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Home My WebLink AboutPitkin.EH.264904401007 (2018)Page | 1 Pitkin County Environmental Health 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: 970-920-5374 www.aspenpitkin.com/EHNR Parcel ID #: 2649-044-01-007 OWTS Use Permit #: 0026.2018.POWU Date Issued: 06/12/2018 Issued By: Kurt Dahl Expiration Date: 06/12/19 Owner(s): Paul and Christy Schwartzott Property Address: 306 Red Dog Rd Legal Description: Lot 8 Filing 1 Crystal View Heights Licensed Inspector: Carla Ostberg Inspection Date(s): 05/31/2018 SYSTEM INFORMATION Components Type Capacity/Size Primary Treatment Unit Concrete two-compartment septic tank 1000 gallons Secondary Treatment Unit Absorption Area Gravelless chamber soil treatment bed 36 Standard Chambers 560 ft2 Other System Components Distribution box OWTS Use Status: 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 #: 93016 Date of Issuance: 06/01/1993 Date of Final Approval: 06/24/1993 # of Bedrooms or fixtures served by OWTS: This system was designed for 3 bedrooms. Operational Status: The inspector indicates the system is functioning properly at the time of inspection and there were no indications of failure. Two feet of risers and a new lid were added to the inlet side of the septic tank and a tee was installed on the tank inlet. Inspector Recommendations: Address settling of the pipe entering the septic tank, bring distribution box access to grade, clean effluent filter annually. 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. 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(970) 309-5259 carla.ostberg@gmail.com Inspector License Number: 1017 A copy of this inspection report will be remitted 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? EYES ❑NO If NO, how long has the home been vacant? How many bedrooms are in the home? 13 If secondary treatment is used, who is the maintenance provider? I n/a RECORDS: Were system records available from Pitkin County? EYES ❑NO ISDS Permit 93016 If YES: Permit number: Date of Final Approval: IJune 24, 1993 # of bedrooms permitted: Was an as -built drawing available? ❑YES ENO no drawing provided Is the as -built drawing accurate? ❑�S E99 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 OWTS Use permit is issued. SITE CONDITIONS: Proper grading, no evidence of erosion? EPASS ❑FAIL Improper vegetative cover? E NO ❑ YES Evidence of compaction such as heavy machinery or livestock? E NO ❑ YES Improper discharges such as straight pipes? EPASS ❑FAIL Evidence of high ground water? ❑ NO 0 YES Snow cover present? E NO ❑ YES sparse vegetation on south side of STA Page 1 Effective Date 1/12/2017 TANK: Tank 1 Tank 2 Tank 3 Tank capacity 1,000 Igallons gallons gallons Tank material concrete # of compartments 2 Date of last pumping unknown Lids/risers in good condition Pass Select One Select One Risers to grade Yes Select One Select One Riser height 2' Riser condition/watertightness ok Inlet sanitary T/baffle Pass Select One Select One Outlet sanitary T/baffle Pass Select One Select One Effluent filter (if part of design) Pass Select One select One Condition of tank material Pass Select One Select One Tank was pumped for inspection Yes Select One Select One If YES, list the pumping company Altitude Septic 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) Pass Select One Select One Midtank baffle Pass Select One Select One Watertightness Pass Select One Select One PUMPS/DOSING SIPHONS: Is a pump or dosing siphon present? ❑ YES NO If YES, is the pump/dosing siphon functioning properly? ❑PASS ❑FAIL 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 0 NO ❑UNKNOWN If YES, does the unit appear to be in good working condition? YES NO Does the owner have a current maintenance contract for the unit? YES H NO ❑UNKNOWN Maintenance Provider: n/a 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. ABSORBTION 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? ❑■ PASS ❑FAIL E NO ❑YES F. NO ❑ YES ❑■ NO ❑ YES ❑Ports ❑Probing ❑■ NO ❑ YES 0 inches ❑■ YES ❑ NO YES ■ NO PASS FAIL UNKNOWN Page 2 Effective Date 1/12/2017 no documentation of location or abandonment of original 750 gallon septic tank. We do not believe this tank is connected to the current system. 