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(907) 279 2511
GEORGEM SULLIVAN.
MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(825 "L" Stmet)
July 12, 1977 Lot 38 Block E
Debora Subdivision
Dir. Donald Ballard
Route 2 220
Juanita Loop Road
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: Debora Subdivision - Contaminated Wells
A recent survey of water wells in Debora Subdivision
has revealed numerous instances of contamination.
Conversations with local well drillers and the failure
of corrective disinfection techniques indicates some
water aquifers are contaminated.
Use of the contaminated wells for washing, bathing, or
drinking purposes should be prohibited regardless of
disinfection. Drinking and bathing water should be hauled
in.
The possibility of an alternate water supply (community
system) should be explored by affected homeowners. In
the interim, health inspections requested by lending
institutions can not be approved on the affected wells.
If there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 279-2511, extension 220, 224 or 225.
Sincerely,
Joseph S. Blair, R.S.
Environmental Services Manager
JSB/ljh
June 22, 1977 /� � 2 Lot 36 Block E
�;,( Debora Subdivision
Donald Ballard Z2®
General Delivery
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: Debora Subdivision - Contaminated Wells
A recent survey of water wells in Debora Subdivision
has revealed numerous instances of contamination.
Conversations with local well drillers and the failure
of corrective disinfection techniques indicates some
water aquifers are contaminated.
Use of the contaminated wells for washing, bathing, or
drinking purposes should be prohibited regardless of
disinfection. Drinking and bathing water should be hauled
in.
The possibility of an alternate water supply (community
system) should be explored by affected homeowners. In
the interim, health inspections requested by lending
institutions can not be approved on the affected wells.
If there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 279-2511, extension 220, 224 or 225.
Sincerely,
Joseph S. Blair, R.S.'
Environmental Services Manager
JSB/ljh
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June 22, 1977
Tori Frunter
Post Office Box 464
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subjects Debora Subdivision
A recent
Contaminated wells
survey y of water wells in Debora Subdivision has
Conversations w revealed
rective disinfectionotec}cal u ill drillers
are contaminated, °8 indicates some the failure of aquifers some water aquifers
Us° of the contaminated wells for
Purposes should be prohibited washin
go and bathing water regardless O bathing, or drinking
should be hauled in, °f disinfection.
The PossibilityDrinking
health bshould y by Affected° water supply (community be approved requested byhlendin ra -* In the Interim,
pproved on the affected wells g institutions can not
If mere �° any further qu°stions ,
at 279-25111 extension 220, 224 or 225.
. please contact this office
Sincerely,
Lot 41
Debora
Block 3
Subdivision
Joseph S. Blair, R.S.
Environmental Services Manager
JSB/ljh
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G�� 4 Department of Environmental Quality
i 3330 C Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
INSPECTION REPORT ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM,
NAME �X 77--XL,4-Q7 9C�L Fer-zdaY MAILING ADDRESS
LOCATION -� &LEGAL DESCRIPTION
SEPTIC TANK:
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DISTANCE / NUMBER OF
FROM WELL Sf7 —'MANUFACTURER MATERIAL COMPARTMENTS
INSIDE LENGTH INSIDE WIDTH LIQUID DEPTH I IQUID CAPACITY le'tte) GALLONS.
SEEPAGEPil: j/ J /
NUMBER OF PITS DIAMETER OR WIDTH! , LENGTH-af DEPTH-
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EPTH LINING MATERIAL 114- 1- CRIB SIZE: DIAMETER —DEPTH DISTANCE FROM: WELL
TOTAL EFFECTIVE
BUILDING FOUNDATION_, NEAREST LOT LINE ABSORPTION AREA (WALL AREA) 02 SQ. FT.
ADDITIONAL ABSORPTION
WELL:
TYPE CONSTRUCTION -n -t4_. DEPTH ? DISTANCE FROM:
BUILDING NEAREST NEAREST SEPTIC SEEPAGE
FOUNDATION LOT LINE SEWER LINE TANK—,SYSTEM
CESSPOOL , OTHERSOURCES
APPROVED DISAPPROVED
DISTANCES:
INSTALLED BY: G
PIPE MATERIAL:
LOT SLOPE: 2
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APPLICANT DONALD J PRLLARD RT#2 220 JUANITA LP RD 6.94-2006
LOCATION JUANITA LP RD
LEGAL L38 DEBORA SUB #3 LOT SIZE 9400 SQUARE FEET
TYPE OF SOIL ABSORBTION SYSTEM IS: TRENCH
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BEDROOMS = 3 SOIL RATING (50 FT/SR)= 85
THE REQUIRED SIZE OF THE SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM IS:
C•EF='TH= 1. c: LEAIGTH= 2� CiRfi'tirF-L f� F=F1TH= t=•
THE LENGTH DIMENSION IS THE LENGTH CIN FEET) OF THE TRENCH OR DRAINFIELD.
THE DEPTH OF A TRENCH OR PIT IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SURFACE OF THE
GROUND AND THE BOTTOM OF THE EXCAVATION CIN FEET).
THERE IS NO SET WIDTH FOR TRENCHES.
THE GRAVEL DEPTH IS THE MINIMUM DEPTH OF GRAVEL BETWEEN THE OUTFALL PIPE
AND THE BOTTOM OF THE EXCAVATION (IN FEET).
S=EF=•TIC TFit4K 1C:IC=yE1 1:lRLLQt-J5
BACKFILLING OF ANY SYSTEM WITHOUT FINAL INSPECTION AND APPROVAL BY THIS
DEPARTMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION.
MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN A WELL AND ANY ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM IS
100 FEET FOR A PRIVATE WELL OR 200 FEET FOR A PUBLIC WELL.
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO INSURE PROPER.
INSTALLATION.
F= O F;Z O t-1 E ke E Fi F=Z F= FR CD t-1 I Ss S U =-
I CERTIFY THAT
1: I AN FAMILIAR. WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-SITE SEWERS AND WELLS AS SET
FORTH BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE.
2: I WILL INSTALL THE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODES.
3: I UNDERSTAND THAT THE OM -SITE SEWER SYSTEM MAY REQUIRE ENLARGEMENT IF.THE
RESIDENCE IS REMODELED TO INCLUDE MORE THAN 3 BEDROOMS.
SIGNED:_���(!J=Y
APPLICANT DONALFT BALLARD
ISSUED BY__�� _ __--DATE---��/� 764f;
7-1I -76
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Box 90, Davis St., Eagle River, Alaska 99577
694.2774 or 688-2280
Russell Oyster Earl Ellis
694.2774 SOIL LOG 688.2280
Soils Et Foundations Land Development
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3330 C Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
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NAME �obeCT TOOLF D MAILING ADDRESS (��X3C-q 67A&ce 6;,, a4577 PHONE �q'2S3&j
LOCATION JUAuLo
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DISTANCE(' ! NUMBER OF
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INSIDE LENGTH INSIDE WIDTH LIQUID DEPTH I IQUID CAPACITY 1000 GALLONS.
SEEPAGE PIT:
NUMBER OF PITS DIAMETER lod OR WIDTH 191. LENGTH -Cl DEPTH _
LINING MATERIAL Loc- CRIB SIZE: DIAMETER81 DEPTH 12-r DISTANCE FROM: WELL
TOTAL EFFECTIVE '�7Z.,O�
BUILDING FOUNDATION Z3 , NEAREST LOT LINE ABSORPTION AREA (WALL AREA) ESQ. FT.
ADDITIONAL ABSORPTION
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TYPE 'brtILLED CONSTRUCTION STAUOA" DEPTH 511 DISTANCE FROM:
BUILDING r NEAREST , NEAREST SEPTIC r SEEPAGE r
FOUNDATION 31 LOT LINE_, SEWER LINE , TANK 100 SYSTEM 100
CESSPOOL OTHER SOURCES
APPROVED DISAPPROVED REMARKS
DISTANCES:
INSTALLED BY:
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PIPE MATERIAL:
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DEPT. OF F.\V7110\MENTAi. CONSERVATION
POUCH 0 - JUNEAU 99801
April 10, 1974
Mr. John Lee
Dept. of Envlornmental Quality
Greater Anchorage Area Borough
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
SUBJECT: Lot 38, Deborah Subdivision, Addition No.4f 3
Dear Mr. Lee:
This office has no objections to a well on the subject lot serving
the subject lot and one additional adjacent lot. As the total project was
commenced prior to the promulgation of the Wastewater Disposal Regulations.
We have no objection as long as the system meets the minimum distances
which were in effect prior to the promulgation date.
Yours truly,
Kyl�Chlfrry, P.E.'.'
Regional Envlornmental Engineer
cc: Robert Poole
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BI•A-ROBI ALASKA
250 South Park Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
Frank G. Wilson, Distributor
Telephone (907) 274-3324
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT,
Legal Description
This Agreement entitles: u).;)
Owner
Street- J�//j/!J ; ����•
Address
City /
Phone
to the following service for two years from the date of acceptance.
Upon receipt of this signed agreement and payment in full according to the purchase agreement, BI-A-ROBI
ALASKA agrees to perform the following services during the term of this agreement:
BI-A-ROBI ALASKA will inspect the BI-A-ROBI OXYGENATION SYSTEM twice a year. These inspections
will include:
* Check and clean or replace filters as required.
* Check diaphram, inlet and outlet valve.
* Clean unit and/or install new Service Kit as required.
* Examine final Effluent for clearness and odor.
* Check timer and warning light.
* Inspect for sludge accumulation with arrangements for removal when build-up warrants removal.
* If improper operation cannot be corrected at time of service, the Department of E. Q. will be
notified.
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Location Lot 38, Debora Sub.
:North driveway, 51 north of
the northeast corner of the
house.
Top Elevation Existing
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2204 Cleveland Ave.
P.O. Box 10.1126
Anchorage, AK. 99511
277-0231
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710 Third Ave
P.O. Box 2540
Fairbanks, AK. 99707
452-1267 •456-5155
Operator D. Paul
Dote 9/10/79
State of Alaska
Client Municipality of Anchorage
Project Lot 38, Debora Sub. #3
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Department of Environmental Quality
3330 "C" Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 274-4561
Date Received*
Time of Inspection
RESAMPLE WATER ONLY.
Date of Inspection
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
INDIVIDUAL SEWER b WATER FACILITIES
FOR
1. Approval requested by:
3:00 p.m.
10-11-76
Mailing Address: Phone:
2. Property Owner: Don Ballard Phone:
Mailing Address:
3. Legal Description: Lot 38 Debra Subdivision N3
4. Location: Juanita Loop AM of PW Glenn, go a block in house "A" Frame
T-r'imea in rea.
