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Home My WebLink About2455 Upper Cattle Creek Rd - 239127104004Environmental Health Department P.O. Box 179 500 Broadway Eagle, CO 81631-0179 Phone: (970) 328-8730 Fax: (970) 328-7185 Permit Permit No. OWTS-017235-2019 Permit Type: OWTS Permit Work Classification: New Permit Status: Active Issue Date: 9/19/2019 Expires: 1/17/2020 On-Site Wastewater Treatement System Project Address Parcel Number 2455 UPPER CATTLE CREEK RD, EL JEBEL AREA,239127104004 Owner Information Address CMH Homes 5000 Clayton RD Maryville, IN 37804 Phone: (970) 245-9039 Cell: Email: shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com Inspections: For Inspections Call: (970) 328-8755 and call the Design Engineer Engineer Phone Email CIVCO Engineering, Inc, Vance King (435) 789-5448 vanceking@civcoengineeri ng.com Contractor License Number Phone Email Dennis Brown Excavation dl.brown@live.com(970) 379-8615OWTSPL-000046-20 19 Permitted Construction / Details: Install the OWTS exactly as depicted in the CIVCO Engineering Inc design, dated August 22, 2019, revised September 18, 2019, stamped and signed by Vance Volney King, PE. The system is designed to serve a 4 bedroom single family residence. The OWTS consists of a 1,250 gallon two-compartment septic tank with effluent filter on the outlet tee, followed by a distribution box, set level and made accessible at grade, equipped with speed levelers set to evenly distribute effluent to six shallow trenches, equal in length, each equipped with 36 feet of 34" wide chambers (equivalent to nine 4-ft long chambers in each, 54 total). Be sure to install inspection ports in both ends of each trench. Maintain all applicable setbacks and elevations. Note: The design does not specify a specific septic tank model or manufacturer. The selected tank must be on the CDPHE WQCD accepted septic tank list. 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 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. 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 19, 2019 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 Thursday, September 19, 2019 1 March 26, 2020 Mr. Shawn Ruse- Clayton Homes shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com Ms. Rachel Brisson rbrisson27@gmail.com RE: Final approval of the: Septic System Installation, OWTS-017235-2019 Property location: 2455 Upper Cattle Creek Rd, Eagle County Property Owner, This letter is to inform you that the above-referenced was inspected and is finalized. This OWTS permit was approved serve a total of four (4) bedrooms. Additional information about the maintenance your septic system needs can be accessed through our website links, provided on the Environmental Health Department’s septic system resource page. Be aware that changes in the use of your property or alterations of your building may require commensurate changes to, or relocation of, your septic system. Landscape features, trees with tap roots, irrigation systems and parking areas above the soil treatment area can cause premature system failure. It is equally important that you notice and immediately repair dripping faucets and hissing toilets as this will certainly cause the system to fail. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact us at (970) 328 -8755 and reference the OWTS septic permit number. Best Regards, Claire Lewandowski, REHS Environmental Health Specialist III Attachments: Certification Letter and Design – Septic System Flyer – Final Letter PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (970) 328-8755 FAX: (970) 328-8788 environment@eaglecounty.us Distribution box and septic tank Soil Treatment area looking north- west Soil treatment area looking south- east Soil Treatment area looking north- west Inside distribution box REFERENCE POINT 'RP-1'TEE POST (PAINTED PINK)ON EASEMENT LINEREFERENCE POINT 'RP-2'TEE POST (PAINTED PINK)AT EASEMENT LINE/SETBACK LINE INTERSECTIONABCDEFGHIJKLMSOIL TREATMENT AREA45 BIODIFFUSER ARC 36 CHAMBERS9 PER TRENCH28" TO 32" BELOW GROUNDSEPTIC TANKVALLEY PRECAST1250T-2CPCONCRETE TANKREFERENCE POINT PULL-OFF DISTANCES *LOCATIONREFERENCE POINTRP-1RP-2A80'-0"54'-0"B76'-0"13'-0"74'-6"63'-0"64'-0"22'-0"68'-0"66'-6"58'-6"30'-6"62'-0"74'-0"48'-0"41'-6"63'-0"81'-0"39'-0"50'-0"33'-0"54'-0"9'-6"92'-0"16'-0"100'-0"CDEFGHIJKLMSYSTEM CONTRACTORDENNIS BROWN EXCAVATIONLICENSE # OWTSPL-000046-20195' ± TYP.4 5 ' ± T Y P .* PULL-OFF DISTANCES FOLLOW TERRAIN AND MAY NOT MATCH HORIZONTAL DISTANCES.SYSTEM DESIGN LAYOUTSheet No.Client:Project:Designer:Issue Date:CIVCO Engineering, Inc.P.O. Box 1758, Vernal, Utah 84078Telephone: (435)789-5448 Fax: (435)789-4485www.civcoengineering.comC.3CLAYTONHOMESBRISSON RESIDENCEVANCE V KING, PEMARCH 26, 2020OWTS RECORDDRAWING1" = 20'-0"RECORD PLAN CIVCO Engineering, Inc. PO Box 1758, Vernal, UT, 84078 Ph: (435)789-5448 Fx: (435)789-4485 OWTS SIZING BRISSON 685 Escalante Road El Jebel, Colorado By:VVK Date: Chk'd:Date:00/00/0000 Page 1 Referenced Calculations Description Section contains calculations sizing the components of the On-site Wastewater Treatment System. Design Standards CDPHE On-site Wastewater Treatment System Regulation CCR Untitled-1 CIVCO Engineering, Inc. PO Box 1758, Vernal, UT, 84078 Ph: (435)789-5448 Fx: (435)789-4485 OWTS SIZING BRISSON 685 Escalante Road El Jebel, Colorado By:VVK Date: Chk'd:Date:00/00/0000 Page 2 Number of Bedrooms..............≔Nbed 4 Perk Test Results: SEPTIC TANK Required Tank Volume.........≔Vtank =‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖‖ if else ≤Nbed 3 ‖‖⎛⎝⋅1000 galgalgalgal⎞⎠ ‖ ‖⎛⎝+⋅1000 galgalgalgal ⋅⋅⎛⎝-Nbed 3⎞⎠250 galgalgalgal⎞⎠ 1250 galgalgalgal [CCR TABLE 9-1] First Compartment Volume.....