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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpitkin.eh.264519201004 (2016) Use Permit�ITK1N COUNT� Pitkin County Environmental0alth Department Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) USE PERMIT Permit for Continued Use of an Existing OWTS 76 Service Center Road, Aspen, CO 81611 Phone: 970-920-5070 Fax: 970-920-5077 www.aspenpitkin.com/EHNR Parcel ID #: 2645-192-01-004 OWTS Use Permit #: I 0067.2016.POWU Date Issued: 11/23/16 Issued By: Kurt Dahl Expiration Date: 11/23/17 Owner(s): I Capitol Creek Ranch Company Property Address: 4516 Capitol Creek Rd Legal Description: Lot 4 Capitol Creek Ranch Licensed Inspector: Carla Ostberg Inspection Date(s): 08/09/2016 SYSTEM INFORMATION Components Type Capacity/Size Primary Treatment Unit Concrete two-compartment septic tank 1000 gallons Secondary Treatment Unit Absorption Area Soil Treatment Bed unknown Other System Components ®In use at the time of the inspection. [—]Not in use at the time of the inspection.* *If the OWTS was not in use at the time of the inspection, it is recommended that the system be re-evaluated when it is in use for a more accurate evaluation of the system. System Records: Permit #: No record found Date of Issuance: Date of Final Approval: # of Bedrooms or fixtures served by OWTS: 5 Bedrooms. However, the residence is served by two OWTSs. This permit is for the "lower" OWTS located to the west of the residence. The second system is under a separate tank replacement permit (permit # 0041.2016.powt). Operational Status: The inspector indicates the OWTS appears to be properly functioning and there is no evidence of failure. An occupant of the property reported the sewer line freezing and this may indicate a low spot in the sewer pipe. Inspector Recommendations: none. Department Recommendations: Annual maintenance Issuance of this OWTS Use Permit is based solely on the conditions observed and reported by the inspector to the Department on the date of the inspection(s) and on Department records at the time of permitting. The issuance of this permit does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or representation by the Department that the system will operate properly or will not fail or that the system will not be subject to future enforcement action to correct non-compliant conditions. Estimated capacity of the system has been listed on the permit and we recommend that you monitor and/or meter water use to prevent overuse and possible failure. 006-* Po\,Jo 0 Pitkin County Environmental Health Department Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) USE PERMIT APPLICATION 76 Service Center Rd Aspen, CO 81611 Website: www.aspenpftkin.com/ehnr/ Annilication for Continued Use of an Existina OWTS Parcel IDX (available from the Pitkin County Assessor's office Company: 970-92MI60 or at City, State, Zip: Cell Phone: Purpose of Use Permit [`PROPERTY TRANSACTION El REMODELJADDMON Property Address: 0 US Mail ,-A I b-rk'L &A Lot: Block: Filing: bdivision: � tJV3 L h-, I C U�f L, Residences: Other # of Bedrooms: fixturesiuses: 7722'&, ir i'a Property Owners)*: Email Address: Owners Madin 9 Addrdss: City, State, Zip. Home Phone: Business Phone: *Contact information must be provided for the owner signing this application. Primary Conct Person/Applicant (if not owner): A Company: Contact/Applicant Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Cell Phone: Business Phone: Fax Number: Email Address: - 1) t "" Indicate Preferred Method of Permit Receipt: [,.}'Email El Fax 0 US Mail Licensed Systems Inspector. Phone Number. Email Address: Fax Number: oai- Lot , t e-, A L7, Itc-ra MailftAwress: city, Szi - -)�" -I' - Ic t- J a'ac"(' py i G, -r-\. t�s i ~LASE READ BEFORE StGNINCi : I certify that the above information is complete and accurate and that I have provided complete and accurate information in all of the documents included In my application package. I acknowledge that this department may revoke any permit I am issued if my application Is found to contain any inaccurate, false, or misleading information. Owner Signature (Required): Date: Applicant SignaturAj Date: Please allow 3-5 business days for processing of Use Permits. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Received by EH Staff: Fee & Receipt 4: Date: August 21, 2016 Doug Child dougchild()gmail.com CBO Inc. 33 Four Wheel Drive Road Carbondale, CO 81623 cell) 970-309-5259 office) 970-704-0484 carla.ostberq(o-)gmail.com Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Use Permit Inspection 4516 Capitol Creek Road Pitkin County, Colorado Doug, As requested, CBO Inc. performed an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Use Permit inspection at 4516 Snowmass Creek Road, Snowmass, Colorado on August 9, 2016. The legal description of the 1249.25 -acre property is Lot 4, Capitol Creek Ranch. No documents on the existing OWTSs serving the residence were available from Pitkin County Environmental Health Department (Parcel ID #2645-192-01-004). The existing 5 -bedroom residence is served by two separate OTWSs. The OTWS serving the upper level of the residence consists of a "Jet Aeration" septic tank followed by a soil treatment area (STA) of unknown size or configuration. The lower level of the residence consists of a 1000 -gallon septic tank followed by a STA of unknown size or configuration. Pitkin County Individual Sewage Disposal System Permit #05086 was issued on October 31, 2005 permitting an OWTS to serve the 5 -bedroom residence. This system was designed by Gamba and Associates. The system was never installed and the permit expired. Upper OWTS The 'Jet Aeration' septic tank is located north of the residence. A clean out was observed near the residence. This sewer line may be made of cast iron and the condition of the sewer line is unknown. Cast iron tends to deteriorate and debris often collects inside of the pipe, decreasing the inside diameter of the pipe which can cause clogging. The septic tank appears to be in poor condition. The outlet side of the septic tank is badly deteriorated. The outlet lid has completely deteriorated, leaving an opening into the septic tank. This must be covered as it is unsafe. The septic tank was pumped by B&R Septic at the time of the inspection. There were a significant amount of solids in on the inlet side of the septic tank. We do not recommend continued use of this septic tank. We walked the approximate STA immediately north of the 'Jet Aeration' tank and found no signs of surface saturation or failure at the time of the inspection. Lower OWTS A 1000 -gallon, two-compartment concrete septic tank with concrete baffles on both the inlet and outlet side of the septic tank is located to the west of the residence. We did not observe a clean out between the house and the septic tank; however, an occupant of the property reported some issues with freezing of the sewer line near the residence. This could mean there is a "belly" or low spot in the line. B&R Septic pumped the tank after our inspection. There were no issues reported with this septic tank. 4 0 Effluent gravity flows to a STA of unknown size or configuration. We walked the approximate STA and found no signs of surface saturation or evidence of failure at the time of the inspection. A survey of the property was recently completed. OWTS components have been located on this survey. Please refer to High Country Engineering's survey for accurate location of the OWTS components. The 'Jet Aeration' tank does not pass the inspection due to missing inlet and outlet tees and the deteriorated condition of the concrete, specifically on the outlet side of the septic tank. An OWTS Construction Permit must be obtained to replace this septic tank. The following links are the required OWTS Construction Permit application and application checklist for the replacement of the septic tank. Application: http://www.pitkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/627 Application Checklist: http://www.pitkincountV.