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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 #: 2643-163-00-035
OWTS Use Permit #: 0018.2018.powu
Date Issued: 04/24/2018
Issued By: Bryan Daugherty
Expiration Date: 04/24/2019
Owner(s): Stan Bialek
Property Address: 50 Twining Flats Rd
Legal Description:
Licensed Inspector: Carla Ostberg
Inspection Date(s): 1/5/18
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Components Type Capacity/Size
Primary Treatment Unit Single compartment concrete tank
Two compartment concrete tank
Single compartment concrete tank
1250 gallons
1250 gallons
1000 gallons
Secondary Treatment Unit
Absorption Area Gravelless chamber bed 1176 ft2 (30% reduction)
Other System Components
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 #: 96004 Date of Issuance: 12/13/95 Date of Final Approval: 2/2/96
# of Bedrooms or fixtures permitted by OWTS: This system serves 8 bedrooms total
Operational Status: After repairs were made to the tanks to replace inlet and outlet tees on all three tanks, the system
appeared be functioning. The third tank in series is starting to deteriorate but is still holding water at the time of
inspection. Liquid was observed in the observation ports at between 12”- 19” depth but there was not surfacing of
effluent seen during the inspection. System is not currently in failure but standing effluent in the field area is a sign of
malfunction that could lead to failure.
Inspector Recommendations: Watch effluent levels in the tank, system is old and may need to be replaced if surfacing
effluent occurs.
Department Recommendations: N/A
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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iTKIN Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Use
Permit Inspection Form
COUNT Pitkin County Environmental Health Department
76 Service Center Rd, Aspen, CO 81611
Phone:970-920-5070 Fax: 970-920-5374
Website: http://pitkincounty.com/248fWastewater-Treatment
Inspection form for continued use of an existing OWTS
Owner's Name:
Address:
Parcel Number:
Inspection Date:
Inspector's Name:
Business Name:
Phone Number
Email:
Pitkin County Systems
IStanley Bialek
50 Twining Flats Road
As en, CO
2643 163 00 035
01 /05/2018
Carla Ostber
CBO Inc.
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? ❑■ YES ❑NO
If NO, how long has the home been vacant?
How many bedrooms are in the home? 18
If secondary treatment is used, who is the
maintenance provider? In/a
RECORDS:
Were from Pitkin County? ❑■ YES
❑NO
Original System
system records available
If YES: Permit number:
Permit #81014
Date of Final Approval: 01/31/96
Modified System
# of bedrooms permitted: ®
Permit #96004
Was an as -built drawing available? ❑■ YES
❑ NO
Is the as -built drawing accurate? [EYES
❑ NO
orientation of tanks
If NO: Complete a drawing of the system on last page of this form as accurately
as
different than shown
possible.
Any question marked FAIL will require correction before an OWTS Use permit is issued.
SITE CONDITIONS:
Proper grading, no evidence of erosion? ❑� PASS ❑FAIL
Improper vegetative cover? N NO 0 YES
Evidence of compaction such as heavy machinery or livestock? ❑■ NO 0 YES
Improper discharges such as straight pipes? ❑■ PASS ❑FAIL
Evidence of high ground water? ❑■ NO ❑ YES
Snow cover present? ❑■ NO ❑ YES
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TANK:
Tank 1
Tank 2
Tank 3
Tank capacity
1250 1 gallons
1250 jgallons
1000
j gallons
Tank material
concrete
concrete
concrete
# of compartments
1
2
2
Date of last pumping
October 2017
October 2017
October 2017
Lids/risers in good condition
Pass
Fail
Pass
Risers to grade
Yes
No
No
Riser height
0'
0'
0'
Riser condition/watertightness
Inlet sanitary T/baffle
Fail
IFail
Fail
Outlet sanitary T/baffle
Fail
Fail
Fail
Effluent filter (if part of design)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Condition of tank material
Pass
Pass
Pass
Tank was pumped for inspection
No
No
lNo
If YES, list the pumping company
If NO, when was the last pumping
B&R pumped all
tanks
October 2017
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)
Select One
Select One
Select One
Midtank baffle
N/A
Pass
Select One
Watertightness
Pass
Pass
Pass
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 ❑■ 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? HYES 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?