'lease list any recommendations for the continued use of the system: • Address settling of the pipe entering the septic tank. • Clean effluent filter annually, or as needed. • Locate and bring distribution box to grade for future access and monitoring. Were any repairs done as a result of this inspection? ❑ NO 0 YES If YES lease describe the repairs. pumped septic tank added riser to inlet side of septic tank installed inlet sanitary tee To the best of my knowledge and training, the information collected in this inspection is accurate as of June 9 1, Zp 18 barg Licensed Systems Inspector Signature: Carla Ostber Digitallysi.06.09 C:18:13arla [06'0 v p g 9 Date: 2018.06.1191018:13 O6'00' Additional Notes: Clearly label any pictures and attach them to this form. Save Form Clear Form Print Form Page 3 Effective Date 1/12/2017 CBO Inc. 33 Four Wheel Drive Road Carbondale, CO 81623 cell) 970-309-5259 office) 970-704-0484 carla.ostberg@gmail.com June 9, 2018 Paul Schwartzott pzott@roadrunner.com Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Use Permit Inspection 306 Red Dog Road Pitkin County, Colorado Paul, As requested, CBO Inc. performed an Onsite W astewater Treatment System (OWTS) Use Permit inspection at 306 Red Dog Road, Carbondale, Colorado on May 31, 2018. The legal description of the 2.0-acre property is Lot 8, Filing 1, Crystal View Heights Subdivision. Information provided by Pitkin County Environmental Health Department (Parcel ID #2649-044-01-007) included an evaluation of an existing OWTS conducted by Sopris Engineering in 2009 to justify sizing for a 3-bedroom residence. Sopris Engineering provided us with the Pitkin County Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) Permit 93016. This permit documents the system was approved to accommodate a 3-bedroom residence. The permit received final approval on June 24, 1993. The subject OWTS consists of one 1000-gallon followed by a distribution box and a 21’ x 75’ gravelless chamber bed (according to Sopris Engineering report dated October 27, 2009). There is a clean out near the residence. The septic tank is located to the east of the residence, south of the driveway. The Sopris Engineering report notes an original 750-gallon septic tank. We ran water from the clean out and it entered the 1000-gallon septic tank in a short period of time. Additionally, there were solids in the first compartment of the 1000-gallon septic tank, including toilet paper. We do not believe the 750-gallon septic tank is connected to this OWTS; however, we have no documentation of the location or abandonment. The outlet side of the 1000-gallon septic tank was accessible from grade. The inlet side of the septic tank was approximately 2-feet below grade. The pipe entering the septic tank was missing the sanitary tee. The pipe enters the north side of the septic tank and is angled upward slightly. This pipe appears to run under the driveway and the upward angle indicates settling of the pipe. While wastewater is reaching the septic tank, we recommend the settling of the pipe be addressed. Altitude Septic pumped the septic tank and cleaned the effluent filter at the time of our inspection. After our inspection, Altitude returned and added risers to the inlet side of the septic tank and added a sanitary tee to the inlet pipe (see enclosed invoice). We walked the approximate soil treatment area (STA). The distribution box is described in the Sopris Engineering document as being 93-feet from the septic tank. The distribution box was not accessible at the time of our inspection and we were unable to assess the condition. Photos of the distribution box were provided from Sopris Engineering’s evaluation. We recommend the distribution box be located and brought to grade for future access and monitoring. We observed an inspection port at the end of the STA. The port was dry. We saw no sign of surface saturation or failure of the STA at the time of our inspection. This evaluation is not a guarantee of future system performance. This inspection is good for one year. Recommendations: • Address settling of the pipe entering the septic tank. • Clean effluent filter annually, or as needed. • Locate and bring