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9.a) Uptown Sewer System Master Plan, Part 5 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ,� EXAMPLE ORDINANCE - CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP, � SCOTT COUNTY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • City of'Scunclia -N11.103386 Appencli.z � Uptotnn Wu.stc�wuter Svstent Ma.r/er Plun Prepc�rc cl 1���Bolton ��Mc�nk. Inc. � � � � � � � � � CREDIT RNER TOWNSHIP � SCOTT COUNTY � STATE OF MINNESOTA � ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -O1 � � ORDINANCE COVERNINC THE "TERRITORY" ENVIRONMENTAL � SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICT WASTE WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM(S) � � The Town Board for the Town of Credit River, Scott County, Minnesota, hereby ordains: � Ordinance I�o. 2006-0 l B and any other ordinance that contradicts the below are hereby revoked � and replacec. by the following: � � SECTION ONE � , AUTHORITY � The Credit F:iver Township Board of Supervisors, pursuant to authority granted under Minnesota � Statutes, Chapter 365A, Chapter 1 15.50, and Chapter 444 enacts the following Rules and � Reglilations to govern the Territory Environmental Subordinate Service District for the health, safety and welfare of the users and members of Credit River Township. � ! SECTION TWO � � INTRODUCTION � T'he Territory Environmental Subordinate Service District was created on May 15`�, 2003 � hereinaftei-called DISTRICT, under Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 365A, 115.50, and 444. � The Territo►-y Environmental Subordinate Service District(DISTRICT) will operate for the � residents in �:hat area described herein below and �raphically depicted on the attached Exhibit A: � • LECAL DESCRIPTION � Parcel I: � The _�ortheast Quarter of Section 32, Township 1 14 North, Range 21 West, Scott � County, Mirinesota. Parcel 2: � A tract of land ii� the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Tow»ship � 1 14 North, Range 21 West, Scott County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at a � point 8 rods south of a point 24 cods and 5.5 fect �vest of the Quarter post on the east siele of � � 1 of 15 � � � � � � � � i • � • • • • • • • • ! • • • r • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i • • • . � � � � � • Section 32, Township 114, Range 21; thence South 54 degrees 45 minutes West 15 rods to a post � set in the ground; thence North 38 degrees 40 minutes West 22 rods to the Quarter line running east and west through said Section 32; thence East along said Quarter line to the bank of the lake; , thence Southeast along the bank of the lake to the point of beginning. • Parcel 3: The West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 114 North, Range 21 � West, Scott County, Minnesota, excepting the south 4 rods thereof. • Parcel4: • The Southeast Quarter of the South west Quarter and the West Half of the Southeast Quarter, Section 29, Township 1 14 North, Range 21 West, Scott County, Minnesota. � Parcel 6: � The West Half of the Southeast Quarter and the West Half of the East Half of the � Soiltheast Quarter, Section 29, Township I 14 North, Range 21 West, Scott County Minnesota. Parcel7: � A tract of land in the East One-Half of the Soutlleast Quarter of Section 32, Township • 114 North, Range 21 West, Scott county, Minnesota Described as follows: commencing at a point 1471.8 feet north of the southwest corner of said East One-Half of the Southeast Quarter � and lying on the west line thereof, said point also being the center line of Old County Road No. � 8; thence North 70 degrees 50 minutes East and along said center line a distance of 1252.0 feet; � thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes East a distance of 247.7 feet to the center line of New County Road No. 8; thence Southwesterly along said center line a distance of 1293.6 feet to its � intersection with said west line; thence North to the point of beginning a distance of 99.2 feet. • Parcel 8: � That part of East One-Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 114 North, Range 21 West, Scott County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the northwest � corner of said East One-Half of the Southeast Quarter; thence East along the east and west center • line of said Section 32, 895.7 feet; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 813.8 feet to the center line of County Road No. 28; thence Soutl� 70 degrees 50 minutes West along said County Road � 1252 feet; thence North 1 degree 20 minutes East along the west side of said East One-Half of � the South east Quarter 1 I 82 feet to the place of beginning, except the following: Qeginning at a � point on the east-west center line of said Section 32, 895.7 feet east of the northwest corner of said East One-Half of the Southeast Quarter; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes East 139.8 � feet; thence West and parallel to the east-west center line of said Section 32, 21.6 feet to a point � that is 8 rods south of a point that 24 rods 5.5 feet west of tl�e One-Quarter corner on the east side • of said Section 32; tl�ence South 54 degrees 45 minutes West 15 rods; thence North 38 degrees 40 minutes West 35 I.9 feet to the east-west center line of said Section 32; thence East along the � east-west center line of said Section 32, 398.7 feet to the place of beginning. • Parcel 19: That part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section � 29, Township l 14 North, Ra►lge 2l West, Scott County, Minnesota described as follows: � Beginning at the southwest coi�ler of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Sotiitheast � Quarter; thence North along tl�e west line of said East Half of the Southeast Q�iarter of the Southeast Quarter a distance of 1102 feet; thence e�isterly a distance of 250 feet to the point that � is 1104 feet north of the south line of said Section 29; thence southerly a distance of 197 feet to a � point that is 268 feet east of the west linc of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the � Southeast Quarter and 607 feet north of the south line of said Section 29; thence southerly a � � 2 of I S � � � � � � � � � � � � I � � � � � � � � � � � + � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � distance of 465 feet to a point that is 226 feet east of the west line of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and 144 feet north of the south line of said Section � 29; thence southeasterly a distance of 174 feet to a point on the south line of said Section 29 and � 323 feet east of the point of beginning; thence West along the south line of said Section 29 a � distance of 323 feet to the place of be�inning: Parcel 10: � The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 114, Range 21, • Scott County, Minnesota. This area consists of 535 acres more or less � The DISTRICT is under the control and management of the Credit River Township Board of � Supervisors (BOARD). � � SECTION THREE � • DEFINITIONS � The following words and phrases when used in the definitions in this Sectio» and when � otherwise iised in this document shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section,unless � the context otherwise clearly indicates. The following words shall have these meanings; "may" or"should"mean permissive and "shall" or"will" are required. � � 3.1. ADDITIVES — Product(s) added to the wastewater or to the SYSTEM(S) with the intent � to improve the performance of an individual's sewage treatment system(s). � 3.2. APPLICANT—Any person, entity, or corporation applying for a permit to connect to the • SYSTEM. � 3.3. BOARD - The Credit River Township Board of Supervisors. � � 3.4. COMMON PORTION -The conm�on wastewater collection system(s); that portion which begins at the shLit-off valve at each property for the connection of each USER thereafter � includes all equipment, pumps, sewer lines and appurtenances, treatment and disposal � SYSTEM(S) portions of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) which are located in a public � easement, or which is located on land owned by Credit River Tow��ship. This excludes all SYSTEM(S) components between the dwelling and shut-off valve. � � 3.5. CONNECTION CHARGE(S)— Reasonable charges for those properties that connect to the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). Example of said charges would be the � administration and permit fees as well as construction oversight ai�d inspections for � connection to the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTHM(S). � 3.6. CONTRACTOR(S) - Independent person(s), entity (entities), party (parties) contracted, � by the BOARD, to ad►ninister, manage, operate, inspect,pump, repair, and enforce or � maintain the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). � � � 3of15 � � � � � � � , � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � s • • • • • • • � • • • • • • s • • • • � � � � � � 3.7. CSTS—Means Community Sewage Treatment System(s). � 3.8. DESIGNATED REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL—Means an individual who is � included on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's ISTS professional register with • specialty area endorsements that correspond to the license, which has been designated by the individual's employer as its representative for work to be done on an individual � sewage treatment SYSTEM(S), and who is subject to the obli�ations of a license. � � 3.9. DISTRICT -The Territory Environmental Subordinate Service District created under M.S. $ 365A, 115.50 & 444. � i 3.10. "DISTR[CT" CSTS —The "COMMON PORTION"of the D[STRICT CSTS � SYSTF,M(S) (Community Wastewater Treatment