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/626 The lower OWTS may obtain an OWTS Use Permit, as it is in working order. The following links are the required application and application checklist. Application: http://www.pitkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/621 Application Checklist: http://www.pitkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/620 While there are no imminent threats to public health or the environment from either system, we recommend considering replacing the two existing O WTSs with one new system to serve the entire 5 - bedroom residence. This evaluation is not a guarantee of future system performance. This inspection is good for one year. Disclaimer. This inspection is intended only as an evaluation of the present condition of the OWTS based upon what was observed and the Licensed Inspector's expertise in onsite wastewater technology. The Inspector has not been retained to warrant or guarantee the proper functioning of the system for any period of time in the future. Because of numerous factors which may affect the operation of an OWTS, as well as the inability of the Inspector to supervise or monitor the use or maintenance of this OWTS, this report shall not be construed as a warranty by the Inspector that the system will function properly for any particular prospective buyer, and the Inspector disclaims any warranty, either expressed or implied, arising from the inspection of the OWTS or this report. The evaluation does not ascertain the impact the system is having on groundwater. Please call with questions. Sincerely, Owl(, os-�&As Carla Ostberg, MPH, REHS NAWT Certified Inspector Certification # 110441TC Exp. April 2018 x Outlet, middle, and inlet (outlet lid is deteriorated) Clean out • 0 Middle (aeration) compartment) Lower OWTS View of tank lids looking toward house 0 Concrete baffle, outlet (showing signs of deterioration) View of outlet side looking toward STA Approximate STA Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Use Permit Inspection Form OU N T Pitkin County Environmental Health Department 76 Service Center Rd, Aspen, CO 81611 Phone: 970-920-5070 Fax: 970-920-5374 Website: www.aspenpitkin.com/ehnr Inspection form for continued use of an existing OWTS Owner's Name: Address: Parcel Number:t LIb SITE CONDITIONS: Inspection Date: Inspector's Name:} ( PAS Business Name: IV3 D,` Improper vegetative cover? Phone Number YES Email: °' 10 e. Z- YES Improper discharges such as straight pipes? Pitkin County Systems Inspector cense Num en L') ! J A cony of this inspection report will be remitter) to Pitkin County Environmental Health !Department by the licensed Systems Inspector within 60 days of the inspection regardless of whether the system passes or fails. QUESTIONS FOR PROPERTY OWNER PRIOR TO INSPECTION: Is the home currently occupied? YE NO If NO, how long has the home been vacant? How many bedrooms are in the home? cj If secondary treatment is used, who is the maintenance provider? IN RECORDS: Were system records available from Pitkin County? YES NO If YES: Permit number: Date of Final Approval: # of bedrooms permitted: Was an as -built drawing available? YES NO Is the as -built drawing accurate? YES NO If NO: Complete a drawing of the system on last page of this form as accurately as possible. Any question marked FAIL will require correction before an OMITS Use permit is issued. SITE CONDITIONS: Proper grading, no evidence of erosion? ( PAS FAIL Improper vegetative cover? r, —NO YES Evidence of compaction such as heavy machinery or livestock? L YES Improper discharges such as straight pipes? , PAss- FAIL Evidence of high ground water? ,IVO_; YES Snow cover present? 9 YES Page 1 acl,-us 0 ' SyS 4ry-15 Q ccppr� l G1 r Y l r 4� sr. TANK: Q . ank 1 PUMPS/DOSING SIPHONS: .tl'f 1 ,, ,,j -k ") `s(' Tank 2 Is a pump or dosing siphon present? Ll� „ YESNO 1_ Tank 3 Tank capacity Does the pump/wiring/dosing siphon appear to be in good condition? gallons Is the high water alarm working, both visible and audible? gallons SECONDARY TREATMENT: gallons Tank material NO z UNKNOWN If YES, does the unit appear to be in good working condition? YES 0 ?r". NO UNKNOWN Maintenance Provider: Phone: # of compartments copy of the contract must be submitted to Pitkin County Environmental Health Department., Date of last pumping 114F ii k l ° Jt Lids/risers in good condition PASSFAIL P FAIL PASS FAIL Risers to grade YES, NO Y NO YES NO Riser height ( ' Riser condition/watertightness Inlet sanitary T/baffle PASS '�_ FAQ PASS FAIL PASS FAIL Outlet sanitary T/baffle PASS F Pte• FAIL PASS FAIL Effluent filter (if part of design) PASS FAIL N/A PASS FAIL PASS FAIL N/A Condition of tank material PASS FAIL PASS FAIL PASS FAIL Tank was pumped for inspection Y NO YES NO YES NO If YES, list the pumping company = is i If NO, when was the last pumping Scum level (1st compartment) inches inches inches Sludge level (1st compartment) inches inches inches Scum level (2nd compartment) [ inches inches inches Sludge level (2nd compartment) inches inches inches Backflow (if pumped) -• qw FAIL i%M FAIL PASS FAIL Midtank baffle PASS ' FAIL N/A PA FAIL N/A PASS FAIL N/A Watertightness PASS / FAIL .