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Home My WebLink AboutPitkin.EH.273503202001 (2016)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: 970-920-5077 www.aspenpitkin.com/EHNR Parcel ID #: 2735-032-02-001 OWTS Use Permit #: 0069.2016.POWU Date Issued: 12/21/2016 Issued By: Kurt Dahl Expiration Date: 12/21/2017 Owner(s): Christianna Sep. Prop. Tr. Property Address: 1044 Owl Creek Rd Legal Description: Licensed Inspector: Carla Ostberg Inspection Date(s): 11/16/2016 SYSTEM INFORMATION Components Type Capacity/Size Primary Treatment Unit Concrete single-compartment septic tank 1500 gallons Secondary Treatment Unit Concrete two-compartment septic tank with pump in second compartment 1500 gallons Absorption Area Gravelless soil treatment area (trenches) 72 chambers (1350 ft2) Other System Components Distribution box 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 #: 01051 Date of Issuance: 08/13/2001 Date of Final Approval: 7/15/2002 # of Bedrooms or fixtures served by OWTS: The system is sized to serve 6 bedrooms. This is a duplex with 3 bedrooms in unit 1 and 3 bedrooms in unit 2. Operational Status: The inspector indicates the system is functioning properly and there is no evidence of failure. Inspector Recommendations: Add handles to the effluent filter and float tree, bring distribution box access to grade. Department Recommendations: Annual maintenance and inspector recommendations. 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. 0069.2016.POWU CBO Inc. 33 Four Wheel Drive Road Carbondale, CO 81623 cell) 970-309-5259 office) 970-704-0484 carla.ostberg@gmail.com November 30, 2016 Dina Erickson dina.erickson@engelvoelkers.com Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Use Permit Inspection 1044 Owl Creek Road Pitkin County, Colorado Dina, As requested, CBO Inc. performed an Onsite W astewater Treatment System (OWTS) Use Permit inspection at 1044 Owl Creek Road, Aspen, Colorado on November 16, 2016. The legal description of the property is Unit 1, Badger Hollow Townhomes. The permit and record drawing was provided by Pitkin County Environmental Health Department (Parcel ID #2735-032-02-001). The subject OWTS consists of a 1500-gallon, single-compartment concrete septic tank followed by a 1500-gallon, two-compartment septic tank with an Orenco® Biotube Pump Vault and duplexing pump system in the second compartment of the septic tank. Effluent is pumped to a distribution box and then to six gravelless chamber trenches, each with 12 ‘Standard’ Infiltrator® chambers for a total of 72 chambers and 1350 square feet of infiltrative area. Individual Sewage Disposal System Permit 01051 documents this system. The system was sized to accommodate 6 bedrooms. The permit received final approval on July 15, 2002. The septic tanks are located to the north of the eastern most duplex. The outlet side of the first septic tank in series was accessible from grade at the time of our inspection. The septic tank had an accumulation of solids was at approximately 30% of the tank capacity and warranted pumping. This septic tank was pumped by Altitude Septic on November 29, 2016. The inlet side of the septic tank was uncovered for the pumping and was only a few inches below grade. There are two inlets into the septic tank; one from each duplex. The outlet tee was present in the septic tank and liquid levels in the tank were normal prior to pumping. Only the pump chamber of the second septic tank in the series was accessible at the time of the inspection. The filter and float tree do not have a handle extension making removal of either very difficult. Operation of the float pumps required entering the manway. We recommend adding a handle extension to both the effluent filter and the float tree. We tested the pumps and the alarm by lifting the floats and all were operational. The control panel for the pumps is located on the northern wall of the east duplex. Note the different pump run times on the duplexing pump system (photo below). We do know that a bad float was replaced in 2012 at the time of the last inspection. Effluent is pumped to a distribution box, which was not accessible from grade at the time of our inspection. We were no able to inspect this component. We recommend locating and bringing the distribution box to grade for future inspection and monitoring. We walked the approximate soil treatment area (STA) and inspection ports are present at the end of each trench. All ports were dry at the time of our inspection. We walked the entire area and found no evidence of surface saturation or failure at the time of our inspection. This evaluation is not a guarantee of future system performance. This inspection is good for one year. 0069.2016.POWU Recommendations: • Clean effluent filter annually, or as needed. • We recommend adding a handle extension to both the effluent filter and the float tree. • Locate distribution box and bring to grade. 