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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOREALIS #1 LT 16Name: Address: Phone: Municipality of Anchorage Page _\___ of ._..~ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION P.O. Box 196650 · Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 · Telephone: 343-4744 On-Site Wastewater Disposal System and/or Well inspection Report Permit Number: ~v,,J~,~30~7 PIDNumber: o~-- '7~2~1_~ INo. of Bedrooms: Wastewater Syste~n: [] New J Upgrade ABSORPTION FIELD Deep Trench "~ShaliowTrench [] Bed []Mound []Other Lot: .... [] New [] Upgrade Classification (Priva~...,~_[ Total De~d To: Ft. Driller: ~ I Static Water Level: SEPARATION DISTANCES To SepticJ Absorption Lift :rom Tank Fi,eld Station I t~ 3%- Surface Water Line ~ ~ -- Foundation Soil [Rating: LEGAL DESCRIPTION j : } BIocI~: Subdivision: jDepth to pipe bottom from original jrade: . ~J lA, ~ ~1 ~ J /~L~,~. o~,~,,~,~ .... JSection: I /FI added above original Gravel width: Ft. SQ. Ft. Total absorption area: Total Depth from original grade: 0 "~-r-..'. ~/ ~- Gravel depth beneath pipe Ft. Gravel length: Ft. Numbe~ of lines: ]Ois-"~ance~)etweenlines: J J'"'J 1~ Ft. Pipe material: Date install,ed: / . ~/~./9~ .......... TANK Septic ["] l k~lding ~ S.T.E.P. MLum[actLueI: Capacity in gallon:~ Material: I Number of Compartments: ~,~- Size in gallon..~s: I Manufacturel :/-,~,D ~,,~4. · ""1"'~'~ ~""- 1 "Ptm~p on" level at: T"PtJmP off" level at: I/ [ High water alarm at:. ': ..... ~_~ ....... '/ l ......... :..~ ~ ump Make & Model t Ele:~ic~u luspections performed by: t Remarks: A ~,~-.~_.J~--4~ ~ ~ BENCH MARK Location and Description: Dates: 2nd Inspections performed by: Assumed Elevation: i00. OEP ~NGiNEE~'S SEAL Department of Health'and Human Services approval evie,ed a,d a,,roved 72-013 (Rev, 9/'91) MOA 25 AS-BUTL1- M,T, SEPTIC UPGRASE~ PREPARED FBR~ PREPARES DATE~ 813196 NEW 5 F[IOT WIDE TRENCH 40 FEET LONG, lO FO[IT EASEMENT M,I 2 FEET NORTH OF C/O, NEW RECIRCULATING LIFT STATION SEPTIC TANK WITH TRICKLING FILTER, 140 FEET + FROM L'LIMMUNITY WELL TO THE TANK, WAIVER O]~TAINED FROM ADEC, COPY OF FILE AT M,O,A, DHHS, PVC CENTEP~HF PFLBW FILTER, ACCESS CAPS ARE BURIED FOR FREEZE PROTECTION, VENT//--NEW LINE, DECK NOT SHOWN MH 4 INCH PVC (D3034) SEWER SLOPED AT 9 × APPROX, NEW [ON C/ INVERT OF PIPE FROM FOUND- = 94,7 AC = 46,8 gC = 46,7 AD = 53,4 BD = 67,9 AE = 74,7 3E = 76,8 AF - 80,7 3F = 62,5 HOUSE LOT 16, ]}OREALIS S/D 01 MARY MEAD ALASKA WATER ~ WASTEWATER SERVICES I DRAWN~ GARNESS ISCALE: ]' = 20' DOOR KNOB ON MAN-SOOR,~ OMEGA CIRCLE ¢. ~O ~_ c/JeffreY A GorneSS ~ ,~ ~, o. ¢,- AS-BUiLT .]3RAWINC3  /~ INCH PVC TO SAMPLING PORT, INVERT = ~6,3B --FILL ~VER TOP OF UPFLO~ FILTER. MIN, COVER = ~.4 FEET / I :::[ GROUN3 ELEV, AT TANK = 96,8 GR~VEL UNDER PIPE .~~ CDVER = 4,9 FEET (APPRDX,)~ BDTTDM DF UPFLHW FILTER = 98,8 ~,- - J HOUSE Ta TANK = ~ INCHE~ OF INSULATIDN BOARD aN TANK ~ET LEVEL. WITHIN ,05 FEET. INVERT AT TANK INLET = 91,~B BOTTDM AND ~LL SIDES. 4 INCHE~ DF INSULATIDN ~DAR~ DVER TDP. , I PRESSURE LINE TU UPFLDW FILTER GRDUND ELEVATIDN DVER TRENCH = 98,3, MINIMUM CDVER = 2 FEET,  ~FDR LDCATIDN DF M,T's ~EE PLAN ~RAWINO ,-~ ~4 INCH PVC ' / ~ FILTER FABRIC ~VER 3RAINR~CK . / / ~ C. TDP ~AN3 (LAKE DTIS GRAVEL) = 95,~5 III m ~ .... ) ~ A INVERT DF ~RAINPIPE = 9575) ;; , ,, _~---- ~ ~. TRENCH LENGTH = 40 FEET ~ F, 2 INCHES DF INSULATIDN DVER THE ~ ENTIRE TRENCH LENGTH, SAN~ (LAKE OTIS ~RAVEL) LEVELING CBURSE, 1.35 FEET TD ~ FEET THICK. ~EN~HMARK I~ TOP ~K THRE~HDLD A~SUME~ ELEVATION = lO0.O0 SEPTIC AS-BUILT, LOT 16, BBREALIS S/D, PREPARED F'DR: MARY MEAD ALASKA UATER & UASTEWATER '~$~', DATE: 8/3/96 DWN: GARNESS SCALE: NTS JUL-2S-gS 08:2S FROM:ANCHORAGE TANK OSl Fax Date: July 25, 1996 1'0: Lowell ,f---,,,,~.~ ~on~a.~ Anchorage Tank From: Eiic Fax #: (907) 277.3715 lqion~: (90'/) 2'12-3543 T[I.[M t(~i~. Noi of pages (including cover page):. 1 Message: Trickling filter timer settings: mcimulation timer. 10 minutes "on" 20 minutes "off' for approx, first 2 t:o 4 weeks 5 minutes "art" 20 mixtutet; .... ;~" <~:~ ai:t~n' s 'tarmp pcrio~ discharge timer: 1 minute "on" 48 minutes "of,f' We would recommend testing for ammonia and nitrate after two to tkree weeks to check that the process has been established. Once the filter is ol~a~ating cftieiently, tt~e timc~r "on" value can be cut back to about five minutes. Please call ff have any questions about these settings, Our fax number is {603) 459-2884, If you have any treuhle reoeiving ~is fax, please call (503) 4594449. TOO ['~] ,qW.';l,T. ql~ f~q~.r;~4~ 0 ' 2 5 ~ 66 rtl 28 50" BD MANt tOLE 24" BD MANHOI_ E ' · ...................... BAFFI E 24" BD MANt I0l F /'~ - - '1ANK k t E. AD RECIRCULATING LIFT STATION SEPTIC TANK WITH TRICKLING FILTER (GRAVITY DISCHARGE) STANDARD ASSEMBLY I rTl 2: RECIRCULATING LIFT STATION SEPTIC TANK~/~~,~ANCHORAGE TANK & WELDING, INC WITH TRICKLING FILTER (GRAVITY DISCHARGE) STANDARD ASSEMBLY 0 Z I~1 ~1 © © Z 0 RECIRCULATING LIFT STATION SEPTIC TANK WITH TRICKLING FILTER (GRAVITY DISCHARGE) STANDARD ASSEMBLY &C..ou,,,JO F-. ALASI~A WATER a WASTEWA-FER SERVICES SCALE' PREPARED FORl DRAWN' GARNESS PREPARED BY DATE' l'~ /'1 /~ I,,.L,,. 'DATE: Alaska Water & Wastewater Services "Preserving The Last Frontier" .TO: COMPANY: MEMO PHONE: 337-6179 FAX: 338-3246 NUMBER OF PAGES: (Including SUBJECT MESSAGE: Sincerely, Jeffrey A. Garness, Owne r/gonsu 1rant P.E., M.S. RECEIVED AUG 2 1 1995 Municipalizy ot Anchorage Dept. Health & Human Services ~,~,. , ~',?~eiepnone: (907)337-6179 · Fax: (907)' 338-3246 · 8471 Brookridge Drive · Anchorage, Alaska 99504 WALTER J. HICKEL, GOVERNOR DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ANCHORAGE/WESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE AREA OFFICE 555 CORDOVA STREET Anchorage, AK 99501 August16,1995 Jeffrey A. Garness, P.E. Alaska Water & Wastewater Services 8471 Brookridge Drive Anchorage, AK 99504 (907) 269-7505 RECEIVED AUG 2 1 1995 IVlumc~pal~[y ot Anchorage Dept, Health & Human Services RE: Lot 16, Borealis Omega Subdivision; Request for Waiver of Horizontal Separation Distances. ADEC Project No. 9621-VVV-212-010. Review Dear Mr. Garness: This letter is in response to the materials received in this office July 31, 1995, regarding operation approval for the above project. The Department has completed its review of the submitted materials which included a cover letter, site plans, soils percolation test results, well log, topographical map, and water sample analysis. Based upon this review it appears that a waiver is necessary because the limited lot sizes within this subdivision prevent the · required separation distance between a Class "A" source well and a wastewater disposal system from being obtained. From the information submitted it appears that a reduced . horizontal separation distance will not pose a significant threat of contamination to the Class "A" Well as reflected by the submitted water sample analysis. Therefore, in accordance with State Wastewater Disposal Regulations (18 AAC 72.016), the requested waiver to allow a lesser horizontal separation distance of 140 feet is granted subject to the following comments: 1: Installation of the proposed wastewater disposal system will need to t}e monitored by a Professional Engineer (P.E.). 2. As-built drawings under the stamp of a P.E. will need to be submitted to this office within 90 days of completion of the project verifying that the' system was not installed at a separation distance less than that granted above. This appr°v~! doeSnot i.mply the granting of additional authorizations nor does it obligate any other state, federal or local regulatory agency to grant required authorizations. Thank you for your cboperation~with this Department, if there are any further questions regarding the above please do not hesitate to call. ....... ' Sincerely, Michael Lu, E.I.T. Environmental Engineer MLU/cf Alaska Water & Wastewater "Preserving The Last Frontier" August 9, 1995 Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services Division of Environmental Services On-Site Services Section P.0. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 Services Ref: Septic System Upgrade for Lot 16, Borealis S/D To whom it may concern: Attached is the application, site plan, and design drawings for the subject septic system upgrade. Comments regarding the proposed system are as follows: 1. SOILS: As can be seen from reviewing the attached soils logs, groundwater is extremely shallow in the area for the proposed drainfield. The water level in test hole #1 rose to within 2.1 feet of the ground surface. The water level in test hole #2 rose to within 2.8 feet of the ground surface. I have attached pictures of both test holes. My initial plan was to try and run percolation tests in the SW-SM soil layer in each hole, however, shallow groundwater prohibited me from running a test in hole #1. I was able to run a percolation in the upper SM (loam) soils of each test hole. The slowest percolation rate encountered was 13.3 minutes/inch in test hole #1. After the removal of the organic layer, the unsaturated, acceptit~g soil stratum (SA1 layer) will be as thin as 1 foot. In short, the umsaturated receiviD9 soil layer will De less than 2 feet thick, lhe SM layer is underlaid by saturated SW-SM soils which "perked" at 5.9 minutes/inch in test hole Tine intent is 'to remove 'the organic soil layer, and build an elevated mound of "Lake Otis'" gravel over the SM soils, as required to achieve a 4 foot separation to groundwater. Once the mound is constructed, a pressurized bed would be placed over the gravel. 2. BED DESIGN: The slowest application for the strata being utilized was 15.3 minutes/inch (Th #1). This corresponds to an application rate of .5 gpd/ft2 for a bed Telephone: (907) 337-6179 · Fax: (907) 338-3246 · 8471 Brookridge Drive · Anchorage, Alaska 995( 4 system. Since the existing home has 4 bedrooms, the total design flow is 600 gpd. Based upon this, the minimum amount of absorption area is 1200 ft2. The proposed bed is 20 feet wide and 60 feet long, providing an absorption area of 1200 ft2. 5. SURFACE WATER: There is a drainage ditch which parallels the north and east property lines. This ditch was generally dry on 5/20/95 & 5/28/95, but it had standing water in it on 7/25/95 (considerable rain in previous days). It is my belief that this ditch carries water only during early spring runoff and after heavy rainfall. If this condition were to change, in the future, a surface water waiver would be required. 4. TOPOGRAPHY: At the location proposed for the new bed, the lot slopes downward, to the northwest, at a rate of approximately 6%. In short, the slope is less than 10~, so there are no slope concerns. 5. WAIVER OF SEPARATION DISTANCE TO CLASS "A" 60MMUNITY WELL: A request for a separation distance waiver (140 feet from well to new septic system) was submitted to ADEC on 7/$1/95. Please make issuance of this permit contingent upon your department receiving verification that the subject waiver was approved. I will bring this paperwork to your office when I come to sign for the permit, assuming the design is approved. I am trying to get concurrent approvals so we can shoot for a September 1st installation. Thanks for your support on this. I am unaware of any negative impacts that this installation would impose on adjacent wells, or septic systems. Short of this proposal, the only other treatment alternative, which seems feasible to me, would be an intermittent sand filter or a biocycle. I am open to any suggestions, or recommendations from your department. If you have any questions, or would like to make a site visit, please call me a 557-6179. I will be out of town until August 20th. Sincerely JAG/jag sultant Mead4.WPS ARUNICIPALITY OF A~ ENVIRONt~EN1'AL ~.RVICE,5 DIVI,~O~ AUG 1 0 199,5 RECEIVED uo-r ~' A. Garness CEJ953 LEGAL DE$¢RIIPTION= 5 10 DEPA.R,,T, ,,MENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 825 L Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99502-0650 SOILS LOG g-,PERCOLATION TEST ' .18 19 20 ,OMMEN S WAS GROUND WATER ENCOUNTERED? IF YES. AT WHAT ,, DEPTH? to Water Alteic~ / ~ DepthMonllorlno? ~' :~ Date: ,11 O Gross .Net Depth to Net Reading O~ta Time Time Water Drop PERFORMED By: .,~ ~ ~'~' i ~.~.~ ~/~F'~/~ CERTIFY THAT THIS TJ~Sq' WAS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WiTH ALL STATE AND MUNiCiPAL GUiDEL NES IN EFFECT ON TILIIS DATE. DATE: ~/~/?~ )RMED FOR= LEGAL DESCRIPTION: [~I~'~;;:!;';,: ."' i', Municipality of Anchorage DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 825 "L" Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99502-0650 SOILS LOG -- PERCOLATION TEST lOT I(o.) ~ 1 I;:) ~I~1 7 8 9 10 11 ~12 13 Township, Range, · .. ... ...'2.: · SLOPE WAS GROUND WATER ENCOUNTERED? N E..,~ s .