≔V1st_comp =‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ if else ≤Nbed 3 ‖‖⎛⎝⋅500 galgalgalgal⎞⎠ ‖ ‖⎛⎝+⋅500 galgalgalgal ⋅⋅⎛⎝-Nbed 3⎞⎠125 galgalgalgal⎞⎠ 625 galgalgalgal [CCR 43.9.B.4.a] Untitled-1 CIVCO Engineering, Inc. PO Box 1758, Vernal, UT, 84078 Ph: (435)789-5448 Fx: (435)789-4485 OWTS SIZING BRISSON 685 Escalante Road El Jebel, Colorado By:VVK Date: Chk'd:Date:00/00/0000 Page 3 SOIL TREATMENT AREA Design Flow.....[CCR Table 6-1]≔Q =‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖ ‖‖ if else if else if ≤Nbed 2 ‖ ‖ ‖‖ 300 ――galgalgalgal daydaydayday ＝Nbed 3 ‖ ‖ ‖‖ 450 ――galgalgalgal daydaydayday >Nbed 3 ‖ ‖ ‖‖ +450 ――galgalgalgal daydaydayday ⎛⎝-Nbed 3⎞⎠75 ――galgalgalgal daydaydayday 525 ――galgalgalgal daydaydayday Long-term Acceptance Rate (LTAR) Perk Rate............ ..........Type 2 soil....≔t =tave 21.67 ――minminminmin inininin ≔LTAR 0.6 ―― ――galgalgalgal daydaydayday ftftftft 2 [CCR Table 10-1] Unfactored Soil Treatment Area...........≔STA =――Q LTAR 875 ftftftft 2 Soil Treatment Area (Factored for Trenched Chambers)... Application Method Size Adjustment Factor.... (gravity)≔SAFAM 1.0 [CCR Table 10-2] Distrib. Media Size Adjustment Factor..... (chambers)≔SAFDM 0.7 [CCR Table 10-3] Cumulative Size Adjustment Factor....≔SAF =if else >⋅SAFAM SAFDM 0.5 ‖ ‖⋅SAFAM SAFDM ‖‖0.5 0.7 [CCR 43.10.D.3] Trenched Chambers Soil Treatment Area.....≔STATC =⋅SAF STA 612.5 ftftftft 2 Chamber Bottom Width......≔Bc 34 inininin Required Trenched Chamber Length.............≔LTC =――STATC Bc 216.18 ftftftft Untitled-1 CIVCO Engineering, Inc. PO Box 1758, Vernal, UT, 84078 Ph: (435)789-5448 Fx: (435)789-4485 OWTS SIZING BRISSON 685 Escalante Road El Jebel, Colorado By:VVK Date: Chk'd:Date:00/00/0000 Page 4 Soil Treatment Area (Factored for Bedded Chambers)... Application Method Size Adjustment Factor.... (gravity) [CCR Table 10-2]≔SAFAM 1.2 Distrib. Media Size Adjustment Factor..... (chambers) [CCR Table 10-3]≔SAFDM 0.7 Cumulative Size Adjustment Factor....≔SAF =if else >⋅SAFAM SAFDM 0.5 ‖ ‖⋅SAFAM SAFDM ‖‖0.5 0.84 [CCR 43.10.D.3] Bedded Chambers Soil Treatment Area.....≔STATC =⋅SAF STA 735 ftftftft 2 Chamber Bottom Width......≔Bc 34 inininin Required Trenched Chamber Length.............≔LTC =――STATC Bc 259.41 ftftftft Untitled-1 REFERENCE POINT 'RP-1'TEE POST (PAINTED PINK)ON EASEMENT LINEREFERENCE POINT 'RP-2'TEE POST (PAINTED PINK)AT EASEMENT LINE/SETBACK LINE INTERSECTIONABCDEFGHIJKLMSOIL TREATMENT AREA45 BIODIFFUSER ARC 36 CHAMBERS9 PER TRENCH28" TO 32" BELOW GROUNDSEPTIC TANKVALLEY PRECAST1250T-2CPCONCRETE TANKREFERENCE POINT PULL-OFF DISTANCES *LOCATIONREFERENCE POINTRP-1RP-2A80'-0"54'-0"B76'-0"13'-0"74'-6"63'-0"64'-0"22'-0"68'-0"66'-6"58'-6"30'-6"62'-0"74'-0"48'-0"41'-6"63'-0"81'-0"39'-0"50'-0"33'-0"54'-0"9'-6"92'-0"16'-0"100'-0"CDEFGHIJKLMSYSTEM CONTRACTORDENNIS BROWN EXCAVATIONLICENSE # OWTSPL-000046-20195' ± TYP.4 5 ' ± T Y P .* PULL-OFF DISTANCES FOLLOW TERRAIN AND MAY NOT MATCH HORIZONTAL DISTANCES.SYSTEM DESIGN LAYOUTSheet No.Client:Project:Designer:Issue Date:CIVCO Engineering, Inc.P.O. Box 1758, Vernal, Utah 84078Telephone: (435)789-5448 Fax: (435)789-4485www.civcoengineering.comC.3CLAYTONHOMESBRISSON RESIDENCEVANCE V KING, PEMARCH 26, 2020OWTS RECORDDRAWING1" = 20'-0"RECORD PLAN WATER WELL2AAABCDDDDDDEEEEEEPERK TEST 3PROFILE HOLE #2PERK TEST 2PERK TEST 1PROFILE HOLE #1HOUSE4 BEDROOMS7 2 2 0 7 2 1 02 29' - 0"9' - 0"9' - 0"9' - 0"9' - 0"23 6 '±2CLEANOUTCLEANOUT22INV. EL. 7215.5'INV. EL.7213.8'INV. EL.7212.1'INV. EL.7210.4'INV. EL.7208.7'INV. EL.7207.0'222222FINAL GRADE ELEVATIONOVER TANK 7220.5'TANK INLET INV. EL. 7218.50'227 2 1 8 7 2 1 67214721272087206 7 2 2 2 7 2 2 4 7 2 2 6 7 2 2 8 DIST. BOX INLET INV. EL. 7217.5'DIST. BOX OUTLETINV. EL. 7217.422A.SEWER LINE4"Ø UNPERFORATED PLASTIC ASTM STANDARD D 3034 OR BETTER. GRADE AT 2% OR GREATER (NO MORE THAT 4% WITHIN 5 FEET OF SEPTIC TANK INLET). BED IN LOOSE GRANULAR MATERIAL, FREE OF STONES, CLODS, FROZEN SOIL, OR OTHER DELETERIOUS MATERIAL.B.SEPTIC TANK1250 GALLON CAPACITY w/ 625 GALLON (MIN.) 1st COMPARTMENT. MUST BEBE LISTED ON THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIROMENT WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION'S 'ACCEPTED SEPTICTANKS FOR USE IN COLORADO ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS' DATED 1/3/2019. PROVIDE TUF-TITE EF-4 (OR EQUAL) EFFLUENT FILTER. INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.C.DISTRIBUTION BOXOUTLET INVERTS AT LEAST 1" LOWER THAN INLET INVERT. PROVIDE ACCESS WITH MANHOLE RISER AND LID TO SOIL SURFACE.D.SOIL TREATMENT AREA216 MINIMUM COMBINED LINEAR FEET OF 34-INCH WIDE CHAMBER. CHAMBER ROWS MUST BE 100 FEET OR LESS IN LENGTH FROM INLET TO END.E.INSPECTION PORT4"Ø VERTICAL PLASTIC PIPE TO BOTTOM OF TRENCH. PERFORATE BOTTOM 12 INCHES. PROVIDE THREADED CAP AT TOP.22MIN.1' - 0"MAX.3' - 0"MIN.6' - 0"BACKFILL SUITABLE FOR VEGETATIONCHAMBERPERK RATE: 21.7 MIN. / IN.18.8% GROUND SLOPE2TYP.2' - 0"INF. SURF.22SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING HAVING 4 BEDROOMS2DATE:08/19/2019EQUIPMENT:JOHN DEERE 35 EXCAVATOR24.50 '±0.50 '±3.00 '±8.00 '±SANDY LOAMTOPSOILTYPE 2FIST-SIZED BASALT COBBLESWHITISHLOAMTYPE 22.50 '±0.50 '±5.00 '±8.00 '±SANDY LOAMTOPSOILTYPE 2FIST-SIZED BASALT COBBLESWHITISHLOAMTYPE 2PROFILE HOLE #1PROFILE HOLE #2EL. 7216'±EL. 7214'±2MAINTAIN THE ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLICATION 'MAINTAINING YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM -A GUIDE FOR HOME OWNERS' PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CENTER. 