5. Type of facility to be inspected No. of bedrooms
6. dell Oata:
A. Type B. Depth
C. Construction D. Bacterial Analysis
7. Sewage Disposal System:
A. Installed B. Installer
C. Septic Tank: 1. Size 2. Manufacturer
D. Seepage Pit: 1. Absorption Area 2. Material
E. Disposal Field: Total length of lines
8. Distances:
A. Well to: Septic tank Absorption area Sewer Lines
Nearest lot line Other contamination
B. Foundation to septic tank Absorption area
C. Absorption area to nearest lot line
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Department of Environmental Quality
3330 "C" Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 274-4561
i Date Received March 12, 1976
Lx)lc� LO�oQ pl,S� Time of Inspection
Date of Inspection .3-
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ��-
INDIVIDUAL SEWER & WATER FACILITIES
FOR
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1. Approval requested by: security Pacific Mortgage Corporation
Mailing Address:
2. Property Owner:
Mailing Address:
319 West 5th Avenue, 99501 Phone: 272-9501
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Steve Zerbe Phone: G/-99�1-9P/3
General Delivery, Eagle River, Alaska 99577
3. Legal Description: Lot 38 Debora -Subdivision A3
4. Location: NHN Juanita Loop, Eagle River
5. Type of facility to be inspected Single Family
6. Well Data: Individual
A. Type
C. Construction
7. Sewage Disposal System:
A. Installed
C. Septic Tank: 1. Size
No. of bedrooms 3
B. Depth approx, 116'
D. Bacterial Analysis
On-site system.
B. Installer
2. Manufacturer
D. Seepage Pit: 1. Absorption Area 2. Material
E. Disposal Field: Total length of lines
8. Distances:
A. Well to: Septic tank , Absorption area Sewer Lines
Nearest lot line Other contamination
B. Foundation to septic tank Absorption area
C. Absorption area to nearest lot line
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ANCHORAGE Department of Environmental Quality'
eTHI °C" St., Anchorage, Alaska 99503 - 274-4561
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MAR 1 :: 1976
DATE: March 10 , 1976
REQUEST FOR
APPROVAL OF
INDIVIDUAL SEWER
RECEIVED.
&'11ATER FACILITIES
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Type of Inspection: CMRO
VA XXX_ FHA CONY
2.
Property Owner: Steve zerbe
Alaska
Mailing Address: General Delivery,
Eagle River, Day Phone, J.
3.
Name of Buyer: Donald James Ballard
Mailing Address: 409 Ne 92nd .Vancouver,'WA
Day Phone ;
4.
Name of Lending Institution:
sECURATY PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Mailing Address: 319 West 5th
Avenue Phone 272-9501
5.
Name of Realtor or Agent: Ed Rinner- Polar Realty
Mailing Address: 101 E. Internaiton Airport Rdhone 272-1541
6. Legal Description: Lot 38, Debora SLD #3
Location: (NHN) Juanita Loop, Eagle River, Alaska
7. Type of Facility to be inspected: Single Family No. Bdrms. 3
S. Water Supply
Type of Supply: Public Utility Individual lot
If Individual, number of dwellings presently served
If Individual, depth 'of well approx. 116
9. Sewage Disposal -System
Type.of System: Public Utility _
If Indi•:idual, date cf installation
Individual (on-site) 7IX
***PLEASE SEND REPORTS TO:
Securif Pacific MOFfgage CorpOCaff0I1 Sincerely yours,
319 IVLS'r 5T11
AVENUE
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Page 2 of two pages - Re �;st for Approval of Individual :mer & Water Facilities
Legal Description Lot 38 Debora Subdivision #3
Comments
Approved
Approval,Valid for one year from date signed
Greater Anchorage Area Borough, Department of Environmenta
DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM
KIlffmP'
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
EQ -034 (1/74)
Date
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GREATER ANCHORAGE AREA BOROUGH
Department of Environmental Quality
3330 "C" Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 274-4561
Date Received 11/20/74
Time of Inspection
Date of Inspection 11/20/74
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
INDIVIDUAL SEWER & WATER FACILITIES
FOR
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'1. Approval requested by: robert Poole
Mailing Address: Box 3G4, Eagle River Ar, 99577 Phone:
2. Property Owner: S' E Phone:
Mailing Address:
3. Legal Description: Lot 33, Elect. 2, Debra Sub. B 3.
4. Locdtion: launita Loop
5. Type of facility to be inspected Single No. of bedrooms 3
6. Well Data:
A. Type Drilled B. Depth `5
C. Construction Standard D. Bacterial Analysis S?t{sr,+rin v
7. Sewage Disposal System: �a / r7
A. Installed 1974 B. Installer -Alaska Ir.c:ustrics
C. Septic Tank: 1. Size LOCO gals 2, Manufacturer Stacie _`•t-1
D. Seepage Pit: 1. Absorption Area 19'xll'xl;', Material Log
E. Disposal Field: Total length of lines
B. Distances:
A. Well to: Septic tank 100' Absorption area 100 Sewer Lines
Nearest lot line I5' Other contamination
B. Foundation to septic tank CAbsorption area L3
C. Absorption area to nearest lot line
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Comments
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Approv Disapproved Date 1112�!7r,
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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
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(907) 2G4-4111
GEORGE M. SULLIVAN,
MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF HFALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
June 18, 1981
Don Ballard
Route 2-220 Juanita Loop
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject:Lot 38 Debora Subdivision
The chemical analysis does not comply with health code
limits for safe drinking water.
Also, noted is coliform contamination to occur occasionally
over the extended sampling period.
The status of your well remains unapproved as a result of
the extended analysis workup conducted by this department.
An alternate water supply still appears your best option.
If there are any further questions, please call this office
at 264-4720.
Sincerely,
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
LNB/ljw
cc: Jerry O'Conner
Municipal Assembly
Ikkuniclpality
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. Anchorage
825 ••L•• STREET
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
(907) 264.4111
GEORGE Id. SULLIVAN,
MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Januayr 12, 1981
Don Ballard
Route 2-220 Juanita Loop Road
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: Lot 38 Debora Subdivision
Conditions of Well Approval
(1) Test casing to forty(40) feet and get a letter of
results from certified well driller or engineer
stating the casing is not perforated.
(2) Sample well for bacteria once monthly for three(3)
months and every week of the fourth month.
-` All sampling conducted by the Municipality of Anchorage.
When all bacterial and chemical results are safisfactory
showing a satisfactory sampling history, and the casing
proven satisfactory, this department would approve the
well.
If there are any further questions, please call this
office at 264-4720.
Sincerely,
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
LNB/ljw
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DATE:
TO:
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SUBJECT:
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Municipality of Anchorage
MEMORANDUM IIAPY SY
April 24, 1980
John Spencer, Executive Manager - MU
Ken Lauzen, Environmental Coordinator
Water Supply Contamination
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On April 18, 1980, I met with Assemblyman Gerry O'Connor in
Eagle River and looked into some of the private water and
sewer system problems in the area. We spent some time at the
home of Mr. Donald Ballard who lives on Juanita Loop Road and
who, over the past four years, has had a number of serious well
contamination problems. I've enclosed an October 31, 1979
letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ballard from the Anchorage Office of the
Ombudsman, which addressed the same problems. .
The high population density and poor soil and drainage conditions
in some areas of Eagle River are unsuitable for proper septic
tank and drainfield operation and are contributing significantly
to private well contamination. This situation is creating a
serious health hazard.to some residents in the area. Mr. Ballard
is one of the few residents in the area voicing concern, although
he says several wells in the area are either dry or polluted,
causing residents to haul water into their property or to attempt
to disinfect water before using it. The Environmental Health
Division and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation have
been involved in investigations of this problem and several wells
have been identified as being contaminated from human fecal coli-
form levels far in excess of acceptable levels.
Discussions with Municipal public health and utilities staff in-
dicate that providing sewer service to the area by connection to
the Eagle River Wastewater Treatment Plant could improve this.
situation. However, the shallow aquifers that can economically
provide individual water service could still be subject to pollu-
tion from urban runoff, poor well construction and other urban
density -related factors. Community water supply, private or pub-
lic may be the only economically feasible method for reaching the
deeper aquifers beneath bedrock, which will require hundreds of
feet of rock drilling and casing plus higher pumping costs.
Mr. Ballard feels very strongly that the Municipality should step
in and provide water and possibly sewer service to the area. Un-
fortunately, there does not seem to be any local support for this
point of view, except for a few scattered neighbors with similar
problems. Assemblyman O'Connor is well aware of the problem and
is actively exploring possible private water supply sources in
Mr. Ballard's vicinity.
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Water Supply Cc .amination
We discussed the possibility of state and/or federal grants to assist
in providing water and sewer to the area. It appears that some form
of public ownership of the utilities would be required to obtain such
assistance. The Municipality of Anchorage currently has no authority
through the Alaska Public Utility Commission (APUC) to provide water
or sewer service to Mr. Ballard's area, with or without grant assistance.
If a group of citizens were to petition the Municipality for such utility
services and petition the APUC also, Municipal water and sewer could be
possible. As it now stands however, community water service can only be
provided by local authorized purveyors in the area.
Long range water resource planning for the area is currently under way
and could ultimately open up the development of adequate water supply
for the area, but Assemblyman O'Connor stated that this would be several
years down the road and would not relieve the immediate problem for
Mr. Ballard.
In summary there appears to be very little that the Municipality can do
at this time for Mr. Ballard and the other residents with inadequate
water and/or sewer systems. I suggested that he continue seeking a
private water supplier, for which Assemblyman O'Connor has offered his
continued assistance. The possibility of a Municipal water system in
the area in the near future will require a concerted effort on the part
of Eagle River area residents to petition the APUC and the Municipality
and such support does not appear to exist at this time.
K4L�AUy1
Environmental Coordinator
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cc: Assemblyman O'Connor
John Harshman
Rolf Strickland
Enclosure
March 19, 1980
Don Ballard
Route 2 Box 220 Juanita Loop
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: Lot 3G Debora Subdivision
This department, with your permission, sampled your wall
on March 18, 1980. Results of this saapheaare positive
for bacteria showing conta3ination is prevalent. An
extended test is under way for bacteria identification
regarding fecal types.
The well can not be considered acceptable irre7ardlesa
of a dry soil test boring thirty(30) to forty(40) fact
distanbo.
Conversations with D.E.C. and this department over data
this far, indicate perforated wall casing and/er
contaminated water aquifer from sources in addition to
your former sewer system that was abandoned.
If there are any futhher questions, please contact this
office at 264-4720.
Sincerely,
Les td. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
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CHEMICAL c,,GEOLOGICAL LABORAICRIES OF ALASKA, INC.
P.O. BOX 4.1276 TELEPHONE (907)-279-0014 ANCHORAGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
Ars; Anchorage, Alaska 99509 274-3364 5633 B Street
ANALYTICAL REPORT
From Munic;nality of An horag Product Water
Address Anchorage, Alaska Date march 18 1980
Other Pertinent Data
Analyzed by GY Date March 19, 1980 tab No. 3213-5 `
REPORT OF ANALYSIS
DON BALLARD.WELL
RZF:ORAGE, ALASKA
Sample received March 18, 1980
SPMPLE
Water from L 38 Debora S/D
Don Ballard Well
FFCAL COLIFOT-IS/100 mis \1
Approximately 120
Municipality
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825 "L" STREET �
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
(907) 264-4111
GEORGE M. SULLIVAN.
MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
March 11, 1980
Don Ballard
Route 2 Box 220 Juanita Loop
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: Lot 38 Debora Subdivision - Water Well
The well serving your property is suspect to being perforated
at shallow levels, which allows entrance of surface water.
The possibility of the well being perforated above minimum
depths was brought to our attention by an employee of the
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation during a
joint survey of sewer problems in your area. Information
obtained from this employee, along with the subsequent well
driller's statements, cause the well construction to be
suspect.
With this information, this department can not in good
judgement approve the existing well.
The questions of perforations in the well casing may be
resolved, as agreed by the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation, thru pressure testing of the casing. Use a
double packer testing method and submit a report of the
results to this department and the Department of Environmental
Conservation for review and comments.
If there are any further questions, please contact this office
at 264-4720.
Sincerely,
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
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cc: Kyle Cherry
Environmental Conservation
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DEPT. OF E\V11111\11E\TA1. CONSERVATION
SOU7HCENTRAI REGIONAL OFFICE
February 5, 1980
Mr. Don Ballard
Route 2, Box 220
Juanita Loop
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Dear Mr. Ballard:
S/D
338 Denali Street
Q MacKay Bldg., Room 1206
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 2745527
P.O. Box 1207
❑ Soldotna, Alaska 99669
(907) 2625210
P.O. Box 1064
❑ Wasilla, Alaska 99687
(907) 3765038
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
DEPT. OF I:_ALTtI &
ENVIRONMENTAL rLJTECTION
FEB 8 1980
RECEIVED
After talking to you on February 4, 1980 regarding sampling of the well at
your residence I had some contact with the Anchorage Municipal Department
of Health and Environmental Protection (DHEP). DHEP personnel stated that
there is concern that your well may be perforated resulting in the intro-
duction of shallow ground water into the well. We had failed to cover
this development during our conversation. In order to keep the issues and
personalities involved to a minimum, this concern should be addressed and
resolved before sampling is done. At that time we will work with DHEP to
sample if necessary.
cc: AM-DHEP -
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Sincerely,
ZCKyle J. rry
Regional Environmenta Supervisor
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Edrie and Donald Ballard
Route 2-220 Juanita Loop Road-
Eagle
oadEagle River, AK 99577
RE: CASES 79-947 and 79-948
Dear Mr. and Ms. Ballard:
(907) 2641.4431
October 31, 1979
I'm sorry for the delay in
inquiry filed with our office.
attempts to reach you by phone.
ALASKA 99502
RECEIVED
NOV 11979
General Dlanager
AncL°rag0 "Vater & Sewer Utilities
responding to your most recent
I have been unsuccessful in my
When Ms. Ballard and I spoke last, she raised several
questions concerning bond issues for sewer lines in Eagle River.
The first sewer interceptor in Eagle River was constructed
with the assistance of bond money. It serves the Eagle River
business section and adjacent residential areas. Later, developers
constructed portions of another interceptor. Da,.,--lopers are
reimbursed for construction costs as citizens connect to the
line. There is a "bottleneck" because the middle lines are
lateral lines which are smaller than either end. The sewage
flows from a twelve inch interceptorinto six or eight inch lines
and then back, to a 24 inch interceptor before reaching the
sewage treatment plant. The recent bond issue is needed to
construct the Eagle River Road 24 inch interceptor which is the
middle portion. The construction of this section of the interceptor
will relieve the "bottleneck".
Bond issues must be presented to all voters within the
service area, because the bond indebtedness affects everyone.
But the actual costs of the Eagle River Road interceptor will
be paid for by user rate fees. The Juanita Loop area will not
pay the costs for the Eagle River Road interceptor, because
the area does not receive direct benefit.
The construction of the interceptor has been scheduled for
many years. There has been some pressure to speed up the
construction project so that the developments may hook into the
sewer system. Right-of-way acquisition problems must be corrected
before construction can begin this spring, which is the scheduled
start-up time.
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October 31, 119,79
Edrie and Donald Ballard
Page 2
Another sewer construction by a private developer in
Eagle River is currently underway. It is located near the inter-
section of Eagle River Loop Road and Eagle River Road. The
developer is paying 100% of the cost and receives 1008 of the
benefit for the line. There are no bond funds involved with
this project.
Plans are underway to build the Fire Lake Interceptor which
will serve your area. Construction will be in two phases. It
is uncertain at this time exactly where the division will be
between phase I and phase II. The first phase is scheduled
to be started in 1981. With regard to the Fire Lake Interceptor
the Eagle River service area may not extend through the Fire.
Lake area. An adjustment of the service area boundary may be
necessary before construction can commence.
Ms. Ballard had additional questions concerning the neighbor-
hood attempts to develop a community well system and the lack of
Municipal assistance with the project.
The Alaska Public Utility Commission (APUC) defines service
area boundary for utility services. The Juanita Loop area is
outside the current Municipal water service area. APUC approval
would be necessary before the Municipal Water Utility could
provide water service for that area.
In order to receive grant aid for the construction of the
project, alocal government entity such as the Municipality
.would need to be involved with the project. Unfortunately,
with the government's involvement often comes more restrictive
prcject requirements. The project requirements often make the
costs for the development prohibitive for the limited number of
homeowners who may benefit from the service. Because of the
small area of service for a Juanita Loop water project, the
Municipality believes the benefit of grant receipt would be
overshadowed by increased project requirements. The Municipal
water utility recently released a water system operated in
Girdwood due to the requirements for upgrading the system
because of government involvement. The homeowners determined
they could manage the water system themselves and not be .
required to upgrade the system if the Municipality were not
involved and the utility is now a private utility.
The Water Utility is examining the long range possibilities
of supplying water service to the Eagle River area. If this
were to be developed, the cost of construction could be spread
over a larger area and it might become cost effective to develop
a water system to service your neighborhood. Unfortunately,
these long range development plans and implementation are not
likely in the near future.
October 31, 1979
Edrie and Donald Ballard
Page 3
My source for this information was Mr. Brian Crewdson
(277-7622), Administrative Assistant to the General Manager of
Water and Sewer Utility. Mr. Crewdson mentioned that he would
be glad to discuss with you the timetable currently slated for
the Fire Lake Interceptor construction and the effects it might
have in your neighborhood. They have recently learned of a
Federal program which may help provide money to speed up the
construction date.
I wish that I might have been more successful with solving
the difficulties concerning your well and septic system
(cases 79-657 and 79-936). Unfortunately, the solution for
these problems is not administrative but legal. A private
attorney could assist you in evaluating any claims you may have
against the Municipality. I hope that my explanations have
provided some insight into the decision-making process for
sewer and water service in the Eagle River area. If you have
any questions or wish to discuss this matter, please feel free
to give me a call.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Tippie
Assistant Ombudsperson
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cc: Brian Crewdson, Administrative Assistant
John Harshman, General Manager,'Water & Sewer Utility
fti icipality of Anchorage
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 10 -11-7.9
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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502
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GEORGE At. SULLIVAN,
AIA YOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(825 "L" Strcet)
October 15, 1979
Don Ballard
Box 220 Route 2 Juanita Loop
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: Relocation of On-site Sewer Absorption Trench
This department has reviewed your request and soil test data
regarding relocation of an on-site sewage disposal trench to
neighboring property Lot 7 Debora Subdivision. This department's
findings, with concurrence from the Department of Environmental
Conservation, are as follows:
(1) The soil test for Lot 7 indicates suitable conditions
namely sandy gravel with cobbles and boulders to
thirteen(13) foot depth.
(2) There is no objection to the relocation on neighboring
property.
(3) A certain risk exists that this system could continue
the contamination problem with your and your neighbor's
wells. You should realize the contamination potential,
as your risk, since no one can guarantee subsurface
conditions.
(4) Relocation of on-site sewer does not resolve well drillers
statements made to the Department of Environmental
Conservation employees regarding perforated casing at
shallow depths and the well originally not drilled in
compliance with well standards.
(5) An alternate method of sewage disposal, which ensures no
sewage from your residence would enter your well, is a
2,000 gallon holding tank.
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Mr. Ballard
October 15, 1979
Page Two
Therefore, a course of action on your existing sewer system
must be accomplished by November 4, 1979. This date exceeds
the recent compliance request from this department, however,
no further extensions will be issued.
A permit is required with inspections by this department. A
solid four(4) inch sewer line between your septic tank and
proposed absorption area is required. The leaching area
specifications for two(2) to three(3) bedroom residence
(sir, bedrooms total) is as follows:
Absorption trench depth - 9 feet
Gravel depth - 4 feet
Length - 64 feet
If there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 264-4720.
Sincerely,
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
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338 Denali Street - Mackay Building 99501
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MATERIALS TESTING • QUALITY CONTROL
SOILS ENGINEERING
2204 Cleveland Ave. / P.O. Box 101126 / Anchorage, AK 99510 / 277.0321
710 3rd Ave. / P.O. Box 2540 / Fairbanks, AK 99706 / 452.1267. 456.5155
September 26, 1979
State of Alaska
Environmental Conservation Department
338 Denali
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Municipality of Anchorage
Department of Health & Environmental Protection
825 L Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Municipality P.O. # 44564
CTL # 79-248
Re: Lot 38, Debora Subdivision #3,
Gentlemen:
At your request, we have completed a Soils Investiga-
tion on the above referenced project and transmitted
herewith is the result of the test hole.
DRILLING INFORMATION
The test hole was drilled with a truck mounted Mobile
B-50 drill. The Mobile B-50 drill employs a hollow -
stem, continuous flight auger. Field data includes stan-
dard Penetration Tests which involved driving a 2 inch
split spoon sampler with a 140 pound hammer free -falling
a distance of 30 inches. Split spoon samples were
taken at five foot intervals. The soils are then vis-
ually classified, bagged and delivered to our laboratory
for Moisture Content and Classification.
SUBSURFACE SOILS INFORMATION
The soils found in this test hole consisted of a thin
layer of Sandy Gravel and Reddish Silt, Silty Sand (SM)
Sandy Silt (ML). No subsurface ground water or bedrock
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If you have any questions concerning these results,
please contact our office.
Very truly yours,
CONSTRUCTIONe¢EST LAB, INC.
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Donald and Edried Ballard
Route 2, Box 220, Juanita Loop Road
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: On-site Sewer System, Lot 38, Debora Subdivision
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ballard:
The Department of Health and Environmental Protection held an
administrative hearing on July 25, 1979 and the decision was signed
and sent to you on August 17, 1979. The decision was that the
permission previously granted by the Department of Health and
Environmental Protection to operate the sewer system on the subject
property was revoked.
Accordingly we are prepared to work with you, your soils engineer,
and contractor, toward the design of a new sewer system if possible.
If conditions prevent a permit for a new septic.system, then a
2,000 gallon holding tank permit will be issued for installation
by you on the subject property.