~ F --~'~- IF YES, AT WHAT DEPTH;' P , Monitoring? Da'tM ., Gross Net Depth to Net Raadlng Date Time Time Water Drop 14 19 20 "" '" PERCOLATION RATE f . (minutes/inch) PERC HOLE DIAMETER ~// '- .... '? TEST RUN BETWEEN ,~ , ET AND ~FT .ERFORMEDBY: ~~ ~$ i~'~~ CERTIFY THAT THIS T~ WAS PERFORMEO IN E 'i Rick Mystrom, Mayor 'Municipality, of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services 825 "L" Street P.O. Box 19t5(550 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-15(550 Dear Homeowner/Prospective Buyer: The on-site wastewater disposal system you are purchasing/installing is an "altemative" wastewater disposal system. This system, known as a "RecirculatingAJpflow Filter Septic System", is undergoing testing within the Municipality of Anchorage under the Alternative System section of the Wastewater Disposal Re~lations (AMC 15.65). There are certain risks involved with the ownership of one of these systems: The technology used in this system has been shown to be effective in other areas. The system is currently undergoing a two year testing period in Anchorage under the guidance of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) rind the State of Alaska Department of Enviromnental Conservation (ADEC) to determine its effectiveness in a subarctic environment. The system k)r this property may have received vertical separation distance waivers from both State of Alaska and Anchorage Municipal Codes to both ground water and bedrock. These waivers were granted due to the system's expected performance within the site conditions on this property. If the test results do not support these waivers, modification or replacement of this system may be required. If this system t'ails to meet the requirements set for it to become a standard, code approved wastewater disposal system, it may have to be removed and replaced by either a holding tank or (if possible) other wastewater disposal system that meet.; Muni~iprdity of Anchorage requiremenk,;. The cost of any conversions required to meet code requirements will De the responsibility of the homeowner at the time of conversion. I (w~) certify that I (-,~,~) have read the above statements and am (a~) aware of the risks outlined. also certify that I (:s~) am (a~) in.[he pr~ess of purchasing (property legal description): ' (~urc'l~er Name) ~Pu'ral~aser Signature) ~/~Z(~ n F ~' (Purchaser Nmne) (Purchaser Signature) before mo, the undersigned, a Notary Public in end for the State of Alaska, .n personalty appeared c~/"~ Commission~, IQqExplres:~. PROPERTY OWNER AGREEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF AN ON-SITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM This agreement, dated / I /,,.~. z_/ 199,5__, is made between the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the property. owner(s) of: 2_0-/- /do £/o~:k / 2¢o~:,.;,'-~ _s,~L~.v,.~,,o~. This agreement is made for the purpose of maintaining an on-sim wastewater disposal system on the subject property. The property owners agree to the following: Allow the MunicipaLity of Anchorage the perpetual right of entry to the property during normal working hours, to allow for effluent sampling or evaluating the general state of repair or function of the system. Submit to the MunicipaLity of Anchorage, on an annual basis, an inspection and operation statement from a registered professional engineer. This inspection and operation statement shall verify that the engineer has inspected all effluent and air pumps, timers, and alarms, and that any deficiencies have been repaired and that the system is functioning as designed. , (Signature) (Signature) (Printed Name) (Printed Name) ~ [xO ...,_,,., r.. ~x, be[ore me, the undersigned, a Notary ~rox.~.'~*°~,0~ '~ Public ln and for the State of Alaska, .~ ~ ,/~_ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ My ~mmlssion ~pim~: ~? ~.......~ ....~ ~~ . . ._ .......... il~lllllll!t~t~ ~ V v~ L.~' ' :Alaska Water, &'Wastewater "Preserving ntier" July 30, 1995 State of Alaska ~Department of,Environmental Conservation 555 Cordova Street Anchorage, Alaska 99501 ,Ff'reyA. Garness : CE-7953 'R'e'f: ; Waiver .:-.f rom .proposed;,o,n,~site~. septic .system, on .:Lc 3realis S/D;~l,,to ciasS)i;~ 'A ',?.well'/ serVing BorealiS..,S/ ' To whom it may concern: . . .': :, · The existin'g septic system on Lot 16, Borealis S/D ~1 has":""'!"'-' "'::" been in use since 1975. It consists of a 1250 gallon septic ...... tank followed by::.¥a-.'594 ftZ~i'..log crib and a 450' ftz trench','. ' " The total SqUare.'i.f°Otage 'ofv. abSorption area is 1024 .'7 f t~ '; ': ' . . ,The system has a history of being surcharged ~ith' "' ,,.',.~ground~ater in the spring, and backing up into. the house;. ~,: :... :Soils testing, and.. groundwater, monitoring, in Hay of 1995 ~"~"~:'~ ':;"~',,..~:~,~.:~., ,~.:',~...:..,.. -':'..,, .....:-.-.'"'-,fou nd: g coundwate r to be only several 'feet belo~:' ~. the ground The. intent at this time is to upgrade the existing septic system with a 1500 8.T~E.P tank, and an elevated mound -.:,. system. The design for ~his system will be submitted to and approved by the Hunicipality of 4nchorage. Prior' to:',.:the...: .... issuance of a permit, the H.O.4 ~ill require a waiver from ~DE.C allowing us to encroach upon the protective radius (200 '"'..."-,..... "', feet;), of the nearby community well. Currently the existing ~}: '..: .:' .... 'septic tank is.approximately 105 'feet ...f.rom the Nell,.'and ~¢~?:;~??'.:"/;(,:':'~':'crib/tcench, is 'approximately '140 feet": away The ..intent" Cj}~; '. .... · to move the new 'S:T;~.P.':;gank, and the elevated mound grea'~'~'d'~ than 145 feet from the well. Justification for this waiver is summarized as follows: ..- .. :. ...... ... ..". .,:;.... a'i::.. :Th~ old septic system on this lot has fcc 20 y~ars, :in"~roundwater', .and there"'havo boen'n~ 'impact 6n,.;%be' '~'911'. Attached are copies of recent nitrate '~' anaIysi'~..(.'24 -mt/I) and coliform bacteria anaiysis "'::' "'"": ne~, absorpti6n,.system.rwill' be- elevated '4:, a ~oUndw${er ~'h~"farther away from/the ~eii. Th'e.~ ~:? septic tank. is 'in groundwater probably leaking?(fUll of.. ~>~ .:. ~ . ~.:,~, holes):., and only'about 105 feet from the well. :The new,.- ,,,{-% ~-, .... -. ~'~,:,~.:~;~,.' . S.T,E.P taok '~'ill be water' tight, and greater than ~i40"fee~;:. ~/: :" ,, ,., . ¢,~e e: (907) 337-6179 · 'Fax: (907) 338-3246 · 8471 Brookridge Drive · Anchorage from the well. In short, the contaminated the well, and the propos further protect the well b. Geolou±cal profile: Insoection'!Of'. the ].o~ reveals that. there is a feet, and a strata o~ gravel/clay, f:~ co-~f ined aquifer which underlies these h~,,~nty years o f exposu re to waste f rom?the ..ne ~?~'~.~.ems has no~ contaminated tbs c. The well log indicates that ~a encountered until 101 feet, but that the.~stati was measured at 75 feet This indicates. that:';the:~,a"~ confined. The soil layers'~hich confine this also serve to hihder the migration, of d. Since the aquifer is ~-confi ~ydrauli. c grad~ ent during well drawdown ~hic~' wa~tewater towards the well. e. From topographical ma ].'~"",.?~. ~_~ubmitt, a] for Lot 17 waiver by caF'~ ~o ..... r~een l".l'y'~t_ ~ the it is uphill from the proposed~ o)~.tem to the well. Therefore, subsurface wa typically follo~ the bopography,;shoul we I ].. f. A waiver was granted (125 feet) in Sep~e'mb'e for the septic upgrade on Lot i7, u~on recent water samples, this Upgrade'has ;imr>;~ct O~ the ~,~(;:~1] . ., '- , act..~ i.t is my recommendation _.....s,~;,]~cl:. separation <distance be ~aived to. 140. fe have any questions, please contac Sincerely, MeadS.wps I uo"T rS" E-7953, NORTHERN TESTING LABORAT. ORIES, INC. 3330 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701 . (907) 456-3116 · FAX 456-3125 2505 FAIRBANKS STREET ANCHORAGE, AI~SK~ 99503 ' ~ '(907) 277:8378, FAX 274-9~45 Omega Homeowners Association 4919 Omega Circle Anchorage AK 99516 DRINKING WATER ANALYSIS REPORT FOR TOTAL COLI'FORM~'BACTERIA Public Water System I.D.~ 210786 ...~., Date Received: 05/1'~95 Time"Received: Date Analyzed: 05/19/95 Time,.ADalyzed: 15:30 Date Reported: 05/22/95 Tjme'~eported: 11:48' Next Sample Due: 6/95' " ~ ' ~ Phone No. ~45-3553 Purchase Order No. Collected bY' ST Sample Type: Routine Method of Analysis: MMO-MUG (Colilert) Comments: Comments: S : Satisfactory U = Unsatisfactory ~ , POS = Positive Test Result ND : None Detected TNTC : Too Numerous To Count (>200 Colonies) CG = Confluent Growth HSM .: Heavy Sediment Masking, Results May Not Be Reliable SA = Sample Age >30 Hours But <48 Hours, Results May Not Be Reliable Old : Sample Age >48 Hours, Too Old For Analysis R : Resample Required NT : No Test Location 4920 Omega Tifental Residence Kitchen Sample Sample Date Time 05/19/95 09:00 Lab# PP3432 * # Colonies/lO0 ml ** # Colonies/mi Total* Fecal* Other* HPC** Col iform Coliform Bacteria Result 'Comments NO: ? ~',]:iND: ~ ~;;: Ny Nm S · N 0 RTH E R N TESTING LABORAT. ORIES. , INC!.' Rope t 'Dar Omega Homeowner ' ' Date Arrzv~d 4920 Omega Circle .'Date. Sampled: Anchorage Ak 99516 Attn: Sue Tifental A136122 4920 Omega Circle PWS #210786 Water Our Lab #: Location/Project: Your Sample iD: Sample Matrix: Comments: Lab Number Method Parameter A136122 EPA 353.3 Nitrate-N .TDme Sagpled: .0745' CO~lected B¥':.i' SCT' , De'finition~?l~ B = Below' ~egula%ory Min. H = Above Regulatory Max. E = Estimated ,Value M = Matrix Interference D =.LOst to Dilution MDL = Method Detection Limit Units mg/1 Result * MDL Date ~ ~Date' Prepared Anal 0z/06/~ Repor~'~d~y Chemistry Supervisor J. Lange BORI::-A LIS SU,~DIVISION, LO T 17 ~~ L.$. ULSHER~.., [ c~o ~f.d.$. D^ rr 7/11/92 SE~ SHT 2/3 LOT 17 OMEG,4 CIRCLE I LOT I Alaska Wa ;¢r & Wastewater 8471 Brookridge Drive ~ Anchorage ~ Alaska Phone (907) 337-6179 - Fax (907) 338-3246 Consulting Engineers April 12, 1996 Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Services On-Site Services Section P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 RECEIVED Attn: Jim Williams Ref: Trickling/Upflow Filter System for Lot 16, Bk 1, Borealis S/D. Dear Jim: Attached are copies of some of the latest data from Orenco Systems for the trickling filters. These systems do not have the upflow filter on them, however, the results look good. In talking with Kevin Kleweno, ADEC, on 4/9/96, he mentioned that a notice of violation is being issued for the trickling filter installed at Chugiak Elementary School. Apparently the unit froze up this winter, and since it has been brought back on line there has been no sampling. In short, I don't know how it is working. Mr. Kleweno also mentioned there was some problem associated with the media being used in the filter, in that it needs to be replaced every 6 months (?). I discussed the media issue with Lowell McNutt at Anchorage Tank, and he was not aware of any such requirement. He indicated that he was going to contact Mr. Kleweno. I don't no what came of that conversation. Mr. Kleweno also mentioned to me that he thinks XI~ using cold outside air as the passive air supply may be a problem (freezing the trickling filter). We should follow the lead of Orenco and Anchorage Tank on this since it is their system. Perhaps we could run an insulated air line out to the tank just in case we need it. In addition to addressing the above items we have yet to get written verification from the homeowner that she has a contract to do effluent sampling/testing for the first 12 months after the installation. Can we wait until after the installation for this? In talking with Eric Ball at Orenco Systems he indicated that the sand filter should be a minimum of 8 feet by 8 feet. The design presented by Anchorage Tank shows the filter to be 80" by 72 ". I will let Anchorage Tank work that out with Orenco since it is their design. It is my recommendation that we have a meeting between DHHS, Anchorage Tank, and Myself prior to issuing this permit, so that we can iron out the concerns addressed in this letter. Before this meeting you may want to discuss the Chugiak Elementary system with Kevin Kleweno. Please let me know what course of action you want to take. If you have any questions, please contact me at 337-6179, or on my digital pager at 1-800-481-1162. Thank you. Sincerely, Jeffrey A. Gamess, P.E., M.S. Owner/Consultant c.c Anchorage Tank Mary Mead 1.wps ~ ]996 ff GalTless .~lg Alaska Water & Wastewater Services Eric Ball Fax~ (907) 338-3246 Phon~: (907) 337-(5179 ~j'~gcs {inclUding cover ~.ge): ~ :~ led ~e data from four different trickling filters. We hae data from a filter in Gloucester, '~:'~t shows 70 to 90 percent nitrogen reduction that we haven't put on a spreadsheet yet. ..:ta is for trielding filters only, without aa upflow filter. .. aumber is (541) 459-2884.. if you have any l~ouble receiving this fax, please call (541) 459-4449. Incorporated 8~4 AtRWAY AVENUE SUTHF. RLIN, O~IEGON 97479-9012 T'cL~HON~ ~541) 4§9,4449 FACSIMI] P' (541) 459.,2884 FOAM MEDIA INEtTALLED IN TRICKLING FILTER 19-May-95 Two occUpants. 23-May-95 24-May-95 31-May-95 2-Jun-95 6-Jun-95 7-Jun-95 13-Jun.95 14-Jun-95 20-Jun;95 21-Jun-95 27-Jun-95 28-Jun-95 5-Ju1-95 6-Ju1-95 11 -Jul-95 20-Jul-95 27-JuJ-95 ~,-Aug-95 ' ')-Aug-95 17-Aug-9$ 24-Aug-95 31 -Aug-9§ 7-$ep-95 21 -Sep-95 28-Sep-95 5-Oct-95 12-00t-95 19-Oct-9§ 26-Oot-95 2-Nov-95 9-Nov-95 16-Nov-95 30~Nov-95 7-,Dec-95 _ 2.7 7.4 73 '1,14 6,45 TF timer: 20rain on/20min off >10 28 >26 1 9 >12 23 >68 23 57.0' 15 17.2 12 16.