2DATE:SHEETDRAWN BY:CIVCO Engineering, Inc.P.O. Box 1758, Vernal, Utah 84078Telephone: (435)789-5448 Fax: (435)789-4485www.civcoengineering.comREVISIONS08/2019VVKC.1OWTSBRISSON RESIDENCEBRISSON RESIDENCEBRISSON RESIDENCEBRISSON RESIDENCECLAYTON HOMES685 Escalante Road685 Escalante Road685 Escalante Road685 Escalante RoadEEEEllll JJJJeeeebbbbeeeellll,,,, CCCCoooolllloooorrrraaaaddddooooRev. # Rev. Date Revision Description2 09/18/2019 Eagle County Environmental Healt comments1" = 50'-0"VICINITY MAP1" = 10'-0"SYSTEM PLANWASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM COMPONENT LIST1/2" = 1'-0"TYPICAL TRENCH (COMPONENT 'D')FACILITY DESCRIPTIONTESTINGPROFILE HOLESSYSTEM MAINENANCE Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us> 2455 Upper Cattle Creek 9 messages Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us>Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 4:14 PM To: vanceking@civcoengineering.com Cc: environment@eaglecounty.us, shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com Hi Vance, I am reviewing the design submitted for the aforementioned address. I attached a design checklist with the details that are required that are missing, highlighted, from what was submitted, including two 8-ft soil test pits and the USDA soil classifications. Please review the checklist and your design and submit the redesign electronically for review. Please be aware that there is at least a two-week review time after the resubmittal is received. Thank you, Claire -- Please note that beginning July 15 the Community Development Department will have new walk-in hours. The office welcomes walk-in customers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Claire Lewandowski, REHS Environmental Health Specialist III 970-328-8755 (office) 970-328-8747 (direct) environment@eaglecounty.us www.eaglecounty.us 3 attachments Design Submittal Checklist Emailed.pdf 118K 2019.08.22. PE Onsite Drawing Design.pdf 1431K 2019.08.22.PE.Design Calculations.pdf 3251K Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com>Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 5:36 PM To: Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us> Cc: "environment@eaglecounty.us" <environment@eaglecounty.us>, "shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com" <shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com>, Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law> Hi Claire, Here is the revised OWTS plan as well as system maintenance instructions that I incorporate by reference. Calculations are also attached, though they have not changed from previous submittals. Thanks, Vance King, CIVCO Engineering, Inc. PO Box 1758 Vernal, UT 84078 435-789-5448 [Quoted text hidden] 3 attachments brisson owts (S190822 R190918).pdf 1529K OWTS Maint Guide.pdf 1006K brisson owts calcs (stpd 190822).pdf 3251K Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us>Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 2:37 PM To: Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com> Cc: "environment@eaglecounty.us" <environment@eaglecounty.us>, "shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com" <shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com>, Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law> Received, thank you! [Quoted text hidden] Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us>Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 2:55 PM To: Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com> Cc: "environment@eaglecounty.us" <environment@eaglecounty.us>, "shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com" <shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com>, Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law> Hi Vance, Can you explain why the design has "685 Escalante Rd" on it? I see that it is near that road but the parcel number is comes up as 2455 Upper Cattle Creek Rd, and the application says 2405 Upper Cattle Creek Rd. I just want to make sure the record is accurate. Thanks! [Quoted text hidden] Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us>Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:19 PM To: Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com> Cc: "environment@eaglecounty.us" <environment@eaglecounty.us>, "shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com" <shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com>, Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law> Hi Vance, I can't locate the well on the site map, can you confirm where it is located on the plans and where in relation to the OWTS? Thank you [Quoted text hidden] Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com>Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:27 PM To: Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us> Cc: "environment@eaglecounty.us" <environment@eaglecounty.us>, "shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com" <shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com>, Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law> Hi Claire, I must have taken the address from the manufacturer ’s prints (see attached). [Quoted text hidden] karsten gen nts.pdf 389K Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com>Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:46 PM To: Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us> Cc: "environment@eaglecounty.us" <environment@eaglecounty.us>, "shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com" <shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com>, Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law> Hi