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On -Site Water and Wastewater Section • (907) 343-7904 Page 1 of 3
ON -SITE WASTEWATER INSPECTION REPORT
Permit Number: OSP231286 PID Number: 015-291-10
Dwelling: 0 Single Family (SF) ❑ with ADU ❑ Duplex (D) ❑ Two Single Family Project: ❑ New N Upgrade
Name
BARB JACOBS ABSORPTION FIELD
Site Address 0 Deep Trench 0 Wide Trench ❑ Bed ❑ Mound
10215 SCHNEITER DRIVE *ANCHOABedrooms
❑ Other
Phone Number ofSoil Rating Total depth from original grade
907-830-4111 5*85 GPD/BED GPD/SF *S
Ft.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION Depth to pipe invert from original grade Gravel depth beneath pipe
Subdivision Block Lot *4 Ft. 4
DALZELL-SCHNEITER; BLOCK 1, LOT 1 Ft.
Fill added above original grade Gravel length
Township Range Section UNK Ft. 12
Ft.
Gravel width Beds: Number of Lines Distance between lines
SEPARATION DISTANCES 4 Ft. Ft.
To Septic Absorption Holding Sewer Total absorption area Number of trenches Dist. between trenches
From
Tank Field Lift Station Tank Line *440 Ft2 1 -
Ft.
Well 100'+ ** — — 25'+ TANK A Septic ❑ S.T.E.P. ❑ Holding ❑ Other
Manufacturer Capacity
Surface Water 100'+ 100'+ - _ GREER TANK 1500 Gal.
Material Number of compartments
Lot Line 5'+ 100'+ - - NA PLASTIC 2
Foundation 19+ 100'+ - _ LIFT STATION
Manufacturer Capacity
Remarks PER CONTRACTOR, EXISTING TANK WAS DECOMMISSIONED PER UPC Gal.
*PER 1981 INSPECTION REPORT IN MOA RECORDS Alarm location Electrical installed by
**SEE ATTACHED RECORD DRAWING
PIPE MATERIAL House to tank EXISTI(\ Tank to D3034
Installer drainfield
A+ HOME SERVICES Drainfield D3034 CO/MTD3034
Inspector GEG AND M.O.A. BENCH MARK (Assumed elevation) 1 qOAO ft
Inspection 19i 11/1/2023 - Location and descri tion n�
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ISSUED TO REBUILD THE DAMAGED PORTION OF THE FIELD. GEG WAS PRESENT TO INSPECT
BOTTOM OF TRENCH AND TOP OF PIPE ON THE DRAINFIELD REPAIR. THE DRAINFIELD WAS
REBUILT PER THE APPROVED CHANGEORDER IN MOA RECORDS.
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/PER CONVERSATIONS WITH CONTRACTOR, THE
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/ DRAINFIELD MAY BE OUTSIDE OF 100' WELL RADIUS.
PER INSPECTION REPORT IN MOA RECORDS; THE
/ DRAINFIELD IS 1001+ FROM THE WELL
ENGINEERING - SALES - CONSULTING GROUP,
3701 E. TUDOR ROAD, SUITE 101 -ANCHORAGE, AK 99507' PHONE (907) 337-6179 • FAX (907) 336-3246 • WEBSITE, w gamenengineering.com
PREPARED FOR: PHONE NUMBER: PAGE NUMBER:
BARB JACOBS 907-830-4111 2 OF 3
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: DRAWN BY:
DALZELL-SCHNEITER; BLOCK 1, LOT 1 D.J.G.
TYPE OF WORK: DATE:
SEPTIC TANK RECORD DRAWING 11/10/2023
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TOP OF TANK AT INTLET =
INVERT OF BUNG AT INLET = 94.44
ELEVATIONS WERE DETERMINED FROM THE
EXISTING PIPE ELEVATION. BOTTOM OF INVERT
ON EXISTING DISTRIBUTION LINE WAS 93.82
TOP OF MH = 99.18
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FINAL GRADE = 99.02-99.11
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NEW 1500 GALLON GREER TANK
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FINAL GRADE = 99.20
FILTER FABRIC
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
015-291-10
TOP OF TANK AT OUTLET = 95.04
OF PIPE = 93.82
BOTTOM OF TRENCH = 89.82
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
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TYPE OF WORK:
DATE:
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in accordance with ASPLS Standards of the following
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Aft, described property: LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
AW AW 49th DALZELL -SCHNEITER SUBDIVISION
Anchorage Recording Precinct, Alaska, and that the
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and do not overlap or encroach on the property lying
adjacent thereto, that no improvements on the property lying
i iz . adjacent thereto encroach on the premises in question and
zabeth L Walatka .0 that there are no roadways, transmission lines or other
AW visible easements on said property except as indicated
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N�Ww O Dated at Anchorage, Alaska
EASEMENTS OF RECORD, OTHER THANo SSIONP&- X),� this 3rd _day of AUGUST , 2023.