$ 14 14 39.8 8 35,3 13 17.3 7 63 70 5 <12 9 2,7'7.5 72 3 7.4 75 <5 3 2,8 7.4 6,5 4 2,2 7.5 2,7 7,7 66 5,4 3 2,6 7.6 69 3,2 7.8 66 8,5 2 2,9 7.6 62 2,8' 7,7 76 ?,0 13 I 7,6 72' 1,9 7,2 76 1.7 7,6 72 1.2 7.5 74 1.29 11,80 ~:1,43 6,65 11,43 6.65 ~1,04 9.14 10,88 10.20 ::1,13 6.19 '1 ,I 1 -6.98 .0,96 7.42 ;0.99 5.:32' 9.99 7.70 ;0,62 6.97 0.63 1.72 0.70 1,03 0.66 3,04 ri .22 1,74 9.75 0.89 7.55 12.60 1.02 5,80 1.58 1,18 3.01 .oo 1,44 1,16 44,8 17 1!3,70 2.,20 7.4 7 3,40 2.60 1R 0 31 11,00 10,70 7,6 6.9 9.71 8.46 17,6 6 7,4 6.43 5.8 3 7,8 4,07 4.61 17.8 2 7,2 6,25 1,37 24.8 18 7,1 5.97 4,44 22.9 4.58 6,30 128 19.4 12,7 2.4 7,5 70,6 N/A 3.65 5.11 ::~;~:~'~?*:~'.x:~;,:;;~: '~',a~,' :~'~:~"~;' ' '~;~' ;~':L~ ,:~ ,~:,,. z,-:::~:~',, . .. :, ,~:~.~ ;., ,~::'~ . ;~,'*~, ",~ ~:'~',. ~ ""~.~:';:~'~' ~¢~,:~,R4~'. 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'":~:*~".'~,~'~ ,',,'q.~.,~..'~,',~,~"a~%~':"~:~:,?~*-~,~4, 5-May-95 FOAM MEDIA INSTALLED IN TRICKLING FILTER FOur oooupants: 16-May.95 174 ~.3-Ma¥-95 203 24-May-95 175 16,4 31-May-95 109 2-Jun-95 142 24.6 6.Jun-95 329 ?-Jun;95 210 37.4 13-Jun-95,.$51 14-Jun-95 309 18,0 20-Ju'm'95 452 21;Jun-95 328 21,9 27-Jun-95 ~8-Jun-95. 311 22,3 5-Ju1-95 378 6-Jul-95 ~.95 11-Jul-95 547 19.1 20-Ju1-95 289 25.1 27-Jul-95 421 14.0 3-Aug-95 401 9.6 i 0-Aug-95 246 20..0 !7-Aug-95 300 ' >32 24-Aug-95 280 1 31-Au§-95 209 6,9 7-Se¢-95 180 6.5 14-Sep-95 205 14,6 ~-1-Sep-95 286 14,6 28-8ep-95 291 >28 5-0ct-95 291 20.4 12-Oct.95 278 21.3 19-O0t-95 182 9,3 26-O¢t-95 171 6,8 2-Nov-95 17.1 g-Nov-95 23,7 ' 3-Nov-95 14,0 ?3-Nov-95 1 9,5 7-De0-95 , 8.4 ~ ,Sve~;ages' 281 17,0 2.8 7,67 70 ."4 .~ 7 fi7 7~ 12 1,8 7.75 74 1,9 7.81 75 36 1,8 7.79 58 1,6 7,80 70 44 1,1 7,80 71 2,0 7.78 71 1 1,9 7.74 70 O.9 7.54 71 22 1,0 7.65 62 1,6 7.59 77 1,2 7.74 74 2,3 7.58 79 1,7 7,73 79 24 2,0 7,71 76 27 15 10 19 3O 14 12 10 8 13 15 16 13 7 13 8 11 38 7.96 25 1,5 7.50 24 6.95 18,6 1.8' 7.7 71.9 N/A' 1.32 1.¢g 8,0~ TI= tlmcr: ~0 mh~ on/40mhl uff 1.90 4.07 4.20 7.41 3,98 6.81 4,34 0,99 7,O0 2.63 7.52 3,08 7,06 3,18 4.84 1.71 5.54 3,67 8,47 1.82 3.92 1,05 3.70 2.31 4,86 1,45 6,05 3.63 5.97 2.73 5.84 1.33 4.24 2.90 1,17 5,29 1.49 3.88 3.33 1,84 6,06 3.17 3.38 1.60 :11.30 1.46 '5.20 1,34 ~. 4.94 3.60 :4.41 4:46 :. 8.38 '4.90 3.10 :5.54 4.43 .7.05 2.70 ~8,73 ~5.37 5.34 3.02 S~3ZS55 03N3~0 tSSZ 6g~ COg,,~ 00:~ 96/C0/~0 FAX COVER SHEET Alaska Water & Wastewater Consulting Engineers 8471 Brookrige Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99504 Country (9O7) 337-6179 (907) 338-3246 SEND TO Company name Attention Office location Fax number II II From JeffreyA. Garness, P.E., MS. Date Office location Anchorage, Alaska Phone number Pacjer: 1-800-481-1162 Cellular: 244-9612 []Urgent [] Reply ASAP [] Please comment ~-~ Please review [] For your information Total pages, including covet COMMENTS JUN-O3-gG 17:37 PROM,~NCHOR~G~ T~NK ID:19~72773715 FAX TRANSMITTAL No. OF PAGES FROM PI-I No. 272-3545 · FAX No. 277-3715 PAGE 1/5 JrUN-03-96 17: 3? FRON:ANCHORAGE TANK ID= 19872773715 PAGE 2/5 Professional E[lvironm~_nDi ~on~lt_anZ$ -- 2605 Dcnali Street, Suite 203 · Anchorage, Alas~ 99503-2749 Tel: (907) 27%2021 · P~,x: (907) 274-8683 May 24, 1996 Harvey Turner Project Manager Anchorage School District Facilities Department 1301 Labar Street Anchorage, Alaska 99515 RE: Post-Construction Monitoring of ORENCO Recirculating Trickling Filter System Chugiak Elementary School ASD Project # 170-70-.001 GE>r Project Number 94086B Dear Mr. Turner: This letter presents the results of the post construction monitoring of the recirculating trickling filter at Chugiak Elementary School. The monitoring work was performed by Gilfilian Engineering & Environmental Testing, Inc. (GE2T) in accordance with the agreement given in the Anchorage School District (ASD) Purchase Order #559782. The purpose of the monitoring program was to collect data on the quality of the wastewater to evaluate the effectiveness of the ORENCO recirculating trickling filter system for the treatment of nitrates. On April 22, 1996, Thomas Johnston, an Environmental Specialist with GE2T, collected representative grab samples of wastewater from two locations in the septic tank/ORENCO system. One of the samples was collected from the 6-inch diameter clean-out on the first compartment of the first septic tank. The second sample was collected from the discharge line (drains to the seepage pits) at the outlet of the second septic tank. At the time of sampling, Mr. Johnston noted that the ORENCO recirculating trickling filter was operating, i.e., he was able to hear the effluent drain through the filter into the first compartment of the septic tank. The pH, conductivity and temperature of the samples were measured in the field. The samples were inserted into the sample containers (provided by the laboratory), and were promptly delivered to Commercial Testing and Engineering, Inc. (CT&E) under chain of custody procedures. The laboratory analyzed the samples for the following parameters: nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, total kjeldahl nitrogen, biological oxygen demand (BOD) and total organic carbon (TOC). A copy of the laboratory test results are enclosed. All of the field and laboratory test results collected to date since the start of the sampling program conducted by GE2T are summarized in Tables I and II. g4086-i.doc/reg SUN-03-BS 17~40 ~ROH=ANCHORAGE TANK ID: 1B072773715 TABLE I1: Summary of Pre Cons~'ucfion Monitodng Results PAGE 5/5 Test Parameter (units) 14-Dec.94 Field measurements Temperature o C pH Conductivity (ms/cm) Lab Resu/~ BOD 5 (mg/L) Residue, Non-Filterable Sulfate (mg/L) Phosphate, Ortho (rog/L) Ammonia-N (rog/L) KjeldahI-N (rog/L) Nitrate-N (rog/L) Inlet Tank #1 Outlet Tank #2 Instrument / method: 11.60 10.50 Hach One pH meter 7.32 8.12 Hach One pH meter 1.38 1.35 Chemtdx 700 3500.00 151.00 EPA 405,1 3200.00 58.00 EPA 160.2 7.61 37.60 EPA 375.4 22.60 8.82 EPA 365.2 128.00 87.00 EPA 350.1 272.00 134.00 EPA 351.1 ND ND EPA 353.2/300.0 Field measurements Temperature ° C 8.70 pH 7.01 Conductivity (ms/cm) 1.20 Total dissolved solids (g/L) 0.64 g/L Lab Results SOD 5 (rog/L) 1215.00 Residue, Non-Filterable 2350.00 Sulfate (rog/L) 33.70 Phosphate, Ortho (mg/L) 24,30 Ammonia-N (mg/L) 114.00 KjeidahI-N (mg/L) 182.00 Nitrate-N (rog/L) ND 9,00 Hach One pH meter 8.63 Hach One pH meter 1.11 Hach 44600 0.63 g/L Hach 44600 173.00' EPA 405.1 160.00 EPA 160.2 38.90 EPA 300.0 ION 8.90 EPA 365.2 95.40 EPA 351.3 130.00 EPA 350.2 ND EPA 300.0 ION it~N (~g/~! NT NT Field measuremen= Temperature o C 7.20 9.30 Hach One pH meter .pH 6.92 7.62 Hach One pH meter Conductivity (ms/cra) 1.19 1,14 Hach 44600 Lab Resul~ BOD 5 (mg/L) 1100.00 530.00 EPA 405.1 Residue, Non-Filterable 1760.00 2720.00 EPA 160.2 Sulfate (mg/L) NT NT Phosphate, Ortho (rog/L) NT NT Ammonia-N (mg/L) 122.00 37.30 EPA 350.1 KjeldahI-N (mg/L) 190.00 160.00 EPA 351.1 Nitrate-N (rog/L) 0.44 ND EPA 300.0 ION Nitrite-N (mg/L) ND ND EPA 300.0 ION Chugiak Elementary SChool Septic System ~UN-03-gG 17:39 PROM:ANCHORAGE TANK ID: 19072773715 TABLE h Summary of Post Construction Monitoring Results Sampling Date: 29-Sep-95 Field measurements Test Parameter (units) Sample point #t Sample point #2 Septic Tank #1 Drain to Seepage Pits Temperature o C 21.83 21.47 pH 9.5O 8.85 Conductivity (ms/cm) 2.48 2.40 Ammonia-N (rng/i) 103 90 KjeldahI-N (mg/I) 113 99 Test Method Hach One pH meter Hach One pH meter Hach 44600 EPA 351.3 EPA 350.2 Nitrate-N (mg/I) <1.0 <1 EPA 353 2/300.0 30.Oct-g~ Field measurements Temperature o C 11.00 12.50 pH 7.06 6.92 Conductivity (ms/cra) 0.12 Lab Resutts 1.19 Ammonia-N (mg/0 98.0 90.5 KjeldahI-N (mg/I) 117.0 97.8 HaCh One* pH meter Hach One pH meter Hach 44600 EPA 351.3 EPA 350.2 N!t .mte-N (mg/I) <0.10 0.15 EPA 353.2/300.0 Field measurements Temperature o C 13.70 9.80 pH 7.95 7.05 Conductivity (ms/cm) 1.32 Lab Resu/ts 1.45 Am monia-N (mg/I) 133.00 128.00 KjeldahI-N (rog/I) 153,00 162.00 Hach One pH meter Hach One pH meter Hach 44600 EPA 351.3 EPA 350.2 Nitrate-N (mg/I) <0,20 <.20 EPA 353 2/300.0 22-Apr-96 ~ . Field measurements Temperature o C 13.00 12.60 pH 6.46 6.27 Conductivity (ms/cm) 1.12 Lab Results 1.13 Ammonia-N (mg/i) KjeldahI-N (mg/I) Nitrate-N (mg/I) Nitrite-N (mg/I) Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) Total Organic Carbon (TOC) 61.50 47.10 65.40 55.00 2.29 5.81 21.80 25,20 120.00 15,00 160.00 24.OO Hach One pH me~er Hach One pH meter Hach 44600 EPA 350.2 EPA 351.3 EPA 353.2/300.0 EPA 353.2/300.0 EPA 405.1 EPA 415.1 Chugiak Elementary School Septic System JUN-03-~B~B 17=3~3 PROI~I:ANCHORAGE TANK narvey 4 umer, Anchorage Sch~ DIs~ ORENCO Monitoring at Chugl~k Elemenlmy School May 24, 1 g96, Page 2 of 2 ID=19072773715 PAGE 3/5 The test results for the latest sampling event conducted on April 22, 1996, are very promising - in light of the recent re-activation of the ORENCO system since the winter shut-down problem. Also, the ORENCO system may still be in a state of acclimation. The test results for all forms of nitrogen, BOD and TOC indicate the ORENCO recirculating trickling filter system is beginning to effectively treat the wastewater discharged from the septic tank. Compared to earlier test results, the total nitrogen load to the soil absorption system has decreased on an average of approximately 40%. Although the BOD and TOC levels had not been measured in the past, there was a si,qnificant reduction in the BOD and TOC load to soil absorption system when compared to the their levels measured in the'first septic tank. Also, the BOD level of 15 mg/I in the discharge is very Iow (meets secondary treatment plant standards) compared to the high BOD values typically found in the discharges from septic tanks. We are currently awaiting the test results for the last monitoring event that occurred during the week of May 13, 1996. Although the recent test results are very encouraging, we still need to collect and analyze the data for the remaining sampling events before we could make a conclusion on the effectiveness of the ORENCO treatment system. The next sampling event should be completed during the last week of June 1996. The testing program is scheduled to be concluded by the end of August 1996, just prior to the start of the new school year. If you have any questions concerning our test findings, please feel free to contact us at your convenience at 277-2021. Sincerely, T~(~ ' . hom~n Environmental Specialist Enclosures: CT&E Laboratory Test Reports Tables I & II Reviewed by, Robert E. Gilfiliar~, P.E. Principal Engineer C: Keven Kleweno, P.E., ADEC Anchorage District Office Lowell MacNutt, Anchorage Tank & Welding, Inc. Tanya Bratslavsky, P.E. 940~64.doc/reg S~P-O§-9~ 10:33 FROM:ANCHORAG~ TANK ID: 19072773715 PA~ 3/8 mm~mm Z --; ~~ " ~ ~TA¥;O~'~ SEPTIC TANK ANC~RA~ TA~ & I~G, MC. S~ANDA~D ASSEMBLY S£P-05-96 10:34 PRO~:^NCHORAGE 0 0 Z C -4 0 Z CD Iq-.i-., '~' Z O~ Cr'q OO ~. ~ FIECIRCULATING LIFT · ~ ,,'~ ~... -:~ STAT;OW SEPTIC TANK AIICHORAGE TANK & WEI. DI~ INC, Ill Z Ill RECIRCULATING LIFT ~ANCHORAGE TANK&WELDING STATION SEPTIC TANK ,INC, STANDARD ASSEMBLY 06/17/96 11:09 '~503 459 2884 0RENCO SYSTEMS ~001 MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPAR'FMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES P.O. BOX 196650, 825 "L" STREET, ROOM 502 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519-6650 PAGE 1 OF 1 ON-SITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM (UPGRADE) PERMIT PERMIT NUMBER:SW960035 DESIGN ENGINEER:ALASKA WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES OWNER NAME:MEADE MARY L OWNER ADDRESS:4831 OMEGA CIR ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99516 DATE ISSUED: 3/26/96 EXPIRATION DATE: 3/26/97 PARCEL ID:01520318 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BOREAL!S #1 LT 16 LOT SIZE: 19549 {SQ. FT'.) NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 4 THIS PERMIT: THIS PERMIT IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF: DISPOSAL FIELD /SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM ALL CONSTRUCTION MUST 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 (iSAAC80) . 3. THE ENGINEER MUST NOTIFY DHHS AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO EACH INSPECTION. PROVIDE NOTIFICATION BY CALLING 343-4744 ( 24 HOURS ) (NOT REQUIRED FOR WELL ONLY PERMIT) 4. FROM OCTOBER 15 TO APRIL 15 A SUBSURFACE SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM UNDER CONSTRUCTION DURING FREEZING WEATHER MUST BE EITHER: A. OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE SAME DAY B. COVERED, SEALED AND HEATED TO PREVENT FREEZING 5. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL PROVISIONS. SPECIAL PROVISIONS: ~ THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED FO~ ~ AND THE ATTACHED/P~P~Y/©~ ISSUED BY: !