distribution box to grade for future access and monitoring. This report and a completed OWTS Use Permit Application must be submitted to the Pitkin County Environmental Health Department. Applications may be submitted to Pitkin County Environmental Health Department electronically. The following are links to the required OWTS Use Permit Application and Checklist. Application: http://www.pitkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/621 Application Checklist: http://www.pitkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/620 All questions regarding permit submission can be directed to Pitkin County Environmental Health Department, 970-920-5070. 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, Carla Ostberg, MPH, REHS NAWT Certified Inspector Certification # 11044ITC Exp. April 2020 306 Red Dog Road Clean out near residence Inlet side of tank / note large rocks sanitary tee needed (see repair photos below) outlet tee with effluent filter View of septic tank looking west toward residence more large rocks to be removed for riser install View of approx.. STA inspection port Inspection port 2010 photos from Sopris Engineering (d-box not accessible for our inspection) Repair photos Inlet tee installed Two feet of risers and new lid added to inlet side Backfill around inlet side of tank 306 Red Dog Ro ad Legend 90 ft N➤➤N F ASPEN*PITKIN 97 ENVIRCJNMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMIT 140. -) (O TYPE OF PERMIT: ( )Initial Construction ( )Emergency Use 10WRepair Work,(Pievious Permit 1 .) ( )Alteration of an existing system, or installation (Previous Permit 1 ) ( )Use Permit as a result of Sala ( Others ISSUED TO: _ ` DATE OF ISSUE J a/U Owner 1 C� ,�irr� QiyL / �t�- Home Phone4�'6 3 � 760pusiness Mailing /l Address Q fDX: 'E� 4 7 Gc r �✓4/iC��y /E' Gvjy �l� 2 Phone U3o(�d Agent 5 e- (••- Phone Sa ll" , Mail.j_ng Address Sewage Disposal System Work to be performed by G- 0 7- � • ,J This permit valid only for premises location by the following legal descriptions C,, % S/ -;t'L l/f —'�{�1r�� S . Lar SIZE 2-A-(:41e S , WATER SUPPLY %Vait li%�7�79y1/1�/. AVERAf.E PERCOLATION RATE. Z //3%e/ This Individual Sewage Disposal Permit is granted with regard to the following uses �//J!�c� � �J/?7/`� /`� 5 I��1��"�• Nurabcr oft Dodicoms 3 Lofts Garbage Disposals Dishwashers Clothes Washers CALCULATED AVERAGE DAILY WASTE LOAD GALLONS. THE NATURE OF THE SYSTEM INCLUDED UNDER THIS PERMIT:. — cEr�-r,� ,eTe i of Tank or Treatment Units �� G-%Gi/rJj� Tank. Capacity1 / / �� Callon Minimum '.hod of Final Disposals LG��.� �LBGc1` car CGtUS' Absorption jlrea;° Se& 6e--`Cvc) Square Feet Minimum ;cription (including brand name, if any) of other equipment or appurtnaneess 3 Z � % '9"v G e S U y v lv D Iry f� 7�^r%r % ar "TrmN Gi �' S . 1>h 7 2.�Y C �4 c G,! caG. of ar I O 3.7 her Conditions or Specifications: STAGES REQUIRING INSPECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT: ( )upon completion of excavation and prior to pl-seement of gravel •(. -Before covering distribution system of absorption field ( )Before Excavation Prior to backfill of any component ( lother, Specifys Plans and specifications of the proposed sewage disposal system have been reviewed and are considered satisfactory. Permission is hereby granted to the. owner or his agent to parform the work indicated atx)vc in accordance with the Pitkin County Individual Sewa,e Disposal Re-julations in off�ct on the date of issue. In addition to general provisions act forth on the reverse her•=cf, this Permit is subject to the following additional terms and conditions: _ APPROVED FOR ISSUE BY (title) D i11cc a`xive individual se%ia,a disposal systea installed by 8 I 1 h 14a has lien 1n::pected for use by a represent -hive of the Aspen l'itcin Lnvironr.ntaj 11ea th Acpartment. Tht! uwnar aaeuinos a 1 re;;ponsibility in case of failure or inadequacy of thin sewage disposal system. Complete as -built drawing attached. DATE OF FINAL INSPECTION BY: tiv TITLE�� 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 303/920-6070 INVOICE Date 5/31/2018 Invoice # 1649 Bill To 309 Red Dog Altitude Septic, LLC PO Box 1534 Eagle, CO 81631 Total Balance Due Payments/Credits 970-471-0913 AltitudeSeptic@gmail.com AltitudeSeptic.com Due Date Due upon receipt DescriptionQuantity Unit Price Amount Dump Fee WGS Sanitation1,000 0.20 200.00 Pump Fee1,000 0.26 260.00 Labor1 75.00 75.00 Any balance not paid in 30 days will incur a 3% interest charge.