THOSE SHOWN ON THE RECORDED FB 23-2, pg 30 % NNI I? FRED WALATKA & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
PLAT ARE NOT SHOWN HEREON FB 23-2, pg 30 1 r/—G/—()Z-3BE 907-248-1666 Engineers and Surveyors
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. FB 81-2, pg 43
This drawing is a representation of conditions found at the time the mortgage location survey was performed. This document does not constitute a boundary
survey and is subject to any inaccuracies that a subsequent boundary survey may disclose. The information contained on this drawing shall not be used to
establish any fence. structure or other improvements. This drawing shall only be used for a single property transaction. Use of this drawing by the original
client or by others at a later date without the consent of Elizabeth L. Walatka is a violation of Federal Copyright taw. Unless gross negligence is discovered,
the liability extent of the preparer is limited to the amount of fees collected for services in preparation of this producL
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November 29, 2023
Municipality of Anchorage
Development Service Department
On -Site Water & Wastewater Program
4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Ref: Dalzell-Schneiter; Block 1, Lot 1 - Drainfield to Well Waiver
To whom it may concern:
The subject lot is served by a private well and septic system. A new cleanout and monitoring
tube was installed in 2023 on the north side of the drainfield (see attached record drawing). Per
the location of the new cleanout and the existing sump, it appears that the existing drainfield
may encroach on the well. Based upon this possibility, we are requesting a variance from
drainfield to well down to 98 feet. Justifications for granting this waiver is as follows:
• The encroachment has existed for the life of the system (installed in 1978).
• Water samples were pulled in 8/10/2023 and the nitrates were 5.65 mg/L
• Per the MOA nitrate mapping, the nitrates are only moderately elevated for the area
(east lot is 5.25 mg/L and southern lot is 6.0 mg/L)
• The old steel septic tank was replaced with a new plastic septic tank. The old tank was
located inside the 100' well radius.
• The drainfield may be outside of the 100' well radius. Per the contractor who installed
the tank, the drainfield "curved" away from the radius.
• Per the inspection report in MOA records, the drainfield is 100'+ from the well.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 337-6179. Thank you for your assistance.
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3701 East Tudor Road, Suite 101 * Anchorage, Alaska 99507-1259
Phone: (907) 337-6179 * Website: www.garnessengineering.com
Municipality of Anchorage
P.O. Box 196650 a 4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 ® (907) 343-7904 ® Fax (907) 343-7997
http://www.muni.org/Onsite
Development Services. Division
On -Site Water and Wastewater Program
* * * * VARIANCE/WAIVER REVIEW * * * *
Waiver#: OSV231058
PI D#: 015-291-10
Permit#: OSP231286
Legal Description: DALZELL-SCHNEITER BLK 1 LT 1
Engineer: Jeff Garness, PE
Your request for a waiver of the required 100' horizontal separation from the existing septic field
to well has been approved. The approved separation distance is 98' from well to the septic field.
This waiver approval applies to the existing absorption field and new septic tank only. Any
future upgrade to the on -site wastewater disposal system will require all separation distances be
met or another approval from this department
❑The affected adjacent property owner(s) have been given a 7 day notice regarding this
waiver.
❑ Notarized letter(s) of nonobjection have been received from the owner(s) of the affected
adjacent property.
® Adjacent properties are not affected by this waiver.
Waiver is Granted: X Waiver is not Granted:
Date: iL 2
3 Approved by:
Name of Reviewer
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**** VARIANCE/WAIVER REVIEW ****
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
On -Site Water & Wastewater Program
PO Box 196650 4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 Phone: (907) 343-7904 Fax: (907) 343-7997
http://www.muni.org/onsite
On -Site Wastewater Disposal System Permit
Permit Number: OSP231286
Work Type: SepticTank Initial
Tax Code Number: 01529110000
Site Legal Address: DALZELL-SCHNEITER BLK 1 LT 1 G:2537
Site Mailing Address: 10215 SCHNEITER DR, Anchorage
Owner: MAUER RICHARD D &
Design Engineer: GARNESS ENGINEERING GROUP LTD
This permit is for the construction of:
fADisposal Field Q Septic Tank ❑ Holding Tank ❑ Privy
Effective Date:
Expiration Date
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Del) artnient
Lot Size in Sq Ft:
Total Bedrooms:
9/14/2023
9/13/2024
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❑ Private Well ❑ Water Storage
All construction shall be in accordance with:
1. The attached approved design.
2. All requirements specified in Anchorage Municipal code Chapters 15.55 and 15.65 and the State of Alaska
Wastewater Disposal Regulations (18AAC72) and Drinking Water Regulations (18AAC80)
3. The wastewater code requires inspections during the installation. The engineer shall notify the Development
Services Department per AMC 15.65. Provide notification by calling (907) 343-7904 (24/7).