~/~_/~/ ,~- INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER SYSTEM [ER/MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SHALL ~ DATE: DATE: Alaska Water & Wastewater Services December 5, 1995 "Preserving The Last Frontier" ..... ~ ~nchOt~age _~ Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services Division of Environmental Services On-Site Services Section P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 Ref: Revised Design for Septic System Upgrade on Lot 16, Borealis S/D #1. To whom it may concern: 1. GENERAL: As you are aware, the original design for this upgrade was submitted in August of 1995. Following DHHS review, and a site visit, it was determined that the property was a good candidate for the "upflow filter" system developed by 0renco Systems, Inc. and marketed by Anchorage Tank. During the months of late August, through mid October, Anchorage Tank worked with Orenco to design a system which would be suitable for Alaska's climate. The design drawings were submitted to you in October when we (M.O.A and I) met with Anchorage Tank (Lowell McNutt) to discuss the design and agree upon the design parameters. They are summarized as follows: a. Separation to groundwater: 2 feet b. Separation to bedrock: 4 feet Soils application rates: - perk rate ranging from 30-60 min/inch: 2 gpd/ft2 - perk rate less than 30 min/inch: 4 gpd/ft2 Attached is the application, site plan, and drawings for the revised design. Comments are as follows: 2. ORENCO PACKAGE SYSTEM: Attached is drawings of the Orenco "TrickSTEP" tank, and the "Upflow Filter", prepared by Anchorage Tank. Per Lowell McNutt, ~e syst-em is designed to handle flows up to 750 gallons per day (letter to M.0.A., dated 2/22/95). The entire package, except for the wood, and the sand is provided by Anchorage Telephone: (907) 337-6179 · Fax: (907) 338-3246 · 8471 Brookridge Drive · Anchorage, Alaska 995~ ~4 Tank. Since you are familiar with the operation of the system I won't elaborate. As with their standard STEP tank, it is equipped with a high water alarm per M.O.A requirements. 3. DRAINFIELD DESIGN: SOILS: As can be seen from reviewing the previously submitted soils logs, groundwater is extremely shallow in the area for the proposed drainfield. The water level in test hole #1 rose to within 2.1 feet of the ground surface. The water level in test hole #2 rose to within 2.8 feet of the ground surface. I previously submitted pictures of both test holes. My initial plan was to try and run percolation tests in the SW-SM soil layer in each hole, however, shallow groundwater prohibited me from running a test in hole #1. I was able to run a percolation in the upper SM (loam) soils of each test hole. The slowest percolation rate encountered was 13.3 minutes/inch in test hole #1. After the removal of the organic layer, the unsaturated, accepting soil stratum (SM layer) will be as thin as 1 foot. In short, the unsaturated receiving soil layer will be less than 2 feet thick. The SM layer is underlaid by saturated SW-SM soils which "perked" at 5.9 minutes/inch in test hole #2. The intent is to remove the organic soil layer, and build an elevated mound of "Lake Otis" gravel over the SM soils, as required to achieve a 2 foot separation to groundwater. Once the mound is built, a shallow, five foot wide trench will be constructed over it. See the attached design drawings. ~ TRENCH DESIGN: The slowest application for the~strata being utilized was 13.3 minutes/inch (Th #1). ~ This corresponds to an application rate of 4 gpd/ft2 for~trench. Since the existing home has 4 bedrooms, the total design flow is 600 gpd. Based upon this, the minimum amount of absorption area is 150 ft2. The proposed trench is 5 feet wide and 40 feet long, providing an absorption area of 200 ft2. 4. SURFACE WATER: There is a drainage ditch which parallels the north and east property lines. This ditch was generally dry on 5/20/95 & 5/28/95, but it had standing water in it on 7/25/95 (considerable rain in previous days). It is my belief that this ditch carries water only during early spring runoff and after heavy rainfall. If this condition were to change, in the future, a surface water waiver would be required. 5. TOPOGRAPHY: At the location proposed for the new trench, the lot slopes downward, to the northwest, at a rate of approximately 6%. In short, there are no slope concerns. 6. WAIVER OF SEPARATION DISTANCE TO CLASS "A" COMMUNITY WELL: A request for a separation distance waiver (140 feet from well to new septic system) was approved by ADEC on 8/16/95. A copy of this approval was previously submitted to your office. 7. SUMMARY: Due to the delays in getting the upflow filter design from Orenco Systems, Inc.and Anchorage Tank, it is now too late in the season to do the subject installation. The primary reason is that the accepting soil stratum is now almost completely frozen. The intent is to do the upgrade next spring, after the groundwater subsides sufficiently. During that time period, we can gather additional data on the upflow systems in Oregon, and the one installed at Chugiak Elementary school. Perhaps your department could ask Anchorage Tank to compile this data. This information may lead to design changes which would enhance the performance of Ms. Mead's system. I am unaware of any negative impacts that this installation would impose on adjacent wells, or septic systems. If you have any.questions, please call me a 337-6179. Sincerely, ~ ness, P.E., M.S. Ow~/~onsultant c.c Mary Mead Mead7. wps Anchorage Tank & Welding, Inc. 27oo P o'-----'--"~cu p~ n e'~.. ~ = October 18,. 1995 Mr. Jim Cross Program Manager, On-Site Services Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health & Human Services P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 Dear Mr. Cross: Thank you for the opportunity to work with your department on the Trickling Filter type innovative septic system, with related components. Attached you will find: a) Drawings of various combinations of pump evacuated "TrickSTEP" tanks for your review. They have been blessed by Orenco Systems, Inc. (OSI), who has a patent pending on the trickle filter equipment. b) A revised paper by Harold Ball, P.E. re: nitrogen reduction in on-site systems using Trickling Filters and Upflow Filters. As you know, Anchorage Tank & Welding, Inc. worked closely with your department two years ago and helped with the development of the currently used intermittent sand filter technology. While we have been delighted with the test results, we have been appalled by the installed cost of these systems and the disappointing number of units we have sold as a result. It is our belief that we are all better served if the in-place cost of a septic system remains Iow .enough to be affordable, as long as it accomplishes the degree of treatment required by the Municipality. Accordingly, we are rather reluctant to enter into a testing program which is going to yield another $20,000 monstrosity that works well but will not sell. Our experience seems to indicate a high failure rate among beds and mound systems due to high biological Goading of tt~e infiltrative surface. Further contributing to these failures seems to be the lack of oxygen available to what should be an aerobic process due to the burial depths we use. We visualize the Trickle Tank as the replacement technology for the now used pressurized bed or mound' system. At 20% of the BOD5 that is emitted from the currently used STEP tanks, we feel that the effluent coming directly from the Trickle Tank will, in most cases, be sufficiently clear as to preclude a clogging biomat forming in a normal bed or mound. In addition, the Trickling Filter technology has the ability to use a building block approach where one can add an Upflow Filter and/or a sand filter to accomplish the desired degree of treatment for any given lot. The · table below, derive~l from an experimental system in Oregon, shows how the effluent quality improves at each treatment level. @ODs TSS TKN NH3-N NO3-N DO PH mg/I mg/I mg/I mg/I mg/I mg/I Screened, Untreated 125 28 66 54 2 .8 7,5 . Open Foam 30 20 15 5.6 4.4' 1.7 7.7 Upflow 8 ?.9 1.2 .2,5 2.3 7,4 Sand Filter <1 <1 <1 <1 7 5 7.2 What we are proposing to test here is not a system but a series of treatment facilities. Each component, particularly the gravel or sand beds, will add significantly to the installed.cost of a basic Trickling Filter tank. Because Upflow Filters and sand filters are used for polishing of effluent to further reduce BODs, TSS, and F/C, we would like to have the Municipality's assurance that these facilities will only be required as additions to the basic Trickling Filter tank when site conditions warrant additional treatment. We are presently able to proceed with fabrication and I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours. Anchorage Tank & Welding, Inc. Lowell MacNutt, Vice President m ,,1,1 m m z i'll 10:32 FROM:ANCHORAGE TANK ID: 19072773715 PAGE 2/6 z: -,r 0 18:35 FROM:ANCHORAGE TANK ID: 19872773715 PAGE 6/6 m m STAT~Oi~ SEPTIC TANK NCHORAGETA~&I~ELDIIG, MC. (GRAVITY sTANDARDDISCHARGE) ASSEMBLY . k~ ~~ ~"~ (.~ zza~ a~ ~ ~'~] ~) SEP-05-96 18:35 FROH:ANCHORAGE TANK ID: 19072773715 PAGE 0 23 15 7 O~ 30" BD MANHOLE HEAD 7"¢ HUB W/6"¢ HOLE IN TANK BAFFLE 24" BD MANHOLE TANK HEAD APR-02-199? 11:29 CT&E ~SI ANCHORAGE 90? 561 5J01 CT&E Environmental Servi=es Inc. CT&E Ref.# Client Name Project Name/// Client Sample ID Matrix Ordered By PWSEO 971406001 MOA-Health/H-man Sty-H20 Quality Lot 16, Bk 1, Borealis S/D Tank ]~fflucnt Water (Suffac~, l~ff., Groun(t) Client PO# Printed Date/Time 04/02/97 10:03 Collected Date/Time 03/23/97 18:30 Received Date/Time 03/24/97 14:30 Technical Director: Stephen C. Ede T~ta~ SUsl~nded $o~ids Fecat CoLifom by MF Results * 19,1 18 ~.3 4.83 O 272000 PQL Units Method ALlowable Prep AnatyM5 Limits Date Date Init 1.00 n~/L SM18 4500-NO3F 10 maz 03/25/97 g.O0 mg/L EPA G05.1 05/Z5/97 RAH O.gO0 mg/L ;PA 160.2 0~/g6/97 gA~ 5.00 re~/L EPA 351.3 03/31/97 JBL co[/lOOmL SM18 9~22D 0~/24/97 RAM ~P~-02-1997 11~30 CT&H H~I ~C~O~H 90? ~61 ~S01 P.0~%0S CT&E Environmental Services Ine, CT&E 1~.# Client Name Proj~t Client Sample ID Matrix Ordw~d By 971406002 MOA-He~I~/H,m~, Srv-H20 Quality Lot 16. Bk l, l~orealis S/D Filter Effluent Water (Surface, Eft., Cn'ound) Client PO// Printed DatedTime 04/02/97 10:03 Collected Date/Time 03/23/97 18:20 R~ceived Date/Time 03/24/97 14:30 T~chnieal Director: Stephen C. Ede S~-nplc Remarks: Parameter Biochemical Oxygen Demand Total Su~pendec[ solids Fecal Co[Jfomby~F Results PQL Un;ts Hethod AtLo~abLe Prep Analysis L~mits Date Date Init 14.5 1.00 mg/L SM18 4500-~05F 10 max 03tZ5/97 dBL 15 ~,00 mg/L EPA 605,1 03/Z5/97 RAM 2.4 0.200 mg/L EPA 160,2 03/26/97 RAM 5.72 5.00 rmJ/L EPA 351.3 03/31/97 JBL 9100 ¢ot/lOO~L SM18 92220 03/Z4/97 RAM TOTRL P. 03 56789 • B • Municipality of Anchorage NI''� On-Site Water and Wastewater Program a MAR �� :AA i (907) 343-7904 i; 9 "018 5�I a I c� Certificate of On-Site Systems Approv. o �ti 68L 1I oje Parcel I.D. 015-203-18 Expiration Date: • 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: Complete legal description BOREALIS#1; LOT 16 Location (site address) 4831 Omega Circle*Anchorage 99516 Current Property owner(s) Ned harshbarger Day phone 907-903-2000 Mailing address Real Estate Agent Day phone 2. TYPE OF DWELLING: ® Single Family (w/wo ADU) ❑ Duplex ❑ Multiple Dwellings (Single Family and/or Duplex) 3. NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 4 4. TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: TYPE OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL: Individual Well ❑ Individual Individual Water Storage ❑ Holding Tank ❑ Community Class A Well ® Community ❑ Public Water System ❑ Public Sewer ❑ WaiverNariance request for: Distance: Received by Date: 6 Az he COSA to be released to the engineer, unless otherwise requested by the engineer. COSA Fee $ J24 Waiver Fee $ Date of Payment Date of Payment Receipt Number OU V1 A Receipt Number COSA# 05C j N t i 1 Waiver# 5. 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 for this application, shows that the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is (are) safe, functional and adequate for the number of bedrooms and type of structure indicated herein. I further verify that based on the information obtained from the Municipality of Anchorage files and from my investigation and inspection, the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is(are) in compliance with all applicable Municipal and State codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of installation. Name of Firm: Garness Engineering Group, Ltd (GEG) Phone: 907-337-6179 Address: 3701 East Tudor Road, Suite 101-Anchorage,Alaska 99507 Engineer's Printed Name: Jeffrey A. Garness Date: 2(' /I 0, Q�QooOpO,, In conducting this evaluation, GEG provided an engineering evaluation of the well and/or septic system o Q F A `N in accordance with the guidelines and regulations established by the Municipality of Anchorage and ,,: ;F,.<,\\....:.. ""••. 43.A industry practices. The reported results describe the condition of the system/s on the date/s of the , VU evaluation. Separation distances were measured to readily identifiable features. Hidden defects or �0 - i `.a QQ encroachments may exist that were not identified during the evaluation. The operational life of all wells 0 * . • * D and septic systems depend upon a variety of variables, including but not limited to, soil conditions, 1..""' .... 