However, providing we do not hear from you on or before
September 17, 1979, we will refer the matter to the Municipal
Department of Law for appropriate legal action.
Sincerely,
Rolf Strickland
Environmental Health Manager
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CC: Kcn Norman, Municipal Attorney
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Donald and Edried Dallard
Route 2, box 2200 Juanita Loop P.oad
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: On-site Sewer System, Lot 30, Debora Subdivision
Dear Mr. S Mrs. Ballard:
The Department of stealth and Environmental Protection held an
administrative hearing on July 25, 1979 and the decision was signed
and sent to you on August 17, 1979. The decision was that the
permission previously granted by the Department of Health and
Environmental Protection to operate the sewer system on the subject
property was revoked.
Accordingly we are prepared to work, with you, your soils engineer,
and contractor, toward the design of a new sewer system 1f possible.
If conditions prevent a permit for a new septic system, then a
2,000 gallon holding tank permit will be issued for installation
by you on the subject property.
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we will refer the matter to the Municipal Department of Law for appro-
priate legal action.
Sincerely,
Rolf Strickland
Environmental Health Manager
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Dear Mr. Crabtree:
This is in response to your August 7 letter. :he Department of
Law and the Department of Health and Environmental Protection
have both advised me that an administrative decision has been
rendered and you and your client are in receipt of same.
I am also advised that you and your client will soon be receiving
correspondence frost Mr. Rolf Strickland, Departr..ent of Health
and Environmental Protection, dealing with the specifics of
this situation.
Sincerely,
Larry Crawford
Municipal Manager
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Municipality of Anchorage
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 27, 1979
TO: Ron Garzini, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Robert A. (Bert) Hall, Director, Department of Health and
Environmental Engineering
SUBJECT: Ballard Sewer Problem
The Department has been involved in attempting to resolve this
situation for some time, as can be seen by the attached correspondence.
The biggest problem has been identifying the source. Mr. Norman's
response indicates the probable extent of Municipal liability in
this case and the extent of Mr. Ballard's appeal rights.
This area is in need of public sewer service. However it is not
even in the projection yet and will be many years away. In the
meantime, the people in this area will have to take every prevent-
ative measure available to keep their septic systems functional.
The Ballards are now exploring alternative sites for sewage disposal
or they will have to install a sewage holding tank, and routinely
pump it.
Rober A. Bert Hal
Director
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
R� nu ieipa lity of A age
MEMORANDUM
August 23, 1979
Larry Crawford, Acting Municipal Manager
Ken Norman, Assistant Municipal Attorney IN
Ballard Sewer Problem
RECEIVED
AUG 2 71979
CAO—OPERATIONS
AUG 3 01979
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Subsequent to Richard Crabtree's letter of August 7 to you regarding
-the Ballard sewer problem, DHEP has issued an administrative decision
revoking permission to use the sewer system. At this point, the
Ballards are in a position to pursue either a Superior Court appeal
from an adverse administrative decision or other litigation involving
a negligence claim or both. On the basis of my experience, the
probability the Ballards would prevail on either the administrative
appeal or the negligence claim is less than 50 percent.
The law does not indicate that required municipal approval and
inspection of septic system design and construction prior to
backfilling constitutes a guarantee of successful operation of the
onsite sewer. The price of having onsite sewer systems rather than
public, sanitary sewer systems in an urban environment includes a
substantial risk the onsite sewer will fail, as the hillside study
indicates they often do in the Anchorage area. Bert Hall, Rolf
Strickland, and Les Buchholz should be consulted for particular
questions about that. From a legal standpoint, the Ballards will
have to present a lot more evidence before any negligence could be
attributed to the municipal officials in DHEP.
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91-010 (5/79)
AUG 23 1979
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9mt; PART 3 WILL BE RETURNED WITH REPLY.
DETACH AND FILE FOR FOLLOW-UP
Almost immediately, the Ballards' water supply was
noted to be polluted. The Municipality performed various
tests over the course of nearly three (3) years, but failed
to determine the source of the pollution. The State of
Alaska, Department of Environmental Conversation, acting
through its environmental field officer. Linda Mattes
Golding, in May, 1979, pinpointed the problem as being the
same septic system that the Municipality had approved and,
in effect, defended for nearly three years.
The Municipality has responded to the discovery of
the source of the pollution of the Ballards' well, and of
their neighbors the Suaveleys, by holding a hearing July 25,
on the question of whether or not to revoke the septic
system permit previously if; nand for the lot in question. it
,appears catremr�ly likely that this; revocation will be
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A PRCFE35IONAL CORPORATION
730 W. SECOND AVENUE. SUITE 200
ANCNCRAOE. ALASKA 39701
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JAMES N. WANAMAKER
LCROY G 09VEAUX
RICHARD L CRASTREA 7Q
AUgU3 UN,j(„PA;,A7_9 ANCHC.-
DEPT. OF t:=1LT'1 &
ENVIRONMENTAL P,.OSECTION
City Manager
Municipality of Anchorage AUG 2 3 197 9
524 West Fourth Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501 RECEIVED
Dear Sir:
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AUG 13 1979
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I am writing you with regard to Lot 38, DEBORAH
SUBDIVISION $3, on behalf of its present owners Mr. & Mrs.
Don Ballard. Mr. and Mrs. Ballard became interested in the
property in question in 1976, at which time the property was
in defective condition due to failure of the septic system.
As a condition to their purchase of the premises, the
existing problem with the septic system was to be cured.
The seller, Stephen W. 2erbe, escrowed a portion of the
purchase price in order to insure that the problem would be
rectified. The Municipal'
ty of Anchorage, acting through
Rolf Strickland r vi lans or t e ins-t'd1Za—hof a /
aew septic system, which was suppose y to have corrected
the pro em.
Following a soils test by Mr. Oyster and the
installation of the septic system by Hamilton Excavating,
the Municipality inspected the system and approved the same.
Relying on the Municipality's inspection and approval, the
Ballards went through with their acquisition of the pro-
perty.
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Almost immediately, the Ballards' water supply was
noted to be polluted. The Municipality performed various
tests over the course of nearly three (3) years, but failed
to determine the source of the pollution. The State of
Alaska, Department of Environmental Conversation, acting
through its environmental field officer Linda Mattes
Golding, in May, 1979, pinpointed the problem as being the
same septic system that the Municipality had approved and,
in effect, defended for nearly three years.
The Municipality has responded to the discovery of
the source of the pollution of the Ballards' well, and of
their neighbors the Swaveleys, by holding a hearing July 25,
on the question of whether or not to revoke the septic
system permit previously issued for the lot in question. It
appears extremely likely that this revocation will be
Municipality of Anchorage
August 7, 1979
Page Two
approved by the officer who conducted the hearing, and that
the Ballards will be required to cure the septic system
problem.
At this time, their alternatives appear to be few.
Mr. Les Buckholtz, senior environmental specialist for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Department of Health and
Environmental Protection, has stated his belief that only a
holding tank system would solve the problem. Ms. Golding,
on the other hand, has mentioned several other possibili-
ties, including a "seepage mound" system. No matter which
course of action the Ballards must take to solve this
problem, it is certain that it will cost money and, quite
possibly, depreciate the value of the property in question,
(which is the Ballards' residence).
It is entirely likely that the Ballards will seek
recompense for their losses sustained because of the defec-
tive septic system, from one or more of the following
entities: Mr. Robert Poole; Mr. Zerbe; and the
11unicipality of Anchorage. Anticipated causes of action
include:
.(1) Mr. Poole: breach of implied warranties
of habitability and workman -like construction;
(2) Mr. Zerbe: breach of his implied warranty
of habitability and the contractual agreement
whereby he was to cure the septic sytem problem as
a condition of sale; misrepresentation of the
house's water system in general;
(3) Municipality of Anchorage: negligent
inspection of the septic system; negligent
misrepresentation of the septic sytem's qualities;
negligent misrepresentation of the possibilities of
curing the existing problems with the septic sytem,
and the Ballards' detrimental reliance on the
drawings furnished by the Municipality.
Because of the possiblity that one or more of the
parties may ultimately be held liable for the losses facing
the Ballards, I am writing this letter to solicit your input
and advice, as to your preference for the manner in which
Municipality of Anchorage
August 7, 1979
Page Three
the septic system problem be rectified. This letter is also
a demand that the addressee undertake, at his or its own
expense, the resolution of this problem.
The situation the Ballards find themselves in is
extremely unfortunate and not one of their making. This
letter is being furnished to you, in hopes that the parties
involved can discover a solution to the problem, at the
absolute minimum cost possible, and your help is solicited
toward this goal. However, because the Ballards may be
coerced by the Muncipality's law enforcement personnel into
taking action on this problem in the near future, we must
request that your input be made by the end of the month. If
my clients and I do not hear from you by that point, they
will take whatever action they deem most expedient to remedy
the problem, and will pursue their remedies to recoup their
expenditures and losses accordingly.
If you have any questions or wish to contact me
with regard to this matter for any reason, feel free to
.call.
Sincerely yours,
WANAMAKER, DeVEAUX, & CRABTREE
A Prof si al CoLA
rporation
By
R c ar L. Cra tree
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P. S. Copies of this letter are being provided to Hamilton
Excavating and Mr. oyster. Although the Ballards do not at
this time foresee causes of action against these parties,
the potential is there for one or more of the anticipated
defendants to bring these parties into the expected suit,
and the Ballards are providing this notice as a courtesy to
them. Their input into effecting a solution for the septic
system problems is encouraged. The above-mentioned causes
of action are merely those which appear at present, and
further exploration of the Ballards' rights may very well
reveal additional causes of action against additional par-
ties, or those already under consideration.
JAYS. HAMMONO, GOVERNOR -
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DEFF.OFEINVIItON11E FA I.CONSEMATION 338DENALISREET
MACKAYBUILDING, ROOM 1206
SOOYNCUMAE REGIONA1 Off/Cf ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
June 27, 1979
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ballard
Rt. 2 Box 220, Juanita Loop Road
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ballard,
Our department, in conjunction with the Department of Health
and Environmental Protection of the Municipality of Anchorage,
would like to drill a test hole on your property in order to
perform a soils analysis. The test hole would be 25 feet deep
at a point between your septic system and your well. The ex-
act location will be mutually agreed upon before drilling.
Since your well is being contaminated by your own septic sys-
tem, this soils analysis may indicate the cause of failure of
your septic system.
If you consent to the drilling of this test hole, we will ar-
range a convenient time and date with you. Please sign and
date the consent form belcw. One original copy is to be kept
by you, one will be forwarded to the Department of Health and
Environmental Protection, and one will be kept by our office.
Sincerely,
Linda Mattes Golding
Environmental Field Officer
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I1ir�rc/ .�rr%%rt2�� consent to a test hole being
drilled on my property by the Alaska Department of Environ-
mental Conservation and the Anchorage Department of Health and
Environmental Protection at a time and location to be arranged
later.
