = 3 PASS
Uniformity Coefficient (D60 / D10)
Percent passing thru #200 Sieve
06/21/2023
21-7-509.02
Parameter
D60 - Diameter that 60 percent of the sample is
finer than.
Effective Size - D10 - Diameter that 10 percent
of the sample is finer than.
Kumar Glenwood Springs
Labine Builders
Flag Sand & Gravel
Secondary Sand
06/21/2023
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Plot of Gradation Analysis
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OWTS PHOTOGRAPH LOG
BOYCE RESIDENCE
LOT 12, BLOCK 4, FILING 34, CORDILLERA
35 POWELL COURT
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
Project No. 21-7-509.02
Photograph 1: Valley Precast
1,000-gallon, 3 chamber septic
tank.
Photograph 2: Pump installed
in the third chamber of the septic
tank.
OWTS PHOTOGRAPH LOG
BOYCE RESIDENCE
LOT 12, BLOCK 4, FILING 34, CORDILLERA
35 POWELL COURT
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
Project No. 21-7-509.02
Photograph 3: Soil treatment
area (STA) prior to sand
placement.
Photograph 4: Soil treatment
area (STA) with gravel and
piping exposed.
OWTS PHOTOGRAPH LOG
BOYCE RESIDENCE
LOT 12, BLOCK 4, FILING 34, CORDILLERA
35 POWELL COURT
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
Project No. 21-7-509.02
Photograph 5: Control panel.
5020 County Road 154
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
phone: (970) 945-7988
fax: (970) 945-8454
email: kaglenwood@kumarusa.com
www.kumarusa.com Office Locations: Denver (HQ), Parker, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, and Summit County, Colorado
ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM DESIGN
PROPOSED BOYCE RESIDENCE
LOT 12, BLOCK 4, FILING 34, CORDILLERA
35 POWELL COURT
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
PROJECT NO. 21-7-509.02
MARCH 8, 2022
PREPARED FOR:
LABINE BUILDERS
ATTN: TODD LABINE
P. O. BOX 3714
AVON, COLORADO 81620
todd@labinebuilders.com
Kumar & Associates, Inc. Project No. 21-7-509.02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... - 1 -
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................ - 1 -
SITE CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................... - 1 -
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ................................................................................................. - 1 -
OWTS ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................... - 2 -
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................ - 3 -
SOIL TREATMENT AREA................................................................................................... - 3 -
OWTS COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................... - 4 -
OWTS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... - 7 -
OWTS HOUSEHOLD OPERATION .................................................................................... - 7 -
OWTS MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... - 7 -
OWTS CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION ............................................................................ - 8 -
LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................... - 8 -
FIGURES
FIGURE 1 – OWTS SITE PLAN
FIGURE 2 – SOIL TREATMENT AREA CALCULATIONS
FIGURE 3 – SOIL TREATMENT AREA PLAN VIEW
FIGURE 4 – SOIL TREATMENT AREA CROSS SECTION
FIGURE 5 – DISTRIBUTION LINE CLEANOUT DETAIL
ATTACHMENTS
VALLEY PRECAST 1,000 GALLON, THREE-CHAMBER SEPTIC TANK DETAIL
ORENCO EFFLUENT PUMP CURVE
Kumar & Associates, Inc. Project No. 21-7-509.02
INTRODUCTION
This report provides the results of an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) design for the
proposed Boyce residence located on Lot 12, Block 4, Filing 34, Cordillera, 35 Powell Court,
Eagle County, Colorado. The purpose of the report is to provide design details for the OWTS in
accordance with the Eagle County Environmental Health Department Onsite Wastewater
Treatment System Regulations and the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environmental Regulation #43. The services were performed as part of our agreement for
professional services to Labine Builders dated June 2, 2021.
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
The residence will be a single-family, one and two-story structure located on the lot as shown on
Figure 1. The residence will have three bedrooms, and the OWTS will be designed for three
bedrooms. The proposed soil treatment area (STA) for the OWTS will be located to the west of
the residence as shown on Figure 1. Water service is provided by public water supply from the
curb stop on Powell Court east of the residence located as shown on Figure 1. The route of the
water supply line from the water valve to the residence has not been designed at the time of this
report.