Claire, Here is the OWTS print with the water well location noted on the Vicinity Map. Thanks, Vance King, CIVCO Engineering, Inc. PO Box 1758 Vernal, UT 84078 435-789-5448 From: Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 3:20 PM To: Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com> Cc: environment@eaglecounty.us; shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com; Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law> [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] brisson owts (S190822 R190918).pdf 1531K Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law>Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:59 PM To: Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com>, Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us> Cc: "environment@eaglecounty.us" <environment@eaglecounty.us>, "shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com" <shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com> Claire – part of this project was readdressing the lot and moving it to 2455. Rachel Brisson Kalamaya | Goscha 970.480.5871 (direct) web | bio | map [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] Received, thank you! [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] -- [Quoted text hidden] Image removed by sender. -- Please note that beginning July 15 the Community Development Department will have new walk-in hours. The office welcomes walk-in customers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Claire Lewandowski, REHS Environmental Health Specialist III 970-328-8755 (office) 970-328-8747 (direct) environment@eaglecounty.us www.eaglecounty.us Image removed by sender. -- Please note that beginning July 15 the Community Development Department will have new walk-in hours. The office welcomes walk-in customers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Claire Lewandowski, REHS Environmental Health Specialist III 970-328-8755 (office) 970-328-8747 (direct) environment@eaglecounty.us www.eaglecounty.us Image removed by sender. -- Please note that beginning July 15 the Community Development Department will have new walk-in hours. The office welcomes walk-in customers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Claire Lewandowski, REHS Environmental Health Specialist III 970-328-8755 (office) 970-328-8747 (direct) environment@eaglecounty.us www.eaglecounty.us Image removed by sender. Claire Lewandowski <claire.lewandowski@eaglecounty.us>Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:14 AM To: Rachel Brisson <rachel@kalamaya.law> Cc: Vance King <vanceking@civcoengineering.com>, "environment@eaglecounty.us" <environment@eaglecounty.us>, "shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com" <shawn.ruse@claytonhomes.com> Okay, great, thank you for the detail. [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] uried beneath your back yard, it is out there—constantly working. When you’re at work, it is working. When you’re eating dinner, it continues working. And when you’re sleeping, it’s still out there in the dark—working. What is it? Your septic system. It may be the most overlooked and under- valued utility in your home; but with proper care and mainte- nance, your septic system can continue to work for you for at least 25 to 30 years. If you are like most homeowners, you probably never give much thought to what happens when waste goes down your drain. But if you rely on a septic system to treat and dispose of your house- hold wastewater, what you don’t know can hurt you. Proper operation and mainte- nance of your septic system can Why Maintain Your System There are three main reasons why septic system maintenance is so important. The first reason is money. Failing septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, and improper maintenance by homeowners is a common cause of early system failure. The mini- mal amount of preventative maintenance that septic systems require costs very little in com- parison to the cost of a new system. For example, it typically costs from $3,000 to $10,000 to replace a failing septic system, compared to $100 to $300 aver- age per year costs to have a septic system routinely pumped and i n s p e c t e d . The second and most important reason to properly maintain your system is the health of your family, your community, and the envi- ronment. When septic systems fail, inadequately treated house- hold wastewater is released into the environment. Any contact with untreated human waste can pose a significant risk to public health. Untreated wastewater from failing septic systems can contaminate nearby wells, g r o u n d w a t e r , and drinking water s o u r c e s . S m al l C om muni t y Wa stew a te r Is sue s E xpl ained to the P u b lic B Maintaining Your Septic System—A Guide For Homeowners have a significant impact on how well it works and how long it lasts, and in most communities, septic system maintenance is the responsibility of the homeowner. Preventing groundwater pollution from failing septic systems should be a priority for every community and every homeowner. Contam- ination of the groundwater source can lead to the pollution of local wells, streams, lakes, and ponds— exposing family, friends, and neighbors to waterborne diseases and other serious health risks. When a septic system fails, inadequately treated domestic waste can reach the groundwater. Bacteria and viruses from human waste can cause dysentery, hepa- titis, and typhoid fever. Many serious outbreaks of these diseases have been caused by contaminat- ed drinking water. Nitrates and phosphates, also found