1 Q groundwater levels (that may fluctuate during the year), quality of construction (materials and ! /e Q 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 A - r ? , Garness . system/s; therefore, GEG makes no warranty(express or implied) regarding the future performance of l/Qo !CE_7a • Qp� the well or septic system. GEG makes no representation whether an alternative well or septic system 0. •. .,cQp can be installed on the property in the event either of the current systems fail to perform adequately in 1i • •''j/2.4 '1. ('°o the future. The content of this report is for the sole benefit of the person/party that retained GEG to \Pd pr°fess+O�°ate perform the evaluation. Reliance upon the information provided in this report by any other person or �D•pOop�o party (including subsequent property purchasers) is not authorized, nor will it confer any legal right whatsoever. #AECC884 6. DSD SIGNATURE ?Cl System #1 Approved for (i bedrooms System #2 Approved for bedrooms Disapproved Conditional approval for bedrooms, with the following stipulations: s S +1-r- ,'s 42.- (9 L: Aitokovj P _g(61) o'l a c4Q1 See('le' _ 4-aw\tc i' 2_C 9 AfPatVc IC9.‘_() — I , c� ) By: '- _ 1n-- Original Certificate Date: — i The Municipality of Anchorage Development Services Division (DSD) issues Certificates of On-Site Systems Approval (COSA) based only upon the representations given in paragraph 5 by an independent professional civil engineer registered in the State of Alaska. The Municipality of Anchorage is not responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineer's work. 7. ATTACHMENTS: COSA Checklist Nitrate Advisory Septic System Advisory Arsenic Advisory Well Flow Advisory Other COSA blue sheet_10-10-12.doc If more than 1 septic system is on the lot: COSA Checklist# of Structure served by this system Certificate of On-Site Systems Approval Checklist Legal Description: BOREALIS#1; LOT 16 Parcel ID: 015-203-18 A. WELL DATA Well type A If A, B, or C provide PWSID#210786 Well Log (Y/N) Date completed Sanitary seal (Y/N) Wires properly protected (Y/N Total depth ft. Cased to ft. Casing height (abo - •round) in. FROM WELL LOG AT I -` CTION Date of test Static water level ft. ft. Well production g.p.m. g.p.m. WATER SAMPLE RES : Coliform colonies/100 ml. Nitrate mg./L. Collected by: enic: ug./L. Date of sample: B. SEPTIC/HOLDING TANK DATA *SEE ATTACHED MAINTENANCE REPORT Tank Type/Material STEP/STEEL Date installed 7/26/96 Tank size 1500 gal. Number of Compartments 2 Cleanouts (Y/N) YES Foundation cleanout (Y/N) YES Depression over tank (Y/N) NO High water alarm (Y/N) YES Date of pumping "' Pumper C. ABSORPTION FIELD DATA -BELOW EXISTING GRADE AT WEST MONITORING TUBE RECIRCULATING UPFLOW FILTER Date installed 7/26/96 Soil rating .p.d 2or ft2/bdrm) 3 System type SHALLOW TRENCH Length 40 ft. Width 5 ft. Gravel below pipe 0.5 ft. Total depth *3.0 ft. Eff. absorption area 200 ft2 Monitoring tube YES Depression over field NO Date of adequacy test 3/14/18 Results (Pass/Fail) PASS For 4 bedrooms Fluid depth in absorption field before test 0 in. Water added 938 gal. New depth 1 in. Elapsed Time: 120 min. Final fluid depth 0 in. Absorption rate >= 600+ g.p.d. Any rejuvenation treatment(past 12 mo.) (Y/N &type) NO If yes, give date - -COULD NOT FIND MONITORING TUBE ON THE EAST SIDE OF TRENCH. IT WAS PRESENT DURING 2012 INSPECTION. MONITORING TUBE ONLY STICKS ABOVE GRADE 0-1 INCH. -MONITORING TUBE ON WEST SIDE OF TRENCH EXTENDS 3 INCHES BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE INVERT -DRAINFIELD HAS 2 INCHES OF INSULATION OVER TOP -CONDITION OF 22 YEAR-OLD STEEL UPFLOW FILTER IS UNKNOWN *SECOND COMPARTMENT OF 1500 GALLON STEP TANK D. LIFT STATION **SEE A+ HOME SERVICES MAINTENANCE LOG (ATTACHED) Date installed 7/25/96 Size in gallons *500 Manhole/Access (Y/N) ** "Pump on" level at ** in. "Pump off' level at ** in. High water alarm level at ** in. Datum ** Cycles tested ** Meets alarm & circuit requirements? ** E. SEPARATION DISTANCES SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM WELL ON LOT TO: COMMUNITY WELL Septic tank/lift station on lot On adjacent lots Absorption field on lot On adjacent lots Public sewer main '•• • sewer manhole/cleanout Sewer/septic service line Holding tank •.- . containment areas Manure/animal excrete storage areas SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM SEPTIC/HOLDING TANK ON LOT TO: Building foundation 10'+ Property line 5+ Absorption field 5+ Water main 10'+ Water service line 10'+ Surface water 100'+ Wells on adjacent lots*140'+ PUBLIC/100'+ PRIVATE SEPARATION DISTANCE FROM ABSORPTION FIELD ON LOT TO: Property line 10'+ Building foundation 10'+ Water main 10'+ Water service line 10'+ Surface water 100'+ Driveway, parking/vehicle storage 10'+ Curtain drain NONE KNOWN Wells on adjacent lots*140'+ PUBLIC/100'+ PRIVATE F. COMMENTS *ADEC WAIVER GRANTED AT TIME OF CONSTRUCTION.ADEC PROJECT#9621-WV-212-010 .4% OF 1 `4% OF '7 1 44• G. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION :4P;.•..... ...........• I certify that I have determined through field inspections and1:411119, ;"10 �� �� review of Municipal records that the above systems are in • •conformance with MOA COSA guidelines in effect on this �• .date. � Je r- A. 00 s:: *. / f Engineer's Printed Name JEFFREY A. GARNESS •• 'Pls� E-79 4) ..4 k i-ROF .....SS 14N::'4 Date LICENSE ,IIII*Wiwi*** #AECC884 (Rev. 10112112) ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE AND /Ma 4d. /11Y•ukJ THIS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AGREEMENT made and entered into as of this gDay of of 20 //?,by and between r'1 i i U. /44•-mJ herein the"OWNER,"and the Municipality of Anchorage, herein the "MUNICIPALITY." In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties to this Maintenance and Repair Agreement agree as follows: I. Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems. Municipality grants permission to Owner to utilize and operate an Advanced Wastewater Treatment System (AWWTS),� described as L, 1/ �ti�!rciA./KY1 T tip Ic'located at(legal description). -tel 1-7 l 2. Definitions. Alteration. Any change to the design or function of an AWWTS that includes the installation or removal of any parts,components or pieces not included in the original construction permit and design. Certificate of On-Site Systems Approval(COSA). An approval by the Municipality of existing water and wastewater disposal systems given at the time of property sale and title transfer in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code(hereinafter, "AMC") I5.65.These approvals certify that the systems arc adequate for the homes that they support and meet the codes that were in place at the time of system construction. Damage. Any man-made or natural change in a system that would inhibit the system from performing as designed. Maintenance and Repair. The scheduled and as needed replacement of existing parts,components and pieces of an AWWTS that were included in the original design which would allow the AWWTS to continue to perform as designed. Permit. An On-Site Wastewater Disposal Permit as required by AMC 15.65 to construct and operate an AWWTS. 3. Term. The term of this Maintenance and Repair Agreement shall begin on the date of approval by the Municipality to operate the installed system or issuance of a COSA,and shall continue while the AWWTS is in use or is operational or until the property is sold or title is transferred by the owner and a new COSA is issued to the new owner or transferee of the property. 4. Alterations, Installation and Removal of Additional Equipment. Prior to performing any alterations to an AWWTS,the owner agrees to obtain an On-site Wastewater Disposal Permit from the Municipality in accordance with AMC 15.65. 5. Maintenance and Repairs. A. Throughout the term of this Maintenance and Repair Agreement, the Owner shall maintain their AWWTS in a satisfactory condition capable of producing treated septic effluent in accordance with the equipment's approval for operation in the Municipality. The owner shall enter into a service agreement with an AWWTS service and maintenance provider approved by the municipality and the manufacturer of the AWWTS for the entire term of the AWWTS. In addition,it shall be the responsibility of the Owner during the term of this Maintenance and Repair Agreement, and any renewals thereof, at the owner's sole expense, to pay for any and all: (I)repair(s),(2) maintenance, (3)adjustment(s),(4)replacement costs, and(5) inspection costs. B. Owner agrees to comply with all applicable ordinance, laws, regulations,rules and orders for the AWWTS. C. Upon request by the Municipality,the owner agrees to provide the Municipality a written schedule of routine maintenance and repairs which have been performed on the system. When a record of maintenance is documented and maintained by the system vendor, the owner agrees to allow the Municipality access to this information. D. Owner acknowledges that the fine for failing to maintain and repair an AWWTS may be assessed in accordance with AMC 14.60 for improper discharge. E. Owner agrees that only maintenance and repair personnel approved by the Municipality will inspect and make any necessary maintenance,repairs or permitted alterations to the system. F. Owner agrees to grant the Municipality reasonable access to test and inspect the AWWTS upon 24 hours written notice. G. Owner agrees that any sale or transfer of title of the property will not occur without a new Certificate of On-Site Systems Approval. H. Owner agrees that the AWWTS installation and maintenance requirements as provided by the AWWTS vendor/installer and approved by the Municipality are the governing guidelines for the construction, maintenance and repair of the Owner's AWWTS. I. Owner agrees to provide and maintain a telephone connection to the AWWTS as required by the AWWTS approval. 6. Nonwaiver. The failure of either party at any time to enforce a provision of this Maintenance and Repair Agreement shall in no way constitute a waiver of the provisions, nor in any way affect the validity of the Maintenance and Repair Agreement or any part hereof,or the right of such party thereafter to enforce each and every provision hereof. 7. Amendment. A. This Maintenance and Repair Agreement shall only be amended, modified or changed by a writing, executed by authorized representatives of the parties,with the same formality that this Maintenance and Repair Agreement was executed with, and such writing shall be attached to this Maintenance and Repair Agreement as an amendment. B. For the purposes of any amendment modification or change to the terms and conditions of this agreement, the only authorized representatives of the parties arc: ,,�n a. Owner: /r'!�. H ii;ll?colj b. Municipality: Director,Community Development or designated authority C. Any attempt to amend, modify,or change this contract by either an unauthorized representative or unauthorized means shall be void. 8. Jurisdiction: Choice of Law. Any civil action arising from this Maintenance and Repair Agreement shall be brought in the Superior Court for the Third Judicial District of the State of Alaska at Anchorage. The laws of the State of Alaska shall govern the rights and obligations of the parties under this Maintenance and Repair Agreement. 9. Severability. Any provisions of this Maintenance and Repair Agreement decreed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction shall not invalidate the remaining provisions of the Maintenance and Repair Agreement. OWNER: By: �rs� (signature) Date: a ,." /f'l4 14- L,J,'/l ila (print name) STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) The foregoin_ instru cnt was acknowledged before mc this 6=t' day of JJ"� 20 l ,by A!' at+ W,t1 I1(413 Public NIT RY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA KEVIN My Commission expires: 'lao/ZoZ1 Slate°MAlaelca My Commission Expires Mardi 10.2021 MUNICIPALITY: By: (signature) Date: (print name) Title: 04/04/2018 12:06 8686770 _ APLUS PAGE O1 MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE /Di, Phone: 907-3mimerm MOM r 904 Development Services Department Fax: 907-34`--; 997 04 On-Site Water&. Wastewater Section Lift Station/Pump Vault cl'.,30 Maintenance Log Owner - • : : ..- - . '- Street Address 8 - • •. - .. _. Phone._ g^ Legal Desc. PID . nt'� o Tom' •Pumping completed yep .'�± -Sludge level inches -Pumping: required LD -Pump basket cleaned g .]Q. -Effluent filter cleaned -Control floats cleaned -Proper float settings confirmed �Q -Operation satisfactory . -Audible and visual alarm inside dwelling ( ;'.tto -Dedicated electrical alarm circuit `--' -Alarm system operationo1"Y not satf -Ground water intrusion at riser to tank connection yes -Weephole functional s_' no i ��� � --. -Ground water intrusion around pipe penetrations Y�-� Properly Secured ,,�r�!