❑ll■
PASS
❑FAIL
❑ll■
NO
El
YES
0
NO
❑
YES
❑■
NO
❑
YES
�■
Ports ❑Probing
❑
NO
r07YES
inches
YES
NO
YES
PASS
NO
FAIL
not sure if 3rd
tank has 1 or 2
chambers
condition of
concrete is
deteriorated,
but holding
V
1 19" and 12" 1
UNKNOWN
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'lease list any recommendations for the continued use of the system:
Monitor levels in septic tanks. System is showing signs of failure.
Were any repairs done as a result of this inspection? ❑ NO 0 YES
If YES lease describe the repairs.
- Install inlet tee on first septic tank
- Install outlet tee on 3rd tank
- add risers to inlet and outlet sides of 2nd and 3rd tanks
To the best of my knowledge and training, the information collected in this inspection is accurate as of
January 5 2018.
Licensed Systems Inspector Signature:
Additional Notes:
- Observed backflow of liquid when outlet of 1 st tank was uncovered
- Liquid level in 3rd septic tank is into the outlet pipe, so slightly over -full. This means that flow out
of the septic tank is not occurring as expected. This could be due to a clog or dip in the pipe from
the tank to the field OR it would be a result of saturation in the field.
- Inspection ports at the end of the field are very deep (9-11' below grade). Liquid observed in
inspection ports 12" and 19". This is an indication that the field is saturated to the end is a sign
that the field has failed; however, NO EFFLUENT WAS SURFACING OR BACKING UP INTO
THE RESIDENCE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
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CBO Inc.
33 Four Wheel Drive Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
cell) 970-309-5259 office) 970-704-0484
carla.ostberg(@gmail.com
January 6, 2018
Stan Bialek and Chris Swatta
sbialek _comcast.net and chris.swatta(a-)gmail.com
Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Use Permit Inspection
50 Twining Flats Road
Pitkin County, Colorado
Stan and Chris,
As requested, CBO Inc. performed an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Use Permit
inspection at 50 Twining Flats Road, Aspen, Colorado on January 5, 2018. The legal description of the
2.0-acre property is as follows:
Section: 16 Township: 9 Range: 85 A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 13 16-9-85 BEING FULLY
DESC BY M/B CONT 2 ACRES SEE DEED OF RECORD FROM WALT MATTHEW IN BK 239 PG 616
NW'/4 BK 242 PG 719 & BK 248 PG 380 BK 295 PG 820 BOOK 322 PG 90 SEE BK 553 PG 679 PITKIN
COUNTY RECORDS
The permits and record drawings were provided by Pitkin County Environmental Health Department
(Parcel ID #2643-163-00-035). The subject OWTS consists of one 1250-gallon, single -compartment
concrete septic tank followed by one 1250-gallon, two -compartment concrete septic tank followed by a
1000-gallon concrete septic tank. Effluent gravity flows to 8 rows of 8 `Standard' Infiltrator® chambers. It
is documented that this chamber bed is between 9 and 124eet below grade. The system is documented
Aspen/Pitkin Environment Health Department Repair Permit 81014 and Individual Sewage Disposal
System Permit 96004. Permit 81014 documents the septic tanks. After the soil treatment area (STA)
from the 1981 system failed, the pump was eliminated an a new, gravity fed STA was constructed under
the 1996 permit. This permit was given final approval on January 31, 1996 and the system was sized to
accommodate 8 bedrooms.
The septic tanks are located to on the south side of the residence. A clean out is located between the
residence and the first septic tank and between the first and second septic tanks. All lids were buried
when we arrived for the inspection and had to be dug up. The manhole lids to the first septic tank are
less than 8-inches below grade. The second and third septic tank manhole lids on both the inlet and
outlet sides of the septic tanks require risers to bring access closer to grade.
When the manhole lid to the outlet side of the first septic tank was uncovered, we observed backflow of
effluent into the tank. This could indicate improper fall in the pipe from the first septic tank to the second
septic tank, or may be caused by improper flow of wastewater from the septic tanks to the STA. The first
septic tank is missing the inlet tee. Other tees in the septic tanks are either missing or built-in concrete
baffles are deteriorated. The outlet tee on the third septic tank is also missing. Required repairs include
the inlet tee of the first septic tank and outlet tee of the third septic tank. We also recommend an effluent
filter on the outlet tee of the third septic tank. The liquid level in the outlet pipe of the third septic tank in
the series is higher than it should be, causing the tank to be slightly over -full. This means flow from the
septic tank to the STA is compromised by a blockage or break in the pipe or saturation of the STA.