- ASS . FAIL PASS FAIL Q�J 1 k.�X it iii? bvi:,�C i % s" e- i C PUMPS/DOSING SIPHONS: .tl'f 1 ,, ,,j -k ") `s(' br CL'5/r" Is a pump or dosing siphon present? Ll� „ YESNO 1_ If YES, is the pump/dosing siphon functioning properly? PASS F� Does the pump/wiring/dosing siphon appear to be in good condition? PASS FAIL Is the high water alarm working, both visible and audible? PASS FAIL SECONDARY TREATMENT: Is a secondary treatment unit present? YES NO z UNKNOWN If YES, does the unit appear to be in good working condition? YES 0 Does the owner have a current maintenance contract for the unit? YES NO UNKNOWN Maintenance Provider: Phone: If there is no maintenance contract, a contract must be in place ;prior to occupancy of the home. A copy of the contract must be submitted to Pitkin County Environmental Health Department., ABSORSTION AREA: Effluent surfacing? Evidence of past surfacing? Surface dampness? Excessive odors? Field location verified by observation ports or probing: Liquid in observation port? If YES, record depth: Distribution Box or ADV part of original design? If YES, is it accessible from grade? Is it level and in good condition? ,L FAIL YES ,LwG YES NCS YES Ports Probing NO YES inches YES NO C UNKNOWN YES NO PASS FAIL Page 2 Any problems with the system that were not addressed in the inspection checklist? Please list any recommendations for the continued use of the system: Were any repairs done as a result of this inspection? NOS YES If YES, please describe the repairs. I.t ��f/ /.G'}/ ( •1 jA� 1 :� :1 .!A :fi�%A "'LS�- J ) To the best of my knowledge and training, the information collected in this inspection is accurate as of License{ Systems Inspector Signature: Additional Notes: Clearly label any pictures and attach them to this form. Page 3 If no as -built drawings exist for this system or the as -built was inaccurate, please diagram the system as accurately as possible. Be sure to document all system components and the location of any well on the property. Using markers such as corners of the house, exact measurements can be used to triangulate the location of the system components for future reference. Y } Page 4 0 0 1000 -gallon, two -comp tank, distribution box, and 5 rows of 8 BioDiffusers ISDS Permit 05085 "Jet Aeration" tank, serves upper level of 4516 Capitol Creek Rd 1000 -gallon septic tank serves lower level of 4516 Capitol Creek Rd Do Your Part, BeepticSmart : The Do's and Don'ts of Your Septic System Learn these simple steps to protect your home, health, environment and property value: septicsmart U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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 chemicals down the sink or flush them. Don't: • Flush non -degradable products or chemicals, such as feminine hygiene products, condoms, dental floss, diapers, cigarette butts, cat litter, paper towels, pharmaceuticals. Do: • Eliminate or limit the use of a garbage disposal. • Properly dispose of coffee grounds & food. • Put grease in a container to harden before discarding in the trash. Do: • Dispose of these items in the trash can! • Park or drive on your draintield. 1 he Consult a septic service protesslonal to weight can damage the drain lines. advise you of the proper distance for • Plant trees or shrubs too close to your planting trees and shrubs, depending on drainfield, roots can grow into your your septic tank location. system and cloe it. Don't • Concentrate your water use by using your dishwasher, shower, washing machine, and toilet at the same time. 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