�. •Manhole lid: Functional Insulated 0 p y Ci Other -AU manufacturer required inspections and maintenance completed -X-- 1-r c..,YN\c.,...rrle...o.c1 _c,,...-F'.1t ............... c K.(rn.qt—)) ,lparf-s - Z- -box._..._CoYw. Mai ntenanGe2fiVideri r Technician �1� 61O1iK'�51_4,-c - Date of maintenance.:--(I --(o."- Company _A a(d tie S --c - / .,r Signature 4/,_. Date_;'._:( .:7 7. Mailing Address: P. O. Box 196G50 Anchorage. Alaska 99519-6G50 ' ,Nlvw.ml1n1.0rq 11111 MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Division of Environmental Services On-Site Services Section P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 343-4744 Parcel I.D. # (:~ t c~- CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH AUTHORITY APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ~-'~) ~--/~ HAA# GENERAL INFORMATION Complete legal description Location (site address or directions) Property owner Mailing address Day phone ~4-~ Lending agency Mailing address Agent t,J ~.- Address /",J Day phone Day phone w e Unless otherwise requested, HAA will be held for pickup. NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: Individual well Community well Public water NOTE: If community well system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attest- ing to the legality and status of system. TYPE OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL: Individual on-site Holding tank Community on-site Public sewer NOTE: If community wastewater system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attesting to the legality and status of system. 72-025 (Rev 1/91) Front MOA #21 5. 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 of this Health Authority Approval application shows that the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is safe, functional and adequate for the number of bedrooms and type of structure indicated herein. I further verify that based on the information obtained from the Municipality of Anchorage files and from my investigation and inspection, the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is in compliance with all Municipal and State codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect on the date of this inspection. Alaska Water & Name of Firm Address~ Engineeds signature bedrooms. DHHS SIGNATURE Approved for '~' Date Disapproved. Conditional approval for bedrooms, with the following stipulations: Additional Comments The Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues Health Authority Approval Certificates based only upon the representations given in paragraph 5 above by an independent professional engineer registered in the State of Alaska. The DHHS does this as a courtesy to purchasers of homes and their lending institutions in order to satisfy certain federal and state requirements. Employees of DHHS do not conduct inspections or analyze data before a certificate is issued. The Municipality of Anchorage is not responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineer's work. 72-025 (Rev. 1/91) B<3c~: MOA ~ Municipality of Anchorage DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Environmental Services Division 825 L Street, Room 502 · Anchorage, Alaska 99501 · (907) 343-4744 Health Authority Approval Checklist Legal Description: L.~-'F ~, .~ ~oFz. F=.--~ ~,]~:3 Parcel I.D.: A. WELL DATA Well type ~o ,"--/,,-~ If A, B, or C, attach ADEC letter. ADEC water system number Lo"~:~(WN) Date completed Total depth ~ Cased to _~ Casing height (above ground) ~ Sanitary seal (Y/N)~"'~_ Wires properly-Protecte~l~''''''~''~ ~21~;;tai~; level ~'""~ ' ',,.--'~ ~ _ - Well production J ' g.p.m. "~~ i i~ g.p.m. Nitrate WATER SAMPLE RES[~<~ Coliform J D~e of sample: B. C--.,"T;C;HCLD,';;C TA.~ -'CATA Date installed '7/'~ ~'"/~ ~ ColleCted by: Foundation cleanout (Y/N) . 'Tank size ~5-O ~ Number of Compartments '7_ Cleanouts (Y/N) y ")/ Depression (Y/N) t,J D High water alarm (Y/N) Date of Pumping ~'~-__.~,~ Pumper C. ABSORPTION FIELD DATA Date installed Length ,,~-(~ Width Effective absorption area Date of adequacy test Soil rating (g.p.d./fForft2/bdrm) ' ~ Systemtype ~ Gravel thickness below pipe · ~' Total depth Monitoring Tube present (Y/N) "/ Depression over field (Y/N) Results (Pass/Fail) ~'J ~ ~('-~-~For ~ bedrooms Fluid depth in absorption field before test (in.); ,/ Fluid depth ~ (ins) Minutes later: / Peroxide treatment (past 12 months) (Y/N) ~' Immediately after ~ gal. water added (in.): Absorption rate = ~ .g.p.d. If yes, give date ~ 72-026 (Rev. 3/96)* L-IF -T- ~ -T-A-T-t~ N Date installed Manhole/Access (Y/N) High water alarm level at* Cycles tested /,j Size in gallons "Pump on" level at* ~ '7 *Datum "Pump off" level at* SEPARATION DISTANCES SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM WELL ON LOT TO: /~/ /~,. Public sewer mahout Sew ' SEPARATION DIST~,~ICES FROM SEPTIC/HOLDING TANK ON LOT TO: ! Foundation ~ ~' ! 4- Property line 2.,:::i ~ Absorption field ! ! Water main/service line '>~ ~ 0 Surface water/drainage ~' ~o0 Wells on adjacent SEPARATION DISTANCE FROM ABSORPTION FIELD ON LOTTO: I Property line · ), 0 Building foundation ~, O/~ ~ '-- Water main/service line ~, ! O I Surface water ~' I O O Driveway, parking/vehicle storage area ~0/~' Curtain drain ~o~---~ ~-.~c3~J,.J Wells on adjacent lots I~, ~ / 4- F. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION I certify that Ihav-A deSeR~nined thru~d inspections and review of Municipal records that the above in c°n f°rma~c~~~ell~_ e_s in e ff ect °n this date' s ys tems are Engineer's Name Date HAA Fee $. Date of Payment Waiver Fee $ Date of Payment Receipt Number Receipt Number 72-026 (Rev. 3/96)* FAX COVER SHEET Alaska Water & Wastewate,.' Consulting Engineers 847'I Brookrige Drive Anchorage, Alaska 9950/~ Country (907) 337-6179 (907) 338-3246 SEND TO Company name I~.o.~ Attention Office location Fax number From Jeffrey A. Gamess, P.E., M.S. Date / / Office location Anchorage, Alaska Phone number ............................ ~Pa__ger: 1-800-481-1162 Cellular: 244-9612 ~-_~ Urgent E~ Reply ASAP Please comment ~-~ Please review [] For y our information Total pages, including cover: COMMENTS ....... p~i~~ ........... ~ ..... o,.,~.u. .... S. sg~:~....A~... .... i.s.'.o~ ~ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: GRE. ANCHORAGE AREA BOL SH Department of Environmental Quality 3330 C Street Anchorage, Alaska 99503 INSPECTION REPORT ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM MAILING ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION . 7-, dor PHONE SEPTIC TANK: DISTANCE U~ ~.'~.. I NUMBER OF FROM WELL MATERIAL COMPARTMENTS INSIDE ~ INSIDE WIDTH LIQUID DEPTH ~O GALLONS. TILE DRAIN FIELD: DISTANCE FROM WELL TOTAL LENGTH '"'--' FOUNDATION "'"'- _NEAREST LOT LINE OF LINES NUMBER OF LINES I DISTANCE BETWEEN LINES ~ TRENCH WIDTH "~Z. IN. TOTAL EFFECTIVE ! ABSORPTION AREA ~-~O_.~ SQ. FT. LENGTH OF EACH LINE '~/ DEPTH: TOP OF TILE TO FINISH GRADE 7//"~f DEPTH OF FILTER ~' MATERIAL BENEATH TILE ~ ~1~. ABOVE TILE ~ IN. WELL: TYPE~j~I;' p~A bl,'¢ CONSTRUCTION O¢p.~6u~ J DEPTH DISTANCE FROM BUILDING NEAREST NEAREST SEPTIC SEEPAGE FOUNDATION__ LOT LINE SEWER LINE__, TANK , SYSTEM CESSPOOL OTHER SOURCES APPROVED DISAPPROVED REMARKS DISTANCES: _ INSTALLED BY: SEWER LINE DEPTH: PIPE MATERIAL: LOT SLOPE: FX0 ~ ~ REMARKS: ~4~ ~- q~.~ DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM DATE ~///'/~S~' APPROVED rob G.A.A.B. C Form EQ-032 GRl:. .:~ ANCHORAGE Area Bo' 'GH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 333,0 "C" STREET ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM -- APPLICATION AND PERMIT PERMIT NO. ~ ,NSTALLATION LOCATION ~/5~'~ P,, ~/? ~ /',~' 'EGALOESCRIPT,ON ,4C' 7-- /~" INSTALLATION OF: SEPTIC TANK TYPE AND SIZE OF FACILITY TO BE SERVED FINANCED THROUGH / SEEPAGE Pit , DRAIN FIELD TO BE ,NSTALLED BY ~ 5~'4' f'"','' ':'<~ - NOTE: THIS PERMIT IS NOT VALID WITHOUT SOIL TEST COMPLETION DATE ANTICIPATED FINAL INSPECTION: 24 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED. BACKFILLING OF ANY SYSTEM WITHOUT FINAL INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AUTHORITY WILL BE SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION. MINIMUM DISTANCES, REQUIREMENTS FOUNDATION TO SEPTIC TANK FOUNDATION TO SEEPAGE Pit SEPTIC TANK TO SEEPAGE PIT WALL SEPTIC TANK ., SEEPAGE PIT . TO NEAREST LOT LINE. WELL TO SEPTIC TANK DRAIN FIELD WATER MAIN TO SEPTIC TANK DRAIN FIELD SEPTIC TANK, ., SEEPAGE Pit TO RIVER, Lake, STREAM. DRAIN FIELD , DRAIN FIELD SEEPAGE PIT ALSO CONSIDER AREA WELLS. SEEPAGE PIT , DRAIN FIELD CAST IRON INTO AND OUT OF SEPTIC TANK AND INTO CRIB CROSSING GAP OF EXCAVATION 5 FEET INTO UNDISTURBED SOIL, 4 INCH DIAMETER CAST IRON SIPHON PIPES ON SEPTIC TANK AND SEEPAGE PIT FITTED WITH AIRTIGHT REMOVABLE CAPS. GRAVEL SACKFILL CONFORM TO BOROUGH REGULATIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION. ~/ -~.~;... ( I LICENSED DESIGNER DIAGRAM I CERTIFY THAT I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF GREATER ANCHORAGE AREA BOROUGH ORDINANCE NO. 28-68 AND THAT THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SYSTEM IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CODE. DATE ~"~ APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE ~/ FORM NO. EGI-OI 6 RE''R ANCHORAGE AREA'GH Department of Environmental Quality 3330 C Street Anchorage, Alaska 9cJ503 INSPECTION REPORT ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM NAM E ~'-'~ ..C.~)q~'~.T~ LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS '~)X LEGAL DESCRIPTION SEPTIC TANK: DISTANCE FROM WELL INSIDE LENGTH ~ INSIDE WIDTH MATERIAL ~/-~-~ NUMBER OF COMPARTMENTS LIQUID DEPTH ~ LIQUID CAPACITY 1:2.~'~ GALLONS, SEEPAGE PIT: NUMBER OF PITS / . DIAMETER LINING MATERIAL /-~' CRIB SIZE: / BUILDING FO U N DATION ,~t~) '-/ ! OR WIDTH //~/, LENGTI-~~), DEPTH /'~' DISTANCE FROM: WELL ADDITIONAL ABSORPTION WELL: BUILDING NEAREST FOUNDATION __ , LOT LINE CESSPOOL , OTHER SOURCES APPROVED / DISAPPROVED DEPTH DISTANCE FROM: NEAREST SEPTIC SEEPAGE SEWER LINE TANK __, SYSTEM REMARKS DISTANCES: DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM INSTALLED BY: PIPE MATERIAL: LOT SLOPE: REMARKS: Form No, EQ-031 DATE ~,~'~ ~F~; j~9/ APPROVED '_~-"VL, F-<9J2''' C), ~.~?C:2~.~/-- MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Division of Environmental Services On-Site Services Section P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 343-4744 CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH AUTHORITY APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Parcel I.D. # 015-203-18 HAA# HA910103 GENERAL INFORMATION Complete legaldescription Lot 16 Borealis Subdivision Location (site address or directions) 4831 Omeqa Circle Property owner Tom & Mary Mead Day phone 345-4121 Mailing address 4831 Omega Circle, Anchorage, Alaska 99516 Lending agency Mailing address Day phone Agent Day phone Address 2. NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 3. TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: Unless otherwise requested, HAA will be held for pickup. FOUR (4) NOTE: Individual well Community well XXXXXXX Public water If community well system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attest- ing to the legality and status of system. 4. TYPE OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL: NOTE: Individual on-site xxxxxxx Holding tank Community on-site Public sewer If community wastewater system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attesting to the legality and status of system. 72-025 (Rev. 1/91) Front MOA #21 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 of this Health Authority Approval application shows that the on-site water supply and/or wastewater dispoSal system is safe, functional and adequate for the number of bedrooms and type of structure indicated herein. I further verify that based on the information obtained from the Municipality of Anchorage files and from my investigation and inspection, the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is in compliance with all Municipal and State codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect on the date of this inspection. Name of Firm S & S Engineering Phone 694-2979 Address 17034 ~Eagle River Loop Road, Suite 204, Eagle River Engineer's signature Date 9957/ DHHS / , bedrooms. SIGNATURE Approved for .. ~/-~ Disapproved. Conditional approval for bedrooms, with the following stipulations: Based on data obtained from a recent adequacy test and an observation made in an excavation expensing the upper portion_ of the absorption field, the absorption system is periodically surCharged and: is-~--9~eratinq_~t or__above its desi n ca acit . The future effective life of the absorption system is probably limited. The Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues Health Authority Approval Certificates based only upon the representations given in paragraph 5 above by an independent professional engineer registered in the State of Alaska. The DHHS does this as a courtesy to purchasers of homes and their lending institutions in order to satisfy certain federal and state requirements. Employees of DHHS do not conduct inspections or analyze data before a certificate is issued. The Municipality of Anchorage is not responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineer's work. 72-025 (Rev. 1/91) Back MOA #21 MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Division of Environmental Services On-Site Services Section P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 343-4744 CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH AUTHORITY APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Parcel I.D. # 015-203-18 HAA# HA910103 GENERAL INFORMATION Complete legaldescription Lot 16 Borealis Subdivision Location (site address or directions) 4831 Omeqa Circle Property owner Tom & Mary Mead Day phone 345-4121 Mailing address 4831 Omec~a Circle, Anchorage, Alaska 99516 Lending agency Day phone Mailing address Agent Day phone Address Unless otherwise requested, HAA will be held for pickup. NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: Four (4) TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: Individual well Community well xxxxxx Public water NOTE: If community well system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attest- ing to the legality and status of system. TYPE OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL: Individual on-site Holding tank Community on-site Public sewer NOTE: XXXXXXX If community wastewater system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attesting to the legality and status of system. 