$535.00 $535.00 $0.00 INVOICE Date 6/7/2018 Invoice # 1659 Bill To 306 Red Dog Altitude Septic, LLC PO Box 1534 Eagle, CO 81631 Total Balance Due Payments/Credits 970-471-0913 AltitudeSeptic@gmail.com AltitudeSeptic.com Due Date Due upon receipt DescriptionQuantity Unit Price Amount Install 2 12" concrete risers. Cut off the inlet line and install an inlet tee. This includes all parts, labor and disposal of old broken lid. 1 374.27 374.27 Any balance not paid in 30 days will incur a 3% interest charge.$374.27 $374.27 $0.00 y October 27, 2009 Audrey Tom P. O. Box 847 6 fa,1,ti,., I- 00 fv l.. -0 Oc) Carbondale, CO 81623 Carla Ostberg Pitkin County Environmental Health 0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 10 Aspen CO 81611 I RE: Site Evaluation—Onsite Wastewater System (OWS)Evaluation, Existing System Conditions at 0306 Red Dog Road, Lot 8, Crystal View Heights, Pitkin County, CO SE Job No. 29236.01 Dear Audrey and Carla: Pursuant to your request,this letter presents our findings in regard to the existing Onsite Wastewater System (OWS) for the above referenced Site. An OWS is in place to serve the needs for your existing 3- bedroom mobile home and your proposed pre manufactured replacement 3-bedroom home on site. The OWS is generally in compliance with State and County standards to accommodate the design flow from the proposed dwelling. It is our understanding that you are currently applying to Pitkin County for a building permit to allow demolition of the existing mobile home and construct a new replacement house on the site. Per County regulations the existing OWS needs to be evaluated for continued usage in adequately handling the sewage from the replacement home. We believe that the system is in fact adequate to serve the needs of the proposed 3-bedroom home replacement. We have located and performed inspections of certain OWS components,reviewed previous permit information and have observed the existing site conditions. Our evaluation and recommendations are based on our current knowledge of the site conditions with respect to information provided by others for use in supporting your application to Pitkin County. Our findings are in accordance with Pitkin County and the State of Colorado ISDS Regulations. A. Conclusions/Findings The existing OWS includes an existing septic tank assumed to be the original tank installed when the site was first developed is reported to have a 750 gallon capacity. The tank is situated north of the existing home in a small yard. The tank is accessed, for pumping through a pipe riser. It appears that this tank S' functions as the primary solids settling chamber with effluent discharge to the newer 1000 gallon tank. The tank was last pumped approximately 3 years ago. A new OWS to serve the 3-bedroom home was permitted and constructed in June, 1993 (Permit Number 93016). The new system consist of a 1000- gallon, double compartment, concrete septic tank installed down gradient and second in series below the original tank. The new tank appears to maintain a normal tank liquid level has a sanitary tee on the outlet. The effluent within the secondary compartment is relatively clean with some slight color, very minimal septic odor and no evidence of accumulation of sludge or scum was observed. The effluent from the new tank discharges to a 75' by 21' gravelless chamber absorption field through a distribution box. A 4" sewer pipe approximately 93 feet long connects the tank to the distribution box. The field consists of an 502 Main Street • Suite A3 • Carbondale, CO 81623 • (970) 704-0311• Fax (970) 704-0313 SorosENGINEERING • LLC civil consultants 4 Audrey Tom&Carla Ostberg SE Job No.29236.01 October 27, 2009 Page 2 assumed 36 standard chambers configured with 3 chamber trenches that contain 12 standard 6.25' long chamber units per trench based on the dimensions delineated on the as-built Sketch. Therefore the total horizontal absorption area is approximately 560 S.F as