Signed /
Dated- .2 P 7%
18-06 L H
July 25, 1979
Michael D. lluel.s.man, Program Coordinator
Robert A. (Zert) Hall, Director, Department of Health
arid Gnvironm.ental Protection
Administrative Ilcariny Officer
I am appointing Michael D. Iluelsman as Administrative Bearing Officer
to act in my behalf concerning the Administrative Hearing on
July 25, 1979 regarding Lhe Sewage problems in Debora Subdivision.
Robert A. (Gert) Ball
Director
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GEORGE RL SULLIVAN,
MAYOR
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June 15, 1979
Dir. Don Ballard
Route 220 Juanita Loop
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: On-site Sewer Permit #76518
Lot 38 Debora Subdivision
This department has reviewed the special study conducted
by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
regarding sewer/well contamination on Lot 38 Debora
Subdivision.
Data indicates your sewer system is contaminating your well
and your neighbor's wells along with the surrounding
ground water.
PNunicipal Legal counsel has advised this department, based
upon documented data, to call a hearing for the purpose of
revoking the permit regarding the installation and continued
operation/maintenance of your on-site sewer system.
In accordance with the Municipal Legal counsel recommendations,
you are being issued a notice of violation for ground water
contamination to be corrected by methods approved by the
Health and Environmental Protection Department by July 19,
1979. Also, a notice of a hearing for on-site sewer Permit
#76518 revocation slated for July 25, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.
in the Fifth Floor Conference Room, located at 825 L Street,
Anchorage, Alaska with the Department of Health and
Environmental Protection.
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June 15, 1979
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The former notices and actions are conducted under the
authority of Municipal Ordinances 15.65.020(A), 15.05.090,
3.60.025 A -C. You, as the respondent, have all rights
provided by 3.60.045 of the Municipal Ordinances governing
administrative hearing procedures.
If there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 264-4720.
Sincerely,
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
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15.05.090
3.60.025 A - C
3.60.045
15.65.020 Prohibited wastewater discharges and practices.
A. General prohibition. NO person shall dispose of any
human excreta, sewage and other wastes except in a
properly designed, constructed and maintained sanitary
sewerage system, septic tank or by other methods
approved by the Department of Health and Environmental
Protection, and in accordance with the terms of this
chapter and conditions of a written permit issued by the
department.
B. Untreated discharges. No person shall cause or permit
any sewage or other wastes to be discharged into or
disposed of in such a manner that access will be gained
to ariy waters of the State of Alaska, unless such sewage
or wastes are first treated in a manner approved by the
department and the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation.
C. ,Hazardous discharges. No person 51'.311 cause or permit
any human excreta, kitchen wastes, laundry ,vater, sink
water, toilet wastes, septic tank effluent, sewage or
other wastes to be discharged or flow upon the surface
of the ground or into any ditch, gutter, street,
roadway, stream, lake, underground water source or
public place, nor onto any private property so as to
create a nuisance or health hazard.
D. Watershed areas. No person shall cause or permit a
sewage disposal system to be located within the drainage
of any watershed area used for or reserved for use as a
source of public water supply without the written
approval of the department. Such sewage disposal
systems shall consist of an adequately sized,
self-contained tank, a tried and proven incineration
device or other similar methods approved by the
department. No method of sewage disposal shall be used
in any watershed drainage or any area reserved for use
as a watershed to provide a public water supply, when
such is of an experimental nature. The department shall
promulgate and enforce such regulations necessary to
prevent contamination of watershed areas. Such
regulations shall include but not be limited to tank
construction, tank size, tank location and methods of
servicing that will guarantee adequate watershed
protection.
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A. Any false statement set forth in the application;
B. Any violation of the express terms or provisions of the
permit or license;
C. The commission of any act not authorized by the permit
or license or prohibited by that chapter of this title
governing the issuance of the permit or license;
p. Permitting unauthorized persons to commit any act not
authorized by the permit or license or prohibited by that
chapter of this title governing the issuance of the permit
or license;
E. Repeated acts prohibited by law or by the permit or
license for which no prior action was taken by the
department. (Adapted from CAC 10.56.080).
15.05.090 Administrative hearings.
A. Except as provided by subsections B and D below, no
decision to revoke, suspend or otherwise limit or restrict
a license or permit granted under this title shall be
effective until the person or persons holding such
license or permit are first given an opportunity to be
heard before that decision is made. Administrative
hearings under this section shall be conducted by the
director or his designee pursuant to Chapter 3.60 of this
code.
B. Except as provided by subsection D below, the director
may without prior warning, notice or hearing suspend or
otherwise restrict any license or permit granted under
this title if' such action is necessary to eliminate an
immediate and substantial danger to the public health,
safety and welfare. Suspensions or restrictions ordered
by the director under this subsection shall be effective
immediately upon service of a written notice thereof in
the manner provided by Section 15.05.100. within five
days following service of a notice of suspension or
imposition of restrictions under this section, the
respondent shall be given an opportunity to be heard on
the legality, appropriateness or wisdom of that action
pursuant to Chapter 3.60 of this code. At the
conclusion of the hearing the director may revoke,
suspend, restrict or reinstate the license or permit
affected.
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C. Except as provided by subsection D below, upon written
request made by any person aggrieved by an
administrative decision to grant, deny or refuse to issue
or renew a license or permit under this title, or any
person aggrieved by the issuance of a notice of violation
or ' ccmpliar.ce order from which this title provides an
administrative appeal and served no later than 20 days
following the date of that decision, notice or order, the
director or his designee shall conduct a hearing to
review the legality, appropriateness or wisdom of that
decision. The hearing shall occur no later than 10 days
following service of the request on the director and shall
be conducted in accordance with Chapter 3.60 of this
code.
D. This section shall neither apply to nor be construed to
supersede any specific provision of this title permitting
or requiring other specified administrative hearings to
determine the specific rights and privileges of any
individual or to review the legality, approp:'ateness or
wisdon of administrative action permitted herein. (new
and AO 77-172A).
15.05.100 Service of notice.
Notices required by Chapter 15.05 of this code shall be
served personally or by certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed to the owner, occupant, operator, agent
or registered agent for service or, where applicable in this
title, the director. If one or more persons to whom such
notice is addressed cannot be found after diligent effort to do
so, service may be made upon such persons by posting the
notice on or about the premises or property described in the
notice, or by causing such notice to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation once a week for four
consecutive weeks. (new).
15.05.110 Appeals.
All appeals of any final adverse decision of the director
made pursuant to this title shall be made to the Superior
Court, Third Judicial District, at Anchorage, Alaska no later
than 30 days following that decision. Review of the court shall
be limited to whether the decision of the director is supported
by substantial evidence. (new).
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having any legislative, quasi-judicial or administrative
functions.
C. "Official" means any person elected, appointed, named
or employed by the Municipality of Anchorage to conduct
as part of his duties quasi-judicial proceedings or
administrative hearings.
D. "Quasi-judicial proceeding" means any hearing, formal
conference or other proceeding before a municipal
board, commission or official, to review the legality,
appropriateness or wisdom of official actions taken on
behalf of the Municipality of Anchorage as they relate to
the particular legal rights, privileges, duties,
obligations or remedies of identified individuals.
(AO 154-76).
3.60.020 Parties appellant.
Where, under the terms of this code, a quasi-judicial
proceeding is permitted to review any administrative decision,
order, determination, finding or other official action taken on
behalf of the municipality, any person aggrieved by the
administrative action may appeal to the board, commission or
official empowered by law to conduct such quasi-judicial
proceeding. (AO 154-76).
3.60.025 Accusation.
An administrative hearing permitted under this code to
determine whether a right, authority, license, privilege or
permit should be suspended, revoked, limited or conditioned
shall be initiated by the filing of an accusation on behalf of the
official, board or commission empowered to take such action.
The accusation shall:
A. Set forth in writing, in ordinary and concise language,
the acts or omissions with which the respondent is
charged so that a defense may be prepared;
B. Specify the ordinance, statute or regulation which the
respondent is alleged to have violated, but may not
consist merely of charges phrased in the language of the
statute and rule; and
C. Must be served personally on the respondent, or in
compliance with the Alaska Rules of Court.
(AO 154-76).
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3.60.045 Hearing procedures.
Administrative hearings and quasi-judicial proceedings
shall be conducted informally and may be governed by such
rules and procedures as the official, agency, board or
commission empowered to conduct such hearings or proceedings
may choose to establish, except that:
A. Parties may appear in person or through counsel.
S. Parties may present witnesses and evidence on their own
behalf.
C. Parties or their counsel may cross-examine opposing
witnesses on matters relevant to the issues, impeach
witnesses regardless of which party first called the
witness to testify, and rebut evidence against himself.
D. Relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of
evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to
rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the
existence of a common law or statutory rule which makes
improper the admission of the evidence over objection in
a civil action. Hearsay evidence may be considered
provided there are guarantees of its trustworthiness and
that it is more probative on the point for which it is
offered than any other evidence which the proponent can
procure by reasonable efforts.
E. All administrative hearings and quasi-judicial
proceedings shall be open to the public, unless
otherwise agreed by all parties to such hearings or
proceedings.
F. All parties shall have the right to subpoena witnesses
and documents.
G. All administrative hearings and quasi-judicial
proceedings shall be memorialized by an electronic
recording or a stenographic record. (AO 154-76).
3.60.050 Scope of review.
Unless otherwise provided in this code, officials, boards
or commissions empowered to conduct quasi-judicial
proceedings may hear and decide de novo all matters appealed
and may exercise independent judgment as to the weight of
evidence supporting or refuting the findings of the
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June 4, 1979
Debora Subdivision rile
Lot 39 and Lot 6
Senior Environmental Specialist
Supplemental Information to May 22, 1979 Letter Authored
by D.S.C. to this Department
A phone call from DrC received June 1, 1979 to this department stating
new information regarding the Swavely and Ballard well had been obtained
fron the well driller.
:4ie driller apparently stated that the two(2) wells are not properly
cased and were test holes not to be constructed as approved wells.
:herefore, the explanation of sewage from approved sewer systema
entering the Ballard and Swavely well.
For the time being, this department will not proceed with corrective
legal action until the new information is documented and received.
Les 21. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
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May 31, 1979
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Mr. Les Buchholtz ENVIRONIaNTAL ('F,O'LCTION
Municipality of Anchorage
Department of Health and Environmental juiq 41979
Protection
825 L St. RECEIVED
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Dear Mr. Buchholtz:
During the course of my investigation into contaminated wells in
Juanita Loop, Eagle River, I have learned of some new information
regarding the Ballard (Lot 38) well and septic system, and the
Swavely (Lot 7) well. This information is in addition to that
which was discussed in my May 22, 1979 letter to you.
The results of the fluorescein tracing of May 13 — 20, 1979, show
that 72 hours after the dye was put into the Ballard toilet, it
reached the Ballard well. By 168 hours, the dye was present in
the Swavely well (see enclosed chart). Obviously, this indicates
that the Ballard septic system is the source of fecal contamination
for these two wells.