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 Also enclosed are instructions on how to apply for an OWTS Use Permit electronically. 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 2018 0069.2016.POWU Arrows indicate control panel, clean out, inlet side of 1st tank, pump chamber of 2nd tank Inlet tee from one duplex Inlet tee from other duplex Outlet tee of first tank 0069.2016.POWU Control panel Counters (note different run times) Pump chamber (recommend handle extension on float tree and filter 0069.2016.POWU Note splice box in manway STA (looking north) inspection pots at the end of each row Note lack of vegetation in areas Inspection ports This alarm does not appear to be associated with the OWTS 0069.2016.POWU Owner's Name: Address: Parcel Number: Inspection Date: Pitkin County Systems Inspector License Number: 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? 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: SITE CONDITIONS: Proper grading, no evidence of erosion?PASS FAIL Improper vegetative cover?NO YES Evidence of compaction such as heavy machinery or livestock?NO YES Improper discharges such as straight pipes?PASS FAIL Evidence of high ground water?NO YES Snow cover present?NO YES Any question marked FAIL will require correction before an OWTS Use permit is issued. If secondary treatment is used, who is the maintenance provider? Complete a drawing of the system on last page of this form as accurately as possible. Email: Inspector's Name: Business Name: 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. Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Use Permit Inspection Form Inspection form for continued use of an existing OWTS Website: www.aspenpitkin.com/ehnr Pitkin County Environmental Health Department 76 Service Center Rd, Aspen, CO 81611 Phone: 970-920-5070 Fax: 970-920-5374 Phone Number Page 1 Christianna Seidel 1999 Property Trust 1044 Owl Creek Road Aspen, CO 2735-032-02-001 11/16/16 Carla Ostberg CBO Inc. 970-309-5259 carla.ostberg@gmail.com 017 3 N/A 01501 7/15/2002 6 total (3 bedrooms each duplex) OWTS Use Permit 0016.2012.POWU Issued 6/14/12 0069.2016.POWU TANK: Tank capacity gallons gallons gallons Tank material # of compartments Date of last pumping Lids/risers in good condition PASS FAIL PASS FAIL PASS FAIL Risers to grade YES NO YES NO YES NO Riser height Riser condition/watertightness Inlet sanitary T/baffle PASS PASS FAIL PASS FAIL Outlet sanitary T/baffle PASS FAIL PASS FAIL PASS FAIL Effluent filter (if part of design) Condition of tank material PASS FAIL PASS FAIL PASS FAIL Tank was pumped for inspection YES NO YES NO YES NO If YES, list the pumping company 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 FAIL PASS FAIL PASS FAIL Midtank baffle Watertightness PASS FAIL PASS FAIL PASS FAIL 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?YES NO UNKNOWN Maintenance Provider:_______________________________________Phone:________________________ ABSORBTION AREA: Effluent surfacing?PASS FAIL Evidence of past surfacing?NO YES Surface dampness?NO YES Excessive odors?NO YES Field location verified by observation ports or probing:Ports Probing Liquid in observation port?NO YES If YES, record depth:inches Distribution Box or ADV part of original design?YES NO UNKNOWN If YES, is it accessible from grade?YES NO Is it level and in good condition?PASS FAIL 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. PASS FAIL N/A PASS FAIL N/A PASS FAIL N/A PASS FAIL N/A Tank 1 Tank 2 Tank 3 PASS FAIL N/A PASS FAIL N/A Page 2 1500 1500 concrete concrete 1 2 2012 4'4'within 8" of grade ok pumped after inspection Altitude Septic minimal ok n/a 0069.2016.POWU 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?NO YES If YES, please describe the repairs. Licensed Systems Inspector Signature: Additional Notes: To the best of my knowledge and training, the information collected in this inspection is accurate as of __________________, 20____. Clearly label any pictures and attach them to this form. Page 3 Tank alert XT associated with Rhombus pump light ON. This alert does not appear to be associated with the effluent pump for the septic, which is an Orenco clean filter annually, or as needed add handle extension to filter and float tree in pump chamber of 2nd tank November 30 16 pump tested from floats - operating properly alarm tested and functional - lifted high water float 0069.2016.POWU feet meters 300 100 0069.2016.POWU 832‐R‐13‐002 0069.2016.POWU 0069.2016.POWU