calculated given the exposed absorptive surface area of 15.5 S.F.per unit for a standard gravelless chamber. Each trench is installed with a minimum 6 foot separation of undisturbed earth. The depth of the trenches to the absorptive surface is approximately 4 to 4 feet. Rough field measurements from the distribution box to the cleanout along with surface observations support this field sizing and layout. The field is situated within a larger sun exposed area near the center of the lot off the east side of the driveway with a general surface slope at 2%toward the east northeast. The surface of the field area has a fair vegetative cover consisting primarily of dryland grasses with no evidence of intrusive shrubs or trees. The soil in the area is stabilized with no evidence of surface water ponding or erosion patterns. The 6-port concrete Distribution box was located and uncovered and appears to be well founded and level at a depth of approximately 2.75 feet below the existing surface grades. The concrete lid is intact and properly seated on the box. The soil from the surface to the box was dry and consist of clayey sand with gravels and some cobbles. Individual 4 inch distribution lines are assumed to connect to the head of each chamber trench. A single observation port is installed at the end of one of the chamber trenches. Visual observation of the trench surface below the port indicated dry soil without evidence of a developed bio mat. Only a very slight earthy odor was apparent. No evidence of previous seepage or other problems were observed. The existing system appears to function with regard to accepting the historic sewage and water usage. The septic tanks and the pipe and gravel absorption bed are adequately sized to handle the design flows from an equivalent 3-bedroom home. The existing leach field was installed approximately 15 years ago in compliance with the current standards.0/605 fik.&6 dig_ I/0 VQ ra--(A-o(. pCa Proposed Property Redevelopment The owners intend to demolish the existing 3-bedroom double wide mobile home and construct a new foundation and pre manufactured 3-bedroom home. The replacement home will be a two story structure approximately 3000 S.F. Existing OWS Analysis The design flow for the existing system was based on an equivalent 3-bedroom house. From the State of Colorado I. S. D. S. Regulations; Average daily flow (Q) = #of people x gal/person/day (avg. flow) Existing Design flow (Qd)_#bedrooms x 2 x 75ga1/person/day x Pf(peaking factor)=gal/day Current State Pf=150% Previous Pitkin County Pf=175% Qa=3x2x75=450 gpd Qd= 3 x 2 x 75 x 1.5 = 675 gal/day (State and Current Pitkin County) Qd= 3 x 2 x 75 x 1.75 = 787.5 gal/day (Previous Pitkin County) Audrey Tom&Carla Ostberg SE Job No. 29236.01 October 27,2009 Page 3 Septic Tank Volume Volume (V)of tank=Design Flow Reduction * 1.25 (30 hour retention time) V=Qd x 1.25 V= 675 gal/day * 1.25 = 843.75 gal V=787.5 gal/day * 1.25 =984.4 gal Single double compartment, concrete 1000-gallon septic tank installed is OK. Existing Capacity& Required Absorption Field Area The existing absorption field system is adequate to serve the needs of a 3-bedroom design flow. Based upon the assumed average percolation rate, of 27 mpi as reported in the permit document and applying a State 50%or a new County regulation minimum 30%reduction for utilizing gravelless infiltration chambers in a trench configuration,the standard absorption area equation yields: A(SF) = Qd *(t) ' Ar(SF)=A x%R where A=Area; Qd=design flow (gal/day) 5 t=time in minutes per inch R= 50% standard gravelless chamber trench reduction R=30%new County regulation minimum gravelless chamber trench reduction. A = 675 *(27) 2=701 SF Ar=675 S.F * 0.7 =491 SF 5 A = 787.5 *(27) ' = 818 S.F Ar=818 S.F * 0.5 =409 SF 5 Existing 225 L.F. of trench area(36 standard gravelless chambers): Assume 3-foot wide by 6.25-foot long chamber units. Assume 15.5 square feet absorptive area per chamber: 36 chambers x 15.5 SF/chamber= 560 SF. OK System Improvement Recommendations During construction of the new home we recommend that certain improvements are made to the existing system to enhance the ability to provide routine maintenance, inspections and improve performance