However, I strongly suspect that
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surface of the ground. The well
The water source for this well
A similar situation may exist for the Swavely well. The well log
places ,this well's water supply at 29.5 feet; it too probably is
fed by surface runoff.
Our office would like to see this localized groundwater contamin—
ation problem solved in order to insure a safe drinking water
source for those families involved.
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Mr. Les Buchholtz
Municipality of Anchorage
Department of Health and Environmental
Protection
825 L St.
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Dear Mr. Buchholtz:
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JAYS. AWNONA GOVERNOR
338DENALISREET
MACKAY BUILDING, ROOM 1206
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
MUNICIPALITY C. ANCH.ORAG"
DEPT. C. 1 -'!-.'! &
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MAY 2 -01919
RECEIVED
I have nearly completed a study of drinking water contamination
in Juanita Loop, Debora Subdivision, Eagle River. I would like
to take this opportunity to give you a preliminary report of my
findings.
I have tested for total coliform bacteria at a number of homes
in Juanita Loop. Generally, most results have been negative.
For any positive results, fecal coliform tests were performed.
As you know, many wells in the area are hand dug and are, there-
fore, susceptible to surface contamination, especially during
spring run-off. On the other hand, I was looking for sewage -
contaminated wells.
In the Ballard -Swavely problem
fecal coliforms was performed.
amined for nitrate and chloride
cators of sewage contamination.
is a very complex situation due
densely populated nature of the
results.
area, extensive testing for
The water samples were also ex -
levels, these being other indi-
The results indicate that there
to the small lot sizes and the
area. Here are my lot -by -lot
Lot 37, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Griffin. The water supp-
ly on this lot was never contaminated by even total coliforms.
The nitrate and chloride levels were always very low. The well
serving this house is on Lot 40 and is in a drainage area. No
contamination of any kind, however, flowed into this well from
the hill above.
Lot 8, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boggs. The water supply of
this house was uncontaminated until mid-April, when it became
contaminated with total (but not fecal) coliforms. Nitrate and
chloride levels remained low throughout this period. Although
the well is cased, it is a shallow hand dug well. It is my be-
lief that it had received surface water contamination. The prob-
lem may no longer exist.
Lot 9, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bohannon. This is another
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case of a hand dug well being contaminated by surface water run
off during the spring break-up. Lot 9 water supply was contam-
inated with fecal coliforms, but these fecal levels were always
low (MPN a 2-8/100 ml).
Lot 10, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hunter. The Lot 10 water
supply never showed any total or fecal contamination. The ni-
trate and chloride levels were also characteristically low. It
is interesting to note that this home is also supplied by a dug
well which is positioned just next to the driveway.
Lot 38, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ballard, and Lot 6, owned
by Mr. Ron Swavely. The Lot 6 well is actually on Lot 7, close
to the Ballard/Swavely property line. The Lot 6 and Lot 38
wells are only 35 feet apart. They are also relatively shallow
(30-50 feet in depth). These two wells always showed consistent-
ly similar contamination patterns. Fecal levels and nitrate
levels were always very elevated. The chloride levels were
astronomical, from 400-700 mg/1, while characteristic chloride
levels were approximately 15-30 mg/1. The source for these
extensive chloride levels was discovered to be the Ballard's
water softener which releases chloride ions into the septic sys-
tem. These ions then travel with the groundwater to the wells.
A tracer study using fluorescein dye was performed and confirmed
these results. After saturating the Ballard's septic system with
the dye --one-half pound pre -mixed was placed in the toilet --
the dye could be seen in the Ballard's water after 3 days. By
seven days, the tracer could be seen by eye in the Swavely's
water. One source of fecal contamination is now known.
Lot 5, owned by Mr. Ron Swavely. The water supply on this lot
showed consistently high fecal, nitrate, and chloride levels
until the end of April, when all levels dropped dramatically.
There are two possibilities for the decreases in sewage indi-
cators. First, Mr. Swavely pumped the cesspool twice in April.
Two weeks later, fecal coliform numbers had decreased. Second,
the Hunter septic system (Lot 10) is very close to the Hunter/
Swavely property line and is within 40 feet of the Swavely well.
The decrease in fecal coliforms may be due to a drop in the
ground -water level after break-up. I hope to perform a tracer
study to determine which septic system is the cause of contam-
ination.
The contamination problem has many sources. I can say now that
it is not a total aquifer contamination. The most serious prob-
lem is the Ballard's septic system. Our office will expect you
to take appropriate action to alleviate this source of contam-
ination. When the problem is resolved, we would like to be made
aware of the resolution.
Sincerely,
Linda Mattes Golding
Environmental Field Officer
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March 6,'1979
Internal Revenue Service
Post Office Box 1500
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
Attention: Scott Driver
Subject: Lot 5, 6, 7 Block E Debora Subdivision
Swavely Property
The subject property ha!; a history of a contaminated well
supply aquifer. Documented problems date back two(2) years.
The current status of the property is one of disapproval
regarding health facilities, i.e., well.
Financing could not be obtained under current circumstances
as lending institutions require approval from this department
regarding long term financing.
If there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 264-4720.
Sincerely,
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
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niR&Pality of Anchorage
MEMORANDUM RIUN!CiPALITY CF %rC"-?.A"
DEPT.:'- 'l
DATE: February 15, 1979 EnJIR--.'v.--:l_T;CN
TO: - —Debora S/D Filel Ft81
FROM: Rolf Strickland RECEIVED
SUBJECT: Contamination of Wells
A meeting at the State Department of Environmental Conservation
was held February 14, 1979. Present was Kyle Cherry, Mr. and
Mrs. Ballard, Mr. Swavely, Les Buchholz and Rolf Strickland.
The problem of well contamination was discussed at length.
Possible funding was discussed, also, it was agreed that:
1. The Ballards and Mr. Swavely would contact the home
owners and advise of the progress of the meetings.
2. The Municipality woule work with the State in
attempting to identify the source of contamination.
3. The State will seek seed funds to develop a public
water supply.
4. The State will work with USGS in using tracing
systems not available to the Municipality, to
attempt to locate the source of contamination.
Everyone left the meeting much better advised of the scope of
the problems, the attempts at resolution by the Municipality,
and what would be the avenues of resolution now.
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Municipality of Anchorage
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 6, 1979
To: Debora Subdivision File Thru: Rolf R. St nd, R.S.
(Juanita Loop) Division P r
FROM: Program Manager
Sewer and Water
SUBJECT: Well Survey - Contamination of Wells
May, 1976: This department requested upgrade of an inadequate
sewer system on Lot 38(Ballard) prior to granting
approval to lending institution of sewer and water
facilities. The upgrade was completed on sewer system
July, 1976.
April, 1977: Numerous instances of contaminated wells came to
this department's attention and an area survey indicates
eight(8) to nine(9) wells have tracer organisms.
July, 1977: The department recommends to area residents that an
alternative water supply be investigated, as pattern
of contamination makes cause unknown.
August, 1977 to
October, 1977: Numerous periods of testing well quality up to
this date indicate contamination remains present
on Lot 6 and 7 Debora. Oil is confirmed and fecal
organisms are found in the water supply.
Nov., 1977: Ballard's well on Lot 38 Debora has fecal organisms
confirmed in the well.
Dec., 1977: This department runs a chemical analysis and Ballard's
well fails the U.S. Public Health Service drinking
water standards.
Jan. 30, 1979: This department conducts area survey in an effort
to establish seasonal influence on area wells.
Results are necrative for area with some residence's
refusing sampling. Ballard's well has a disinfecting
device installed, which makes this particular
sample invalid.
Comments: The area evidently is seasonally affected by ground
water run-off.
The technique of disinfecting water containaing sewage
organisms and chemical(detergents, etc.) residules
can not be accepted as a viable alternative. People
in this area are unable to sell residences due to
inability to obtain health department approval.
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Debora Subdivision File
February 6, 1979
Page Two
The department has on three(3) occasions suggested
residences collectively search for an alternative
water supply. The State of Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation recommends public sewer,
however, shallow bedrock in the area may allow
snow run-off to enter aquifer, thereby, making
public sewer a futile effort.
The exact cause of contamination remains unknown.
The only method offering relief is a community
well located some distance from this area.
The survey of January 30, 1971 was conducted as
a foundation for notifying you of a health concern
which needs departmental attention.
The results of the last survey were negative on all
samples collected.
Les N. Buchholz, R.S. �_�
Senior Environmental S re C,
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Debora Subdivision File Thru: Rolf R. Strickland, R.S.
(Juanita Loop) Division Manager .
Program Manager
Sewer and Water
Well Survey - Contamination of Wells
May, 1976: This department requested upgrade of an inadequate
sewer system on Lot 38(rallard) prior to granting
approval to lending institution of sewer and water
facilities. The upgrade was'..completed_onrsewcr system
July,' 1976.
April, 1977: Numerous instances of contaminated wells:came-,to
this.department's attention and an area'.survoy indicates
eight(8) to nine(9) wells_have.tracer organisms.
July, 1977: The department recommends.to area residents that.an
alternative water supply be investigated, as pattern
of contamination makes cause unknown.
August, 1977 to
October„_1977::. Numerous periods of testing well quality up to
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this date indicate contamination remains present
on Lot 6 and 7 Debora. Oil is confirmed and fecal
organisms are found in the water supply.
Nov., 1977: Ballard': well on Lot 38 Debora has fecal organisms
confined in the well.
Dec., 1977: This department runs a chemical analysis and Ballard's
well fails the U.S. Public health Service drinking
water standards.
Jan. 30, 1979: This department conducts area survey in an effort
to establish seasonal influence on area wells.
Results are negative for area with some residence's
refusing sampling. Ballard's well has a disinfecting
device installced, which makes this particular
sample invalid.
Comments: The area evidently is seasonally affected.by ground
water run-off.
The technique of disinfecting water containning sewage
organisms and chemical(detergents, etc.) residules
can not be accepted as a viable alternative. People
in this area are unable to sell residences due to
inability to obtain health department approval.
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The department has on three(3) occasions suggested
residences collectively search for an alternative
water supply. The State of Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation recommends public sewer,
however, shallow bedrock in the area may allow
snow run-off to enter aquifer, thereby,, making
public sewer a futile effort.
The exact cause of contamination remains unknown.
The only method offering relief is a community
well located some distance from this area.
The survey of January 30, 1976 was conducted as
a foundation for notifying you of a health concern
which needs departmental attention.
The results of the last survey were negative on all
samples collected.
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
senior Environmental Specialist
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
In Re:
Donald and Edried Ballard
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Administrative Appeal 79-15-1
DECISION
Pursuant to § 15.05.090(C) of the Anchorage Environmental
Protection Code providing such administrative appeals and hearings, a
hearing was held to consider the termination of a sewer permit issued
to Donald J. Ballard for Lot 38 Debora Subdivision. This hearing was
held July 25, 1979. The hearing was attended by five people. The
meeting began with Les Buchholz of the Municipality of Anchorage,
Department of Health and Environmental Protection, giving a brief
overview of the problems. This was followed by questions by Mr.