72-025 (Rev. 1/91) Front MOA t¢21 5. 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 of this Health Authority Approval application shows that the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is safe, functional and adequate for the number of bedrooms and type of structure indicated herein. I further verify that based on the information obtained from the Municipality of Anchorage files and from my investigation and inspection, the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is in compliance with all Municipal and State codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect on the date of this inspection. Name of Firm S & SEngi. neering Phone 694-2979 Address 17034 Eagle River Loop Road, #204, Eagle River 99577 Engineer's signature Date DHHS SIGNATURE ~ Approved for Disapproved. bedrooms. Conditional approval for bedrooms, with the following stipulations: COMMENTS: Based on data obtained from a recent adequacy test and ~n-- observation made in an excavation exposing the upper portion of the absorption field, the absorption system is ¢~-~D;¢~L~ _surcharged and is operating at or above its design capacity. The By: future effective life of the absorption system is probably limited. The Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues Health Authority Approval Certificates based only upon the representations given in paragraph 5 above by an independent professional engineer registered in the State of Alaska. The DHHS does this as a courtesy to purchasers of homes and their lending institutions in order to satisfy certain federal and state requirements. Employees of DHHS do not conduct inspections or analyze data before a certificate is issued. The Municipality of Anchorage is not responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineer's work. 72-025 (Rev. 1/91) Back MOA #21 MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Division of Environmental Services On-Site Services Section P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 343-4744 Parcel I.D. # CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH AUTHQRITY APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING GENERAL INFORMATION Complete legal description Lot 16; . Borealis Subdivision; Location (site address or directions) 4837 0m69a Cire~ Property owner Tom & Mar/,/ M6ad Day phone '. 4831 Om~.qa Circle, Anchoraqe, Alaska 99516 Mailing address Lending agency Day phone Mailing address Agent Day phone Address ~45-4121 a Unless otherwise requested, HAA will be held for pickup. NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 4 ~v TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: Individual well Community well Public water XX NOTE: If community well system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attest- ing to the legality and status of system. TYPE OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL: Individual on-site Holding tank Community on-site Public sewer XX NOTE: If community wastewater system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attesting to the legality and status of system. 72-025 (Rev. 1/91) Front MOA #21 5. 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 of this Health Authority Approval application shows that the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is safe, functional and adequate for the number of bedrooms and type of structure indicated herein. I further verify that based on the information obtained from the Municipality of Anchorage files and from my investigation and inspection, the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is in compliance with all Municipal and State codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect on the date of this inspection. Name of Firm $ & 5 ~N:.~:;.;..:.~,,[.,,.,G .~o~) Phone ~'~/'¢" :~-~ Address 17034 ~ .;ie River,..~P.~.~ No. 204 Eagl~ Engineer's signature Date ~/~/ By: DHHS §IGNATURE · ' Approved for ' ~ Disapp,roved. ('-'~N._ Conditional approval for bedrooms. bedrooms, with the following stipulations: Date ~, ¢¢ . , The Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues Health Authority Approval Certificates based only upon the representations given in paragraph 5 above by an independent professional engineer registered in the State of Alaska. The DHHS does this as a courtesy to purchasers of homes and their lending institutions in order to satisfy certain federal and state requirements. Employees of DHHS do not conduct inspections or analyze data before a certificate is issued. The Municipality of Anchorage is not responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineers work. 72-025 (Rev. 1/91) Back MOA May 6, 1991 Jim Barnett 10050 Prospect Dr. Anchorage, Ak 99516 I VED Y 1 1931 ~li~v ,~ ~ ' ",~lth ~' ~,' ~ncho,.~_ Dear ~ Barnett ~nUman8~~e ' iWCe8 ~e a~e tn the p~ocess off t~y[ng ~o set[ ou~ house, and engaged Dng[nee~ng to pe~fio~m a septic system adequacy test. S&S Dng~nee~[ng tested the system, and s~gned a ce~t~[[cate ve~[fiy[ng that the system ts "safie, Eunct~ona/, and adequate" and "ts tn corns[lance u~th a~ ~un[c[ga[ and State codes, o~d~nances, and In spite of this, the Municipality has refused to issue a certificate of approval. Instead, it granted conditional approval which expires on 6/1/91, and is requiring "ground water monitoring." This would entail driving a backhoe across our lawn, digging a hole 18 feet deep in our yard, and monitoring to ensure that no water seeps in for a week. This would not only cost us an additional $400 for the monitoring, plus the cost of repairing the lawn, but would impair our ability to market our house while the work is being performed. At your suggestion, we have talked to both Lee Browning and Helen Beirne several times. The only result to date has been to move us three weeks closer to ~he expiration of the temporary permit. We feel that this additional requirement is arbitrary, unnecessary, an~ unfair, and we are requesting that you intercede on our behalf for the following reasons: ., 1.) The system passed the required adequacy test, and was certified by the engineer to be in compliance with all codes, ordinances, and regulations. 2.) The system has been approved by the Municipality thr~e times in the past. It has not been modified since to move it out of compliance. 3.) The conditional certificate states that the Municipality does "not conduct inspections or analyze data before a certificate is issued," yet it appears to being doing both in our case. 4.) Two test holes were dug on our neighbor's prope~'~y .within the past month. They were within 100 feet of our system, and no ground water was found. (The location is Lot 11, Blk 1, Talus West Subdivision.) Page 2 5.) Neither Beirne nor Browning would give us any other instances of other homes passing the adequacy test, but the Municipality still requiring ground water monitoring. 6.) Our engineer informs us that the conclusions drawn by John Smith in his April 30 letter to us are supported as much by speculation as fact. This applies both to the depth of the distribution pipe, which the engineer says the Municipality is estimating, and also to the cause of any static water in the pit. Browning, Smith, and Daniel Bull acknowleged to us over the phone that this could be a result of normal, ongoing use of the system. The manner in which this dispute has been handled by the Department of Health and Human Services is even more disturbing than the arbitrary requirements. Mr. Bull's response to our questioning of the deadline was to state that if we didn't comply with the test by then, he would judgmentally "adjust" the results of any subsequent monitoring to ensure that the system would have to be upgraded. Now that we have questioned the requirements, Mr. Smith has stated that ground water monitoring is "an initial step," implying that the Municipality will no longer be satisfied with a favorable groundwater test. We are requesting that you assist us in ensuring that the Municipality cease to hold us to standards more stringent than those applied to the rest of the community. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, . Tom & M~3~¥ Meade 4831 Omega Circle Anchorage, Ak 99516 cc: Helen Beirne, Director, DHHS Lee Browning, Manager, Environmental Services, DHHS John Smith, Program Manager, Environmental Service, DHHS Roger Sharer, P.E., S&S Engineering 5. 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 of this Health Authority Approval application shows that the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is safe, functional and adequate for the number of bedrooms and type of structure indicated herein. I further verify that based on the information obtained from the Municipality of Anchorage files and from my investigation and inspection, the on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is in compliance with all Municipal and State codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect on the date of this inspection. Phone ~'q ~:' ~;;~¢ Name of Firm S.. ~ ": . -; ::;'-'- - '"" .-n,~" · River L~cp Rq.~J No. 204 Address "~' .... " ' - --" Eagle P., ,,:r, ~ '~ EngineeCs signature ~,. ~~ 6. DHHS SIGNATURE Date -~ ~/'"¢¢ / Approved for bedrooms. Disapproved. Conditional approval for ~ bedrooms, with the following stipulations: The Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues Health Authority Approval Certificates based only upon the representations given in paragraph 5 above by an independent professional engineer registered in the State of Alaska. The DHHS does this as a courtesy to purchasers of homes and their lending institutions in order to satisfy certain federal and state requirements. Employees of DHHS do not conduct inspections or analyze data before a certificate is issued. The Municipality of Anchorage is not responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineers work. 72-025 dRev 1.911 Gacx MOA HEALTH AUTHORITY APPROVALS SEWER & WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS SEWER & WATER INSPECTION ENGINEERING STUDIES AND REPORTS WELL INSPECTION & FLOW TEST SITE PLANS ROAD DESIGN SOIL TEST PERCOLATION TEST STRUCTURAL & MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS ON SITE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM DESIGN TIME ADEQUACY TEST FORM I ECEIVED APR 1 8 I~(;]BERTA. SHAFER D Mun~clpahiy o! Arlcl3(~ll~ENGINEER ept, Health & Human Servlce~694'2979 LEGAL D~CRZPTION= APPLICANT: ¢~/~-~.