SYSTEM(S)) which includes all equipnlent, pumps, sewer lines, treatment and disposal SYSTEM(S)partions, and any � and all appurtenances of the SEWER SYSTEM(S) which are located in a public � easement or which are located on land owned by Credit River Township, as well as the � "PRIVATE SYSTEM(S)" portion of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) to the extent that it is managed and maintained by the DISTRICT. � � 3.1 1. DWELLING —Means any building or place used or intended to be used by human occupants as a single-family residence and consists of one or more rooms which are � arranged, designed or used for human habitation. The term "residence" shall have the � same meaning as defined herein. � 3.12. EFFLUENT BIO-Fl LTER—Filtering system, which is placed before a pump, or in a line, � and filters particles from the effluent either within or through a wastewater line, pump � station, and/or septic tank. Another term for this is "effluent screen"which means a � device that filters solid materials from sEwage tanks before discharge to a treatment system(s). � • 3.13. HOLDING TANK— Means a tank for storage of sewage until it can be transported to a point of treatment and disposal. � � 3.14. INSPECTOR—Party contractually employed by the BOARD to do Inspections � 3.15. ISTS — Individual Sewage Treatment System(s). Means an individual sewage treatment � SYSTEM(S), or part thereof, serving a dwelling, and using sewage tanks followed by � both soil treatment and disposal or using advanced treatment devices that discharge � below final grade. � 3.16. MPC/� 7080 STAND/�RDS - The minimum standards prom�ilgated by the following � A�encies: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and contained in Minnesota Rules, C�haptet- 7080, the Scott County Sewage and Wastewater Treatment Ordinance, Scott � County Shoreland Management Ordinance, and this ORDWANCE, as amended from • time to ti►ne. � � � 4 of IS � � � � � r � � � 3.17. PRIVATE PORTION OF SYSTEM(S) -That portion of the wastewater collection SYSTEM(S) that resides within the individual parcel and lot boundaries of the USERS in � the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) which begins with the septic and pump tanks and � which ends at a point called the shut-off valve leaving their property. � This PRIVATE PORTION connects to that part called the"COMMON PORTION" � portion of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) and contributes effluent to the DISTRICT � CSTS SYSTEM(S). � 3.18. SEPTAGE—Means solids and lic�uids removed during periodic maintenance of the � USER'S individual wastewater system(s), or solids and liquids that are removed from � toilet waste treatment devices and/or septic tanks. � 3.19. SEPTIC TANK—Means any watertight, single or double compartmented and covered � receptacle (sometimes inclusive of a pump tank) designed and constructed to receive the • discharge of raw sewage from a building sewer, separate solids from liquid, digest organic matter, store liquids through a period of detention, and allow the effluent to � discharge to a treatment SYSTEM(S). � � 320. SEWER - Means a system(s) that carries wastewater. � 3.21. ORDINANCE - Means the rules and regulations imposed and enforced by Credit River � Township (BOARD). � 3.22. USER - Means a resident, inhabitant, owner of land or dwelling that is causing or � permitting the discharge of wastewater to the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). � � SECTION FOUR � • CENERAL PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS � 4.1. The DISTRICT is created as an organizational, financing and management tool to operate � and administrate the Community Sewage Treatment Collection SYSTEM(S) on behalf � and for the landowners (USERS) encompassed by this DISTRICT purstiiant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 365A, Chapter 1 15.50, and Minnesota Statute Chapter 444, authorizing � the powers herein. � 4.2. The BOARD is responsible for the management of the D[STR[CT, construction ove►-sight, � operations �nd maintenance, repairs, system(s) upgrades, renovations, inspections, and � administration of the wastewater collection system(s) (DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S)) � within the DISTRICT pursuant to the rules and standards imposed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Mi�u�esota Rules Chapter 7080, the Scott County Sewage and � Wastewater Ti-eatment Ordinance, the Scott Co�u�ty Shoreland Management Ordinance, � and this ORDWANCE, as amcncicd from time to timc. � � � � of15 � � � � � r � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ` � � � � � � � � � � � + ` � � � � i • r � � • � � � � * � � 4.3. The DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S), as defined in Section 3, are any and all • appurtenances, inclusive of treatment, disposal and secondary sites and all easements necessary, presently existing or hereinafter acquired, as are found necessary for � completion of such SEWER SYSTEM(S)(S) in operating condition adec�uate to collect � and transmit all wastewater effluent into the SYSTEM(S), and for the proper treatment and disposal of such wastewater. r ` 4.4. PERMANENT ACCESS MAINTENANCE EASEMENT. The BOARD, its agents or � CONTRACTOR(S)have the right, through a permanent access maintenance easement consistent with the terms and conditions of Section 5 of the Declaration of Covenants for � Territory (Doc. No. T160617 filed on September 13, 2004), to enter in and upon private • property at all times reasonable tmder the circumstances for the purpose of monitoring, � inspecting,pLimping, repairs, and replacement required on the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S), or any part thereof. This right of entry is in relationship to performing these � tasks in the PRIVATE SYSTEM(S) PORTION area when reasonable and necessary to � ensure the proper functioning and maintenance care of the SEWER SYSTEM(S). Slich examples of maintenance wo�ild include the annual clea»ing, repairs a��d/or emergency � � replacement of the tank filter and pump, control panel inspections and monitoring, � checking the septic tank for sludge and scum, ai�d needed septic tank septage maintenance • and removal. � 4.5. USERS will be billed individually for any repairs and/or replacement of portions of tl�eir � PRIVATE SYSTEM(S) when found to be failing through maintenance operations. Such � parts shall include, but are not limited to the following: the sewer line, pump tank, pump, bio-filter, control panel which includes the event counter, nin time meter and electronic � components, and all necessary parts required to maintain said SYSTEM(S) in operating � compliance. � 4.6. Ownership, of all COMMON SYSTEM PORTION pumps, lines, mains, extensions and � appurtenances, treatment and disposal sites thereto of the D[STRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) � shall remain with the BOARD. Those parts referred to as the PRIVATE SYSTEM(S) PORTION of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) are located on private property,belon� � to, and are under the ownersl�ip of the individual USER, but will be tmder the operations i and management of the BOARD. � 4.7. It is hereby declared that no USER or other parties, other than authorized personnel are � allowed to use or to drive on property used by the BOARD for treatment and disposal of � wastewater from the DISTR[CT CSTS SYSTEM(S)unless it is for the stated repair � and/or maintenance of the wastewater treatme��t SYSTEM(S) or for the purposes of t-ec�uired inspections by County and public ofticials or viewing as authorized by the � BOARD. � 4.8. The BOARD and/or their dtily authorized representatives, along with the invitation of the � Scott County Environmental Health Depai-tmcnt, the Seivice Mauagement Contractor(s), � and any USERS, will an��ually inspect the physical portion of the DISTR[CT CSTS � SYSTEM(S), review maintenance and o�eration logs, and reccive a yearly status report; i � � ��t� i5 � � • � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � i � • • � � � � , � + the report will become public record for all to examine. � 4.9. No person shall engage in an act intentionally or carelessly which results in breaking, � damaging, destroyiug, uncovering, defacin�, ar tampering with any structure, � appurtenances or equipment that is part of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). Closure of the shut-off valve at a USERS site may be initiated to protect the integrity and safety as � well as public health of the USERS in the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). � 4.10. Wastewater Treatment System for the lodge. The wastewater treatment system for the � lodge is inclLided within the permit issued by both the MPCA and Scott County far the � Territory CSTS. As such, the wastewater treatment system for the lodge shall be served • by the Territory CSTS managed by the Township as part of the Territory Subordinate Service District. The lodge shall be treated as seven units for the purposes of rates. The � lodge shall be used solely by the residents of Territory for private use, small private � parties and shall not be rented to the public or used for catering of events. Further, as the � Territory CSTS is designed for domestic strength wastewater use,the lodge shall have no cooking facilities or restaurant capabilities that might allow for grease to flow into the � lodge's wastewater system. Flirthern�ore, the lodge's wastewater system shall not be � connected in any way to the lodge's swin�ming pool. � 4.11. All present and future USERS within the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) will be subject � to the applicable