4. From October 15 to April 15, a subsurface soil absorption system under construction during freezing weather
shall be either:
a. Opened and Closed on the same day, or
b. Covered, sealed, and heated to prevent freezing
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Received By: t S J �, 'Tv l., E- G
Issued By:
Date:
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MUMUPALrry OF ANCHORAGE
Development Services Department `
P p Phone: 907-343-7904
On -Site Water & Wastewater Section Fax: 907-343-7997
ON-SITE SEPTIC/WELL PERMIT APPLICATION
Parcel 1. D. 015-291-10
Property owner(s) BARB JACOBS Day phone 907-830-4111
Mailing address 10215 SCHNEITER DRIVE *ANCHORAGE, AK
Site address 10215 SCHNEITER DRIVE *ANCHORAGE, AK
Legal description (Sub'd., Block & Lot) DELZELL-SCHNEITER; BLOCK 1, LOT 1
Legal description (Township, Range & Section) N/A
Lot Size Sq. Ft. Number of Bedrooms 4(5-BEDSEPTIC)
APPLICATION IS FOR: APPLICATION IS AN:
TYPE OF DWELLING:
(® all that apply)
Absorption Field ❑ Initial 0
Single Family (SF) x❑
Septic Tank El Upgrade El(w/wo
AD U)
Holding Tank E]Renewal ❑
Duplex (D) ❑
Privy ❑
Multiple Dwellings ❑
(SF and/or D)
Private Well ❑
Water Storage ❑
THIS APPLICATION INCLUDES A WAIVER REQUEST FOR:
Distance:
I certify that the above information is correct. I further certify that this is in accordance with
applicable Municipal Codes.
(Signature of property owner or authorized agent)
Permit/Rush Fees: Z 2 Waiver Fees:
Date of Payment: 12 S?�-, 2 Date of Payment:
Receipt Number: (n Receipt Number:
Permit No. C95 P L 3 1 Z R (,-) Waiver No.
GADevelopment Services\Building Safety\On Site Water and Wastewater\Forms\Client Forms\Permit Application.doc ^�
GARNESS ENGINEERING GROUP, Ltd. A3oCefl
ENGINEERING<SALES-CONSULTING
October 30'h, 2023
Municipality of Anchorage
Development Service Department
On -Site Water & Wastewater Program
4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Ref: Proposed Septic Tank Upgrade for Dalzell-Schneiter; Block 1, Lot 1
To whom it may concern:
During the installation of the tank, the contractor A+ Home Services inadvertently excavated
(removed) approximately 10-15 feet of the drainfield (at the north end). Per email
correspondence with the MOA, the onsite department will allow A+ Home Services to reinstall
the excavated portion of the drainfield as it was designed/installed in 1981, after a permit is
issued. Below is a list of information regarding the proposed repair:
• An adequacy test was performed in the south sump on 8/10/2023. The drainfield passed
an adequacy test.
• The drainfield has existed for approximately 42 years (installed in 1981).
• The drainfield was installed in 85 min/inch, visually classified as GP (per the soil log by
Lars Spurkland, PE in MOA records). Under current municipal code, a drainfield with this
soil classification could not be installed without a sand filter. At the time of the
installation, the drainfield met municipal code requirements.
• The effective depth appears to be blended with native material. It was challenging to
determine what was effective depth and what was native material.
• The "repaired" section of field will use native material to backfill below the effective
depth.
• The contractor will install MOA spec drainrock to a depth of 4' below the exposed invert.
• The drainfield may be as close as 98 feet from the existing well. A waiver may be
requested with the record drawing.
• Water samples were pulled on 8/15/2023 and the nitrates were 5.65 mg/L
GEG did not perform a perolcation test, sieve analysis or soil log. We are unaware of any
increased adverse impacts this repair/installation would have on adjacent wells or septic
systems. If you have any questions, please contact us at 337-6179. Thank you for your
assistance. n
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Municipality of Anchorage
On-site Water and Wastewater
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
OSP231286, Curtis Townsend, 09/14/23
Municipality of Anchorage
On-site Water and Wastewater
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
OSP231286, Curtis Townsend, 09/14/23
Municipality of Anchorage
On-site Water and Wastewater
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
OSP231286, Curtis Townsend, 09/14/23
I~ O MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
825 L Street - Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Telephone 264-4720
ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND/OR WELL INSPECTION REPORT
NAME PHO'-NE
MAILING ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
] Well I Absorption Dwelling PERMIT NO.
~ ~ Man ufacturer
~ ~~~ ~ ~~ Mate No. of compartments
i Liq. c~aCty in gallons Inside length Width Liquid depth
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~ ~ DISTANCE Well Dwelling PERMIT NO.
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~ Well/ r Foundation t Nearest lot line PERMIT NO.