in domestic wastewater, can cause excessive algae growth in lakes and streams called algal blooms. These blooms cause aes- thetic problems and impair other aquatic life. Nitrate is also the cause of methemoglobinemia, or blue baby syndrome, a condition that prevents the normal uptake of oxygen in the blood of young babies. In addition, a failing septic system can lead to unpleasant symptoms, such as pungent odors and soggy l a w n s . FALL 2004 Vol. 15, No. 4 Maintaining Your Septic System . . . .1 What Not to Flush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 M o d e rn Appliances that Affect Septic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 H o w Your Septic System Wo r k s . . . .6 Use Water Wisely All Around the House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Septic System Dos and Don’ts . . . . . .7 Related Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 What’s Inside... M a i n t e n a n c e Chemicals improperly disposed of through a septic system also can pollute local water sources and can contribute to early system failures. For this reason it is important for homeowners to educate themselves about what can and what cannot be disposed of through a septic system. A third reason to maintain your septic system is to maintain the economic health of your com- munity. Failing septic systems can cause property values to decline. Sometimes building permits cannot be issued for these properties. Also, failing septic systems may contribute to the pollution of local rivers, lakes, and shoreline that your community uses for commercial or recreational activities. 2 PIPELINE – Fall 2004;Vol.15, No.4 National Environmental Services Center (800) 624-8301 or (304) 293-4191 How to Maintain Your System Septic system maintenance is often compared to automobile maintenance because only a little effort on a regular basis can save a lot of money and significantly prolong the life of the system. Annual inspections of your septic system are recommended to ensure that it is working prop- erly and to determine when the septic tank should be pumped. Systems that have moving parts may require more frequent inspections. By having your system inspected and pumped regularly, you can prevent the high cost of septic system failure. A professional contractor can do a thorough inspection of the entire system and check for cracked pipes and the condition of the tees or baffles and other parts of the system. A thorough septic system inspec- tion will include the following steps: 1. Locating the system. Even a professional may have trouble locating the system if the access to your tank is buried. One way to start looking is to go in the basement and determine the direction the sewer pipe goes out through the wall. Back outside, the inspector will use an insulated probe inserted into the soil to locate the buried piping. Once the system components are found, be sure to sketch a map and keep it on hand to save time on future service visits. 2. Uncovering the manhole and inspection ports. This may require some digging in the yard. If they are buried, it will help future inspections if elevated access covers or risers are installed to make it easier to access the ports and manhole. 3. Checking connections. Flushing the toilets, running water in the sinks, running the washing machine through a cycle will help to determine if the household plumbing is all going to the system and working correctly. 4. Measuring the scum and sludge layers. The inspector will measure the scum and sludge layers with spe- cial tools inserted through the inspection port. A proper inspec- tion will also include a visual observation of the scum and sludge layers. (The sludge layer is the heavier solids that have set- tled down to the bottom of the tank. The scum layer is made up of grease and light solids that float near the top of the tank.) If the sludge depth is equal to one third or more of the liquid depth, the tank should be pumped. Also, the tank needs to Pipeline is published quar terly by the National Environmental Services Center at West Virginia University, P.O.Box 6064, Morgantown, WV 26506-6064 ISSN 1060-0043 The contents of this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. Printed on recycled paper Pipeline is funded through a grant from the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. Steve Hogye—Project Officer Municipal Support Division Office of Wastewater Management National Small Flows Clearinghouse West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Rick Phalunas — IED Marilyn Noah — Editor Jennifer Hause — Technical Advisor Ed Winant PE — Technical Advisor John Fekete — Senior Graphic Designer Jamie Bouquot — Graphic Designer Permission to quote from or reproduce articles in this publication is granted when due acknowledgement is given. Please send a copy of the publication in which information was used to the Pipeline editor at the address above. Water Use Around The Home Toilets Laundry & Dishes Drinking & Cooking Bathing 45% 30% 20% 5% an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution M a i n t e n a n c e distribution box, drop box, or pump, these need to be checked too. How often the tank needs to be pumped depends on the tank size, the number of people living in your home, and the habits of your particular household. Garbage disposals and high- water-use appliances, such as a hot tub or whirlpool, also affect the pumping frequency. When it’s time to pump, be sure to hire a licensed contractor. He or she will have the appropriate equipment and will dispose of the sludge at an approved