HomeMy WebLinkAboutOWTS Installation Observations 02.14.17
February 14, 2017 Project No. C1195
Aimee Conrardy
aconrardy@msn.com
Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Installation Observations
Lot 51, Panorama Ranches Homestead
Garfield County, Colorado
Permit Number SEPT-05-16-4217
Aimee,
ALL SERVICE septic, LLC observed the installation of the onsite wastewater treatment system (OW TS)
on August 19, 2016 and January 11, 2017 for the subject property. Dirt Devil Excavating installed the
system.
The system installation included a 1250-gallon, two-compartment concrete septic tank with an effluent
filter (or screen) installed on the outlet tee of the septic tank. This filter must be cleaned annually, or
as needed. The sewer line from the house to the septic tank included a double-sweep clean out within
5-feet of the house and a minimum 2% grade.
A minimum 1% grade was maintained on the sewer line from the septic tank to the distribution box. The
distribution box is accessible from grade. Flow equalizers were installed on the outlet of each pipe
leaving the distribution box to assure equal flow to each trench.
The STA consists of four trenches of 11 ‘ARC ADS’ chambers for a total of 44 chambers and 660 square
feet of infiltrative area. Trenches had a minimum of 6-feet of undisturbed soil between them. Installation
depth of the chambers were at least 2-feet below native grade and did not exceed 4-feet below native
grade. Inspection ports were installed at both the beginning and end of each trench.
The OWTS was generally installed according to specifications. This observation is not a guarantee of
workmanship and/or parts and materials. ALL SERVICE septic, LLC should be notified if changes are
made to the OWTS in the future. Any additional OWTS construction must be according to the county
regulations.
LIMITS: Observations are limited to components that are visible at the time of the inspection. The installer must
have documented and demonstrated knowledge of the requirements and regulations of the county in
which they are working. The quality of the installation is dependent of the expertise of the installer, soil
type, and weather conditions.
Please call with questions.
Sincerely,
ALL SERVICE septic, LLC Reviewed By:
Carla Ostberg, MPH, REHS Richard H. Petz, P.E.
Clean out within 5-feet of foundation
Inlet tee Outlet tee with filter (prior to setting risers)
Sewer line from tank to STA
Distribution box with flow equalizers
Distribution box (prior to brining access to grade)
Piping from distribution box to trenches View of trenches
Installation of trenches below topsoil
Inspection ports at beginning and end of trench Arc 36 chambers
N
~ --..
Sale: 1' = tf1.(f'
ALL ~ ~rn~mt W
I
I
I
I I
I I
,
........ ,.?)~ .....___
I
1,._,DM,_,.lrl ~ 1 ' I I t3-
Ja:JQMDIJDM ~ I I I -
flOlllBDt-.,. r: I t I i I /
33Fmr __ _
~--81Sl.3 P110111 m.-.5ZSI
ct*A11'11M:111ctfccom
I I t
1
,,
&
fi:i
,,,-
7+-\ ~ SllOW Sl E
~-llll:ll:lil.UR--
·trlM---LM .........
(1i9111,..,., .,..,_..,
LiUle Residence
LOt51 PatlCltam Ranch
TID-Btl'llrQ9-
-dCU!ly,-Pnfod,.,_ Cl111S
·,;.
" 't
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
~
" ($_
.!\
"
\
\
-+
II* 1%1114117
\
\
\
Dlllgnod By. caol record ..._ ..... IT-RH:
D-11>,o:ANQ I -1 al1
832‐R‐13‐002
Do Your Part, Be SepticSmart:
The Do's and Don'ts of Your Septic System
Learn these simple steps to protect your home, health, environment and property value:
y*'*k#y~
sept1csmart"
U.S. Envir onm ental Protect ion Agency
-
iP.riotect It and Inspect It:
Do:
• Have your system inspected (in general) every three years by a licensed contractor
and have the tank pumped, when necessary, generally every three to five years.
Don 't :
• Pour cooking grease or oil down the
sink or toilet.
• Rinse coffee grounds into the sink.
• Pour household chem icals down the
Do :
• Eliminate or limit the use of a garbage
disposal.
• Properly dispose of coffee grounds &
food.
sink or flu sh them. • Put grease in a container to harden
before disca r ding in the t r ash.
Don 't: Do :
• Flush non -degradabl e products or • Dispose of these items in the trash can!
chemicals, such as feminine hygiene
products, condoms, dental floss,
diapers, cigarette butts. cat litter, paper
towels, pharmaceuticals.
Don't:
• Park or drive on your drainfield. The
weight can damage the drain lines.
• Plant trees or shrubs too close to your
drainfield, roots can grow into your
system and clog it.
Don 't
• Concentrate your water use by using
your dishwasher, shower, washing
machine, and toilet at the same time.
All that extra water can really strain
your septic system .
Do:
• Consult a septic service professional to
advise you of the proper distance for
planting trees and shrubs, depending on
your sept ic t ank l ocation .
Do:
• Stagger the use of water-generating
appliances. This can be helpful
especially if your system has not been
pumped in a long time.
• Become more water efficient by fixing
plumbing leaks and consider installing
bathroom and kitchen faucet aerators
and water-efficient products.