~__ ~ N o. oflines~ L engthofeach.~ Total length of lines
~ Top of tile to finish grade ~ , Material beneath tile
Length Width Depth PERMIT NO.
~ ~ Type of crib Crib diameter Crib depth Total effective absorption area
m Well Building foundation Nearest lot line
~ DISTANCE TO:
~ Cla,~,~ ~ 'z~ Depth Driller Distance to lot line PERMIT NO.
~ DISTANCE TO: Building foundation Sewer line Septic ta~o Absorption area(s)
OTHER
PIPE MATERI&LS
SOIL TEST RATING
INSTALLER
REMARKS
APPROVED ~~ DATE LEGAL
72-013
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LEGAL LOT 1 BLK 1 DALZELL,/ SCHNEITER LC,]-SI~ '~,..]L, AF.:E
T'-r.'PE OF SOIL ABSORPTION '_'-',"r'STEM IS: "FRENCH
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BE[:,ROOMS = 4 SOIL RATING ,::SL.] FT,-"E:R)=: 85
THE REQUIRED SIZE OF THE SnlL RE',SNRF'T!NN S'¢STEM
[:, E F' T t.-~ ==' :=:: L E I"-.I ,_-:~ T H =
THE LENGTH r:, ! MENS I ON IS THE LENGTH (IN FEET.':, OF THE TRENE:H OR DRFIINFIELD.
THE DEPTH OF Ft TRENCH OF.: PIT IS THE DISTRNCE E,'ETWEEN THE SURFACE OF THE
GROUND AND THE BOTTOM OF THE EXCAVATION (IN FEET::,.
THERE IS NO SET WIDTH FOR TRENCHES.
THE GRFt'v'EL [:,EF'TH IS THE MINIMUM [:,EF'TH OF -' '- '
· .~F.H,EL BETWEEN THE NUTFALL PIPE
AND 'THE BOTTOM OF THE EXCFf4ATION (IN FEET).
PERMIT RPPL. ICRNT HAS THE RESF'ONSIE:ILIT¥ TO INFORM THIS DEPARTMENT DURING THE
INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS OF AN'¢ WELLS ADJACENT "FO THIS F'ROPERT'?' RN[:, THE
NUMBER OF RESIDENCES THAT THE WELL WILL SERVE.
BACKFILLING OF RN'.-r' S"r'STEM 1.41THOLIT FINAL IN"-]F'ECTI ON RNE.', APPROVAL B'T' THIS
[:'EPRRTMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PROSECLITION.
MINIMUM DISTANCE E,'E'TWEEN A t.,IELL AN[." AN'¢ ON'-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL Sh-'STEM IS
t88 FEET FOR R PRI',,/ATE WELL OF.: ±50 TO 200 FEET FROM R PUBLIC WELL DEF'END!NG
UPON THE T"r'F'E OF F'UBLIC WELL
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM A PRIVATE t.4ELL TO A PRIVATE SEWER LINE IS 25 FEET AND
TO A COMMUN. IT'-? SEWER LINE IS 75 FEET.
.WELL LOGS ARE REbqUIRED AND MUST BE RETURNED TO THE [:'EF'RRTMENT W ITFIIN --":0 DA"r'S
OF THE WELL COMPLETION.
OTHER RE6!UIREMENTS MFI"r' RPPL"r'. SPECIFICRTION'-"; AND CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAMS ARE
AVAILABLE TO INSURE F'ROPER INSTALLATION.
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I E:ERTIF'T' THAT
±: t AM FAMILIAR I.,.IITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-SITE SEWERS AND WELLS AS SET
FORTH B'.? TFIE MUNICIPALIT'T' OF ANCHORAGE.
2: I WILL INSTRL. L THE S'¢STEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODES.
~:: I UNDERSTAND THAT THE ON-SITE SEWER S¥S'TEM MR'¢ RE6!UiRE ENLARGEMENT IF THE
RESIDENCE IS REME[:,ELE[, TO INCLU[:,E MORE THAN 4 E:E[:,R]]MS.
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PERMIT NO.
FII_I~ I CIPRLITY OF
DEPARTMENT Q~ERLTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ITECTION
825 'L~TREET~ RNCHORAGE~
2~4-4720
WELL R~WD CIN--SITE SEWER REAP1 IT
APPLICANT
LOCATION
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48000 SQUARE FEET
TYPE OF SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM_IS-: TRENCH _ _ _
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BEDROOMS = 4
SOIL RATING (SQ FT?BR>= 85
THE REQUIRED SIZE OF THE SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM IS:
DEF'TH= 8 LENGTH= 4~-~-- GRI~/E£, [~EPTH= 4
THE LENGTH DIMENSION IS THE LENGTH (IN FEET> OF THE TRENCH OR DR~INFIELD.
THE DEPTH OF 8 TRENCH OR PIT IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SURFACE OF THE
GROUND AND THE BOTTOM OF THE EXCAVATION (IN FEET>.