treat- ment site. You can find listings for licensed pumpers and haulers in the yellow pages, or contact your local health department or permitting agency for assistance. It’s a good idea to be present when your tank is being pumped. Make sure that the contractor uses the manhole, not the inspection ports, to pump the tank to avoid dam- aging the baffles or tees. Also make sure all of the material in the tank is removed. It is not necessary to leave anything in the tank to “restart” the biological processes, but it is also not necessary to scrub or disinfect the tank. Pumping your septic tank is probably the single most impor- tant thing that you can do to protect your system. If the buildup of solids in the tank becomes too high and solids move to the drain- field, this could clog and strain the system to the point where a new drainfield will be needed. Recordkeeping It is very important to keep a detailed record of all inspections, pumpings, permits, repairs, and any other maintenance to your system along with a sketch of where your septic system is located. Having this information on hand for service visits can save you both time and money. Learn the location of your septic system, and keep a dia- gram or sketch of it with your maintenance records. Inspecting your septic system annually is a good way to monitor your system‘s health. Inspections can reveal problems before they become serious, and by checking the levels of sludge and scum in your tank, you can get a more accurate idea of how often it should be pumped. Protect the tank and drainfield Protect your septic system from potential damage. Don’t plant anything but grass near your septic system—roots from shrubs and trees can cause damage— and don’t allow anyone to drive or operate heavy machinery over any part of the system. Also, don’t build anything over the drainfield. Grass is the most appropriate cover for the drainfield. Sound septic system operation and maintenance practices include conserving water, being careful that nothing harmful is disposed of through the system, and having the system inspected annually and pumped regularly. By educating everyone in your household about what is and what isn’t good for septic systems, they can begin to develop good maintenance habits. 3 Tank Size (gals.) Household Size (number of people) 1 2 3 4 5 6 500 5.8 2.6 1.5 1.0 0.7 0.4 750 9.1 4.2 2.6 1.8 1.3 1.0 900 11.0 5.2 3.3 2.3 1.7 1.3 1000 12.4 5.9 3.7 2.6 2.0 1.5 1250 15.6 7.5 4.8 3.4 2.6 2.0 1500 18.9 9.1 5.9 4.2 3.3 2.6 1750 22.1 10.7 6.9 5.0 3.9 3.1 2000 25.4 12.4 8.0 5.9 4.5 3.7 2250 28.6 14.0 9.1 6.7 5.2 4.2 2500 31.9 15.6 10.2 7.5 5.9 4.8 PIPELINE – Fall 2004;Vol.15, No.4 National Environmental Services Center (800) 624-8301 or (304) 293-4191 Estimated septic tank pumping frequencies in years.These figures assume there is no garbage disposal unit in use.If one is in use, pumping frequency may need to be increased. (Source:Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension Service.) Figure 1. be pumped when it is 1/3 full. See the table below for estimated pumping frequencies. But be aware it is most prudent to con- duct regular inspections and pump when the inspection says the tank needs to be pumped. Remember that toxic gases are produced by the natural treat- ment processes in septic tanks and can kill in minutes. Even looking into the tank can be dangerous. Leave inspections to the trained professionals. 5. Checking the tank and the drainfield. The inspector will check the condition of the baffles or tees, the walls of the tank for cracks, and the drainfield for any signs of failure. If the system includes a M a i n t e n a n c e the groundwater. Even latex paint is unhealthy for your septic system. To reduce the cleanup of these products, squeeze all excess paint and stain from brushes and rollers on several layers of newspaper before rinsing. To help prevent groundwater pollution, be sure to dispose of leftover hazardous chemicals by taking them to an approved hazardous waste collection center. For more information, contact your local health department. Additives/System Cleaners While many products on the market claim to help septic systems work better, the truth is there is no magic potion to cure an ailing system. In fact, most engineers and sanitation profes- sionals believe that commercial septic system additives are, at best, useless, and at worst, harmful to a system. There are two types of septic system additives: biological (like bacteria, enzymes, and yeast) and chemical. The biological additives are harmless but some chemical additives can potentially harm the soil in the drainfield and contaminate the groundwater. While there hasn’t been exten- sive study on the effectiveness of these products, the general consensus among septic system experts is that septic system additives are an unnecessary evil. Be aware that the extended use of strong pharmaceuticals and personal care products may harm the working bacteria popu- lation in the tank. The total effects are unknown at this time. the toilet to dispose of plastics, paper towels, facial tissues, tam- pons, sanitary napkins, cigarette butts, dental floss, disposable dia- pers, condoms, kitty litter, etc. The only things that should be flushed down the toilet are waste- water and toilet paper. When used as recommended by the manufacturer, most house- hold cleaning products will not adversely affect the operation of your septic tank. Drain cleaners are an exception, however, and only a small amount of these products can kill the bacteria and temporarily disrupt the operation of the