rules and regulations inclusive of the DISTRICT'S ORDINANCE, as � amended, the MPCA Chapter 7080 rules, as amended, and Scott County's regulations for � individual sewage treatment systems, as amended from time to time. � • SECTION F'IVE � • RATES, CHARGES AND CONNECTION TO THE DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) � 5.1. The BOARD may set such rates, fees and charges, as it deems appropriate. No such � resolution setting such fees shall be adopted before a public hearing has been held • thereon. � 5.1.I. Notice of adoption of said rates, fees and charges by resolution, after a � public hearing, shall be kept on file and open to inspection in the office of � the Credit River Township Clerk and shall be uniformly enforced. � 5.2. All fiinds collected from such rates, fees and charges will remain with the DISTRICT'S � funds, as dedicated fi�nd accotmts, and will be used to reduce costs allocated to the usage, � repair, renovation, system(s)upgrades, and replacement of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). � � 5.3. The BOARD may, ui�der Minnesota Statutes 36(.012 and 429.101, certify each year to � the Scott Cotinry nuditor, any tinpaid service charges, costs, and fees, whictl shall then be � � 7 of 15 � � � ! • • ! • • • • • • r • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • � • • • � � • • • • i • • • • . � � � � � � collected together with property taxes levied against the property. The BOARD must serve written notice to the USER(S) of its intention to certify the charge to the Scott � County Auditor. Any unpaid charges will be subject to the same penalties, interest, and � other conditions provided for in the collectioi� of regular property taxes. � 5.4. INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM(S) IS REQUIRED TO � CONNECT TO THE DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). All landowners within the • DISTRICT will be required to connect to the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) upon • completion of the COMMON PORTION. � Those landowners that are exempted due to an empty parcel will be required to connect � into the DISTR[CT CSTS SYSTEM(S) when said exemption is no longer valid. � 5.5. STANDARDS ADOPTED. All components of the SYSTEM shall be designed and � installed in accordance with the Township standards as outlined in the Territory's � Builders Guide, MN Rules Chapter 7080, Scott County Subsurface Treatment System Ordinance No. 4, and the MPCA permit. In addition, the following shall apply: � � 5.5.1. The system may not be constructed within an easement without written � permission from the individual(s) or entity(ies) possessing the rights to the easement. � � 5.5.2. A minimum setback of five(5) feet shall be maintained from SEWER � pipes to property lines. � 5.5.3. A minimum setback of ten (10) feet shall be maintained from SEPTIC � TANKS to all wetlands, storm water ponds, infiltration basins, and creeks. [n no case shall the SEPTIC TANK be allowed to be placed within the � 100-Year flood elevation of said water bodies. � 5.6. PROCEDURES FOR WDIVIDUAL SEWACE TREATMENT SYSTEM(S) � 1NSIDE THE DISTRICT THAT CONNECT. The property owner will comply with � the following steps: � 5.6.1. STEP ONE. Written Application. When a USER wishes to build a � home, expand, add a bedroom or additional water appliances to present � home such as but not limited to the following: iron �lter, heat pumps, � whirlpool tlibs, etc, said USER or APALICANT will cause an Application for Community Sewage Treatment System (CSTS) Pennit to be completed � and submitted to Credit River Township for review. APPLICANT shall � include in said permit application the total number of becirooms and a � scaled drawing indicating the existing or proposed locations of the SHPTIC TANK, SEWER pipes, and otl�er feat�u-es. � � �.6.2. STEP TWO. Design P'lo�v Considerations prio►• to approval of � Permit. Before approval, the Township Enginecr will review the permit � � K of 1_5 � � � � � � � � � with consideration of design flow and hook-up to the collection � SYSTEM(S). If SYSTEM(S) design is sufficient and there is adequate capacity within the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S), approval to proceed • will be given. � 5.6.3. STEP THREE. Issuance of Permit Upon approval by Credit River � Township, a permit allowing the APPLICANT to connect to the SYSTEM � will be issued. Said permit shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of � issuance. � 5.6.4. STEP FIVE. USER Connection to DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). • Once approved by the BOARD, the Township Engineer, and the Scott � Coui�ty Environmental Health Department, the proposed APPLICANT will connect to the SYSTEM(S)under the following conditions: � � • On-going supervision, by a Township alithorized INSPECTOR, will be done to insure that the hook-up to the DISTRICT'S SEWER � SYSTEM(S) is secure, and will not jeopardize any portion of the � present SYSTEM(S). It shall be the responsibility of the APPLICANT � to arrange for the inspections of the SEPTIC TANK as outlined by the Township's inspection process. A Certificate of Compliance shall be � issued by the INSPECTOR upon completion of the hook-up and prior � to a Certificate of Occupancy. If upon inspection, the INSPECTOR � discovers that any part of the SYSTEM is not constructed in accordance with the minimum standards provided in this Ordinance, � the iNSPECTOR shall notify the APPLICANT in writing describing � the defects. Tl�e APPLICANT shall be responsible for the correction or eliminatioi� of all defects and any additional inspection costs. No � SSTS shall be placed in service tmtil all defects have been corrected or � elimi��ated. A copy of the as-built drawings as well as any and all � neccssary pictures to identify the treatment con�ponents and location will be submitted by the APPLICANT to all the necessary parties � (County, BOARD and/or INSPECTOR) showing the final location and � construction details for the hook-up to the DISTRICT CSTS � SYSTEM(S). it shall be the responsibility of the APPLICANT to provide the INSPECTOR with free access to the property at reasonable � times for the purpose of making the inspections. � � 5.7. CONNECTION COSTS. � � 5.7.1. All costs of connection shall be borne by the USER(S) connecting to the D[STRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). New USFR(S) will be rcquired to pay for � all construction costs encountered for and on their PRIVATE SYSTEM(S) � PORTION, �i.e. septic tank, control pancl, building sewer lines, lift pump, � lift stations, easement condemnations, etc., when and where necessary] as � � 9 of I 5 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � i • • � • • • • • • • • � • • � � � � � � � � well as any additional costs that might be required in order to connect into � the DISTRICT'S CSTS SYSTEM(S). � 5.7.2. The USER will enter into a contract with the BOARD to reimburse the • BOARD for all costs incurred in connecting said USER to the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) including,but not limited to, legal, planning, � engineering, and inspection expenses incurred in connection to the � DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). Said costs will be reimbursed to the � BOARD within thirty days (30 days) of billing, unless alternate arrangements are made in writing and approved by the BOARD. � • SECTION SIX � DAMACE TO DISTRICT SYSTEM(S) PROHIBITED � � 6.1 It shall be unlawful for any USER to discharge upon, in or tinder the ground or to any natural outlet within the service DISTRICT areas any wastewater other than to the � DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). � � 6.2 It shall be unlawful for any USER to discharge or cause to be discharged any unpolluted waters such as storm-water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, drain tile � lines, swimming pools, ii�to the DISTRICT'S SEWER SYSTEM(S) by means of a slimp � pump, or otherwise. � 6.3 All USERS must comply with the provisions of 7080.0065, subp. 3., Chapter 7080, � Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's niles, which are incorporated herein and stated as � such; "Products containing hazardous waste and hazardous substai�ces �nust not be discharged to a SYSTEM(S) other than in normal amounts of household products and � cleaners desi��ed for hoLisehold use. Substances not intended for use in household � cleaning, including solvents, pesticides, flammables, photo fi��ishin� chemicals, dry � cleaning chemicals, v�d hair salon chemicals must not be discharged to the SYSTEM(S)". � � 6.4 It shall be unlawfiil for any US�:R to discharge liquids or solids i��to the wastewater of the � DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) that has concentrations or q�iantities that will harm the collection and treamlent portions of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S), endanger lives, � or constittite a public health risk or nllisance, ar to create any hazard in the receiving � waters of the SYSTEM(S). Fxamples of such materials that arc harmful include,but are not limited to the followin�: � � 6.4.1 Backwash from Iron Filter systems or other water treatment systems, excluding � water softeners. Except as to those homes that have been issued a building permit prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, all backwash water o►-other flushed water � shall be pi-ohibited froil� being discharged to the individual septic tanks and CSTS � system. Excessive iron can precipitate in tlle treatment or disposal system ca�ising � accelerated breakclown and associated operational and maintenance costs. Iron � � I 0 of 1> � , � � � i � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � S � � � � � � � � � � � � � � filter systems and other water treatment systems will need to have their backwash � discharged to a secondary (onsite) location or be a non backwashing unit(such units manufactured by Culligan, U.S. Filter, or an approved equal)." � � 6.4.2 Any gasoline, antifreeze, fuel oil, latex paint, oil and/or chemical solvents, other hazardous oils, or other flammable or explosive liquids, solids or gas. Any waters � containing toxic or poisonous solids or liquids, which alone or by interaction with � other wastes could release noxious gases, form suspended solids, which interfere � with the DISTRICT'S CSTS SYSTEM(S), or create a condition deleterious to structures, appurtenances, and treatment processes. � � 6.4.3 Solid or viscous substances in quantities or of such size capable of causing obstruction to the flow or proper operation of the wastewater collection � SYSTEM(S) such as, but are not limited to, ashes, asphalt, bones, cinders, sand, � mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, and other similar items, tar, � plastics, disposable diapers, wood, groLind or un-ground garbage, whole blood, paper dishes, napkins, cups, milk containers, sanitary n�pkins and tampons and � other similar items as well as the containers for such items. � � 6.5 The DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) has been designed to exceed typical household wastewater flows observed in the region. Nevertheless, should water consumption exceed � flow design for the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S), BOARD will initiate any and all � water conservation practices including but not limited to the following: prohibiting � further water appliances, reduction of water usage, installation of water meters and monitoring of flows with rate changes to reduce water usage until such time as a new � design can be completed to address added flows. � 6.6 Vohimes (flows) of wastewater discharged into the SYSTEM(S) will be considered to be � in violation for an individual home when these monitored flows are exceeded: � � a. Any weekly flow which exceeds 4,200 gallons which is a 600 gallon per day average � b. Any monthly flow which exceeds 13,500 gallons which is a 450 gallon per • day average c. Any quarterly flow which exceeds 30,000 gallons which is a 335 gallon per � day average � • The homeowner will be contacted by the BOARD when any such volumes are exceeded. The horneownel-will be responsible for immediate action to reduce their flows � when contacted. If the homeowner fails to promptly address the excess flows, then the � BOARD may take any actions deemed necessary to protect the integrity and safety of the � DISTRICT SEWER SYSTEM(S). � 6.7 Within the DISTRICT, USERS will be required to shut off thcir main water supply when � their home is not occupied for a period exceeding four (4) consecutive days. Upon � written request fi-om a USER, the Credit River Township Clerk may grant an exception � � 11 of 15 � � � � � � � ` � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � i • � • � • • • • • � • • • • • • • • • • • • . � � � � � � for a necessity [i.e. when a water supply cannot be shut offJ. � 6.8 USERS will be required to install, repair and maintain water conserving plumbing � fixtures and appliances to reduce daily water use. Therefore, the following appliances � and fixtures shall be installed to promote and sustain water conservation practices to protect the integrity and long-term effectiveness of the DISTRICT'S CSTS: clothes � washing machines using 25 gallons or less per load; toilets with 1.6 gallons or less water • usage per flush; automatic dishwashers that use less than 5.5 gallons of water per load; . shower heads with flow rates less than 2.5 gallons per minute; and faucets with flow rates of 2.2 gallons or less per minute. Please note that each of these fixture flow limits is also � reguired per the state building code. � 6.9 All required installation of said USER plumbing appliances and �xtures must be , inspected and verified by a licensed professional plumber. Should the licensed � professional plumber determine by his inspection that a home does not have the requisite � low flow appliances and fixtures, Scott County shall not issue a Certificate of Occupancy until such time as the home does comply. � . 6.10 A garbage disposal will be allowed in a new home with the proper design considerations � approved by the required permitting authorities that will insure and protect the integrity of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S). � � 6.11 All USERS must further comply with the provisions of Minnesota Rules, Chapter � 7080.0175, subp.5, which are refet-enced and incorporated herein. Individual wastewater treatment SYSTEM(S) additives that contain hazardous substances must not be used in � their septic tanks. • SECTION SEVEN � � VIOLATION(S) ARE A MISDEMEANOR � 7.1. Any person who willfully or negligently violates any provisions of the Minnesota � Pollution Control Agency, Chapter 7080 Rules, the Scott County Sewage and � Wastewater Treatment Ordinance, and/or the provisions of the ORDWANCE contained � herein will be subject to notification of violation(s). � 7.2. ENFORCEMENT. This ORDINANCE shall be administered and enforced by the � BOARD, or its authorized representative(s). The duly authorized representative(s) may institute appropriate action for any violation(s) of this ORDINANCE at the direction of � the BOARD and through the Township nttorney as deemed necessary. Any USER or � person who violates a Section, Subdivision, paragraph, or provision of this ORDINANCE � when he or she performs an act or becomes a public nuisance which is hereby prohibited, ar declared unlawf�il or fails to do an act required, or fails to act when such failnre is � thereby prol�ibited or declared unlawful, a��d upon conviction thereof, shall be s�ibject to � a misdemeanor fine not to exceed $I 000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days plus � the costs of prosecution. Each day of non-compliance with a��y of the te�-�ns of this � � 12ofIS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � s • • � • • • � • � • • • • • • • • • • • • • � • • i • � . � � � � � � ORDINANCE shall be considered a separate violation and a separate criminal act. � 7.3. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCE PROCEDURES. � • 73.1. EMERGENCY AND/OR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLAT[ONS. In the case where a USER knowingly violates the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) by � discharging waste deleterious or harmful to said DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) • and causes emergency conditions to exist, the BOARD and its duly authorized • representatives shall exercise their authorities to close the shut-off valve at the end of the COMMON PORTION and deny further use to offending USER of the � DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) until said violation(s) has been resolved, fines � paid and repair of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEM(S) have been completed. � 73.2. WRITTEN NOTICE. Upon a violation of this ORDINANCE or an emergency � closure of shut-off valve to a USER, said USER will receive a written Notice • notifying them of the facts. The notice shall be served in person or by certified or registered mail. � � If the property is not occupied and ownership of the property cannot be � ascertained, or in the event tl�at personal service cannot be made, or re-certified or registered mail is returned, notice is deemed served when posted on the property � or deposited in the U.S. Mail. A written notice shall specify the steps to be taken � to correct the violation(s), and the time,not to exceed thirty days (30 days), within � which the violation(s) must be corrected. If the violation(s) is i�ot corrected within the time specified within t(�e notice, then the BOARD may abate the � violation(s) itself after conducting a hearing. • 7.3.3. HE�RING. A hearing notice shall be served in the same manner as described � above and shall be given at least ten days (10 days) priar to the date of the hearing � before the BOARD. In order to expedite matters th� BOARD may in its � discretion, include notice of the aforementioned hearing in the original notice of violation(s). � � 73.4. If after conducting a hearing on the matter, the BOARD determines that the � correction of the violation(s) is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the DISTRICT USERS, then the BOARD may correct the violation(s), � or cause the same to occur, in any manner and using any method that it finds � appropriate. � 7.4. COSTS TO CORRECT VIOLATION(S). The cost of and correction of tl�e violation(s) � shall be borne by the offending USER(s). (f the BOARD undertakes with the correction � of said violation(s), it shall bill the landowner and/or USER, for all cost a��d disbursements associated, including repai►-s and disposal fees, service fees and attorneys' � fees. If tl�e USH R does not pay such bill, then the BOARD shall certify slich unpaid � amounts to Scott County to be assessed against the property and to be collected with � pi-operty taxcs, pursuant to 366.021 and/or 429.I O l. � � 13 of 15 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � a • � • • • � • • • � • • • • • • • • � • • • • • � • • • • • . � � � � � • 7.5. BOARD RIGHT TO SEEK ALL AVENUES OF RELIEF. The BOARD reserves the � right to prosecute in criminal court and/or civil court for any remedies, including � injunctive relief and reimbursement of all costs and disbursements, including Attorney's � fees