THERE IS NO SET WIDTH FOR TRENCHES.
THE GRAVEL DEPTH IS THE MINIMUM DEPTH OF GRAVEL BETWEEN THE OUTFALL PIPE
AND THE BOTTOM OF THE E~CA~RTION <IN FEET).
~REQ. L!_I_~-._E_~_ _--'~--_E_?_T_I ~D TR~K S I ZE= 1250 GRLL~D~S
PERMIT ~PPLIC~NT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM THIS DEPARTMENT DURING THE
INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS OF 8NY IIELL~ ADJACENT TO THIS PROPERTY 8ND THE
NUMBER OF RESIDENCES THAT THE WELL WILL SERVE.
Ti-lO (: -2 ) I I'~ISF'ECT I C'I~IS t-IRE REQL~ I RED
BACKFILLING OF ANY SYSTEM WITHOUT FINAL INSPECTION AND APPROVAL BY THIS
DEPARTMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION.
MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN 8 WELL AND ~NY ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM IS
100 FEET FOR 'A PRIVATE WELL OR i50 TO 200 FEET FROM 8 PUBLIC WELL DEPENDING
UPON THE TYPE O~ PUBLIC WELL. -
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM A PRIVATE WELL TO R PRIVATE ~EWER LINE IS 25 FEET AND
TO A COMMUNITY SEWER LINE IS 75 FEET.
WELL LOGS ARE REQ. UIRED AND MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DEPARTblENT WITHIN ~E1 DAYS
OF THE WELL COMPLETION.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS ~A'¢ RPPLY. SPECIFICA~'IONS AND CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAMS 8RE
AVAILABLE TO INSURE PROPER INSTALLATION.
PERM I T E.~-(P I RES DECEr-"IBER
I CERTIFY THAT -.
,il' I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CN-~ITE~ " =.EI IERS ~ , "AND WELLS RS SET
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'FORTH bY THE MLNIuIPFILITY OF ANCHORAGE.
2' I WILL INSTALL THE SYSTEM IN PI..CORDRNCE WITH THE CODES.
~: I UNDERSTAND THAT THE ON-SITE SEWER SYSTEM MAY REQUIRE ENLARGEMENT IF THE
RESIDENCE IS REMODELED TO INCLUDE MORE THAN 4 BEDROOMS.
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ISSUED EW ~~,~ __DATE_ --
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
825 L. Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 264-4720
SOILS LOG - PERCOLATION TEST
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72-008 (6/79)
unicipality of Anchorage
Department of Health and Human Services
Tom Fink, 825 "L" Street
Mayor P.O. BOX 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
343-4744
June 22, 1989
Bruce Corwin, P.E.
Corwin & Associates, Inc.
1000 East Dimond Boulevard, S%ite 205
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
Subject:
Waiver Request fOr Lot 1 Block 1 Dalzell-Schn~iter S/D
Waiver Request ~WR890026, PID #015-291-10
Dear Mr. Corwin:
Your request for waiver of the required 100 foot separation of
a septic system to a private well has been approved. The
approved separation distance is 88 feet.~
This waiver approval applies ~o the existing septic system' to
well separation only. Any future upgrade to either will
require all separation distances be met or another approval
from this department.
Sincerely,-
Daniel J. Roth
Civil Engineer
On-site Services
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
& associates,inc.
Consulting Engineers
1000 E. Dimond Blvd. · Suite 205 · Anchorage, Alaska 99515 · (907) 522-1311
June 9, 1989
Mr. Dan Roth
Municipality of Anchorage
Department of Health and Human Services
825 L Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SEPTIC TANK TO WELL
SEPARATION DISTANCE ON LOT 1 BLK 1
DALZET.T./SCHN~TER SUBDMSION
Dear Mr. Roth:
When performing a Health Authority Approval on the above
referenced project, it was brought to our attention that the
septic tank is only 88' from the well. The system was
installed in 1981 and the as-built shows that the well to tank
separation distance is 100'. However, our field measurements
disagree with this. We understand that your department
requires our client, Federal National Mortgage Association, to
apply for a waiver.
We request a waiver for well to septic tank separation distance
from the required 100 feet to 88 feet. Our basis for granting
the waiver is as follows:
This system has been in operation since 1981, and has
not caused any adverse effects to the existing well
water supply.
The septic tank is a steel, 1500 gallon, 2 compartment
Anchorage Tank and appears to be in good condition.
The natural drainage from the tank is directed away
from the well.
The well log for this lot indicates the static water
level was measured and found to be at 35'. After
reviewing the well log it is apparent that we have
thirty-five feet of sand and gravel which should allow
adequate filtration so that the well will not be
contaminated.