tank. Household cleaners such as bleach, disinfectants, and drain and toilet bowl cleaners should be used in moderation and only in accordance with product labels. Overuse of these products can harm your system. It makes sense to try to keep all toxic and hazardous chemicals out of your septic tank system. To avoid disrupt- ing or perma- nently damaging your septic sys- tem, do not use it to dispose of hazardous household chemicals. Even small amounts of paints, varnishes, paint thinners, waste oil, anti-freeze, photo- graphic solutions, pharma- ceuticals, antibacterial soaps, gasoline, oil, pesti- cides, and other organic chemicals can destroy helpful bacteria and the biological digestion taking place within your system. These chemicals also pollute What you put into your septic system greatly affects its ability to do its job. Remember, your septic system contains living organisms that digest and treat waste. As a general rule of thumb, do not dispose of anything in your septic system that can just as easily be put in the trash. Your system is not designed to be a garbage can and solids build up in the septic tank that will eventually need to be pumped. The more solids that go into the tank, the more frequently the tank will need to be pumped, and the higher the risk for problems to arise. In the kitchen, avoid washing food scraps, coffee grinds, and other food items down the drain. Grease and cooking oils con- tribute to the layer of scum in the tank and also should not be put down the drain. The same common-sense approach used in the kitchen should be used in the bathroom. Don’t use What Not To Flush PIPELINE – Fall 2004;Vol.15, No.4 National Environmental Services Center (800) 624-8301 or (304) 293-4191 4 M a i n t e n a n c e 5 PIPELINE – Fall 2004;Vol.15, No.4 National Environmental Services Center (800) 624-8301 or (304) 293-4191 Modern Appliances May Affect Your Septic Tank Garbage Disposals Garbage disposals can increase the amount of solids in the tank up to 50 percent and should not be used. Eliminating a garbage disposal can greatly reduce the amount of grease and solids that enter the drainfield. Because a garbage disposal grinds kitchen scraps into small pieces, once they reach the septic tank, they are suspended in the water. Some of these materials are broken down by bacterial action, but most of the grindings must be pumped out of the tank. As a result, use of a garbage disposal will significantly increase the amount of sludge and scum in your septic tank. Therefore, many states require a larger min- imum size septic tank if there will be a garbage grinder/disposal unit in operation in the house. Hot Tubs/Whirlpools Hot tubs and whirlpools have become more common today in the home as a source of relax- ation and therapy. While the soothing, swirling waters of a spa may be good for a homeowner, unfortunately, the large amounts of water that drain from the hot tub are not good for your septic system. Emptying large quantities of water from a hot tub into your septic system can overload a system and stir the solids in the tank, pushing them into the drainfield, eventually causing it to fail. Hot tub water should instead be cooled and then drained onto turf or landscaped areas of your prop- erty well away from the septic tank, drainfield, and house in accordance with local regulations. Water Softeners Some freshwater purification systems, including water softeners, needlessly pump hundreds of gallons of water into the septic system all at once. This can agi- tate the solids and allow excess to flow into the drainfield. Consult a plumbing professional about a l t e rnative routing for such freshwater treatment systems. Water softeners remove hardness by using a salt to initiate an ion exchange. The backwash to regenerate the softener flushes pounds of this used salt into the septic system. There is some con- cern that these excess salts can affect the digestion in the septic tank or reduce the permeability in the soil dispersal system. The Winter 2001 issue of Pipeline gives additional information about water softener use. M a i n t e n a n c e 6 PIPELINE – Fall 2004;Vol.15, No.4 National Environmental Services Center (800) 624-8301 or (304) 293-4191 There are two main parts to the basic septic system: the septic tank and the drainfield. Household wastewater first flows into the septic tank where it should stay for at least a day. In the tank, heavy solids in the wastewater settle to the bottom forming a layer of sludge, and grease and light solids float to the top forming a layer of scum. The sludge and scum remain in the tank where naturally occur- ring bacteria work to break them down. The bacteria cannot com- pletely break down all of the sludge and scum, however, and this is why septic tanks need to be pumped periodically. The separated wastewater in the middle layer of the tank is pushed out into the drainfield as more wastewater enters the septic tank from the house. If too much water is flushed into the septic tank in a short period of time, the wastewater flows out of the tank before it has had time to separate. This can happen on days when water use is unusually high, or more often if the septic tank is too small for the needs of the household. Homeowners How Your Septic System Works should stagger their laundry throughout the week and try to do no more than two wash loads per day. When wastewater leaves a septic tank too soon, solids can be car- ried with it to the drainfield. Drainfields provide additional treatment for the wastewater by allowing it to trickle from a series of perforated