Richard L. Crabtree, attorney for Donald J. Ballard, which was then
followed by testimony by Linda Mattes Golding, State of Alaska,
Department of Environmental Conservation, which was again followed by
questions by Mr. Crabtree. This was followed by comments and
questions by all concerned. All parties or their counsel were given
the opportunity to cross examine opposing testimony and to rebut
evidence.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Approximately two and one-half years ago at the
request of a lending institution, the Department of Health and
Environmental Protection evaluated Lot 38's sewer system. Their
finding was that the cesspool system then in place was not adequately
functional nor did it meet Municipal Code. Department of Health and
Environmental Protection recommended that the system be upgraded and
these recommendations were followed.
was approved by the Municipality.
Subsequent to this the system
2. Because contaminants were found in area wells, a study
was conducted by Linda Golding at the request of the Department of
Health and Environmental Protection. In the course of this study Ms.
Golding had the full cooperation of the Ballards.
3. I find that, as the study showed, the Ballard's septic
system is contaminating two underground water sources, namely the
Ballard's well and a nearby neighbor's well.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The Environmental Protection Code at § 15.65.020(A)
states that:
No person shall dispose of any human excreta,
sewage and other wastes except in a properly
designed, constructed and maintained sanitary
sewerage system, septic tank or by other
methods approved by the Department of Health
and Environmental Protection, . . . .
2. The Environmental Protection Code at § 15.65.020(C)
states that:
No person shall cause or permit any human
excreta, kitchen waste, laundary water, sink
water, toilet waste, septic tank effluent,
sewage or other waste to be discharged or flow
upon the surface of the ground or to any
ditch, gutter, street, roadway, stream, lake,
underground water source or public place, nor
into any private property so as to create a
nuisance or health hazard.
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3. The contamination of nearby underground water sources
by the Ballard sewer system effluent constitutes (a) a disposal
method not approved by the department and therefore in violation of
§ 15.65.020(A) and (b) a nuisance and health hazard in violation of
§ 15.65.020(C).
Therefore, it is my decision that the permission previously
granted by this department to operate the sewer system on the
Ballard's property is hereby revoked.
Should additional evidence come to light, the Ballards may
reapply for a permit, and if denied, they may ask for an
Administrative Hearing to review that decision.
Dated at Anchorage, Alaska, this l` i day of August, 1979.
ROBERT A. (BERT) HALL, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRON-
MENTAL PROTECTION
By. ,i,�t�, ^ 0l !'
Michael D. Huelsman
Designee of the Director
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DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
sOOA/Comw REGR)NAL OERCE
November 1, 1978
Joseph S. Blair
Dept. Health & Environmental
Protection
825 L Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Subject: Proposed Well/Debora Subdivision
Dear Joe:
JAY$. HAMMOND. GOVERNOR
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MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
DEPT. OF HEALTH &
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Nov 6198
RECEIVED
We have received and reviewed the proposed public water system
plans which were submitted to you by Mr. Ron Swavely. Due to
the number of lots the proposed system would serve, we would
classify it as a Class A system. Consequently, septic tanks
and drainfields would have to be located at least 200 feet
from the well. This will rule out any development on several
lots possibly 12 or more) unless a community sewerage system
is also constructed.
In addition, Mr. Swavely's existing well does not come close
to meeting department requirements and we could not approve
it as a public water system unless steps are taken to remove
existing sources of contamination from the protective area.
This decision is reinforced by the fact that the well is shal-
low (40 feet) and nearby wells have become contaminated.
There are a couple of points we feel should be considered in
this situation:
1. What has caused the individual wells to become contaminated
and what can be done to correct the problem? This is our
biggest concern when considering use of the existing well.
2. Based on the information we have available, we would strongly
recommend community sewerage service. If this was provided,
it would eliminate our concern regarding construction of a
public water system.
In closing, I would like to point out that it will be necessary
for Mr. Swavely to have plans of his proposed water system pre-
pared and signed by an engineer registered in the State of Alaska.
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If I can further clarify our position regarding this matter, please
feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
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James O. Starr
Environmental Engineer
cc: Ron Swavely
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October 26,`1978
Jim Starr
State of Alaska
Department of Environmental
Conservation
338 Denali Street - Mackay Building
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Subject: Proposed Public Well Class C
The people in the vicinity of Block E Debora Subdivision
',Eagle River have experienced a large number of contaminated
individual wells.
The attached proposal was submitted by Ron Swavely, who
has asked me to forward his proposal to you for your comments.
Also,,included is a hand drawn plat.showing the well to
sewer distances from the well proposed for temporary use
as indicated on Lot 5 Block E.Debora Subdivision as an existing
well and the proposed site for a new well on Lot 13 Block
2 Debora Subdivision.
:.-If.there are any further questions, please call me at 264-
4720. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joseph S. Blair, R.S.
Environmental Services Manager
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attachments
Municipality
of
Anchorage
POAfG 650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502
(907) 264 4111
GEORGE A4. SULLIVAN,
AIA YOR
DEPARTMENT OF IIF ALT AV) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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October 11, 1978
Don Ballard
Route 220 Juanita Loop
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subject: Debora Subdivision
As recommended in a letter from this department from Mr.
Blair dated June 22, 1977, an alternative water supply needs
to be established. The current practice of disinfecting
residential wells contaminated with fecal bacteria does not
meet with department approval for water supplies. Disinfecting
sewage contamination in your well by killing fecal coliform
bacteria does not insure protection from virus, detergents
and other chemicals related to sewage.
A registered civil or sanitary engineer should be employed
to establish the following criteria.
(1) An alternate supply well in your area with adequate
production capability.
(2) Blueprint a proposed distribution line, storage
tank(s) and supply well location in relation to
sewer systems.
(3) Submit design to this department for review.
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Mr. Ballard
October 11, 1978
Pate Two
Proper abandonment of contaminated individual wells will
also be required by this department.
If there are any questions, please contact this office at
264-4720.
Sincerely,
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
Senior Environmental Specialist
LNB/ljw
cc: Joseph S. Blair, R.S.
Environmental Services Manager
Robert C. Pratt, R.S.
Associate Specialist
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Ahluniclpa1ity
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Anchona -
July 12, 1977
PoUcl 1 6 650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502
(907) 279 2511
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mr. Donald Ballard
Route 2 220
Juanita Loop Road
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Lot 38 Block E
Debora Subdivision
Subject: Debora Subdivision - Contaminated Wells
A recent survey of water wells in Debora Subdivision
has revealed numerous instances of contamination.
Conversations with local well drillers and the failure
of corrective disinfection techniques. indicates some
water aquifers are contaminated.
Use of the contaminated wells for washing, bathing, or
drinking purposes should be prohibited regardless of
disinfection. Drinking and bathing water should be hauled
in.
The possibility of an alternate water supply (community
system) should be explored by affected homeowners. In
the interim, health inspections requested by lending
institutions can not be approved on the affected wells.
If there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 279-2511, extension 220, 224 or 225.
Sincerely,
Joseph S. Blair, R.S.
Environmental Services Manager
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June 221-1977 n Z Lot 38 Block E
jA Debora Subdivision
IIonald Ballard
General -Delivery
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subjects -Debora Subdivision - Contaminated Wells
'A recent survey of water wells in Debora Subdivision
has revealed numerous instances of contamination.
"Convers'ations with local well drillers and tho'failure
>' ' of'corrective disinfection techniques indicates some
water'aquifers are contaminated..
Use.of.the contaminated wells for washing, bathing, or
drinking purposes should be prohibited regardless of",
:., disinfection.Drinking and bathing water should be hauled
The possibility of an alternate water supply (community.
system).should be explored by affected homeowners.: -,.In
the.interiml' health inspections requested by lending.,
inbtitutions ban not be approved on the affected wells.
If. there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 7.79-2511, extension 220, 224 or 225.
Sincerely,
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June' 22, 1977 Lot 8 Block E
Debora Subdivision
-Kenneth Boggs
-'Box 273
`Eagle River, Alaska 99577
..Subject: .Debora Subdivision - Contaminated Wells
A recent survey of water wells in Debora Subdivision -.
has revealed numerous instances of contamination.
Conversations with local well drillers and the failure
of -corrective disinfection techniques indicates some
water,aquifers are contaminated.
Use of the contaminated wells for washing; bathing, or
drinking purposes should be prohibited regardless of
disinfection.'.Drinking and bathing water.should,be hauled
in.
The possibility of an alternate water supply (coanunity
system) should be'explored by affected homeowners. In
the .interim, health.inspections requested by lending
institutions can not be approved on the,affected wells.
If -there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 279-2511, extension 220, 224'or 225.
Sincerely,'
4•
Joseph S. -Blair, R.S.
Environmental Services Manager
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June 22,'1977 Lot 9 Block E
Debora Subdivision
Kenneth -Bohannon
Post.office:Box 742
-)Cagle River,%Alaska 99577
'S ectt''Debora Subdivision -,Contaminated Wells
A recent survey of water wells in Debora Subdivision
'has, revealed numerous instances of. contamination.'
Conversations with local well drillers and the failure
of -.corrective disinfection techniques.indicates some',.
^_water,aquifers are contaminated.
".::.Use of the•contaminated wells for.washing,'bathing, or
*,drinking purposes should be prohibited regardless of
diiinfaction.:'Drinking and bathing water should be hauled
The possibility of.an alternate -water supply (community
system) should be explored by'affected;homeowners. In
the'interim, health inspections requested by lending
institutions can not be approved',on the affected wells.
If,there are any further questions, please contact this
office at 279-2511, extension 220, 224 or 225.
;Sincerely, .
'.Joseph S. Blair, R.S.
.Environmental'Services Manager
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-- June 22, 1977 Lot 6 Block U
Lot 7: Block E
Debora Subdivision
Ronald Swavely
Sox 114;
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subjects. Debora Subdivision - Contaminated Wells
A recent survey of water wells in Debora "Subdivision
- has revealed numerous instances of contamination.
Conversations with local well drillers and the failure
of.corrective disinfection techniques "indicates "some
water:aquifers are contaminated.
Use of:the contaminated wells for washing, bathing; or
drinking purposes should be prohibited regardless of,
disinfection:" Drinking and bathing water should be hauled
in:
The possibility of an alternate water.supply (community .
system):should be explored by affected homeowners." In
the interim, health inspections requested by lending
inatitutions,can not be approved on the affected wells.
If there are.any further questions, please contact this
—office gat 279-2511, extension 220, 224 "or 225.
Sincerely.
Joseph':S:;.Slair, R.S.
-Environmental Services Manager
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June 22, 1977 Lot 10,Block t
Debora Subdivision
Dwight"Hunter
Post Office. Box 464 d
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Subjecti.•Debora Subdivision - Contaminated Wells ."
A rocent•.survey of water wolls'in Debora Subdivision has "revealed
numerous instances of contamination.