expended by the Township in enforcing of this ORDINANCE. Each right or remedy accruing to the Township under this ORDINANCE or at law is separate and distinct and I, � may, in the Township's discretion,be exercised independently or simultaneously with I • any other right or remedy. ' � �I � SECTION EICHT I • AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES � � The BOARD may from time to time amend this ordinance. � 8.1. Notice of adoption of said changes by resolution, after a public hearing, shall be kept � on file and open to inspection in the office of the Credit River Township Clerk and � shall be uniformly enforced. � � SECTION NINE � VALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY � � The invalidity of any Section, clause, sentence or provision of this ORDINANCE shall not affect � the validity of any other part of this ORDINANCE, wl�ich can be given effect without such invalid part or parts. � � • SECTION TEN � EFI'ECTIVE DATE � This ORDINANCE, its rules and regulations for the Territory Environmental Subordinate � Service DISTRICT shall take effect and be in full force immediately following its adoption and � publication by the Credit River Town Board of Supervisors. � � � � Passed by the Town Board of the Town of Credit River this day of , 2010. � � � � 14 of I S � � s � � � � � � + � � � � � � � � � i � • • • • � • • • • • • • • i s • • • � • • • � • • . � � � � � � This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication in the official Township � newspaper. � � Leroy Schommer, Chairman � Credit River Township � � ATTEST: � � � Cathy Haugh, Clerk � Credit River Township � � � � ��.ii i i�,,,.c«d��k���-�r.�r�„�i���rso�d����y,-�-�,,.,d.d�r.� �„��a�i,,�dd���„u,i �����i.��,�yaa��ad����w�csc�u�d„���.d,w- • • • • � • • • • • � � • • • • • • • • � ISof15 � ` � � � � � � � � � ` � � � � � � � � � � � � EXAMPLE ORDINANCE - 201 SYSTEM, CITY OF � SCANDIA • • • • • • • • • i • • • • • s • i � Cit��of�Scandiu—Nl 1.10.338G Appcncli.r Upin�rn Wnstewate�-S'l�.stenr Mu.s�er Plcm Pr�c�/�u��c��l b��Bnitoii c4e Menk, Ine. � • s � � � � � � � � i • • • • • � • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i • • � � � � � � � • CITY OF SCANDIA � ORDINANCE NO. 108 � • AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE "ZO1" COMMUNITY SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM � � The City Council of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota hereby ordains: � SECTION 1. T1TLE. � � This Ordinance shall be known, cited and referred to as the 201 Community Sewage � Treatment System Ordinance, except as referred to herein, where it shall be know, as "this Ordinance." � • SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT. � The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish the requirements and user charges for the � operation, maintenance and administration of community sewage treatment systems constructed � with"201" grant assistance and owned and operated by the City of Scandia. This Ordinance is intended to provide for the collection of suft7cient revenues to financially balance revenues a��d � expenditures for operation and maintenance of tl�e system, and to provide for operation of the • system in accordance with all applicable laws and in an environmentally sound manner. � SECTION 3. RULES AND DEFINITIONS. � � In tl�e event of conFlicting provisions in the text of this Ordinance, and/or other � Ordinances, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. The City Council sl�all determine which is more "restrictive." Words used in the present tense shall include the past and future tense; tl�e � singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. The word "shall" is mandatory � and the word "may" is permissive. � The following terms are defined for purposed of this Ordinance: � Aceount A record of periodic costs for sewer service provided to each property � connected to the Scandia "201" Community Sewage Treatment System. � � City. The City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota. � Community Sewa�e Treatment System. A sewage treatment system constructed with � "201" grant assistance and owned and operated by the City, which collects sewage from two or � more residences consisting of: collector lines, pumps, sewage tanks and soil treatment u��it. � User. A residential dwelling or other establishment connected to the Community Sewage � Treatment System. � � � 1 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ` � i r � � � � � � � � • � � � � � . SECTION 4. CALCULATION OF USER CHARGES. � A. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, the City Administrator shall prepare a + proposed budget for operation of the Community Sewage Treatment System, including � all costs for the operation, maintenance,replacement, and administration of the system. Upon approval of said budget by the City Council, the amount of user charges needed � to balance revenues with expenditures shall be determined. The user charges shall be � apportioned among all the users of the system in equal amounts, to determine the base • user charge for the calendar year. B. The base user charge may be subject to an energy charge adjustment. A user who � supplies power from the user's home electrical connection to a shared lift station may a be entitled to a deduction from the base user charge. Users who do not supply power � from the user's home electrical connection to any lift station, but who share a lift station to wl�ich another user supplies electrical power, may be subject to an increase in S the base user charge. • C. A schedule of user charges and other fees shall be adopted from time to time by � ordinance of the City Council. � SECTION 5. ACCOUNTS. � A. All accounts shall be carried in the name of the owner of the property, at the mailing � address to which property tax bills are sent by Washington County unless a written � request for an alternative billing address is submitted to the city by the owner. • B. The owner shall be liable for the sewer service supplied to the property, whether he or she is occupying the property or not, and any unpaid charges shall be a lien upon the � property. • SECTION 6. BILLING. � � A. Bills shall be mailed for each account on or before the fifth day of March, June, • September and December of each year and specify the charges in accordance with the current fee schedule set by ordinance of the City Council. � B. All charges shall be due upon receipt and considered delinquent after the fifth day of � the following month. � SECTION 7. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS. � � A. Late payil�ent penalties shall be assessed on all delinquent accounts in accordance with the fee schedule set by ordinance of the City Council. � B. Partial payments on delinquent accounts shall first be applied to any penalties and � then to user charges. � C. All delinquent accounts as of Octobcr 15 of each year shall be certified to the county auditor for collection with taxes in the following year, according to the following � procedure: � a. Notice shall be sent to cach account l�older by first class�nail of tl�e delinquent � charges not less than 10 days prior to the date of a City Council hearing to consider the charges pr<�posed to be certified for collection witl� property taxes. � � 2 � � s � � � � � � S � � � � � � � � s • • • s • • • • • • • s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • � . � � � � � � b. The notice shall state that if payment is not made before the date for certification, � the entire amount plus penalties will be certified to the county auditor for collection as other taxes are collected. � c. A hearing shall be held by the City Council at its first meeting durin�the month • of November. Property owners with unpaid accounts shall have the opportunity to object to the certification of unpaid charges to be collected as taxes are � collected. If, after the hearing, the Ciry Council finds that the amounts claimed as � delinquent are actually due and unpaid, and there is no legal reason why the � unpaid charges should not be certified for collection with taxes in accordance with this ordinance, the City may certify the unpaid charges to the county auditor for � collection as other taxes are collected. � d. For each certification sustained, the property owner shall have the following � options after the hearing: i. To pay the delinquent amount listed on the preliminary assessment roll, but � without additional interest after the hearing, within ten days of the hearing � date. ii. To pay the certified char�es as billed to the property owner by Washington � County on the owner's property tax statement with a collection term of one � year. � e. Fifteen days after the hearing, the certified roll, minus any payments, shall be delivered to Washington County. � • SECTION 8. CONNECTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY SEWAGE TREATMENT • SYSTEM. � A. New connections to the community sewage treatment system shall be prohibited unless � sufficient capacity is available in all downstream facilities. Connections shall be limited to residential users only, and to properties adjacent to the existing collection � system. � B. No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections witl�, or opening into, � use, alter or disturb any portion of the system or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the city or county as may be applicable. � C. All sewer connections shall conform to applicable requirements of the State Building � and Plumbing Code and all applicable rules and regulations of the city or county. All � connEctions shall be made gas-tight and water-tight, and verified by proper testing to prevent