Static water
are as follows:
levels of surrounding wells were measured and
Dalzell/Schnieter Subdivision
Leland Stanford Subdivision:
Lot 1 Blk 1 35
Lot 2 Blk 1 27
Lot 3 Blk 1 28
Lot 2 Blk 2 44
Lot 14 Blk 2 42
Lot 15 Blk 2 38
Lot 3 36
We request approval of this waiver.
contact us at 522-1311.
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Anchorage Recording Precinct, Alaska, and that the improve-
ments situated thereon are within the property lines and do
not over]ap or encroach on the property lying adjacent there-
to, that no improvements on property lying adjacent thereto
encroach on the premises in question and that there are no
roadways, transmission lines or other visible easements on
said property except as indicated hereon·
Dated at Anchorage, Alaska
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I hereby certify that I have performed a Mortgagee's inspection
in accordance with ASPLS Standards of the following
described property: LOT 1 BLOCK 1
DALZELL-SCHNEITER SUBDIVISION
Anchorage Recording Precinct, Alaska, and that the
improvements situated thereon are within the property lines
and do not overlap or encroach on the property lying
adjacent thereto, that no improvements on the property lying
adjacent thereto encroach on the premises in question and
that there are no roadways, transmission lines or other
visible easements on said property except as indicated
hereon.
Dated at Anchorage, Alaska
this 3rd day of AUGUST , 2023.
FRED WALATKA & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
907-248-1686 Engineers and Surveyors
This drawing is a representation of conditions found at the time the mortgage location survey was performed. This document does not constitute a boundary
survey and is subject to any inaccuracies that a subsequent boundary survey may disclose. The information contained on this drawing shall not be used to
establish any fence. structure or other improvements. This drawing shall only be used for a single property transaction. Use of this drawing by the original
client or by others at a later date without the consent of Elizabeth L. Walatka is a violation of Federal Copyright law. Unless gross negligence is discovered,
the liability extent of the preparer is limited to the amount of fees collected for services in preparation of this product.
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Lending
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Address ..... Zip Code ..........
~.Single Family
[] Multiple Family No. of Bedrooms.
[] Other
Water Supply
[~lndividual ATTACH WELL LOG. A well log is required for all wells drilled since June 1975.
[] Community For wells drilled prior to that date, give well depth (attach log if available).
[] Public Utility ~..¢ !~.,~
Sewer Disposal
'{~lndividual Year Individual Installed:
[] Public Utility When Connected to Public Utility:
[] Holding Tank
NOTE: THE INSPECTION FEE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH REQUEST BEFORE PROCESSING CAN BE INITIATED.
Time Time Tir~3e '~'" Time
Date Date Date Date
Inspector Inspector Inspector Inspectop'~
(~"') APPROVED BEDROOMS *CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
( ) DISAPPROVED
( ) CONDITIONAL APPROVAL*
Soils Rating Date Sewer Installed Well To Absorption Area Well Log Received
Well to Tank Septic Tank Size
72-023 (3/82)
MUNICIPALITY F ANCHORAGE
Development Services Department c 4
Phone: 907-343-7904
On -Site Water & Wastewater Section Fax: 907-343-7997
Certificate of On -Site Systems Approval
Parcel I. D. 015-291-10
Legal description DALZELL-SCHNEITER BLK 1 LT 1
Site address 10215 SCHNEITER DR Anchorage AK
Current property owner(s) Barbara Jacobs
Expiration Date:
X The On -site system(s) is/are approved for 5 bedrooms
Conditional approval for bedrooms, with the following stipulations:
Comments or advisories:
M
Original Certificate Date:
This Certificate of On -Site Systems Approval (COSA) is intended to demonstrate the subject
system(s) is/are in substantial compliance with municipal code. The Municipality of
Anchorage, Development Services Department (DSD) issues COSAs based upon
representations provided by an independent professional engineer. The Municipality of
Anchorage is not responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineer's work.
ATTACHMENTS:
COSA Checklist X Well Flow Advisory
Absorption Field AdvisoryNitrate Advisory x
Tank Age Advisory Arsenic Advisory
Other
COSA Approval —June 2022
Development Services Department rr ~Phone: 907-343-7904
On -Site Water & Wastewater Section Fax: 907-343-7997
Certificate of On -Site Systems Approval Application
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Parcel I.D. 015-291-10
Complete legal description DALZELL-SCHNEITER; BLOCK 1, LOT 1
Location (site address) 10215 SCHNEITER DRIVE ANCHORAGE, AK
Current property owner(s) BARB JACOBS
2. ON -SITE SYSTEMS SIZED FOR 5 BEDROOMS
Day phone 907-830-4111
3. TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: 0 Private Well ❑ Private Well serving 2 dwelling units
❑ Private Well serving 3+ dwelling units ❑ Community Well or Public
❑ Water Storage
4. TYPE OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL: R Private Septic ❑ Private Septic serving 2 dwelling units
❑ Holding Tank ❑ Community Septic or Public Sewer
5. SEPTIC TANK: ❑ Steel X Plastic ❑ Concrete ❑ Fiberglass
Age NEW - See advisory if steel older than 20 years
6. ABSORPTION FIELD: ❑ AWWTS ❑ Bed ❑ Deep Trench ❑ Wide Trench ❑ Seepage Pit
Waiver request for:
Expedited review requested: ❑
Distance:
By applying for this entitlement, this property is subject to inspection by municipal On -site staff
to verify the accuracy of the information provided.
COSA Fee $ Z `oO
Date of Payment 1 //Z I A 3
cosA # O.i C1,2� I H 50
Waiver Fee $
Date of Payment
Waiver #
COSAApplication_June 2022
COSA Checklist
Legal Description: DALZELL-SCHNEITER; BLOCK 1, LOT 1
Parcel ID: 015-291-10
If more than 1 well and/or septic system on lot, provide separate checklist. Structure served by this system
A. WELL DATA
Al Well log is filed with Onsite (or attached)
Date drilled 6/10/1981 Total depth 52 ft
Cased to LINK ft
D. Sanitary seal is functioning correctly
Wires are properly protected
Casing height (above ground) 12+ in.
Date of flow test for COSA 8/10/2023
Static water level at beginning of test 30.2 ft.
Comments
B. TANK DATA
Measured operating fluid level in septic tank NEW
Date of pumping -
❑ Required maintenance completed, if AWWTS
Comments: NEW SEPTIC TANK - SEE ATTACHED RECORD DRAWINGS
D. ABSORPTION FIELD DATA
Which system tested (date installed) 7/10/81 & 11/3/2023
❑■ ALL standpipes present per record drawing
Total measured depth from grade 9.38 ft (max)
Measured depth to pipe invert from grade 5.38 ft (min)
❑ N/A — pressurized field.
❑ Per record drawings, field is insulated.
F0 Monitor tubes go to bottom of effective.
If not, state depth into effective
❑ Presoaked required if
(Required if house vacant or field not used for more
than 30 days prior to date of test)
Gallons introduced N/A gallons date
Any rejuvenation treatment (past 12 months)
If yes, enter date
Well production at time of test 4.4+ gpm
Water storage tank volume N/A gallons
Well disinfected for coliform test? ❑ Yes 0 Nc
AM Coliform bacteria is Negative
Nitrate 5.65 mg/L ❑ Nitrate less than MRL (ND)
Arsenic ug/L 0 Arsenic less than MRL (ND)
Collected by GEG
Date 8/10/2023
C. LIFT STATION
❑ Required maintenance
Age of lift station r
Lift station erial
Adequacy test date 8/10/2023
Results g Pass
Fluid depth prior to test 0
Water added 993 gal
New fluid depth *10 in
Elapsed time 25 min
Final fluid depth 0 in
in
Absorption rate 750+ gpd
FIELD STATUS — POST RECOVERY
Effective depth (per record drawings) 48 in
Effective depth used 0 in
Effective depth remaining 48 in
Comments/Deficiencies: "AT THE TIME OF THE TEST, THE BOTTOM OF THE SUMP ONLY EXTENDED 1.5 FEET BELOW THE INVERT
WATER WAS NOT NOTED IN THE SUMP FOR THE FIRST 276 GALLONS. THE DRAINFIELD WAS DRY DURING MT INSTALLATION ON 11/3/23
COSA Checklist —June 2022
ii�i3/23
E. SEPARATION DISTANCES
From Private Well on Lot to: (Please enter distances if less than required or if community well on lot)
Septic Tank/Lift Station on Lot > 100' Community Sewer Manhole/Cleanout > 100'
QYes if No ft Me Yes if No ft
Neighboring Tank > 100' no Yes if No ft Private Sewer/Septic Line > 25' Q Yes if No ft
Absorption Field on Lot > 100' ❑ Yes if No * ft Holding Tank > 100' FE-1 Yes if No ft
Neighboring Absorption Fields > 100' Animal Containment > 50' Q Yes if No ft
0 Yes if No ft
Manure/Animal Excreta Storage > 100'
Community Sewer Main > 75' E Yes if No ft Q Yes if No ft
❑ N/A — Served by Community Well (not on lot) or Public Water
From Septic/Holding Tank and Absorption Field(s) on Lot to: (Please enter distances if less than required)
Building Foundations > 10' g Yes if No ft Surface Water > 100' R Yes if No ft
Tank to Property Line > 5'
R Yes if No ft
Wells on Adjacent Lots:
Field to Property Line > 10'
M Yes if No ft
Private Wells > 100'
Fn� Yes if No ft
Water Main > 10'
M Yes if No ft
Community Wells > 200'
0 Yes if No ft
Water Service Line > 10'
Yes if No ft
If tank or field is under driveway comment below
F. ENGINEER'S COMMENTS
'SEE ATTACHED RECORD DRAWING REGARDING SEPARATION
DISTANCE OF EXISTING POR ION OF
DRAINFIELD TO WELL
SEE ATTACHED RECORD DRAWING FOR COMMENTS
OF DRAINFIELD
G. CERTIFICATION & STATEMENT OF INSPECTION BY ENGINEER
As certified by my seal affixed hereto and as of the validation date shown below, I verify that my investigation, based
on procedures outlined in the Certificate of On -Site Systems Approval Guidelines, indicates that the on -site water
supply and/or wastewater disposal system appears to comply with applicable Municipal and State codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of installation, unless noted otherwise.
Name of Firm Gayness Engineering Group, LTD. (GEG)
Engineer's Printed Name Jeffrey A. Gayness
Phone 907-337-6179
Date di I �+123
In conducting this evaluation, GEG provided an engineering evaluation of the well and/or septic system in
accordance with the guidelines and regulations established by the Municipality of Anchorage and industry
practices. The reported results describe the condition of the system/s on the date/s of the evaluation.
Separation distances were measured to readily identifiable features. Hidden defects or encroachments may
exist that were not identified during the evaluation. The operational life of all wells and septic systems depend
upon a variety of variables, including (but not limited to) soil conditions, groundwater levels (that may fluctuate
during the year), quality of construction (materials and workmanship), and the water usage of the family utilizing
the system/s. These conditions can vary, and are outside the control of GEG. Satisfactory test results do not
guarantee future performance of the system/s; therefore, GEG makes no warranty (express or implied) regarding
the future performance of the well or septic system. GEG makes no representation whether an alternative well
or septic system can be installed on the property in the event either of the current systems fail to perform
adequately in the future. The content of this report is for the sole benefit of the person/party that retained GEG
to perform the evaluation. Reliance upon the information provided in this report by any other person or party
(including subsequent property purchasers) is not authorized, nor will it confer any legal right whatsoever.
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Nitrate Advisory
Certificate of On -Site Systems Approval # OSC231450
Subdivision: DALZELL-SCHNEITER, Block: 1, Lot: 1
A water sample revealed a nitrate concentration of 5.65 milligrams per liter (mg/Q.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a maximum
contaminant level (MCL) of 10.0 mg/L for public drinking water systems. While
private wells are not subject to this regulation, EPA standards are based on existing
health information and can therefore be used to gauge the relative quality of water
from private wells. Since nitrates are known to slowly increase, we recommend
you monitor the water quality. Please see the attached "Nitrate Fact Sheet" for
important information regarding nitrate.
This advisory must be attached to all copies of the subject Certificate of On -Site
Systems Approval.
From Northern Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Nitrate is a negatively charged compound of nitrogen and oxygen, which is very soluble in water. Nitrate
is not readily filtered or otherwise removed in the soil and can pass rapidly into ground water wells.
SOURCE: Nitrate is a major component of fertilizer and wastewater. Often the nitrate is in the form of
ammonia or protein first, which through contact with oxygen and certain bacteria, converts to the
oxidized form known as nitrate. Sources of nitrate from wastewater include urea, ammonia cleaners,
food solids, and bacterial cells. It may also result from the breakdown of organic matter buried in the soil.
TOXICITY: Nitrate is generally not toxic to adults or children over the age of two or three years, but is
associated with a potentially fatal infant disease called methemoglobinemia. In the digestive system of
young children, nitrate converts to nitrite, which can pass through the intestinal wall into the blood
stream. There it combines with the hemoglobin and interferes with the ability of the blood to carry
oxygen. For this reason, methemoglobinemia is referred to as "blue baby" disease. The EPA limits the
concentration of nitrate in public drinking water supplies to 10 mg/L. The standard has been lowered
from a previous level of 45 mg/L set by the US Public Health Service and the World Health Organization.
TREATMENT: due to its solubility in water and negative ionic charge, filtration and other common home
water treatment systems such as softening or iron filtration does not readily remove nitrate. The best
method for limiting nitrate in well water is source control. This can include avoiding overdosing of
fertilizer near the well and maintaining good separation distances between septic tank leach fields and
the well. A special anion exchange filter that contains a media with a strong affinity for negatively charged
ions in water, or by a reverse osmosis treatment system or distillation can remove nitrate.
TESTING: Nitrate analysis is usually done by one of the several "wet chemical" methods using a
spectrophotometer to read the final color endpoint. Specific ion electrodes also can be used to detect
the activity of nitrate in water. This laboratory uses several different wet chemical methods approved
under the public water supply laboratory certification program. They also have test kits available, which
the laboratory uses to perform an inexpensive "screening test", and with which the homeowner can
monitor the change in nitrate levels from their well. They recommend comparing the test kit results
against a certified analysis from the lab occasionally to verify the accuracy of the kit. We recommend
using a specially prepared bottle that has been rinsed in hydrochloric acid for collecting samples.