If proposed construction is different than that described, we should be contacted to re-evaluate
our design recommendations.
SITE CONDITIONS
The site was vacant at the time of our field exploration. The terrain is relatively uniform and
strongly sloping down to the west at grades of about 15 to 25%. The proposed STA will be in
the meadow area west of the residence. Vegetation consists of grass and scattered sagebrush in
the meadow area with aspen and fir trees to the north and south of the STA and proposed
residence.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The field exploration for the OWTS was conducted on November 15, 2021. Two profile pits
(Profile Pits 1 and 2) were excavated with a backhoe at the approximate locations shown on
Figure 1 to evaluate the subsurface conditions for the planned soil treatment area for the OWTS.
The pits were logged by a representative of Kumar & Associates. Logs of the profile pits are
provided below.
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Log of Profile Pit 1
Depth USDA Classification
0-1’ TOPSOIL; organic Loam, firm, moist, dark brown.
1’-5’ EXTREMELY GRAVELLY SANDY LOAM; weak blocky structure, dense, slightly
moist, grayish brown.
• Disturbed bulk sample obtained from 2 to 3 feet.
• Bottom of pit @ 5 feet, where digging refusal with the excavator occurred.
• No groundwater or redoximorphic features observed at time of pit excavation.
Log of Profile Pit 2
Depth USDA Classification
0-1’ TOPSOIL; organic Loam, firm, moist, dark brown.
1’-3’ EXTREMELY GRAVELLY SANDY LOAM; weak blocky structure, medium
dense to dense, slightly moist, grayish brown.
• Bottom of pit @ 3 feet, where digging refusal with the excavator occurred.
• No groundwater or redoximorphic features observed at time of pit excavation.
The soils encountered in profile pits, below about 1 foot of organic topsoil, consisted of
extremely gravelly Sandy Loam consisting primarily of basalt fragments to boulder size in a
clayey sand matrix. No free water was encountered in the pits nor indications of seasonal high
groundwater were observed at the time of the pit excavations.
Based on the subsurface conditions, the soils at the STA have been classified as Type 2A and R-
2 per State regulations, which equates to a long-term acceptance rate (LTAR) of 0.50 gallons per
square foot per day.
OWTS ANALYSIS
Based on the profile pit evaluations and our experience in the area, the soils contain greater than
35 percent rock-sized material and a sand filter on the natural soils will be needed for adequate
treatment of the wastewater effluent. An aggregate bed overlying a minimum 3 feet thick sand
filter will be used to provide adequate treatment of the effluent from the residence. The STA
aggregate bed will be sized for 3 bedrooms using an LTAR of 0.5 gallons per square foot per
day. There is adequate elevation difference from the ground floor of the residence down to the
septic tank for gravity flow of the sewer effluent.
The effluent will gravity flow from the residence to a septic tank for primary treatment and then
pressure dosed to the STA for dispersal and final treatment. The STA will consist of an
aggregate bed over the sand filter.
There are no known water supply lines in the vicinity of the proposed STA. We understand the
water service line to the residence will be from Powell Court on the east side of the residence.
The required setback to the water supply line from the septic tank is 10 feet, 5 feet for sewer and
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effluent lines, and 25 feet from the STA. We should be notified for additional recommendations
if the water supply line is within these minimum setbacks.
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
The design recommendations presented below are based on the proposed construction, the site
and subsurface conditions encountered and our experience in the area. A layout of the proposed
OWTS components is provided on Figure 1. If conditions encountered during construction are
different than those that are described in this report, we should be contacted to re-evaluate our
design recommendations.
SOIL TREATMENT AREA
• The STA will consist of a 1 foot thick aggregate (gravel) bed that is 75 feet long by
12 feet wide (900 square feet) constructed over a three feet thick sand filter. The
aggregate area size is based on an LTAR of 0.50 gallons per square foot per day for
Soil Type 2.
• A pressure distribution system will be used to dose the effluent to the STA at regular
intervals.
• Soil treatment area calculations are shown on Figure 2.
• The sand filter material should meet the requirements of the current Eagle County OWTS
regulations for “secondary sand media.” ASTM C33 concrete sand is suitable. A sample
of the sand media should be obtained within 1 month prior to installation for gradation
analysis with the sample provided to us for testing or the test results provided to us for
approval of the material.