the infusion of infiltration/inflow. Any deviation from the prescribed � procedures and materials sl�all be approved prior to installation. The connection and � inspection sl�all be made under the supervision of the city Building Official or his designee. � D. New users counecting to the system shall pay to the city a sewer connection fee in � accordance with the current fee schedule set by Ordinance of the City Council. � SECTION 9. PROHIBITED WASTE DISCHARGES. � � A. No user shall make or maintain connection of roof dowi�spouts, exterior foundation � drains, surface runoff or gro�mdwater to a building sewer or indirectly into the COII]Illlllllty SCW1�Te tl'ec3llllElll tiySlCil1. • e � • • • � � 4 • • � B. No user shall discharge into the community sewage treatment system any incompatible � waste, defined as waste that either singly by interaction with other wastes interferes with any waste treatment process, constitutes a hazard to humans or animals, creates a � public nuisance, or creates an hazard in the treatment system. � C. No user shall discharge into the community sewage treatment system any wastewater having a strength greater than that primarily produced by residential user, defined as � having a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs) concentration of approximately � 200/mg/1 and suspended solids concentration of approximately 225 mg/1. � SECTION 10. COST OF REPAIRS. � � In addition to any penalties that may be imposed for violation of any provision of this • Ordinance, the City may assess against any user the cost of repairing or restoring sewers or associated facilities damaged as a result of the discharge of prohibited wastes by the user, and � may collect such assessment as an additional charge for the use of the system or may pursue any � other method of collection of the costs it deems appropriate. � SECTION ll. SEVERABILITY. � • If any provision of this Ordinance is found to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. � � SECTION 12. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. � A. The City Administrator shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of the � Ordinance, and the collection of the user charges as set forth in this Ordinance. The • City Council shall hear and decide appeals and review any order, decision or determination made by the Administrator regarding the enforcement of this Ordinance. S B. The City hereby establishes a Sewage Treatment Service Fund into which all revenue � collected from users shall be deposited, and from which all expenditures necessary for � the operation and maintenance of the system shall be paid. C. Any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a � misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, the violator sl�all be subject to a fine, � imprisonment or both,plus the cost of prosecution. � D. The City reserves the right to disconnect service to any user found to be in violation of this Ordinance. Service sl�all not be disconnected until notice and an opportunity for a � hearing before the City Council have been provided to the occupant and to the owner of � the premises involved. � SECTION 13. REPEAL. � � Any ordinance or provision of an ordinance heretofore existing pertaining to the subjects treated in this ordinance, including Ordii�a��ce No. 24 (Wastewater Services Charge Ordinance), � shall be deemed repealed from and after the eFfective date of this ordinance. � � � � 4 � � � I • • � • • • • � • • • • • w � • • • • w a • • • • s • • • • • s • • • • • e • • • • • a � � � � � � Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 6th day of February, 2008. ` � � Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor � ATTEST: � � Anne Hurlburt, Clerk/Administrator � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � > � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � s • • • • • s • • • • • e • • • • • 0 • • � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � O&M CHECKLISTS • • • • • e • • • • • • • • • • • • • � ('ih�uf Sccutc/iu—N71.103386 f1��pcncli.�� U��lu�i�n �Vu.rleircue� 5��.+�tent Mu.ct����Plu�i Pre�pcn�c�e!1���Boltun ��Mc nk. Inr. • � � � � � � � • Form 5-2 Operational Checklist: Septic, trash and processing tanks (STPT) Service provided on: Date: Time: Reference N: � Service provided by: Company: Employee: • Date of last service: By: ❑You ❑ Other: Date of last inspectioii:___ � • 1. Type: ❑Septic tank ❑Trash tlnk � ❑Processing tank C 1 Pump vault prescnt NOTL'S • 2. Conditions at the tank 2. !_I Acceptable a. Evaluate presence of odor within 10 ft of perimeter of system: �Unacceptable • Ll None ❑ Mild l-7 Strong ❑ Chemical ❑ Sour b. Source of odor, if present:_ � 3. "I'ank descriptiotl � a. Nlaterial: I_I Concrete ❑Fiberglass ❑Plastic b. Capacity: gal • c. Compartmented. Yes_No d. Capacities for compartmented system: 1) gal 2) gal ���� � 4. Tank access 4. C�Acceptable • a. Access location: Cl Inlet ❑Outlet ❑Center f i Unacceptable �� b. Located at grade. Yes No ' � c. [f`No', how deep is lid buried. __ • d. Risers on t�nk. Yes No _ e. Gvidence oI�in[iltration in risers. Yes No • f. Lids securely fastened. Yes No g. Lid in operable conclition. Yes No___ � �. /�larm(s) 5. f7 Acceptable • a. �ilarm(s)present. Yes No (] Unacceptable b. nudio alarm operational. N.A.____Yes No • C. VISll1I1I11"I1l OpCI'1hOI18I. N./�. YCS No cl. Itemote telemetry operational. N.A.__ Yes No � e. I�Jectronic monitorin�operational. N.n.___Yes No 6. ❑Acceptable � 6. Current tank operating conditions ❑ Unacccptablc a. Liquid level relative to outlet: __in • ❑nt ❑Above ❑ Below � b. Maximum liquid level of tank(invert of inlet pipe): in c. }leight at which alarm is activated as measw�ed • from invert of inlct: in d. F,vidence liquid Icvcl has been higher. Yes No � e. E:vidence liquid level dropped without pumping. Ycs No f. Gvidence of continuous inflo�v. Yes____No � g. nate of last�umpout • h. Presence of flocciilant in clear zone. Yes____No i. F.valuation of layers in tank: � Compartment Scum (in) Ciear"I.one(in) Sludge(in) Odor Other • N tun ba� -- - --_. . --- * ---- — — - __ Depth _Coloi__ Dcpth _ Color Depth _Color � -- --- - _�. _- -- --- __.. — ----- _ _._.._ • 2 -- - - ____ -- -- *Color Choices: Cl Clear C1 Flocced I 1 Milky I� Muddy f�l Grainy � Ll Black Cl [3rown [� Mustard f I Uray I1 White � 7. ��'ank pumping recommended. Yes__No � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � r � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � . Reference#t: • 8. Baffles currently structurally sound. Yes No g• ❑Acceptable a. lnlet baffle in place. Yes No ❑Unacceptable � b. Outlet baffle in place. Yes No • c. Compartment batfle in place. N.A. _ Yes No d. Effluent screen. Yes No � Manufactw�er: Model: • e. Is screen accessible from ground surface. Yes No f. If screened,percent plugged: "�o • g. Was screen cleaned. Yes No 9. Tank structm•al condition(evaluate if tank pumped): N.A. 9. Ll Acceptable � a. Appears to be watertigh[(no visual leaks). Yes No ❑Unacceptable • b. Rebar exposed. Yes No c. Corrosion present. Yes No , d. Spalling present. Yes No e. Cracks present. Yes No � f. Root intrusion. Yes No � g. Deflection noted. N.A. Yes No 10. Contractor responsible for pumping: � a. Gal removed: _ Date: � 1 I. Lab samples collected for monitoring. Yes No__ I'ypes of analysis: __ ___ • -- -- - --- � -- — --- � � � � � � � � � � � s • • � • • s • • • • • � � ` � � � � � � ` � � � � ! � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � i • • • • • • • � � '� i �� • � ! • '�� � Form 6-1 Operational Checklist: Yump tank (PT) Service provided on: llate: Time: Reference#: �' � Service provided by: Company: Employee: • Date of last service: By: ❑ You Ll Other: � Date of last inspection: _ _ � 1. Typc: ❑Pump tank ❑Siphon tank ❑Surge/Flow equalization tank � ❑Processing tank ❑Recirculation tank L]Internal pump basin sump a. Yump intake depth:__ NOTGS � 2. Conditions at the pump tank • a. Evaluate presence of odor within 10 feet of perimeter of system: 2. 0 Acceptablc ��None ❑Mild fl Strong ❑Chemical ❑Sour ❑Unacceptable � b. Source of odor, if presenr_ _ __ _ � 3. Tank description a. Material: ❑Concrete ❑Fiberglass ❑Plastic 3. ❑Acceptable • b. Capacity: ga1 Cl Unacceptable c. Surface area: sq ft � d. Operational depth: �❑ • e. Gallons per inch(GPI): gal/in 4. Tank access � a. Access location: Ll lnlet IJ Outlet ❑Center 4. L]Acceptable • b. Located at grade. Yes No__ ❑ Unacceptable c. If`No',ho�v deep is lid buried. _ • d. Risers on tank. Yes No e. F vidence of iilfilU-ation in risers. Yes No � f: l,ids securely fastened. Yes No_ • g. Lid in operable condition. Yes No 5. Current t�nk operating conditions • a. Liquid level relative lo outlet: �i� 5. 0 Acceptabie • ❑At U Above f I }3elow 0 Unacceptable b. Maximum liquid level of tank(invert of inlet pipe):_ in. � c. Fleight at which alarm is activated as measured fi�om top of maximwn liquid level: _ _,in • d. Evidence liquid level has been higher. Yes No_.___ e. F,videncc liquid level droppcd without pumping. Yes No � f. t�;vidence of continuous inflow. Yes No � g. Date of last pumpout --- — ---- — . 6. Nump/Siphon � a. Pump/Siphon undei-access. Yes No _ �. �neceptable � b. Pull chain or rope present. N.A. Yes No 7. Discharge assembly: � N n ❑Unacceptable � a. nnti siphon/air release device. Yes No � ��ncceptable b. E3ackflow prevention (check valve)presenL Yes No I�l Unacceptable • c. nir release locatecl belo�v check valve. Yes No � cl. Orain back device present. Yes No_ c. Quick disconnect �resent. Yes No _ � f. Isolatio»valve present. Yes No g. Inline filters present. Yes No__ � 8. Glec[rical components sealed and waterti�ht. N./1. _ Yes No___,__ 9. "�ank structural condition(evaluate if tanl<pumped): N.A. 8. I 1 Aeceptable � ti. Appears to be watcrtight (no visual le<iks). Yes___ No_ I_1 Unacceptable � b. Rebar exposed. Yes__ _ _No__ � c. Corrosion prescnt. Yes No_.