Conversations.with local well drillers-and the failure of cor
-rective;'disiiifection techniques indicates some water aquifers ..
are'boniaminated.
;"Use of the .contaminated wells for washing, bathing,"or drinking
--purposes •should be prohibited regardless of disinfection. Drinking
and bathing water should be hauled in.
The possibility of an alternate water supply (community system)
should be'explored by affected homeowners. In the interim,
health.inspections requested by'lending institutions can.not
be-approved on the affected wells. "
If there are any further questions, please contact this office
at�279-2511, extension 220, 224 or 225.,
Sincerely,
Jos6ph S: Blair, R.S.
Environmendal'Sorvd:cos Manager
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June 22, 1977 Lot 41 Block`3 "
Debora Subdivision
Tom Hunter
POS t-Off ice Box 464
.Eagle'River,.Alaska 99577
Subject: Debora Sibdivision -,Contaminated Wells
A recent survey of water wells in Debora. Subdivision has revealed
numerous instances of contamination.
conversations with local well drillers and`the failure of cor-
rective"disinfection techniques indicates some water aquifers
r are contaminated.
`Use of the contaminated wells for:washing, bathing, or•drinking
purposes"should be prohibited regardless of disinfection. ,Drinking
and bathing water should be hauled in.
The'4ossibility of an alternate;water;supply (community system)
should be 'explored by affected'homeowners. ..In the interim,
heilth;inspections requested by lending institutions can not
be-approved on the affected wells."
If: there are any further questions, please contact this "office
4'at.279-2511, extension 220, 224.or 225.
Sincerely,
Joseph's Blair, R.S.
Environmental' Services Manager
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Municipality of Anchorage
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 19, 1977
TO:, Joseph S. Blair, R.S., Environmental Services Mana er
FROM: Sewer and Water Section
SUBJECT: Debora Subdivision - Contaminated Wells
General concensus among the Sewer and Water Section regarding
Debora Subdivision individual wells, is the owners should be
notified via certified letter as to health implications with
the water. Also, we would suggest that homeowners seek an
alternate community well.
You may want to explore the possibility of declaring the
area health hazard.
Les N. Buchholz, R.S.
Sanitarian
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DAVID
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Director of Business Operations
and Director of Laboratory Operations
April 12, 1977
Mr. Don Ballard
Rt. k3, 220 Juanita Loop Road
Eagle River, AK 99577
Telephone 274-2702
Account: pE-5460 Invoice/Job: #J-1053-4
Sample Type: Well Received: 3-21-77 Analyst: DB -KC
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. This report
is also your invoice and is payable within 30 days. If you have
any questions concerning; the results, please call.
SAMPLE ID
Anal sis
Pseudomonas
Kitchen tap
Bacillus species
Streptomyces
Fecal coliform
Klebsiella Entrobacter
Escherichia Coli
Result ALA Code Charge
See comments 6000 $10
Present 6000 10
None isolated 6000 10
No growth/100ml 5018 10
Present 6000 10
Present 6000 10
TOTAL CHARGE $60
C0101ENTS: Aerobes present, compatible with pseudomonas and flavobacter
Sincerely,
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R Ord G. R i hector
E ironmental Division
RGR/cm
Municipality of Anchorage
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 26, 1977
To: Les M. Buchholz
Sanitarian
FROM: principal Environmental Control Officer
SUBJECT: Summary
Thursday, January 20, 1977: Arrived at Lot 35 Block E Debora
Subdivision in early afternoon and found no one home.
Friday, January 21, 1977: Arrived at Lot 35 Block E Debora
Subdivision at 1:40 p.m. and talked with Mrs. Benson, she stated
the following: M S W Drilling Company drilled their water well
on the 10th or 11th of December, 1975.
That the sewer system was already on the property when they bought
it so they thought that it was already approved prior to their
hook up, which took place sometime in June of 1975.
She stated that the structure was built just prior to sewer
hook up sometime in June of 1975.
I then took a water sample, and dyed the sewer system via the
cleanout pipe just next to their cabin on the north side.
4:05 p.m.: Talked with Les Buchholz about Debora Subdivision
problem and headvised me to call Benson's for the well log. I
called the Benson residence and talked with Mr. Benson, He
stated that he had a well log and would be glad to give it to
US.
Monday, January 24, 1977: 12:19 p.m., Arrived at Debora
Subdivision Lot 35 Block E to pick up the well log. I talked
with Mrs. Benson again and she stated to me the following:
There was a trailer on the property hooked up to an old sewer
system and they moved it off to build their cabin and hooked
into the existing sewer system because they felt that it was
previously approved, thus wouldn't need any further approval.
She looked through the files and found the well log, but no
well permit. I asked her if they had taken out a well permit and
she said that when they had the well drilled that the driller
said that he would take care of everything.
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January 26, 1977
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I then looked the property over for dye and found none. Then
proceeded back to the office.
Wednesday, January 26, 1977: At 11:19 a.m., I received a call
from Laura on the radio that Debora Subdivision Lot 35 Bloc: E
water test results had come back positive (9.2). I had to meet
with Glenn Briggs in Eagle River and was on my way out so I
decided to stop at the Benson's residence.
12:00 p.m., I stopped in at the Benson residence and took another
water sample. I warned her that the well should be chlorinated,
explained how and told Mrs. Benson to boil their drinking water
until the problem was resolved.
William M. Dixson
Principal Environmental Control Officer
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April S. 1976
Security Pacifia Mortgage Corporation
319 Nast 5th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Attention: Bob rritz
Subjects Lot 38 Debora Subdivision d3
Dear Mr, rritz t
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A percolation test was performed on the property of Mr. and
Mrs. Steve Eerbe and it was found that only 75 to 25 gallons
of water had seeped out of the pit in a twenty-four (24) period.
This amount of dissipation is not sufficient for the department
to approve the septic system for a three (3) bedroom home.
Tae original soils tut showed very marginal soil permeability an.".
some ground water in the area of the pit. At that time the soils
tester stated that the water which appeared was not a "water tabW
He determined that the water was surface runoff trapped'above
a frost line.
M. ani Hrz. Serbe have stated that the seepage pit has been
pumped in the past when they noticed that the level had risen in
the standpipe, but that the system had.never overflowed. I found
no evidence of overflow around the standpipe, and I believe tho
present pit is just barely holding its own. It is possible that
clue to the difficult frost conditions this past winter, that the
pit's seepage will iwpeeva after the ground thaws crate but this
could not be detereined until approximately July 1, 1976.
This department would give only a conditional approval on the
septic s;stem with the following conlitiosss
1. Escrow funds to replace the system, including a new soils test
and addition of a pac%age treatment plant, if soils test shows
it is n3cessarye and neer seepage prench.
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Vc',wr Spin•lucra\ of the Path.
sic and non lithogenic type
NI in surface waters. These are
,ao,n hkc, slcnder spirils.
.>I insc ba, ter iA (M)xoba leriales)
caring in the form of sulked bac.
1 (Caulobaacria) such as iron bac.
1 (Gallionclla) or as sheathed bac.
, as iron fornsing bacteria (Lepra.
sx. ( rcrvrthrix, Clunothrix) or as
shcathel filamentous bacteria
I as sulphur forming bacteria
ior.U. All these bacteria are
athocenic in water but create
asst problems of taste and chlor.
group includes the algac-like,
nentnus, shcathc+l, and unshcvthal
eri.s of the groups mentioned.
True bacteriasuch as nitgrogcn
ion bacteria. The baceria converts
Ammonia in water to nitrites and
nitrites n) nitrites in the nitrogen
.. These bacteria are nompaho.
C.
ndcr the alAssi6cation of foreign
ala, are found the following tyPes
a,tt'rla:
S„il
bacteria such as Srrcpm-
cs commonly found in soil.
Air bacteria such as Bacillus,
hI,NCNaus, Strcpuxoccus. Molds:
Yeasts.
P„ Ihuion organisms from ex.
. In this group arc the 17.scherichia
forms, the index organism of lab.
re, analysis for water quality,
mondy found in the intestiucs of
and munuls. Within this gruep
a,tcria arc the Clostridium wel.
�I )t'y`ro N,N\Uf fac\a)is, S1il:ella,
'onc!:a. and Vibrio Comma, all
Igellic.
thogenic Batbria Foand in Watarra
OwulA be noted from the above
Kaph,, that all bacteria found in
r arc not harmful or p:nhogcnic.
rcer, there arc nuoy paihngenie
rfa -16,11 will thrive in a Water
r s
and which rsar�+e tran,mitted thruuch the carer me.iiam. A par•1/',i!
s
pathnctnic a nota is as follow s:
(1 r ILa,ggcnic lir, lc•ia:
Dneare
Bacillary Dy,rntery
Cholera
Paratyphoid
Typhoid
Tularemia
Bru'Ohni, s? I
Tubctculosk (?)
(11 SPirod,aarall:
Diteale
Ilaemorrha.gic Jaundice
(Weil's Disease)
(3, Vi,k f:
Diteale
In(ecsious I Icpatitis 01
Poliomyelitis
(4) Para»li,,
Dile.ue
Amoebic Dysentery
Schistosomiasis
H,)(skworm (?)
(, ptUrial Standards of Warn O-aliry
For a water to be of the highest
yctcrial quality, it should be free of
JI harmful or pathogenic bacteria.
The laboratory mcthods of detcrmitr
i,,g the presence of pathogenic bac•
aria or organisms, are time consum.
int and expensive. Therefore, in lieu
of a test (or specific indentitication of
hu¢ria. the warcr works prssfection
and public health authorities have
sb,pud a simphfie,l procedure for ob•
aining the bacterial qualiy of water.
This adopted pr xedure calls for the
:rnriiicmion of the presence of the
Coliform ba,tcria group of bacretia
,the indicator or index organism of
p1lution. Since the Coliform group is
,,mmon habitat of the intestines of
star and animals, it is present in
yandance where ever pathogenic bac.
Orcacue!
Shigella dpsenterwe
Vibrios comma
Salmonella paran'phi, s,hortmulleri
Ibcrthclla typhi
Pasteurella tularensis
lsruce`Ila mchtensi,
Tuber, Ie b.uilli
O'gavi'm
Leptospira icicrohaemorrhagiae
O•ganisw
Endamoeba hissulytiu
Schistosoma mansoni
Ang9ostomiasic
teria or organisms are found. There.
fore, its presence will indicate either
the presence, potential presence, or
possibility of future entrance of harm.
ful organisms in a water supply. It
should be remembered however, that
the presence of Coliform bacteriae
does not positively state that the
harmful organisms are present, 6kt
that they may final entry into the
source of supply.
In the imcrPrctatiun of data cam.
acrning bacterial counts or concert.
,rations, it must be realized that bac•
teria are single cell organisms which
are extremely small, thus making it
impossible to detect the individual
organisms under the Icns of a micro.
scope. Therefore, in all laboutor,
procedures for water analysis, the bac.
teria are incubated at optimum tcm-
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