• The base of the excavations should be scarified prior to sand filter placement.
• The sand filter material should be placed in lifts not exceeding 10 inches thick. Each lift
should be bucket compacted until settlement ceases.
• Distribution lines, consisting of 1.5-inch diameter Schedule 40 piping with ⅛-inch orifice
holes drilled at 4-feet spacings, should be installed as shown on Figure 3. The first hole
should be 18 inches from the manifold and the last hole should be 18 inches from the
looped end. There should be a total of 18 holes in each distribution line. The distribution
lines should be installed level in the aggregate bed. The orifice holes should face down.
• Orenco Orifice Shields, or equivalent, should be installed on the effluent distribution
piping within the aggregate bed at each orifice location to limit potential masking of the
holes by the gravel.
• The aggregate bed will consist of a minimum of 6 inches of aggregate below the
distribution lines and extend to at least 4½ inches above the laterals for a total thickness
of at least 1 foot. The aggregate should consist of clean, graded gravel which may range
in size from ½ inch to 2½ inches, see Figure 3 for gradation specifications.
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• The bed should be oriented lengthwise along the ground contours to minimize soil cut
and cover.
• The top of the aggregate bed should be at or below the existing ground surface.
• Prior to placement of the cover soil, a Hanes Geocomponents Pro Silver 2 ounce/yard
filter fabric, or equivalent, should be placed over the aggregate bed. Mirafi 140N or
160N filter fabric is not suitable for this use.
• A minimum of 12 inches and a maximum of 36 inches of cover soil should be placed
over the aggregate bed. Backfill should be graded to deflect surface water away from the
STA and should be sloped at 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter. A shallow swale to
divert surface water flow away from the STA may be needed along the upslope side.
• Disturbed soil should be re-vegetated as soon as possible with a native grass mix. No
trees, shrubs or other plants with deep roots should be planted on or near the STA as this
may damage the system piping.
• Four-inch diameter inspection ports should be installed vertically into each corner of the
aggregate bed. The inspection port piping should extend down to the sand filter and not
be connected to the distribution piping. The portion of the pipe that lies within the gravel
should be perforated. The inspection ports should extend at least 8 inches above the
finished ground surface or be protected in a valve box at finished grade.
• The STA must be a minimum of 25 feet from any potable water supply lines.
• The STA must be a minimum of 20 feet from the residence.
• The STA must be a minimum of 10 feet from the property line.
• The STA must be a minimum of 5 feet from the septic tank.
• A plan view of the STA is presented on Figure 3 and a cross section of the STA is
presented on Figure 4.
• Cleanouts are required at the end of each of the three distribution lines. See Figure 5 for
the cleanout detail.
OWTS COMPONENTS
Recommended OWTS components provided below are based on our design details and our
experience with the specific component manufacturers. Equivalent components may be feasible
but need to be approved by us prior to construction.
Septic Tank
• A Valley Precast 1,000 gallon, three-chamber septic tank (1,500 gallons total) should be
used for primary treatment. The first two chambers of the tank will be utilized for
treatment and settling, and the third chamber of the tank will contain the dosing pump. A
detail of the tank is provided as an attachment.
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• An effluent filter should be installed in the primary tank outlet tee.
• The tanks must be a minimum of 5 feet from the residence.
• The tanks must be a minimum of 10 feet from any potable water supply lines.
• The tanks must be a minimum of 5 feet from the proposed STA.
• The tanks must be set level. The excavation bottom must be free of large rocks or other
objects that could damage the tank during placement. A road base or gravel bedding
material may be needed to prevent tank damage during placement and act as a leveling
course.
• The tank lids must extend to final surface grade and made to be easily located.
• Install the tanks with 2 feet minimum cover soil for frost protection. Maximum tank soil
cover is 4 feet.
Sewer Pipe
• The sewer line to the septic tank should not be less than the diameter of the building
drains and not less than 4 inches in diameter.
• The sewer pipe should have a rating of SDR35 or stronger. Schedule 40 PVC pipe is
required beneath any driveway surfaces.
• The sewer pipe should be sloped between 2% to 4% to help limit disturbance of solids in
the tank and potential sewage bypass of the first chamber of the tank. If a steeper slope is
needed, this can be accomplished with vertical step-downs in the sewer line.