__ 9. (l Acceptable d. Spallin�present. Yes _No, , _ f I Unacceptablc � ---— � 0 • • � , � I � � � � � i r • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • � • • • • • • � • i � i • • • • • � � � � � � • Reference#: • e. Cracks present. Yes No f. Root intrusion. Yes No � 10. Solids accumulation: • Scum(in) Sludge(in) Odor Color Other � 1 1. Tank pumping recommended. Yes No • 12. Conti•actor responsible for pumping: a. Gal removed: Date: • 13. Sci•een(s) � a. "I'ype of screen: OVault with basket ❑Vault with filter ❑ In-line screen b. Was sci•een cleaned. Ycs No � 14. Lab samples collected for monitoring. Yes No • Typcs of analysis: � � � � � � � � � � � i • • • • • • M • i • • • • • • • � � i • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • � � • i • � ! • • • • • � � • • • � • • � � � � � � • Form 6-2 Operational Checklist: Pump: Demand-aosed system (PDD) (Including siphons) Service provided on: Date: Time: Reference#: . Service provided by: Company: Employee: • Date of last service: By: ❑You U Other: , Date of last inspection: � NOTES • System type: ❑Pump ❑Siphon 1. Controls 1. ❑Acceptable • a. Type: ❑Piggy back ❑Control panel ❑Unacceptable • b. Controls operating properly. Yes No_ • c. Is enclosure watertight. Yes. No d. Alann test switch working properly. Yes No___ . e. At time of inspection,control switch(HAND-OFF-AU"I'O)was set at: "Hand/Manual" • "Auto" • "OfF' f. Electrical meter readin s: � Reading(this) Reading(last) Difference N.A. � i) ETM min ii) Cycles/events Events(NC) � Calculate cycles/day: [NCJ/[Days]_ [CPDJ g. "I'elemetry operational. N.A.: Yes No_ • Type: _ • 2. PumplSiphon 2. C7 ncceptable a. Siphon operating properly. N.A.: Yes No � - - [?Unacceptable b. Pump operating properly. Yes No c. "1'ype o}�pump: I I Multi-stage Cl Single-stage • d. Amps measured: _- - _ amps • e. Voltage measured: __ _ volts f. Pump turns on/turns off. Yes _ __N�__ 3. Water level se��sors 3. U Acceptable � ❑ Unacceptable � a. Cype of water level sensor: C! H'loats ❑ Yressure transduccrs CJ Ultrasonic ❑ Other: � b. Yump 1loats/sensors functioning properly. Yes__ _No_ c. Alarm float/sensor operating both audible and visible. Yes _ No � 4. Sensor settinds: __ • Sensor Function Operational Set At** Secured Numbcr* Inches Datum ---- — ___.. • I Yes No Yes i_No 2 Yes No Yes No � 3 -- -- Yes No -- Yes �No ---------- - -- —_-_-- ----- -----z • _ 4___ Yes ___No _ Yes No 5 Yes No Ycs No ------ __ �-- ---- -- �`(Desi��7ule,slur•�ing froi�a bottom of tnnk) a �* (N/en.stu•ei��ents are taken fi-orrr n fi,red poinl("Dcrt��m)nea�•the siirface or bottor�a of�loat tree in i�aclze.r) � 5. Dose volumc(DV) a. Pump Ofl' Pump On- in pumped(dose) � b. GPI: (F'orm 6.I -Itcm 3.e) � dose(in) x GPI= I)V(gal) � � Refcrcncr H: � . w • • � + � � � • 6. Pump delivety rate(PDR) • a. Dose volume(from Item 5): __, gal b. Verified pump run time"On": min � gal pumped=___ __ min = GPM • 7. Total gallons a. Mcthod to activate pump: ❑Water added ❑Lifted float . U. Total gallons(from elapsed time meter) . [ (PTR)- (LTR)] x (GPM)= Total Gal OR Total gallons(from event/cycle counter) � [ (PCR)- (LCR)] x _____(DV) _ _"1'otal Gal • 8. Gallons per day(GPD) a. Total gal = No. of days= GaUday(GPD) � � CPD: Cycles per day � DV: dose volume • ETM:ElapseJ time meter GPI: gallons per inch • GPM: gallons per minute GPD: gallons per day . HAND-OFF-nU'I'O: Fland-0ff=Auto Switch LCR: last cycle reading � LTR: last time reading • PCR: present cycle readinb PDR:pump delivery rate � PTR: present time reading � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ` � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � S � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � i • • • • • ! • • � a � � � � � • Form 8-1 Operational Checklist: Gravity distribution (Including Pump-to-Gravity) (GD) Service provided on: Date: "Time: Reference#: � Service provided by: Company: Employee: • Date of last service: By: ❑You ❑Other: Date of last inspection: ___ • l. Type • a. Method for dosing to field: I� Gravity-to-gravity [J Pump-to-gravity G� Siphon-to-gravity + b. Method for distribution in the field: • U Above grade ❑ Bed (J Sequential trench ❑ Parallel trench l_7 Serial trench NOTI�S � 2. Conditions at the drainfield site 2. J Acceptable • a. Evaluate presence of odor within 10 ft of perimeter of system: ;-�Unacceptable 0 None CI Mild Ll Strong ❑ Chemical ❑ Sour � b. Source of odor, if present: . c. Indications of leaks around/above system. Yes No d. Vegetation appropriate. Yes No . e. Excessive vegetative growth. Yes No__ f. Vegetation adequately maintained. Yes No _ � g. Preventing accessibility for maintenance. Yes No___ � 3. Distribution device 3. (1 Acceptable • a. Type: I 1 Distribution box �l Drop box ❑ Header I I Unacceptablc �Pressure m�nifold LJ Other: � b. lfpressure manifolcl,distal head: ____ c. �lccessible. Yes No � d. Jntact,providin�ec�ual distribution. Yes No • e. Free of solids. Yes No_ f. lf`No,' depth of solids belo�v outlet: ii1 � g. Root intrusion. Yes No • 4. Distribution in field a. Soil treatment area inforination: � Surfacing w � -- I,�tcral Pimding Gftlucnt Dist<u�cc � � ll _ _ _ -- (�,fflucnt w o � Notes Status Yes— Depth Yes No "I�ravcled � � o' � No (in) a � • 1 � ❑ ❑ncceptable � n Unacceptable -_ _ _ — ----- - - -- -- -- 2 ❑ ❑ U Acceptable � I�Unacceptabie � -- -- --- - ---- — __ — -- - 3 � ❑ ❑Accep[able � C; Unacceptable ----- -- ------ — - ---- — � 4 ❑ ❑ L1 Acceptable CI Unacceptable � -- - --_ _--- ---- - ----___ __ 5 ❑ ❑ I I Acceptable � ❑ Unacceptable � -_-- — -- - --- __ _ 6 ❑ ❑ I I Acccptable • LI Unacceptablc � Rcfcrcncc tl: � • � � � � � � � � • Other Areas where Effluent is surfacing. ❑ O Location: 0 Acceptable � D Unacceptable • 5. Inspection ports � a. Inspection ports present. Yes No 5. fl Acceptable b. Inspection ports intact. Yes No ❑Unacceptable • 6. Switching valves 6. U Acceptable • a. Switching valve present. Yes No ❑Unacceptable . b. Type of valve: c. Operating properly. Yes No • d. Action taken if not: e. Laterals in operation: � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � i • r � • � 0 • • • • • • • • � i • • • • • • • • • ` SEPTIC TANK MAINTENANCE REPORTING FORM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • � Cih�of Scuncliu- NI/./033��i6 Appcndi.x Upto�ti�n Wu.�ve���ctter Sv.stem Ma.c/�•r Plun Pr����urecl In�Bollun &Mc�nk. Irtc. • . � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � a • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . I� • • • �i, • ' • I � SECTION 13: Forms and Reference ■ � 3-69 � • I' � ` . tv�innesota Pollution Se tic Tank Ma�ntenance � ` `--� Control Agency � ` , Reporting Form � 520 Latayette Road North General Information St.Paul,MN 55755-4194 • � This form is offered to meet the reporting requirements of Minn. R. 7080.2450 subp.2 and 7083.0770 subp. 2. The � use of this form is not mandatory; however, the information on this form must be submitted to the homeowner within 30 days after the maintenance work is performed, and to the local government unit as required. � A copy of this information must be maintained by the Subsurface Septic Tank System (SSTS) business for a period of � five (5)years from the maintenance date. � � For systems installed under ordinances developed before February 4, 2008 (old 7080.0130), , the maintenance hole covers: • 1. Must be covered by a minimum of 12 inches of soil or be adequately secured. • 2. Are not required to be brought up to ground surface. Covers can remain deep once the septic tank has been pumped. • 3. Are recommended,but not required,to be brought slightly above the ground surface. • if brought up to ground surface,the cover must be secured in accordance with the new rule(See Part B) • 4. Currently at ground surface are recommended,but not required,to be secured in accordance with the new rule . (Part B),or at a minimum,secured to the satisfaction of the SSTS licensee and loca!government unit if local regulations exist • � For systems designed under ordinances adopted after February 4, 2008, the maintenance • hole covers: • 1. Must be brought to ground surface or slightly above • 2. Must be re-secured in accordance with the new requirements • a) cover must be locked,bolted or screwed or must be 95 pounds in weight . b) cover cannot be susceptible to being slid or flipped • c) cover must have a warning label � � � � � � � � � __— _ _ __ __ _ -- __ www.pcastate.mn.us • 651-296-6300 • 800-657-3864 • TTY 651-282•5332 or 800•657-3864 � Available in alternative(ormats • wq-wwists4-38 • 8l25/08 P°ge�°f 2 09/09 • - � � � � � � � � + � � � , , � � i • • • i • • � • • • i • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • � � � � � � • 13-7� ■ SECTION 13: Forms and Reference • • Septic Tank Maintenance . Minnesota Pollution � ��� � Reporting Form "���\�'��� Control Agency � �,���_. 520 Lafayette Road North • St.Paul,MN 55155-4194 • Date of maintenance: Reason for maintenance: . Property address: City: 5tate: Zip: • Property owner's name: • Property-owner's address if different: City: State: ZIP: Phone: Fax: � 7. Access used to remove septage: ❑Maintenance hole ❑Other(Go to#3 below) • 2. If maintenance hole was used,were all covers securely repiaced? ❑Yes ❑No please explain � Explanation: _ _.....__ __ __ _.._..___--__.._.