Overall, the condition of all concrete septic tanks is poor. The concrete is showing signs of deterioration
above the water level, which is not unusual for septic tanks of this age. However, all septic tanks were
holding effluent at the time of our inspection. All septic tanks were pumped in October of 2017 by B&R
Septic. The invoice for this pumping is enclosed.
The STA is located to the west of the residence. There are two inspection ports at the end of the STA.
We measured depth of the inspection ports at 10 and 11-feet below grade. There was 12" and 19" of
effluent in the inspection ports at the time of our inspection. These inspection ports are located at the
end of the STA, which is an indication that the entire STA is saturated. We walked the STA and found no
signs of surface saturation at the time of our inspection.
We recommend continuing to monitor effluent levels in the septic tanks, as the system is showing signs
of failure. This evaluation is not a guarantee of future system performance. This inspection is good for
one year.
Required Repairs:
• Add 12" riser to inlet side and 6" riser to outlet side of second septic tank.
• Add 12" risers to both inlet and outlet sides of third septic tank.
• New lids will be necessary to fit properly on new risers.
• Add inlet tee to first septic tank.
• Add outlet tee to third septic tank.
Recommendations:
• Add an effluent filter to the outlet of the third septic tank.
• Continue to monitor levels in the septic tank.
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: httr)://www.i)itkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/621
Application Checklist: htti)://www.i)itkincounty.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,
(�Cv(0 as-� l-s
Carla Ostberg, MPH, REHS
NAWT Certified Inspector
Certification # 110441TC Exp. April 2018
Inlet pipe (arrow points to clean out)
Inlet pipe of first tank (missing tee)
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Outlet pipe of first tank (observed backflow when lid was opened)
Inlet pipe of second septic tank (note deterioration of concrete) enters side of septic tank
Outlet of second tank / note deterioration of baffle Inlet of third septic tank (note sludge build up in pipe)
Outlet of third septic tank/ Note how liquid level is'/2 way up pipe rather than at the bottom of the pipe.
This indicates that effluent is not leaving the septic tank as quickly as it's coming into the tank.
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Name of OWNER j �Qn Qle K
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Street Address
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Size of lot: + acres Type of proposed structure: �(tL.lkolt Pgta , �We1161A of bldg. envelope:
Total area/living space (sq. ft): yv 0 # of Bedrooms, offices and similar size :rooms:
# of Bedrooms, offices and similar size
Water:( 0'Private well( )Spring ( )Stream ( ) Community/Public (Name of System)
Is Proof of Adequate Water Attached? ( ) Yes (✓f No
Has this project been approved by Pitkin County ? (.4 Yes ( ) No
Is a copy of the floor plan attached ( required ) ? (.4 Yes ( ) No
Application for an individual sewage disposal system is hereby submitted. The undersigned acknowledges that the above information is true and that false information will
invalidate the application and any subsequent permit. Issuance of the permit does not imply the approval of any other permit required for construction pursuant to Pitkin County
codes. No construction may be undertaken until all approvals and permits have been obtained. The owner assumes all responsibilities in case of failure or inadequacy of this
system. / \
Signature of applicant Q Ai 714(W C J / Date /2 - /3
For department use below
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PERMIT FOR INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Design Criteria of system to be Installed ( Any changes must be submitted and approved in writing) Ak
Septic tank capacity: ;� 0 gallons Absorption area: / / 716p sq. ft.
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An inspection is required prior to backfill of any component of the distribution system.
Design by Engineer Required?( ) Yes (V(No All plans and specifications of the engineer must be followed. Any changes must be approved in
writing and the engineer must certify the final installation to the Environmental Health Department in writing.
Permit approval by: Date ;l - q(o
Plans and specifications of the proposed individual se (lei dispo a system have been reviewed and are considered satisfactory. Permission is hereby granted to the owner or
the agent to perform the work indicated in accordance with the Pi ki County ISDS Regulation in effect at the time of issue. This permit becomes invalid 6 months from the date
that the permit was issued unless system construction has commenced or an extension has been approved in writing by the Department.
Installer: Ae ldor
As -Built drawings must be included with this permit before the final approval will be issued.
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