• A minimum 24 inches of cover soil should be provided over the sewer pipe. Paved areas,
patios or other areas without vegetative cover may be more susceptible to frost and we
recommend 48 inches of soil cover over the sewer pipe in these areas, and the pipe be
insulated on top and sides with 2-inch-thick blue foam insulation board. If adequate soil
cover is not possible, we should be contacted for re-evaluation prior to installation.
• The sewer pipe should be bedded in compacted ¾-inch road base or native soils provided
that the native soils contain no angular rocks or rocks larger than 2½ inches in diameter
to help prevent settlement of the pipe. Sags in the pipe could cause standing effluent to
freeze and damage the piping.
• Install cleanout pipes within 5 feet of the building foundation, where the sewer pipe
bends 90 degrees or more and every 100 feet of sewer pipe.
• All 90-degree bends should be installed using a 90-degree long-sweep or by using two
45-degree elbows.
• The sewer line location shown on Figure 1 is considered conceptual. We assume that
there will be only one sewer line exiting the residence. It is the responsibility of the
owner/contractors to locate all sewer line exit locations and connections to the septic
tank. We should be notified if there are other sewer lines exiting the building.
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Effluent Transport Piping
• 1.5-inch diameter Schedule 40 effluent transport piping should be sloped at 2% minimum
to drain to the STA from the tank.
• The effluent transport pipe should be bedded in compacted ¾-inch road base or native
soils provided that the native soils contain no angular rocks or rocks larger than
2½ inches in diameter to help prevent settlement of the pipe. Sags could cause standing
effluent to freeze and damage to the piping.
• A minimum 18 inches of cover soil should be provided over the effluent transport pipe.
Paved areas, patios or other areas without vegetative cover may be more susceptible to
frost. We recommend 48 inches of soil cover over the effluent pipe and insulation with at
least 2 inches of rigid foam insulation in these areas. If adequate cover soil is not
possible, we should re-evaluate the condition prior to installation.
• The effluent pipe should be double encased with larger diameter Schedule 40 PVC pipe
underneath driveway surfaces and be provided with at least 48 inches of soil cover and be
insulated on top and sides with 2-inch-thick foam insulation board.
• All 90-degree bends should be installed using a 90 degree long-sweep or by using two
45-degree elbows.
Effluent Pumping System
• An Orenco PF3005, 115-volt, submersible effluent pump with a 1.50-inch diameter
discharge assembly, or equivalent, will be required for effluent pumping.
• The maximum effluent transport distance from the pump discharge to the manifold is
estimated to be 25 feet.
• The elevation difference from pump discharge up to the manifold is estimated to be
2 feet.
• The pump should be enclosed in an Orenco Biotube Pump Vault for effluent filtering and
protection of the pump from vibration.
• An equivalent pump must be capable of operating at 23.4 gallons per minute at 5.6 feet of
total dynamic head. A pump performance curve is provided as an attachment to this
report.
• The floats should be set to provide a dose volume of approximately 101 gallons. To
achieve the desired dose volume, the upper (“ON”) and lower (“OFF”) floats should be
set approximately 10 inches apart.
• The flow differential between the first and last orifices is estimated to be 1.0%.
• The high-water alarm float should be placed approximately 3 inches above the “ON”
float in the dose tank. The high-water alarm must be wired on a separate electrical circuit
from the pump.
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• An ⅛-inch diameter weep hole should be drilled in the effluent transport line prior to
exiting the dose tank so the transport line can drain back into the dose tank after each
pumping cycle.
OWTS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The OWTS will require periodic inspection and maintenance to function properly. A properly
designed, installed and maintained system can greatly increase its lifespan. The level of
maintenance will vary depending on the complexity of the system and water use habits of the
residents. We recommend that an OWTS Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual be
developed. Depending on the complexity of the system, a contract with an OWTS maintenance
provider may be prudent. Below are some basic recommendations for the OWTS O&M.
OWTS HOUSEHOLD OPERATION
• Use of high efficiency water fixtures is recommended to decrease the hydraulic load on
the OWTS system.
• Fix plumbing leaks immediately as this may cause a hydraulic overload of the soil
absorption system.