� � 3. If owner refuses to allow a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System(SSTS)to be pumped through the ma�ntenance hole, have them complete and sign the following statement. • I, (owner's name),refuse to allow the removal of the solids and liquids through the maintenance . hole.I understand lhat removal of solids and liquids through other access points is not considered maintenance. • Owner's signature: Date: • 4. Is the tank designed as a leaky tank?example:seepage pit,cesspool,drywell,leaching pit Tank#1: ❑Yes ❑No Verification method used? . Tank#2: ❑Yes ❑No Verification method used7 • 5. Is there evidence of tank leakage from a septic,holding,pretreatment or pump tank below the operating depth or evidence of damaged,cracked or structurally unsound maintenance hole covers? . Tank Leakin out Leakin in Cover dama e • Se tic/holdin Tank#1 Yes No �Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Se tic/holdin Tank#2 ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Yes No • Pretreatment Tank ❑Yes No ❑Yes No ❑Yes No • Pum Tank ❑Yes ❑No Yes No ❑Yes No � 6. How many gallons of septage were removed? Tank#1: Tank#2: Pretreatment Tank: Pump Tank: • 7. Is there any sensory(smeil and/or sight)evidence of non-domestic wastes7 . ❑Yes Please explain: • ❑No ❑Disposal site ❑Wastewater treatment plant ❑Land application ❑Other please explain • Explanation: Other information:List any troubleshooting,minor repairs conducted,tank satety'concerns or other concerns: • _ , 8. Certification: I hereby certify as a State of Minnesota-certified SSTS Maintainer that I personally conducted the work and • made the observations,or directly supervised others in the performance of this job. Maintainer's name and address: • Maintainer's license#: Maintainer's phone: • Maintainer's signature: Date: • • _ _-- _ __. ____ __ - — ---— - _ . _. www.pca.state.mn.us • 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 • TTY 651-282-5332 or 800-657-3864 • Available in alternative formats . wq-wwisis4•3A • 8/25/08 Page 1 of 2 09/09 . - � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � AREA DRINKING WATER WELL INFORMATION i i � • • • • • • • • � • • • • • • • Cih'of Scundiu- NI l.1O�3RG /l p/�c�nc(i.r � Upiu�s•�i Wn.�7c��ra�e°r S��.c�em Mu.sle�r Plcnt P�-e/�cu-ccl h��fjol�on & Me�tk, Inc�. • � r � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � r � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � r � � Source Water Infor�nation Page 1 of 2 � i � ID Number: 5820447 � � Facility Contact: Brenda Eklund, Deputy Cle � (651) 433-2274 Scandia Cammunity Senior Ctr/Twnshp Off � Scandia Community Senior Center and Tow • c/o Ms. Ann Hurlburt 14727 - 209th Street North � Scandia, MN 55073 • MDH Contact: John Freitag � (651) 201-4669 � 625 Robert St N • PO Box 64975 Saint Paul, MN 55101 � john.freitag@state.mn.us � � Status of the Source Water Protection Plan: � The water supply system is not formally preparing a wellhead protection plan as defined under � Minnesota Rules Chapter 4720. � � Source Water Assessment Area: - � No- A Source Water Assessment Area has yet to be designated for this well. � Description of the source water - The water supply for Scandia Community Senior Ctr/Twnshp Off is � obtained ti-om 1 pi-imary well, and 1 other well. Well depth (in feet), well status, aquifer(s) used, and � sensitivity of the source(s) of drinking water are listed in the following table. � Unique �,yell ID Depth Well Use Aquifer �quifer �'�'e�� SWPA � Well No Sensitivity Sensitivity Well #2 Senio � 005_54229 Centei- 463 Primary Bedrock High Sec (2) No � Well #1 � 00262014 Maintenance � Seasonal High See (l) No � Bldg - Out of Servic � � Well construction assessment- 00554229 meets current standards fot-consti-uction and maintenance. These factot-s do not contribute to the susceptibility of the sotii-ce water to contamination; and The � Minnesota Department of Health considers 00262014 potentially vulnei-able to contamination because � there is insuff�icicnt information to document well construction. � Well Sensitivity - Well sensitivity refers to the integrity of the well due to its construction and � maintenance. It is based on the results of the well consti-uction assessment. It can be one of the � following: � (1) The well is susceptible to contamination because it does not n�eet current construction standards or � � � http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/sw��sw�iinfo/pdwgc[swaprint.c��m`?pwsid... 6/29/2011 � � � Source Water Information Page 2 of 2 � � � no information about well construction is available,regardless of aquifer sensitivity. � (2) The well is not susceptible because it meets well construction standards and does not present a pathway for contamination to readily enter the water supply. � � Aquifer Sensitivity - Aquifer sensitivity refers to the degree of geological protection affarded the aquifer(s) used by the public water supply. � � High - The aquifer is considered to exhibit a high sensitivity to contamination because of the local geological setting. � � Source Water Susceptibility - Source water susceptibility refers to the likelihood that a contaminant � will reach the source of drinking water. It reflects the results of assessing well sensitivity, aquifer sensitivity, and water quality data. � • The source of drinking water is considered susceptible because one or more wells exhibit a high sensitivity. � � The source of drinking water is considered susceptible because one or more wells exhibit a high sensitivity. � The source water is considered to be susceptible because of the nitrate content of the well water. � Contaminants of concern - The following statement summarizes the potential contaminants for which � a source of drinking water may be at risk: � � None of the contaminants regulated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act for this type public water system have been detected in the source water during required monitoring. A list of regulated � contaminants can be found at http://www.epa.gov/safewater. � Last Date when data was updated: OS/31/201 1 � � i • • � � • • • • • • � • • � • � http://www.health.state.mn.us/divti/ch/w�iter/swp/sw��swainfo/pdwget�w�iprint.cfm?pwsi�l... 6/�9/�011 � � � Source Water Information Page 1 of 2 � � ` ID Number: 1820019 � � Facility Contact: Susan Gillson � (651) 336-2649 Scandia Water Company � c/o Ms. Susan Gillson S 21467 Olinda Trail North . Scandia, MN 55073 • MDH Contact: John Freitag (651) 201-4669 � 625 Robert St N � PO Box 64975 � Saint Paul, MN 55101 john.freita�@state.mn.us � ____________ _____________._.�__._. �______ � Status of the Source Water Protection Plan: � � The water supply system is not formally preparing a wellhead protection plan as defiined under • Minnesota Rules Chapter 4720. � Source Water Assessment Area: - � No - A Source Water Assessment Area has yet to be designated for this well. � � Description of the source water - The water supply for Scandia Water Company is obtained from 1 primary well. Well depth (in feet), well status, aquifer(s) used, and sensitivity of the source(s) of � drinkinb water are listed in the following table. � Unique Aquifer '�Well � Well No �'ell ID Depth Well Use Aquifer Sensitivity Sensitivity SWPA � 00208547 Well #1 301 Primat- Bedrock Hi�h See (2) No � Well construction assessment - The water well used by the Scandia Water Company meets current � standards for construction and maintenance. These factors do not contribute to the susceptibility of the � source water to contamination. � Well Sensitivity -Well sensitivity refers to the inte�rity of the well due to its construction and � maintenance. It is based on the results of the well construction assessment. It can be one of the � following: � (1) The well is susceptible to contamination beca��se it does not meet current construction standards or � no info►-mation about well consU�uction is available, regardless of ayuif�er sensitivity. � (2) The well is not susceptible because it meets well constr��ction standards and does not present a pathway for contamination to i-eadily enter the watel-supply. � � Aquifer Sensitivity - Aquifer sensitivity refers to the degree of�eological pi-otection afforded the aquifer(s) useci by the public water supply. � � ` � http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa/swainCo/pdw��etswaprint.cfm`�pwsid... 6/29/2011 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � , � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � i � • � � Source Water Information Page 2 of 2 � � � High - The aquifer is considered to exhibit a high sensitivity to contamination because of the local • geological setting. � Source Water Susceptibility - Source water susceptibility refers to the likelihood that a contaminant � will reach the source of drinking water. It reflects the results of assessing well sensitivity, aquifer sensitivity, and water quality data. � • High - The source water is considered to be susceptible because of the tritium content of the well water in bedrock. � High - The source water is considered to be susceptible because of the nitrate content of the well water. � Contaminants of concern - The following statement summarizes the potential contaminants for which S a source of drinking water may be at risk: � � One or more contaminants regulated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act for this public water supply system have been detected in the source water. However, the water supplied to users meets state � and federal drinking water standards for potability. For further information, please contact the MDH � representative listed at the beginning of this assessment. � Last Date when data was updated: OS/31/201 l � � � � � � � � � � � � � � • � � � � i • • • • � http://www.hcalth.state.mn.us/clivs/eh/water/sw��/swa/swainfo/pdw�retswaprint.cf�m`?pwsid... 6/�9/2011 � `� � � � � � � � � � � � a • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • s • • • � • • • � • .