pipes, through a layer of gravel, and down through the soil. The soil acts as a natural filter and contains organisms that help treat the waste. Solids damage the drain- field by clogging the small holes in the drainfield pipes, and excess water strains the system unnecessarily. Conventional septic systems are a very simple way to treat house- hold wastewater. They contain no moving parts and are easy to operate and maintain. Although homeowners must take a more active role in maintaining septic systems, once they learn how their systems work, it is easy for them to appreciate the impor- tance of a few sound operation and maintenance practices. Water conservation is very important for septic systems because continual saturation of the soil in the drainfield can affect the quality of the soil and its ability to naturally remove toxics, bacteria, viruses, and other pollutants from the waste- water. The most effective way to con- serve water around the house is to first take stock of how it is being wasted. Immediately repair any leaking faucets or running toilets, and use dishwashers only when full. Laundry You can also cut down on water use by selecting the proper load size for your washing machine. Washing small loads of laundry with large quantities of water is a waste of both water and energy. Also doing laundry all in one day might seem like a good use of time, but it could be harmful to your septic system. By doing several loads in succession, the septic system does not have time to adequately treat wastes. You might be hydraulically overload- ing your septic system, causing it to pass solids into the drainfield. Newer energy-efficient clothes washers use 35 percent less energy and 50 percent less water than a standard model. Look for appliances that display the Energy Star symbol. This indicates they meet strict Use Water Wisely All Around The House M a i n t e n a n c e 7 *Do learn the location of your septic tank and drainfield. Keep a sketch of it handy with your maintenance record for service visits. *Do have your septic system inspected annually. *Do have your septic tank pumped out by a licensed con- tractor, approximately every three to five years, or as often as is appropriate for your system *Do keep your septic tank cover accessible for inspections and pumping. Install risers if neces- sary. *Do call a professional whenever you experience problems with your system, or if there are any signs of system failure. *Do keep a detailed record of repairs, pumping, inspections, permits issued, and other mainte- nance activities. *Do conserve water to avoid overloading the system. Be sure to repair any leaky faucets or toilets. *Do divert other sources of water, like roof drains, house footing drains, and sump pumps, away from the septic system. Excessive water keeps the soil in the drainfield from naturally cleansing the wastewater. *Don’t go down into a septic tank. Toxic gases are produced by the natural treatment processes in septic tanks and can kill in minutes. Extreme care should be taken when inspecting a septic tank, even when just looking in. *Don’t allow anyone to drive or park over any part of the system. *Don’t plant anything over or near the drainfield except grass. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs may clog and damage the drain lines. *Don’t dig in your drainfield or build anything over it, and don’t cover the drainfield with a hard surface such as concrete or asphalt. The area over the drain- field should have only a grass cover. The grass will not only prevent erosion, but will help remove excess water. *Don’t make or allow repairs to your septic system without obtaining the required health department permit. Use profes- sional licensed onsite contractors when needed. *Don’t use septic tank additives. Under normal operating condi- tions, these products usually do not help and some may even be harmful to your system. *Don’t use your toilet as a trash can or poison your septic system and the groundwater by pouring harmful chemicals and cleansers down the drain. Harsh chemicals can kill the beneficial bacteria that treat your wastewater. *Don’t use a garbage disposal without checking with your local regulatory agency to make sure that your septic system can accommodate this additional waste. *Don’t allow backwash from home water softeners to enter the septic system. energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy. Use only nonphosphate or low phosphate laundry detergents. Powder detergents with low inert (clay) content are also easier on the septic system. Bathrooms In a typical household, most of the water used indoors is used in the bathroom, and there are several little things that can be done to conserve water there. For example, try to avoid letting water run while washing hands and brushing teeth. Avoid taking long showers and install water- saving features in faucets and shower heads. These devices can reduce water use by up to 50 per- cent. Low-flush toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush compared to the three to five gallons used by con- ventional toilets. Even using a toilet dam or putting a container filled with rocks in the toilet tank can reduce water use by 25 percent. It is also important to avoid over- taxing your system by using a lot of water in a short time period, or by allowing too much outside water to reach the drainfield. Try to space out activities requiring heavy water use over several days. Also, divert roof drains, surface water, and sump pumps away from the drainfield. 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