HomeMy WebLinkAboutGCPH Final Acceptance Letter 01.26.2026Garfield County Public Health Department – working to promote health and prevent disease
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Chris Hjorth
79 Navajo Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
Via email: norskbuilders@gmail.com
carla.ostberg@gmail.com
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Subject: Final Acceptance Letter
79 Schooner Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
OWTS Permit #: SEPT-8286
January 26, 2026
On August 15, 2025, we visited the site of the residence under construction at 79 Schooner Lane near Carbondale in
Garfield County, Colorado to observe the OWTS installation pursuant to OWTS Permit # SEPT-8286. The system
was designed by CBO, Inc. and installed by Norsk Builders (the homeowner). We received an as-built drawing of
the constructed system and a letter certifying that the system was constructed in compliance with the permitted
design from the OWTS designer dated October 14, 2025.
During our inspection, we observed the new sewer lines and cleanouts adjacent to the residence and ADU, the new
concrete 2,000-gallon two-compartment septic tank with an effluent filter in the outlet tee of the tank for the main
residence and a new poly 1,000-gallon two-compartment septic tank with an effluent filter in the outlet tee of the
tank, followed by a single compartment 500-gallon poly pump chamber with a high-head Orenco pump package,
the new pump line, the automatic distributing valve (ADV), and the Soil Treatment Area (STA). The septic tanks,
pump chamber, and ADV were installed level. The STA consisted of 4 gravelless chamber trenches consisting of 19
Quick4 chambers per trench (76 chambers total, 912 ft2 total STA). The distribution laterals were constructed of 1.5-
inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC with 5/32-inch diameter orifices every 3-feet on center, facing up, with the first and
last orifices facing down for drainage. The distribution laterals ended in a 90-degree sweeping bend facing up, fitted
with a ball valve to allow flushing of the laterals. Additionally, inspection ports were present at each end of each
trench. On October 13, 2025, we received confirmation of proper control panel installation, pump wiring, and
functioning audio and visual alarms.
As required by Garfield County OWTS Regulation Section 43.4.F.3, based on our final inspection observations, this
OWTS was installed according to the permit requirements and regulations.
Thank you,
Edward R. “Ted” White, P.E.
Environmental Health Specialist III
Garfield County Public Health
(970) 945-6614 ext. 8106
twhite@garfieldcountyco.gov
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