~ NUMBER OF BR'S~ ~ SEPTIC TANK SZZE~ ~,'7~-~'-o TYPE OF ABSORPTION SYSTEM= METER TOTAL VOL. LIQUID LEVEL READING {GAL. ) S.T. M.T. /~ M.T. COMMENTS .. q zg¢ ....... RESULTS: SRB 196X EAGLE RIVER, ALASKA 99577 unicipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services 825 "L" Street Torn Fink, Mayor P.O. BOX 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 April 30, 1991 Tom and Mary Mead 4831 Omega Circle Anchorage, Alaska 99516 Re: Lot 16, Borealis Subdivision Health Authority Approval Application Dear Mro and Mrs° Mead: In reference to the Health Authority Approval (HAA) application, which was submitted to this office on your behalf by S & S Engineering, we would like to provide you with a more detailed description and clarification of our evaluation of that HAA application. This office issues Health Authority Approvals for the purpose of documenting the legal and adequate operation of single family on-site water and wastewater disposal systems. In your particular situation, all aspects of the HAA application appear to be satisfactory with the exception of the absorption field adequacy test data. Although the test data indicates that the absorption field is hydraulically capable'of accepting the required volume of water for a four bedroom house, the data also appears to indicate that the system is not operating in accordance with Municipal or State requirements. Based on our interpretation and comparison of adequacy test data and the historical as-built inspection reports, it appears that the system is either inundated by shallow groundwater or the absorption system is plugged and operating under a surcharged condition with the effluent being discharged to soils not intended to receive wastewater effluent. This interpretation is supported by the following: 1. The bottom of both the pit and trench are at a depth of 14 ft. The top of the distribution pipe serving the trench is at a depth of 7 ft. 6 in. This distribution pipe is connected to the side wall of the pit. Tom and Mary Mead April 30, 1991 Page Two The static water level in the pit was measured at a depth of 7 ft. 1 in. Since the trench is connected to the pit it is logical to conclude that the trench distribution pipe is completely submerged. If the trench is submerged due to encroaching shallow groundwater, continued operation of the system would be a violation of State Wastewater Disposal Regulations 18AAC72.025(b)(1)(D)(i) which requires that the bottom of a soil absorption system be a minimum of 4 vertical feet above the seasonal high groundwater table. If the trench is submerged due to plugging of the trench side walls this would be a clear indication that the system is malfunctioning as defined in Municipal Code AMC 15.65.010.R. This office cannot issue a HAA for a system that is not operating in complete compliance with all requirements specified under 18AAC72 or AMC 15~65. It should also be noted that the system has functioned for 16 years without ever being upgraded. Based on typical absorption system life. cycles, it is possible that the system has served its useful life and requires upgrading. As an initial step towards accurately defining the exact cause of the above noted problem, we recommend that a groundwater monitoring tube be installed to a minimum depth of 18 ft. and at a location approximately 20 ft. from the pit or trench° This tube should be installed under the direction of a licensed civil engineer. Should you have additional questions please contact our office at 343-4744° Sincerely, ~ ~h, P.E. Program Manager, On-site Services cc: Assemblyman Jim Barnett Dr. Helen Beirne, Ph.D., Director, DHHS Lee Browning, P.E., Manager, Environmental Services, DHHS Robert A. Shafer, P.E., S & S Engineering Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health & Human Services HEALTH AUTHORITY APPROVAL CHECKLIST Well type_,~.r'~. If A, B, or C, attach ADEC letter. Log presen~t'(Y/N) Date completed Parcel I.D. ADEC water system number Driller Total depth Cased to Casing height Sanitary seal (Y/N) Wires properly protected (Y/N) FROM WELL LOG AT INSPECTION Date of test Static wa~er i~evel Well flow g.p.m, g.p.m. Pump level SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM WELL TO: Septic/holding tank on lot Absorption field on lot ; On adjacent lots ; On adjacent lots Public sewer main Public seWer service line Public sewer manhole/cleanout Petroleum tank WATER SAMPLE RESULTS: Coliform Nitrate Other bacteria Date of sample: Collected by: B. SEPTIC/HOLDING TANK DATA Date installed '-~" '"J '~ Cleanouts ~)/N) High water alarm (Y/N) Date of pumping Tank size Foundation cleanout ~/N) Compartments Depression (Y~D Alarm tested (Y/N) -- SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM SEPTIC/HOLDING TANK TO: Well(s) on lot To property line Surface water/drainage · On adjacent lots ~/,~ Absorption field '~' ' Foundation Water main/service line 72-026 (Rev. 3/91) Front MOA 21 CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE C. LIFT STATION Size in gallons Vent (Y/N) High water alarm level Meets MOA electrical cod..e..,s~f~'~ SE~E FROM LIFT STATION TO: Well on lot On adjacent lots Manufacturer Manhole/Access (Y/N) m "Pump off level at Surface water D. ABSORPTION FIELD DATA Date installed / Length '~,¢>'/~1' Width Total absorption area ,5'~'~' Y- -~ Depression over field (Y/~ Resul~fail) Peroxide treatment (past 12 months) Soil rating Gravel thickness ~ t ~', Cleanouts present~/N) Date of adequacy test Z~ ~ ~/~ System type ~.r~,.~ Total depth If yes, give date bedrooms SEPARATION DISTANCE FROM ABSORPTION FIELD TO: Well on lot To building foundation On adjacent lots '~C:::) ~' J'~ J/~ Cutbank Water main/service line Surface water Curtain drain E. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION I certify that I have checked, verified, or conformed to all MOA and HAA guidelines in effect on the date of this inspection Signature Engineer's Name E,a~le ~iv~r, Alaska 99577 Date HAA Fee $ Date of Payment Receipt Number 72-026 (Rev. 3/91) Back MOA 21 Waiver Fee: $ Date of Payment Receipt Number WALTER J. HICKEL, GOVERNOR DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ANCHORAGE DISTRICT OFFICE 3601 C STREET, SUITE 322 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503 563-6775 March 28, 1991 FOR: Roger S & S Engineering PWSID #210786 Borealis Omega S/D My review of the records on file in this office reveals that the Borealis Omega S/D Class A Public Water System is in compliance with the monitoring provisions of 18 AAC 80.060, State of Alaska Drinking Water Regulations. Sincerely, Timothy'~. Karnowski Environmental Engineer .. ~" ~ ' DA £1~'RECEIVED INSPECTION APPOINTMENTS TIME TIME TIME DATE DATE DATE INSPECTOR INSPECTOR INSPECTOR MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE .MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPt. OF HEALTH & · J ~ 825 L Street - Anchorage, Alaska 99501 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION DIVISION JU~ 3 1981 Telephone 2644720 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL WATER AND SE DIRECTIONS: Complete all parts on page 1. Incomplete requ~ will not be preceded. Please allow ten {10) days for processing. 1. PRO~YgWNE~ I PHONE PROPERTY RESIDENT {If different from above) PHONE MAILING A~D~ESS _ [] One W Four I--'1 Other ~ SINGLE FAMILY i---I Two [] Five [] MULTIPLE FAMILY [] Three [] Six 7. WATER SUPPLY [] INDIVIDUAL* ~OMMUNITY [~ PUBLIC UTILITY 8. SEWAG~fSPOSAL SYSTEM INDIVIDUAL/ON-SITE** [] PUBLIC UTI LITY * ATTACH WELL LOG. A well log is required for all wells drilled since June 1975. For wells drilled prior to that date, give well depth (attach log if available.) /?~-~ YEAR ON-SITE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED. NOTE: THE INSPECTION FEE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH REQUEST BEFORE PROCESSING CAN BE INITIATED. 72-010 (Rev. 6/79) THIS SIDE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 1. TYPE~DF RESIDENCE [] SINGLE FAMILY [] MULTIPLE FAMILY [] ONE [] TWO NUMBER OF BEDROOMS [] THREE [] FIVE [] FOUR [] SIX [] OTHER 2. WATER SUPPLY [] INDIVIDUAL [] COMMUNITY [] PUBLIC UTILITY Connection Verified 3. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM [] INDIVIDUAL/ON -SITE []PUBLIC UTI LITY Connection Verified []Septic Tank or [] Holding Tank Size: If Tank is homemade give dimensions: PERMIT NUMBER DEPTH OF WELL DATE DRILLED LOG RECEIVED PERMIT NUMBER DATE INSTALLED INSTALLER SOl LS RATING TYPE OF TANK MANUFACTURER TOTAL ABSORPTION AREA MATERIAL 4. DISTANCES WELL TO: Absorption Area to nearest Lot Line Septic/Holding Tank IAbsorption Area JSewer Line INearest Lot Line 5. COMMENTS DATE /' [~""/APPROV ED FOR ~'~ BEDROOMS [] CONDITIONAL APPROVAL (letter must accompany certificate) [] DISAPPROVED 72-010 (Rev. 6/79) ALASKA eRUIROnme[1TAL CO[1TROL SeRUICe$, IRC. JUNE 5 1981 MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPT. OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL pi:4OTECTION LOMAS & NETTLETON 4449 BUSINESS PARK BLVD A'NCHORAGE AK 99502 ,iL,iNS I981 RECEIVED SELLER - MEADE SUBDIVISION-BORIALIS BLOCK-0 LOT-16 THE TYPE OF ABSORPTION SYSTEM IS A PIT WITH AN AREA OF 997 SQFT. THE SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF ACCEPTING 600 GALLONS OF WATER PER DAY. THE SOILS RATING OF THE SYSTEM AT CONSTRUCTION WAS 250 AND NOW IS 249 SQFT/ BEDROOM. BASED UPON THE TEST DATA THE SYSTEM IS ACCEPTABLE FOR A 4 BEDROOM HOME. THE SEPTIC TANK WAS PUMPED ON 6-5-81 . 1220 LUcst 25th Au°hue · Anchoraci¢, Alaska 99503 ° (907) 276-1361 GREATER ANCHORAGE AREA BOROUGH Department of Environmental Quality 3330 "C" Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 274-4561 Date Received February 17, 1976 Time of Inspection Date of Inspection ~-Q~O ~) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ~P~z. INDIVIDUAL SEWER & WATER FACILITIES FOR Cony. 1. Approval requested by: Mailing Address: Post Office Box 4-2090 2. Property Owner: . .Ly. 19.s, Harold Mailing Address: % VA Office - 429 D Street First National Bank of Anchorage Phone: 274-1521 Phone: 279-3561 3, Legal Description: ,4. Location: NHN Omega Circle ~5. Type of facility to be inspected Single Family 6. Well Data: Public Utility A. Type C. Construction 7. Sewage Disposal System: On-site system. A. Installed B. Installer C. Septic Tank: 1. Size D. Seepage Pit: 1. Absorption Area E. Disposal Field: Total length of lines 8, Distances: A.Well to: Septic tank Nearest lot line B.Foundation to septic tank C.Absorption area to nearest lot line Lot 16 Borealis Subdivision No. of bedrooms B. Depth D. Bacterial Analysis 2. Manufacturer , Absorption area , Other contamination 2. Material , Sewer Lines , Absorption area EQ-034 (1/74) Page 1 of two pages MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 3330 "C" Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 - 274-4561 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL SEWER and WATER FACILITIES Type of Inspection: CMRO VA FHA CONV X 2. Property Owner: L-k/L~iS 3. Name of Buyer: ~P~-/L~G ¢-~- Mailing Address: (~0'0 4. Name of Lending Institution: FI Mailing Address: ~(~'X 5. Name of Realtor or Agent: f 6. Legal Description: Location: 7. Type of Facility to be inspected: 8. Water Supply Type of Supply: Public Utility Individual No. Bdrms. If Individual, number of dwellings presently served If Individual, depth of well Sewage Disposal System Type of System: Public Utility If Individual, date of installation Individual (on-site) EQ-037 (1/74) Page 2 of two pages - Re st for Approval of Individual ar & Water Facilities Lot 16 Borealis Subdivision Legal Description Comments ~J/)~.~ ~ ~ _.~,.~/~--~ ~.,_//~-~..~ . Approve~ - / / Disapproved~ Date&-A~-q{s, Approval~Valid for one ye~rom date si~d Greater Anchorage Area Borough, Department of Environmental Quality DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM I certify that the information contained in this request for approval to be a true and accurate representation of the subject sewer and water facilities and these facilities are operating satisfactorily. SIGNED Date EQ-034 (1/74) Department of Environmental Quality Water and Sewer Questionnaire Subdivision ,ot Owner's Name: Mailing Address: , Block , Questions: 1. How many bedrooms are now in your house? 2. How many bedrooms were in the house at the time of purchase? .~_. 3. Were the basement bedroom walls "roughed in" at the time of purchase?..~J~?~.. 4. Was the basement bathroom plumbing "roughed in" at the time of purchase? 5. Did the realtor or builder inform you that you would have to enlarge the existing sewer system if you finished the basement bedroom? 6. If on a public water su~ppl, y, dp you always have an adequate supply of water? ~~t~j~~- . , 7. Is the pressure always adequate? ~~{~,.~.4 ,.c~~~~?.~ OTHER COMMENTS: GREATER ANCHORAGE AREA BOROUGH Department of Environmental Quality 3330 "C" Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 274-4561 Date Received Time of Inspection Date of Inspection 1. Approval requested by: Mailing Address: Property Owner: Mailing Address: Legal Description: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL SEWER & WATER FACILITIES FOR Location: ~) 14iz~ ~.¢~ Type of facility to be inspected Phone: No. of bedrooms Well Data: A. Type .~o~-~' C. Construction ~c~¢.~ B. Depth /~-? D. Bacterial Analysis q~'~ , Sewage Disposal System: A. Installed /(~/~> Jq7~ C. Septic Tank: 1. Size D. Seepage Pit: E. Disposal Field: B. Installer ~ ~ /2 5-0 2. Manufacturer ~ 1. Absorption Area ~¢]f~ 2. Material Total length of lines J e Distances: A. Well to: Nearest lot line~~ B. Foundation to septic tank Septic tank }'0 ~ , Absorption area , Other contamination / Sewer Lines ](~, , Absorption area 40 ! C. Absorption area to nearest lot line EQ-034 (1/74) Page 1 of two pages Page 2 of two pages - Re¢ it for Approval of Individual .~ :r & Water Facilities Legal Description Comments Approved ~Z;~, ~,~ <~,..~,~-~- Disapproved Date Approval.Valid for one year from date signed Greater Anchorage Area Borough, Department of Environmental Quality DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM I certify that the information contained in this request for approval to be a true and accurate representation of the subject sewer and water facilities and these facilities are operating satisfactorily. SIGNED Date EQ-034 (1/74)