• Do not irrigate the area on top of or directly upgradient of the soil absorption field as this
may cause a hydraulic overload.
• Do not dispose of household waste down drains as this may clog or damage OWTS
components. Examples of household waste includes: dental floss, cotton swabs, coffee
grounds, paper towels, feminine products and many other kitchen and bath items.
• Use of kitchen garbage disposals is not recommended. If a garbage disposal is utilized,
kitchen wastewater should be screened thoroughly. Many kitchen solids are not
decomposed in the septic tank and may cause increased tank pumping frequency.
• Do not dispose of household chemicals, greases, oils, paints, hot tub water or water
softener backwash in household drains. A separate drywell, if feasible, may be necessary
for hot tub water or water softener backwash disposal.
• Limit the use of bleach as this may harm useful bacteria in the septic tank and soil
absorption system.
• Liquid dishwasher and clothes washer detergent is recommended for households served
by an OWTS. Clay substances used as fillers in powder detergents may result in
clogging of the soils absorption system.
OWTS MAINTENANCE
• Inspect the septic tank, dose tank, Biotube pump vault, effluent pump, and STA at least
annually for problems or signs of failure.
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• The effluent filter for the tank should be cleaned at least annually by spray washing solids
into the first chamber of the septic tank.
• The septic tank should be pumped and cleaned every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
Longer pumping intervals may increase the amount of solids that reach the STA, which
may shorten its life span.
• Pumping of the septic tank should take place when the level of the sludge and scum
layers combined take up 25 to 33% of the capacity of the first chamber of the tank.
OWTS CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
The Eagle County Environmental Health Department requires that the designer of the system
provide a record drawing and certification of the OWTS construction (As-Built inspection).
We should be provided with at least 48-hour notice prior to the installer needing the inspections.
Prior to issuance of our certification letter, we require observation of all system components
prior to backfill. The number of site visits required for the inspection will depend on the
installer’s construction schedule. We should be provided the tank inspection report prior to or
at the time of our inspection.
LIMITATIONS
We have conducted this design in accordance with generally accepted engineering principles and
practices in this area at this time. We make no warranty either expressed or implied. The
recommendations provided in this report are based on the site conditions, profile pit evaluations
and soil texture analysis, the proposed construction and our experience in the area. Variations in
the subsurface conditions may not become evident until excavation is performed. If conditions
encountered during construction appear different from those described in this report, we should
be notified so that re-evaluation of the recommendations may be made.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use by our client for design purposes. We are not
responsible for technical interpretations by others of our information. As the project evolves, we
should provide continued consultation and field services during construction to review and
monitor the implementation of our recommendations, and to verify that the recommendations
have been appropriately interpreted. Significant design changes may require additional analysis
or modifications to our design.
It is our opinion that the designed location of the OWTS components does not violate any
setback requirements of the current Eagle County Regulations. Below is a table of common
minimum horizontal setbacks to OWTS components. Refer to the Eagle County Regulations for
a complete list of required setbacks. We recommend the OWTS component locations be
surveyed by a Professional Colorado Land Surveyor.
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FND REBAR WITH
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BENCHMARK: 9246.47'
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PROPOSED SOIL
TREATMENT AREA (STA)
CONSISTING OF AN
AGGREGATE BED OVER A
3 FEET THICK SAND FILTER.
12' WIDE BY 75' LONG
900 SQUARE FEET TOTAL
LOT 12
35 POWELL COURT
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LINE FLOW
FROM TANK
4 INCH DIAMETER PVC OBSERVATION PORTS
INSTALLED TO THE BASE OF THE AGGREGATE.
THE PORTION OF THE PIPE THAT LIES IN THE
AGGREGATE SHOULD BE PERFORATED.
INSTALL PORTS IN EACH CORNER OF THE
AGGREGATE BED. REMOVABLE LID TO BE
PLACED ON TOP OF PIPE. PIPE MUST STICK UP
AT LEAST 8 INCHES ABOVE FINISHED GRADE OR
BE PLACED AT GRADE IN AN ACCESSIBLE VALVE
BOX.
12'
75'
1.5 INCH DIAMETER PERFORATED SCH 40 PVC
DISTRIBUTION LATERAL WITH 18 INCH DIAMETER
ORIFICE HOLES SPACED AT 4 FEET INTERVALS.