and treatment sustainability. The proposed replacement house will include construction of a new section of sewer line, installed at a minimum continuous slope of 2%,to route sewage to the septic tank. The new sewer line shall be installed with appropriate bedding and backfill with a minimum depth of cover of two feet. A two-way cleanout shall be installed on the pipe with an accessible treaded cap above the finish surface grade near the exterior wall of the home. C Go- c/orviatoAudrey Tom& Carla Ostberg SE Job No. 29236.01 October 27, 2009 Page 4 During construction the older existing tank may be recovered and evaluated for integrity and feasibility of continued use. If the tank is suitable for continued use appropriate improvements shall be made that include the installation of access riser(s) and lid(s) extending to the surface to allow for easy access and maintenance. Otherwise for a 3-bedroom capacity house the existing 1000 gallon tank is adequate for stand alone use. An effluent filter should be installed in the secondary compartment of the newer 1000 gallon septic tank at the sanitary tee outlet. The primary compartment access shall be excavated and fitted with water tight risers and lid extending to the surface to allow for easy access and maintenance. Both septic tank lids should be re installed at the surface by risers to provide easy access for maintenance and inspection. The area around the tank shall be graded to shed water away from the tank and prevent excessive buildup of vegetation around the access lid perimeter. All existing 4 " cleanouts should be recovered and/or repaired as needed to maintain protected access above or near the surface grades and should and fitted with a treaded cap. If the 750 gallon tank is removed or abandoned in place the tank needs to be thoroughly pump and backfilled with native soil. The 4" sewer pipe from the replacement structure shall be installed to by pass the abandoned tank and reconnect as feasible to the existing pipe installed to the 1000 gallon tank. An alternative may involve adequately crushing the existing tank lid, backfilling the void and installing new bedded pipe section to connect inlet pipe to the existing outlet pipe. Any installation of new 4" sewer pipe should be performed with appropriate bedding and backfill with a minimum depth of cover of two feet. Sewer line shall be installed at a minimum continuous slope of 2%. A cleanout shall be installed on the up gradient sewer pipe prior to a stepped grade break along the line. We recommend that all OWS components and pipe junctions be marked and protected from damage by vehicular traffic. The existing distribution box should be excavated and replaced with a new box that is installed with risers to extend the lid to the surface grade for easy access and inspection. A new capped pipe stub may be considered to accommodate the installation of an additional trench in the future if expanded usage may be requested or if future inspections indicate the need for more absorptive area. OWS Operation and Maintenance The system shall be inspected on a regular basis and be properly maintained. The responsibility for repair and maintenance of the system will remain with the Lot Owner. The owner or a service provider shall inspect the OWS and perform maintenance and repairs necessary to ensure that the system is operating properly. The effluent filter shall be maintained when the tank is pumped or as needed. Suitable component handles and extensions on the filter assembly will be installed to provide easy maintenance. We recommend a periodic inspection be performed every 6 months. The OWS system should require minimal maintenance. Several factors influencing the need for maintenance include: actual wastewater flows versus design flows, the volume of kitchen/domestic waste Ni./ Audrey Tom& Carla Ostberg SE Job No. 29236.01 October 27, 2009 Page 5 excluding human waste and toilet paper), excessive household chemicals and other toxic liquids. The tank, absorption field and other applicable treatment system components should be visually inspected bi- annually for debris, accumulation of sludge/scum layers, damage, leaks, or other potential problems. In general, for a properly utilized system, septic tanks should be pumped and inspected every 2 -4 years. The effluent filters should be cleaned every six months and at the time of pumping. Absorption fields should be maintained with suitable cover and kept free of root invasive plants. Positive surface drainage away from the absorption field should be maintained. Our recommendations are based upon site inspections and information and data supplied to us by others. If you have any question or need any additional information, please call. Sincerely, SOPRIS ENGINEERING, LLC Paul E. Rutledge Design Engineer Yancy Nichol, P.E. Principal o Carla Ostberg From: Carla Ostberg Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 4:14 PM To: Paul Rutledge'; 'audreytoml @yahoo.com' Subject:RE: Audrey Tom OWS Evaluation 0306 Reddog Road, Carbondale Hi Paul and Audrey, This report looks good. I just signed off on the building permit. I'd like to follow-up with a couple items noted in the evolution prior to CO. 1. Condition and/or abandonment of existing 750 gallon tank. 2. Replacement of exiting distribution box. Neither of these things will require a permit through our Department, but you don't want just anyone replacing your dbox. I would like to see the box prior to burial because if that's not done correctly, your system won't work correctly. There should also be access from grade to the new dbox. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Carla Ostberg, MPH, REHS Environmental Health Program Supervisor Pitkin County Environmental Health and Natural Resources 970-920-5438 Original Message From: Paul Rutledge [mailto:prutledge@sopriseng.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:09 PM To: audreytoml@yahoo.com; Carla Ostberg Subject: Audrey Tom OWS Evaluation 0306 Reddog Road, Carbondale Attached is our OWS Evaluation for Audry Tom Property at 0306 Reddog Road, Crystal View Heights, Carbondale for your review and comment. Paul Rutledge Design Engineer Sopris Engineering 1 C Carla Ostberg From: Carla Ostberg Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:06 PM To: audrey torn' Subject:RE: Torn Residence Hi Audrey, No problem with the inspections ports in the field (I think that's what you mean). The D-box will be trickier. Be sure Paul oversees the installation. I won't have you pull a permit, but please keep me in the loop. If I am available when it's installed, I'll come take a look. Just give me a call when it's ready. Thanks, Carla Ostberg, MPH, RENS Environmental Health Program Supervisor Pitkin County Environmental Health 970-920-5438 4 From: audrey torn [mailto:audreytom1@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 2:09 PM To: Carla Ostberg Subject: Tom Residence Hi Carla! Sorry I have not returned your call. I wanted to talk w/ Sopris Engineering before calling back. I am meeting w/Paul on Friday. He is suggesting to replace the D-Box and add risers for the leech field. Is this ok with you and do I need to comply with anything else at this time? I am in the process of getting all sign offs for Final CO. When should I contact you to arrange this? Hope you are doing well. Would love to meet your kids some time. Thanks, Audrey i 6/9/2018 Gmail - 306 Red Dog Road -Paul Schwartzott M Gmail 306 Red Dog Road -Paul Schwartzott 1 message Paul Schwartzott <pzott@roadrunner.com> To: Carla Ostberg <carla.ostberg@gmail.com> Carla Carla Ostberg <carla.ostberg@gmail.com> Here are my amateur floor plans of 306 Red Dog. Hope these are satisfactory. There is also 1271 square feet in basement..Paul Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 11:02 AM https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=fee4fb5Oa9&jsver=DwQKp74ilHY.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180603.15_p9&view=pt&search=inbox&type=163e578a4b36e511&th=163e57fbd70fcd59&siml=163e57fbd70fcd59 6/9/2018 Gmail - 306 Red Dog Road -Paul Schwartzott type=163e578a4b36e5l l&th=163e57fbd70fcd59&siml=163e57fbd7Ofcd59 6/9/2018 https:Hmail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=fee4fb5Oa9&jsver=DwQKp74ilHY.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180603.15_p9&view=pt&search=inbox&type=163e578a4b36e511&th=163e57fbd70fcd59&siml=163e57fbd70fcd59