FACE PERFORATIONS DOWN. FIRST ORIFICE TO
BE 6 INCHES FROM MANIFOLD AND LAST
ORIFICE TO BE 6 INCHES FROM LOOPED END
(18 ORIFICES PER LATERAL). INSTALL ORENCO
ORIFICE SHIELDS AT EACH ORIFICE.
1.5 INCH DIAMETER
NON-PERFORATED SCH
40 PVC LOOPED END
PIPE INSTALLED LEVEL.
1.5 INCH DIAMETER
NON-PERFORATED SCH 40
PVC EFFLUENT TRANSPORT
PIPE SLOPED AT 2%
MINIMUM TO DRAIN TO STA.
1.5 INCH DIAMETER
NON-PERFORATED
SCH 40 PVC MANIFOLD
PIPE INSTALLED LEVEL.
CLEANOUT INSTALLED
AT THE END OF EACH
DISTRIBUTION
LATERAL. SEE FIGURE
5 FOR DETAIL.
1 FOOT THICK
AGGREGATE BED
PLACED ON 3 FEET
THICK SAND FILTER.
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3'
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Notes:
1.Aggregate specifications (112" drain gravel is suitable for this application)
Standard Sieve Sizes % Passing by Weight
212"100%
3 4"0-20%
No. 4 0-3%
2.Aggregate bed placed on 3 feet of concrete sand placed in 10-inch lifts on scarified natural ground.
3.Secondary sand media specifications (concrete sand is suitable for this application)
Effective size: 0.15-0.60 mm
Uniformity coefficient: ≤ 7.0
Percent fines passing #200 sieve: ≤ 3.0
4.Care should be taken by the contractor to avoid compaction of the native soils in the bed area. The base and side walls of bed
excavation should be scarified prior to sand filter placement.
5.Fill placed over the soil treatment area should be properly benched into the hillside.
6.Changes to this design should not be made without consultation and approval by Kumar and Associates.
7.All Piping should have a rating of Schedule 40.
8.Refer to the 2018 Eagle County Onsite Wastewater System Regulations for other applicable specifications.
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1.Distribution lateral piping should be installed level in aggregate bed on top of 3
feet of concrete sand. The ground surface should be scarified prior to sand
placement.
2.Care should be taken by the contractor to avoid compaction of the native soils in
the bed area.
3.Changes to this design should not be made without consultation and approval
by Kumar and Associates.
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Parameters
Discharge Assembly Size
Transport Length
Transport Pipe Class
Transport Line Size
Distributing Valve Model
Max Elevation Lift
Manifold Length
Manifold Pipe Class
Manifold Pipe Size
Number of Laterals per Cell
Lateral Length
Lateral Pipe Class
Lateral Pipe Size
Orifice Size
Orifice Spacing
Residual Head
Flow Meter
'Add-on' Friction Losses
1.50
25
40
1.50
None
-2
6
40
1.50
3
69
40
1.50
1/8
4
5
None
0
inches
feet
inches
feet
feet
inches
feet
inches
inches
feet
feet
inches
feet
Calculations
Minimum Flow Rate per Orifice
Number of Orifices per Zone
Total Flow Rate per Zone
Number of Laterals per Zone
% Flow Differential 1st/Last Orifice
Transport Velocity
0.43
54
23.4
3
1.0
3.7
gpm
gpm
%
fps
Frictional Head Losses
Loss through Discharge
Loss in Transport
Loss through Valve
Loss in Manifold
Loss in Laterals
Loss through Flowmeter
'Add-on' Friction Losses
1.6
0.8
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.0
0.0
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
Pipe Volumes
Vol of Transport Line
Vol of Manifold
Vol of Laterals per Zone
Total Volume
2.6
0.6
21.9
25.2
gals
gals
gals
gals
Minimum Pump Requirements
Design Flow Rate
Total Dynamic Head
23.4
5.6
gpm
feet
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Net Discharge (gpm)
PumpData
PF3005 High Head Effluent Pump
30 GPM, 1/2HP
115/230V 1Ø 60Hz, 200V 3Ø 60Hz
Legend
System Curve:
Pump Curve:
Pump Optimal Range:
Operating Point:
Design Point: