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File Copy • Jefferson County Board of Health Agenda • Minutes • March 15, 2001 • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Thursday, March 15, 2001 2:30–4:30 PM Main Conference Room Jefferson County Health and Human Services AGENDA I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of February 12, 2001 III. Public Comments IV. Old Business and Informational Items 1. Update on Joint Board Workgroup Process and Tom (30 min) Preparation for 5/22/01 Health Access Summit 2. Commercial Shellfish Classification Upgrade— Larry (5 min) Duckabush River Delta (3/6/01 Letter in Packet) • V. New Business 1. On-site Sewage 0 & M Licensing Larry (15 min) 2. Food Safety Training for Non-Regulated Events Susan (15 min) 3. Legislative Update–Town Hall Meeting w/ Rep. Lynne Kessler on March 17, 2001 Tom (15 min) 4. Local Board of Health Workshop Survey Jean (5 min) 5. Measles Outbreak–King, Island, and Tom (10 min) Clark Counties VI. Agenda Planning 1. 2001 BOH Meeting Schedule 2. Future Agenda Topics VII. Adjourn Next Meeting: April 19, 2001 – 1:30–3:30 PM Joint Meeting with Jefferson General Hospital District Board of Commissioners, 3:30–4:30 PM • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEAV1H • MINUTES 414447,.�FMonday, February 12, 2001 DR Board Members: StafMembers: Dan Titterness,Member- County Commissioner District#1 Jean Baldwin,Nursing Services Director Glen Huntingford,Member- County Commissioner District#2 Larry Fay, Environmental Health Director Richard Wojt,Member- County Commissioner District#3 Thomas Locke,AVID, Health Officer Geoffrry Masci, Member-Port Townsend City Council Jill Buhler, Chairman -Hospital Commissioner District#2 Sheila Westerman, Vice Chairman- Citisen at Large (City) Roberta Frissell- Citizen at Large(County) Chairman Buhler called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. All Board and Staff members were present with the exception of Commissioner Wojt and Member Masci. APPROVAL OF MINUTES fraMember Frissell noted that Commissioner Wojt did not attend the last meeting. On page one, paragraph one, the last sentence should be deleted. In paragraph three, "Member Westerman" seconded the motion. Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. Vice Chair Westerman requested that a discussion of the letter from Goodman Sanitation be added to the agenda. Member Frissell also asked that a food handling class for members of volunteer organizations be discussed. OLD BUSINESS Substance Abuse Treatment in Jails: Jean Baldwin agreed to provide a brief report next month on current treatment in jails and the possibility of a liaison between the Substance Abuse Board and the Board of Health. NEW BUSINESS Community Health Indicators Follow-up: Jean Baldwin reported on the January 25th workshop with Dr. Chris Hale, a summary of which was provided in the agenda packet. The workshop was a success and met staff's goals for generating enthusiasm about the BRFSS Risk Survey and reaching other interested data users. There were also discussions with Clallam County about a regional 41, approach. The partnerships that were developed exceeded expectations. The challenge will be to retain the long-range vision while setting up a strong steering committee and data users group. The data users group may include the County, WSU, O1yCAP, and OAAA. The BRFSS information is available on the HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - February 12, 2000 Page: 2. Jefferson County web site and will be updated regularly. Dr. Hale will return in March and April to wor. • with subcommittees of law and justice and other agencies addressing issues involving seniors, families with young children and youth 15 to 25. In response to a question about how the $50,000 offered by the City would be used, Jean Baldwin said it would buy certain additional elements in the BRFSS study needed to identify behavioral risk issues. A steering committee will decide what information is needed and will also work with the data users group. County Administrator Charles Saddler added that the goal is to use this data to develop policies that would have a beneficial impact on jail populations. Jean Baldwin reported that aside from $5,000 already budgeted for the Jefferson County Environmental Health indicators, the Health Department also submitted a grant application to cover half of the BRFSS costs. Additionally, the assessment data will demonstrate the need for Department of Corrections treatment funding that will become available next year. Vice Chair Westerman stressed the need for calendar coordination with hospital representatives before future workshops are scheduled. Jean Baldwin said it will be important to identify whom in the hospital is interested in looking at the health indicator information and senior and youth issues. Dr. Tom Locke is the hospital liaison. 1111 Report on Future of Rural Health Colloquium: A report was provided by Member Frissell on the January 29th colloquium sponsored by the Washington Health Foundation. There were roughly 70 people in attendance representing 10 rural counties. She was particularly impressed with the keynote speaker from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) who spoke on the concept of"social capital" and showed how it is measured. During a discussion of what counties would most like to see within the next 3-5 years, most spoke in terms of crisis and survival. Many attendees voiced support for her comment that she would like to see measurable improvement in the community's health, including improved access to healthcare. At the meeting, the Washington Health Foundation announced that grants of up to $50,000 are available for pilot projects to help communities with alternative healthcare financing systems. She reviewed the grant criteria. Dr. Tom Locke said that Jefferson County, through its joint board process, meets the criteria for involvement in a demonstration project. He commented that while the healthcare situation is bad locally, conditions are worse in other areas of the state. Statewide, trends are expected to continue downward. Noting that modern problems are beyond the resources of any given entity, the CDC representative suggested that the best solutions to complex health delivery problems come when communities work together and pool resources. Modern problems are beyond the resources of any given entity. Best Beginnings Update: Jean Baldwin reminded the Board that David Olds will be presenting his model for maternal child health in a work session on February 15th in Lacey. S HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - February 12, 2000 Page: 3 After introducing Maternal Child Health Coordinator Carol Hardy, Jean Baldwin referenced the status report, the purpose of which is to show the Board the many pieces connected with maternal child to express interest in the Hawaii model, and to announce that fundingis beingcprovhealth, ide a menu of services. Child Protective Services wants to start a Hawaii Healthy Start program in conjunction with the County's Best Beginnings and Maternity Support programs. Jefferson County is likely to receive an Early Head Start grant which would cover ten families at 100% of the poverty level from pregnancy through school-age and would serve all families including Medicaid families. Charles Saddler provided examples of how the Hawaii model was used in Florida to address issues of domestic violence and the risk factors associated with juvenile delinquency, neglect and abuse. He talked about some of the differences with the Hawaii model versus other models. Jean Baldwin said the desire is to expand services to the whole community as opposed to just those who qualify through maternity support or Medicaid. If the community can come up with funding, then more families can be served. Vice Chair Westerman expressed her support for these long-term programs and, at the same time, acknowledged the difficulty in pursuing policy shifts because the results take so long to see. Charles Saddler said the local community has to be willing to invest in social capital. Once the community understands and prioritizes children's service issues, various models can be implemented. He talked about a variety of funding mechanisms and the development of a coalition of community .leaders that helped support the model in Florida. It took a five-year commitment and the cost was approximately $2,700 per year per family. Jean Baldwin provided a brief overview of the components of the Washington First Steps programs that help support home visits and case management. The cost savings are not necessarily reflected in the co center paying for the initial visits, but are seen in DSHS welfare and disability, st justice. While the infrastructure is in place to provide services, funding is nohereoto increase the uvenile number served. Legislative Undate• Dr. Locke reported that a huge budget crisis is looming. Most requests for new spending are not expected to pass because there is not enough money for current programs. As directed by the Board last month, he reviewed the priorities as outlined in a draft letter from the Board to State Legislators: (1) rural health care access improvement, (2) maintain and/or enhance local public health funding, and (3) continued support for Washington State Universal Vaccination Distribution System. Absent from the list is tobacco use. Although the legislature set aside $100 million of the tobacco settlement funds for health-related projects, it has only authorized spending $15 million dollars. Legislative action is needed to authorize further spending. Washington is currently one of the few states spending settlement dollars on health-related issues and there is stiff competition for health and non- health programs. •Commissioner Huntingford asked if these funds were stable enough to use as a funding source for Basic ealth? HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - February 12,2000 Page: 4 Dr. Locke said a sin tax is never a good funding source for health programs. • with ve Vice Chair Westerman said she agrees with the three priorities.e She also go talk about rees lifting the 601 lid Lynn Kessler who said that, given the growth in the state, need or there will not be enough funds to support these programShe prc pts edion thataboat raisingsentence beat lid. ded to the letter acknowledging that the legislators need to engage in a d Commissioner Huntingford said he agrees that if you are going gtto send the local anoa letter utlining statlevel to prioritize spending priorities, you need to offer a funding solution. It is also imp programs and consider areas where cuts can be made. He rarely sees programs being cut. Dr. Locke said many health advocacy groups support lifting the 601 limit specifically for health issues. and The ratenb offactors increase in the health sector is much higher than the annual percentage f allowed by y01Boths driven by factors that do not relate to inefficiency, but technology and the aging population. demands and options are increasing. pp tha t roved Board a roved the letter with an addition to the first sentence in the last paragraph r graph"and a dohat the legislature needs to engage in a discussion about raising the I-601 limits to ahealth issues." Lockepointed out that HB 1742, the text of which was included in the agenda packet, is the bill Dr. p referred to in the letter. • Polic on Review of Buildin. Permit A. •lications: Larry Fay reviewed that last month,the policy designed to implement provisions of the new regulations ee at t says when you the Board discusseduthe p Y apply for a building permit, you need to meet septic crroias•in hhepolicy ground and an owner is ready to build two situations discussed were: (1) when a s p Y and (2) when someone has an existing system and they want to With to tthe e whether it ttion, ch Member Masci suggested staff sit in on City discussions ab Smart Code are required. Instead of using a might help develop a policy for triggering when building upgrades with amstraightmatrix formula from the UBC to determine the threshold for compliancestill feels ththe everything, there he compliance be a matrix with gray areas to help make those judgment decisions. Staff decision will be linked to the building permit so there is a uniform expectation, but a similar decision matrix may be able to be incorporated. Atkins reported that the City has hired two consultants to review a range commonly-confronted ne as of the Linda Atki p issues related to remodels, constructionand destruction. of City will used in situations to come up with building code and evaluating and comparing languagey applies to a matrix showing thresholds and then offering choices and l i clines. Smart of 50 pe primarily aofr the assessed historical buildings. The compliance threshold was typically �6 the Citywill look at 12 issues to value or 50 percent of the square footage of the roof. On February .- , Smart Code would be applied and then look for specific projects where these options could be see how S applications for septic system tested. County staff will bring back information and see if there are compliance. • HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - February 12, 2000 Page: 5 Charles Saddler added that this would be yet another code that the building official might utilize. If it is a new structure, they would use the building code. If it is a retrofit of an existing structure, then they might decide to use the Smart Code. There is a question of liability, however, if the code allows for interpretive decisions. Commissioner Titterness said it is often necessary for the applicant to read the code and then find the exceptions. Typically, the enforcing official will not provide the exceptions for the applicant. Commissioner Titterness understands the UBC is going to be superceded by a combination code and adopted at the state level. He believes it is worth considering whether DOH can take the risk to adopt less restrictive codes in building or give approval for new technologies and then push the state to move in that direction. Larry Fay said we may not be able to change the building code, but we could generate ideas that help DOH implement the regulations in logical ways and in a way which most people can understand and accept. The goal is to reach an interpretation which is more flexible than one which says that at a certain point an owner must upgrade everything. He reviewed what other jurisdictions are doing in interpretation of the state code. Linda Atkins said knowing the associated risk in particular areas is also a factor, such as high water tables or less populated areas where it is not a public health issue. More aggressive programs exist around the Puget Sound. • Commissioner Huntingford said the County Commissioners discussed at length the issue of systems are in the ground but no longer meet current code. He sees the need for a mandated site inspection to that ensure a system is working before a sale takes place, but expressed concern about the need to meet current code even though a system may be working. Larry Fay said some people on the advisory committee believe that if it does not meet code, you replace it. He said we are conducting the sale inspections purely to determine whether the system is functioning - - meeting code is not the issue. If you are applying for a building permit, that is another issue. Upon the suggestion that the Department give owners a warning of problems, Linda Atkins said with every evaluation of existing systems, she or any other staff make a concerted effort to help the owner understand the situation with which they are faced. Food Handling Class: Member Frissell said she has spoken with Susan Porto about a food handling class for volunteer organizations. Ms. Porto suggested notifying volunteer organizations that a class will be available. It would not be the same class as for a food handler's permit but, rather, food safety education information for non-permitted activities. • HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - February 12, 2000 Page: 6 AGENDA CALENDAR / ADJOURN Future Planning Topics: Review of Goodman Sanitation Letter and Discussion of Food Handling Class. Update on Building Permit Applications and the Internal Assessment Report and Recommendations. 2001 AGENDA ITEMS 1. CONTINUED STABLE FUNDING TO REPLACE MVET 2. ACCESS HEALTH CARE 3. PROGRAM MEASURES (Genetic Research and Public Health Implications) 4. METHAMPHETAMINE SUMMIT 5. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS & COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 6. TOBACCO PREVENTION AND COALITION 7. FLUORIDE 8. TRANSIT AND PUBLIC HOUSING 9. BIOTERRORISM READINESS & PLAN 10. AGING POPULATION 11. WATER 12. MATERNAL CHILD PREVENTION GOALS (0-3) Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (Excused Absence) Jill Buhler, Chairman Geoffrey Masci, Member (Excused Absence) Sheila Westerman, Vice-Chairman Richard Wojt, Member Glen Huntingford, Member Roberta Frissell, Member Dan Titterness, Member • • Board of Health Old Business Agenda Item # IV., 1 • Recommended Critical Health Services • March 15, 2001 CS C • cz, ,,,.. ,...1 ..,., 4::, L, . ,... 0 ,--_ ,.. 0 . 0 ._ cn al w 0 O .- v •O 70 U a) L 70 O %) UUEt yO i. Os _ qy4. u Q . 0.1. C7 v' O "0 .0 0 "fl U •- ¢. c N C o U s x to o a) o a) ch :� a) �✓• ,� k o p '° w ° a) U.) c c 0 C ..0 a v c ° c �' C17 C) •+.. 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VD CU 44 J""c �6' 0�7 •'fir O L C V=� p X O lh.r Iuh r+ OL CC a C =a, ea i w OC ��1 yam+ o C� E"1,4i (.i Ln V C Z 0. VJ < c IC Er ._ N L:. a. Gi a' h • Access to Critical Health Services — Key Messages es January 2001 Individual behaviors; physical, social and environmental factors; and effective clinical services all are known to affect the health of individuals and populations. The health system - all public and private components—must ensure availability of, access to, and delivery of health services to address the needs of the population. In the context of Proposed Standards for Public Health and the Public Health Improvement Plan, the Washington State Board of Health has defined"critical health services" for the purposes of ensuring access and improving the population's health. This set of critical health services is broad-based and is founded on research findings and authoritative thinking of experts who have articulated public health priorities. The following"headlines"summarize the importance of particular health issues and make the case for attention to these issues by the health system. As described in the menu of Critical Health Services, there are several levels of response to these health issues: screening/testing, education/counseling, and intervention at the individual level, and infrastructure and policy development at the system level. The menu indicates which level of intervention has been identified as important in response to the specific health issue. These summary"headlines"are a sampling of the rationale for naming a set of critical health services; all critical health services supported by research and expert opinion are not • addressed here. See the"Recommended Critical Health Services for Washington State Residents", adopted September 13, 2000 by the State Board of Health. Health Risk Behaviors • Tobacco Use: Smoking is the single most preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, resulting in more annual deaths in the than AIDS, alcohol, cocaine, heroin,homicide, suicide, motor vehicle crashes, and fires combined. More than 430,000 adults die from tobacco- related causes per year. Direct annual medical costs attributable to smoking are at least$50 billion. • Injury & Violence Prevention: More than 400 Americans die daily from injuries including motor vehicle crashes, firearms, poisoning, suffocation, falls, fires, and drowning. The risk of injury is great enough that most persons will sustain a significant injury some time during their life. The cost of injury and violence in the U.S. is estimated at$225 billion per year, an increase of 42%over the last decade. Total societal costs include direct medical care, rehabilitation, and productivity losses; for motor vehicle crashes alone, this exceeds $150 billion annually. • Physical Activity: Regular physical activity directly contributes to a physically healthy body, psychological well-being, and prevention of premature death; it also lowers risks for developing diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood pressure. In 1997, only 15% of adults engaged in a • recommended amount of physical activity and 40%of adults were involved in no leisure-time physical activity. Critical Health Services 1 • • Responsible Sexual Behavior & Sexually Transmitted Diseases: • Half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned or unwanted at time of conception. Such unintentional pregnancies occur most frequently among women 20 and younger, women 40 and older, and low-income African American women. • 15 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases are reported each year; 4 million of these occur in adolescents. • The majority of HIV infections occur through sexual behavior. Although some progress was made in decreasing the incidence of new cases,recent studies suggest an upsurge in the rate of new cases. Between 700,000 and 900,000 people are currently affected with HIV in the U.S. Communicable and Infectious Diseases • Immunizations for Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Vaccines, noted as a great public health achievement, have controlled or nearly eradicated diseases such as smallpox and polio. Vaccines for common childhood illnesses are highly effective in preventing disease, disability, and death, and in controlling spread of infections within communities. As of 1998, 73%of children were fully immunized according to universal vaccine recommendations. Immunizations against influenza and pneumococcal disease can prevent serious illness and death; such deaths together are the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Yet 1997 immunization rates for adults 65 and older were 63% for influenza and 43% for pneumococcal vaccine. • Maternal, Infant, & Child Health/Development • Prenatal Care: The use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances during pregnancy is a major risk factor for low birth weight and poor infant outcomes. Prenatal care affords an opportunity to identify women who have these behaviors or other risk factors and to take steps to reduce risks, thereby helping to improve infant and maternal outcomes. • Newborn & Early Childhood Services: Compelling research indicates that screening, counseling, and intervention in the first three years of life—particularly in children of high-risk families—can lead to notable improvements in physical, emotional, and developmental health of children. Behavioral&Mental Health • Substance Abuse: Alcohol and illicit substance use are associated with serious health and social problems, including violence, injury, HIV infection, unwanted pregnancy, and family disruption. The associated annual economic costs are nearly$300 billion. Adolescent experimentation with a variety of illicit substances continues stubbornly. The younger a person becomes a habitual user, the stronger the addiction and more difficult it is to stop use. • Critical Health Services • • Mental Health: About one-fifth of the U.S.population is affected by mental illness in a given year. More than 19 million adults suffer from depression,which is the leading cause of disability and causes two-thirds of suicides each year. In 1997, only 23%of those diagnosed with depression received treatment. Cancer { • Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. In 1999, more than 1.2 million people were diagnosed with some form of cancer. Lung, prostate,breast, and colo-rectal cancers are the most common. Cancer prevention, early detection through screening, and effective therapy are important factors in improving the prospects for surviving cancer. Chronic Conditions � • Diabetes: Approximately 2,200 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each day in the U.S. It is a costly disease at around$100 billion per year and with a major toll on the health status of those with the disease. Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic amputations,blindness among working age adults, and end-stage renal disease. These and other associated health problems contribute to substantial disability and impairment in quality of life. • Heart Disease: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans. Coronary heart • disease accounts for the largest proportion of heart disease, affecting about 12 million in the U.S. Prevention strategies are known to be effective against heart disease, as are risk factor detection and early intervention. Key Source Consulted in Identification of"Headline"Comments: 1. Healthy People 2010 (HP2010), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, January 2000 • Critical Health Services 3 Board of Health Old Business Agenda Item # IV. , 2 • Information Item Survey/buckabush River . March 15, 2001 nT.4 Tp ft • � INR9 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF FOOD SAFETY & SHELLFISH PROGRAMS 7 171 Cleanwater Ln., Bldg. 4 • PO Box 47824 • Olympia, Washington 98504-7824 (360) 236-3330 • TDD Relay Services 1-800-833-6388 March 6, 2001 RECEIVED MAR 0 7 2001 JEFF, COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Larry Fay Director Jefferson County Health Departmentt 615 Sheridan Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dear Mr. Fay: • I am pleased to notify you that we have upgraded the commercial shellfish classification of the Duckabush River delta shellfish area from "restricted"to "approved". The decision to upgrade the classification was based on water quality test results and shoreline survey information that show that the area will now meet the National Shellfish Sanitation Program standards for an approved commercial shellfish classification. The enclosed sanitary survey report details the conditions upon which this decision is based. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Donald Melvin at (360) 236- 2230. Sincerely, Jennifer Tebaldi Office Director Enclosure • ,a • RECEIVED MAR C 12001 JthY. CUUNIY HEALTH DEPT, SANITARY SURVEY OF HOOD CANAL #3 DUCKABUSH RIVER 111 DELTA SHELLFISH BEDS February 14, 2001 , WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF SHELLFISH PROGRAMS • SANITARY SURVEY OF HOOD CANAL #3 DUCKABUSH RIVER DELTA SHELLFISH BEDS 0 February 14, 2001 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF SHELLFISH PROGRAMS Prepared by: Donald J. Melvin, Environmental Specialist • TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Page I. Executive Summary 1 II. Description of Growing Area 1 III. Pollution Source Survey 2 IV. Hydrographic and Meteorological Characteristics 3 V. Water Quality Studies 5 VI. Interpretation of Data 5 VII. Conclusion and Recommendation 6 MAPS 1. Duckabush River Delta Location Map 7 2. Duckabush River Delta Water Sampling Station Locations 8 TABLES 1. Marine Water Data Summary 9 2. Marine Water Data Printouts by Sampling Stations 10 through 16 APPENDICES • A. Department of Health Shoreline Survey 17 • i • I. Executive Summary The Duckabush River delta is part of the Hood Canal #3 shellfish area. The delta is located on the west shore of the Hood Canal approximately three miles south of the community of Brinnon. The Duckabush River delta is currently classified as Restricted. The commercial shellfish beds on the Duckabush delta were downgraded from approved to restricted in 1988. The classification downgrade was based on levels of fecal coliform bacteria in the marine waters that exceeded the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) water quality standard for an approved classification. The potential sources of bacterial pollution in the area at the time of the downgrade were on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems, a variety of wildlife in the watershed and a population of harbor seals that used the delta shoreline as a seasonal haulout area. DOH completed a shoreline survey of the Duckabush area in July 1999. The survey did not identify any significant discharges from on-site sewage treatment systems. A summary of the most recent 30 water samples collected from each of the sampling stations on the Duckabush River delta shows that the area now meets the NSSP water quality standard for an approved classification. Based on the current shoreline and water quality information, an upgrade in classification from restricted to approved is recommended for the Duckabush River delta commercial shellfish beds. • II. Description of Growing Area A. Location map or chart showing growing area See Figure 1 page 7. B. Description of area The Duckabush River delta is located on the west shoreline of Hood Canal, approximately three miles south of the community of Brinnon. The intertidal portion of the delta is contained within a well-defined embayment created by Black Point, a prominent headland that extends eastward into the Hood Canal from the north side of the river mouth. The intertidal portion of the embayment is approximately one mile wide and extends approximately one-half mile out from the river mouth. The Duckabush River delta and the Duckabush River watershed are within the boundaries of Jefferson County. The Duckabush River watershed encompasses an area of approximately sixty-eight square miles. The river originates in the Olympic National Park approximately 39 miles from the Hood Canal. The upper half of the river lies within the boundaries of the Park and is undeveloped. Development on the lower half of the river is rural residential. The heaviest residential development occurs along the lower portion of the river. Approximately one hundred homes are located within one mile of the Hood Canal in a • development that occupies both banks of the river and the southern marine shoreline of the delta. All of the homes in the Duckabush watershed use on-site systems for the treatment and disposal of sewage. 1 Oysters and hard-shell clams were harvested commercially on the Duckabush • commercial tidelands and on public tidelands located along the northern shoreline of the delta. C. History of growing area classification The Duckabush delta shellfish beds were downgraded from approved to restricted in 1988. The classification downgrade was based on levels of fecal coliform bacteria in the marine waters that exceeded the (NSSP) water quality standard for an approved classification. 1. Date of last survey The last DOH sanitary survey report was dated October 1998. DOH personnel completed a shoreline survey of the uplands adjacent to the Duckabush river delta in September 1999. III. Pollution Source Survey Washington State Department of Health conducted a shoreline survey of the Duckabush River Delta identified as part of the Hood Canal #3 shellfish growing area. The shoreline survey was conducted from January to September 1999. The purpose of the survey was to identify direct, indirect and potential shoreline pollution sources that could adversely influence the marine water quality in the adjacent shellfish growing area. No direct sources of pollution were identified. The results of the DOH shoreline survey are provided in Appendix A. A. Summary of Sources and Location 1. Map or chart showing the location of survey area See Appendix A 2. Table of sources of pollution • See Appendix A. B. Identification and evaluation of pollution sources 1. Domestic wastes See Appendix A. 2. Stormwater Pollutants originating within the housing development on the lower reaches of the river can be transported rapidly and directly into the Duckabush River • or marine water by stormwater runoff. Many of the on-site sewage systems • in the housing development are in close proximity to the river or marine water. Stormwater runoff would be a significant factor in the transport of effluent to the river or marine water in the event of an on-site system failure. 3. Agricultural waste (farms, feedlots, & slaughterhouse operations) The DOH shoreline survey did not identify any agricultural sites. 4. Wildlife areas The Duckabush River watershed supports a large variety of wildlife. Large mammals that are common to the area include deer, elk, and bear. Many aquatic mammals inhabit the river and its tributaries. Harbor seals and waterfowl are common inhabitants of the delta and the marine environment. 5. Industrial wastes None IV. Hydrographic and Meteorological Characteristics A. Tides • 1. Type The Duckabush area is subject to mixed tides characterized by a large inequality in the high water heights, low water heights, or both. There are usually two high and two low tides each day but occasionally the tidal pattern will result in only one high or one low tide in a single day. 2. Amplitude Tide levels in the Duckabush area range from an extreme high of approximately +13 feet (13 feet above mean lower low water), to an extreme low of approximately—3 feet (3 feet below mean lower low water). B. Rainfall 1. Amount The nearest weather recording station to the Duckabush River delta is the US Fish and Wildlife Service fish hatchery at Quilcene. Average annual rainfall based on data collected from this station is 52.9 inches. • 3 2. When . MONTH AMOUNT MONTH AMOUNT JANUARY 6.87 JULY 1.09 FEBRUARY 6.10 AUGUST 1.20 MARCH 6.17 SEPTEMBER 1.78 APRIL 3.43 OCTOBER 4.38 MAY 2.80 NOVEMBER 8.19 JUNE 2.05 DECEMBER _ 8.91 3. Identify frequency of significant rainfalls Heaviest rainfall occurs during the months November through March. C. Winds - Seasonality and effects on pollution dispersion The prevailing wind in the Duckabush area is out of the southwest. Winter cold front conditions will occasionally produce strong northerly winds. Wind direction has a pronounced effect on the distribution of fresh water once it enters the delta. Because the Duckabush delta is confined within a bay, low salinity surface water tends to be moved and confined against the north or south shoreline of the delta depending on wind direction. D. River discharges 1. Volumes • Average flow rate for the Duckabush River as reported by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is approximately 424 cubic feet/second. 2. Seasonal Average summer flow is approximately 150 cubic feet/second. Average winter flow is approximately 600 cubic feet/second. E. Summary discussion concerning actual or potential effects of transport on pollution to the harvest area The primary mechanism for transporting pollutants into the Duckabush delta from the watershed is the Duckabush River. Stormwater runoff can transport pollutants directly into the shellfish beds across the marine shoreline. Bacterial pollutants associated with shoreline onsite sewage disposal systems, waterfowl or marine mammals can enter the bay directly at sites where these types of pollution sources are present. Pollutant laden freshwater can be concentrated along the southern or northern shorelines depending wind direction and force. • 4 • V. Water Quality Studies A. Map of sampling stations See figure 2, page 8. B. Sampling plan and justification Samples are collected from the Duckabush River delta area in accordance with the NSSP systematic random sampling criteria. C. Sample Data Analysis and Presentation - Tables containing the basic NSSP statistics (number of samples, median or geometric mean, and the respective variability factors) 1. Station by station array-systematic random sampling A summary of the most recent 30 samples from each of the monitoring stations in the Duckabush River delta is provided in Table 1, page 9. 2. Daily sampling results and number of samples collected for survey Printouts of the daily sample results for each sampling station are provided in Tables 2 through 8, pages 10 through 16. s 3. Overall compliance with NSSP criteria The Duckabush River delta meets the NSSP shoreline and water quality condition criteria for an approved classification 4. Classification of station All of the water quality monitoring stations on the Duckabush River delta meet the NSSP standards for an approved classification. VI. Interpretation of Data in Determining Area Classification A. Effects of meteorologic and hydrographic conditions on bacterial loading Wet weather conditions would facilitate the transport of pollutants from the watershed into the shellfish beds via the Duckabush River or shoreline seasonal streams. Wind direction can play a significant role in the disbursement of pollutants that are carried in fresh water. Many of the homes and their on-site septic systems are located in the flood plane near the mouth of the river. Flood conditions would inundate on-site systems in these locations and could constitute a severe pollution event. Extreme high tides could result in the resuspension and transport of feces and contaminated sediments from harbor seal haulout sites into the shellfish area. 5 B. Variability in the data and causes • Occasional high bacteria counts have been recorded at several of the Duckabush sampling sites. Specific conditions or events that may have produced these elevated counts have not been identified. VII. Conclusions and Recommendations The DOH shoreline survey completed in July 1999 did not identify any active non-point sources of pollution impacting the commercial shellfish beds located on the Duckabush River delta. The most recent summary of water samples collected from the stations located on the delta shows that area meets the NSSP criteria for an approved classification. Based on this current shoreline and water quality information, an upgrade in classification from restricted to approved is recommended for the Hood Canal #3 commercial shellfish beds located on the Duckabush River delta. Due to the presence of numerous residences with on-site sewage systems that are located in the Duckabush River flood plane it would be advisable to restrict commercial shellfish harvest in the event of flooding. The Duckabush River delta should be closed to shellfish harvest whenever the Duckabush River reaches flood stage. Water quality monitoring should be initiated in the area during and following flood conditions. 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Number of Samples Mean Percentile 136 Restricted 30 1.7— 33.0 4.0 15.0 Yes 137 Restricted 30 1.7 - 170.0 4.3 19.0 Yes 138 Restricted 31 1.7 —33.0 3.6 10.0 Yes 139 Restricted 30 1.7 —49.0 3.3 11.0 Yes 140 Restricted 30 1.7 — 70.0 3.7 15.0 Yes 141 Unclassified 21 1.7— 23.0 2.0 4.0 *N/A 142 Unclassified 12 1.7 - 540.0 5.0 56.0 *N/A AH tides information is presented The standard for approved shellfish growing waters is fecal coliform • geometric mean not greater than 14 organisms/100 ml and an estimate of the 90th percentile not greater than 43 organisms/100 ml. The above table shows bacteriological results in relation to program standards. * N/A - SRS criteria require a minimum of 30 samples from each station. t All samples have been verified. • 9 TABLE 2 • SUMMARY OF SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS WATER QUALITY STUDY RESULTS Growing Area: HOOD CANAL #3 Sampling Station Number: 136 Classification: Restricted Sample Date Sample Time Tide Fcoli/100m1 Temperature Salinity 01/19/1994 14:10 Ebb 2 8 4 05/21/1996 12:11 Ebb 4.5 13 22 05/23/1996 12:59 Ebb 1.7 14 26 08/20/1996 13:30 Ebb 1.7 19 28 11/07/1996 11:20 Flood 1.7 10 25 01/16/1997 13:22 Ebb 1.8 6 16 04/28/1997 09:28 Ebb 13 9 12 05/08/1997 12:22 Ebb 2 11 8 10/01/1997 10:26 Ebb 2 14 28 10/28/1997 12:53 Flood 2 12 24 12/29/1997 10:15 Ebb 6.8 10 18 01/15/1998 10:31 Ebb 1.7 8 14 03/24/1998 13:11 Flood 7.8 9 12 05/12/1998 10:30 Ebb 11 11 16 40 08/13/1998 11:02 Ebb 13 18 28 10/21/1998 11:13 Ebb 2 12 28 12/10/1998 11:49 Ebb 33 7 9 02/23/1999 12:20 Ebb 2 6 12 04/29/1999 13:45 Flood 1.7 10 4 06/16/1999 09:40 Ebb 33 10 2 07/28/1999 10:38 Ebb 13 14 7 10/20/1999 12:01 Flood 1.8 10 30 10/27/1999 09:54 Ebb 4.5 10 24 10/27/1999 13:59 Flood 1.7 10 24 12/14/1999 11:34 Ebb 2 8 18 12/20/1999 11:18 Flood 2 6 0 12/20/1999 14:14 Ebb 4.5 7 5 02/24/2000 10:22 Ebb 1.8 7 24 04/19/2000 10:39 Ebb 17 10 6 06/22/2000 09:50 Ebb 31 13 9 Number of Samples:30 Range:1.7 - 33 Geometric Mean:4.0 Estimated 90th Percentile:15 t All samples have been verified. • 10 • TABLE 3 SUMMARY OF SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS WATER QUALITY STUDY RESULTS Growing Area: HOOD CANAL #3 Sampling Station Number: 137 Classification: Restricted Sample Date Sample Time Tide Fcoli/100m1 Temperature Salinity 01/19/1994 14:15 Ebb 1.7 8 10 05/21/1996 12:14 Ebb 22 13 14 05/23/1996 13:03 Ebb 1.7 14 26 08/20/1996 13:27 Ebb 170 20 25 11/07/1996 11:26 Flood 2 10 14 01/16/1997 13:17 Ebb 1.7 6 10 04/28/1997 09:23 Ebb 13 8 6 05/08/1997 12:17 Ebb 2 13 6 10/01/1997 10:24 Ebb 13 14 16 10/28/1997 12:57 Flood 2 12 26 12/29/1997 10:09 Ebb 4.5 10 26 01/15/1998 10:29 Ebb 4.5 8 18 •03/24/1998 13:09 Flood 7.8 10 10 05/12/1998 10:26 Ebb 4.5 10 2 08/13/1998 10:54 Ebb 1.7 19 8 10/21/1998 10:59 Ebb 2 11 6 12/10/1998 11:46 Ebb 13 7 12 02/23/1999 12:18 Ebb 1.7 6 6 04/29/1999 13:37 Flood 1.7 11 2 06/16/1999 09:36 Ebb 23 11 2 07/28/1999 10:31 Ebb 23 13 2 10/20/1999 11:56 Flood 1.7 10 26 10/27/1999 09:46 Ebb 2 10 25 10/27/1999 14:04 Flood 1.7 10 24 12/14/1999 11:23 Ebb 2 8 5 12/20/1999 11:16 Flood 4.5 6 0 12/20/1999 14:16 Ebb 4.5 6 0 02/24/2000 10:19 Ebb 2 7 18 04/19/2000 10:36 Ebb 1.7 10 4 06/22/2000 09:43 Ebb 17 14 0 Number of Samples:30 Range:1.7 — 170 Geometric Mean:4.3 Estimated 90th Percentile:19 t All samples have been verified. • 11 TABLE 4 • SUMMARY OF SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS WATER QUALITY STUDY RESULTS Growing Area: HOOD CANAL #3 Sampling Station Number: 138 Classification: Restricted Sample Date Sample Time Tide Fcoli/100m1 Temperature Salinity 01/19/1994 14:18 Ebb 4.5 8 8 02/28/1996 12:45 Ebb 1.7 7 28 05/21/1996 12:21 Ebb 7.8 11 5 05/23/1996 13:05 Ebb 4 12 4 08/20/1996 13:21 Ebb 1.7 19 28 11/07/1996 11:30 Flood 1.7 10 26 01/16/1997 13:15 Ebb 2 6 10 04/28/1997 09:19 Ebb 4.5 8 6 05/08/1997 12:15 Ebb 1.7 12 6 10/01/1997 10:21 Ebb 2 14 28 10/28/1997 12:59 Flood 17 12 26 12/29/1997 10:07 Ebb 1.7 10 30 01/15/1998 10:27 Ebb 13 8 22 03/24/1998 13:07 Flood 2 10 6 • 05/12/1998 10:20 Ebb 7.8 11 6 08/13/1998 10:51 Ebb 1.7 19 30 10/21/1998 10:53 Ebb 6.8 10 8 12/10/1998 11:42 Ebb 7.8 6 10 02/23/1999 12:16 Ebb 1.7 6 6 04/29/1999 13:32 Flood 1.7 12 4 06/16/1999 09:31 Ebb 33 13 2 07/28/1999 10:26 Ebb 2 14 5 10/20/1999 11:51 Flood 2 10 4 10/27/1999 09:44 Ebb 1.7 10 25 10/27/1999 14:07 Flood 7.8 10 20 12/14/1999 11:20 Ebb 4.5 9 15 12/20/1999 11:14 Flood 4.5 6 0 12/20/1999 14:18 Ebb 4.5 7 0 02/24/2000 10:13 Ebb 1.7 8 28 04/19/2000 10:32 Ebb 2 10 4 06/22/2000 09:41 Ebb 13 14 3 Number of Samples:31 Range:1.7 — 33 Geometric Mean:3.6 Estimated 90`h Percentile:10 t All samples have been verified. • 12 • TABLE 5 SUMMARY OF SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS WATER QUALITY STUDY RESULTS Growing Area: HOOD CANAL #3 Sampling Station Number: 139 Classification: Restricted Sample Date Sample Time Tide Fcoli/100m1 Temperature Salinity 02/28/1996 12:47 Ebb 1.7 7 26 05/21/1996 12:17 Ebb 23 13 15 05/23/1996 13:01 Ebb 1.7 14 26 08/20/1996 13:25 Ebb 4.5 19 28 11/07/1996 11:23 Flood 2 10 26 01/16/1997 13:20 Ebb 1.7 6 10 04/28/1997 09:25 Ebb 33 8 8 05/08/1997 12:19 Ebb 1.7 12 2 10/01/1997 10:23 Ebb 1.7 14 28 10/28/1997 12:48 Flood 1.7 12 26 12/29/1997 10:11 Ebb 1.7 10 30 01/15/1998 10:33 Ebb 4.5 8 20 03/24/1998 13:05 Flood 1.7 10 8 /12/1998 10:24 Ebb 11 11 2 /13/1998 10:57 Ebb 49 18 8 10/21/1998 10:56 Ebb 2 12 14 12/10/1998 11:39 Ebb 4.5 9 23 02/23/1999 12:14 Ebb 2 6 14 04/29/1999 13:34 Flood 1.7 12 4 06/16/1999 09:33 Ebb 7.8 13 2 07/28/1999 10:35 Ebb 1.8 13 3 10/20/1999 11:53 Flood 1.7 10 8 10/27/1999 09:51 Ebb 6.8 10 20 10/27/1999 14:01 Flood 2 10 24 12/14/1999 11:26 Ebb 1.7 8 20 12/20/1999 11:21 Flood 1.7 6 0 12/20/1999 14:11 Ebb 2 7 0 02/24/2000 10:16 Ebb 4.5 8 26 04/19/2000 10:34 Ebb 1.7 10 6 06/22/2000 09:46 Ebb 7.8 12 10 Number of Samples:30 Range:1.7 —49 Geometric Mean:3.3 Estimated 90' Percentile:11 t All samples have been verified. • 13 TABLE 6 • SUMMARY OF SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS WATER QUALITY STUDY RESULTS Growing Area: HOOD CANAL #3 Sampling Station Number: 140 Classification: Restricted Sample Date Sample Time Tide Fcoli/100m1 Temperature Salinity 02/28/1996 12:51 Ebb 1.7 7 26 05/21/1996 12:08 Ebb 2 12 16 05/23/1996 12:56 Ebb 1.7 14 26 08/20/1996 13:32 Ebb 1.7 19 28 11/07/1996 11:18 Flood 1.7 10 25 01/16/1997 13:24 Ebb 1.7 6 12 04/28/1997 09:30 Ebb 17 9 10 05/08/1997 12:24 Ebb 1.7 12 16 10/01/1997 10:28 Ebb 2 14 28 10/28/1997 12:50 Flood 1.7 12 22 12/29/1997 10:18 Ebb 13 9 20 01/15/1998 10:36 Ebb 4 8 14 03/24/1998 13:13 Flood 6.8 9 12 05/12/1998 10:32 Ebb 17 11 10 08/13/1998 11:05 Ebb 4.5 18 30 • 10/21/1998 11:16 Ebb 1.7 12 28 12/10/1998 11:52 Ebb 33 7 10 02/23/1999 12:21 Ebb 2 6 8 04/29/1999 13:41 Flood 1.7 10 4 06/16/1999 09:42 Ebb 70 10 2 07/28/1999 10:42 Ebb 3 14 8 10/20/1999 12:06 Flood 2 10 30 10/27/19.99 09:57 Ebb 1.7 10 24 10/27/1999 13:57 Flood 2 10 24 12/14/1999 11:30 Ebb 1.8 9 18 12/20/1999 11:25 Flood 2 7 22 12/20/1999 14:09 Ebb 2 7 4 02/24/2000 10:24 Ebb 4.5 7 24 04/19/2000 10:42 Ebb 7.8 10 6 06/22/2000 09:52 Ebb 33 13 10 Number of Samples:30 Range:1.7 — 70 Geometric Mean:3.7 Estimated 90`h Percentile:15 t All samples have been verified • 14 STABLE 7 SUMMARY OF SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS WATER QUALITY STUDY RESULTS Growing Area: HOOD CANAL #3 Sampling Station Number: 141 Classification: Unclassified Sample Date Sample Time Tide Fcoli/100m1 Temperature Salinity 10/28/1997 12:42 Flood 1.7 12 26 12/29/1997 10:21 Ebb 1.7 9 30 01/15/1998 10:42 Ebb 2 8 30 03/24/1998 13:16 Flood 1.7 9 26 05/12/1998 10:36 Ebb 2 11 22 08/13/1998 11:09 Ebb 1.7 19 30 10/21/1998 11:21 Ebb 1.7 12 28 12/10/1998 11:56 Ebb 4.5 7 23 02/23/1999 12:25 Ebb 1.7 6 22 04/29/1999 13:51 Flood 1.7 11 26 06/16/1999 09:46 Ebb 1.7 11 22 07/28/1999 10:45 Ebb 1.7 15 13 10/20/1999 12:09 Flood 2 10 22 AIR/27/1999 10:02 Ebb 2 10 26 /27/1999 13:45 Flood 1.7 10 25 12/14/1999 11:39 Ebb 1.7 8 24 12/20/1999 11:30 Flood 1.7 7 24 12/20/1999 14:05 Ebb 23 7 15 02/24/2000 10:29 Ebb 1.7 7 28 04/19/2000 10:46 Ebb 1.7 10 22 06/22/2000 09:55 Ebb 1.7 13 22 Number of Samples:21 Range:1.7 — 23 Geometric Mean:2.0 Estimated 90`h Percentile:4 t All samples have been verified. • 15 TABLE 8 • SUMMARY OF SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS WATER QUALITY STUDY RESULTS Growing Area: HOOD CANAL#3 Sampling Station Number: 142 Classification: Unclassified Sample Date Sample Time Tide Fcoli/100m1 Temperature Salinity 04/29/1999 13:30 Ebb 1.7 12 6 06/16/1999 09:27 Ebb 110 13 10 07/28/1999 10:21 Ebb 540 17 4 10/20/1999 11:47 Flood 4.5 10 10 10/27/1999 09:38 Ebb 1.7 10 24 10/27/1999 14:10 Flood 1.7 10 24 12/14/1999 11:16 Ebb 4.5 9 20 12/20/1999 11:10 Flood 2 6 0 12/20/1999 14:20 Ebb 1.7 7 8 02/24/2000 10:11 Ebb 1.7 8 26 04/19/2000 10:28 Ebb 1.8 10 8 06/22/2000 09:39 Ebb 4.5 14 18 Number of Samples:12 Range:1.7 - 540 Geometric Mean:5.0 Estimated 90th Percentile:56 • t All samples have been verified. • 16 • APPENDIX A WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF SHELLFISH PROGRAMS • SHORELINE SURVEY OF HOOD CANAL #3-DUCKABUSH • 17 I. .SUMMARY Washington State Department of Health conducted a shoreline survey of the Duckabush River Delta identified as part of the Hood Canal #3 shellfish growing area. The shoreline survey was conducted from January to September 1999. The purpose of the survey was to identify direct, indirect and potential shoreline pollution sources that could adversely influence the marine water quality in the adjacent shellfish growing area. No direct sources of pollution were identified. U. BACKGROUND Between January and September 1999, the Washington Department of Health, Office of Food Safety and Shellfish Programs (DOH) conducted a shoreline survey of the Duckabush River Delta shellfish growing area. Tom Gibbs and Cathy Barker of DOH followed the National Shellfish Sanitation Program Model Ordinance (NSSP) requirements. DOH staff evaluated and categorized pollution sources to determine the impact, if any, on the adjacent marine waters and shellfish resources. Pollution sources are categorized as "direct", "indirect" or "potential" impacts that could influence water quality within the growing area. The Duckabush River delta is located on the west shore of Hood Canal, approximately three miles south of the community of Brinnon in Jefferson County. The shoreline survey boundary begins just north of Quatsap Point on Black Point Road, heads west then south around the delta and ends along the south shoreline on Canal Lane. Figure 1 *shows the survey boundary area. The principle land use and development of the Duckabush River Delta is full time and part time residential sites. All sites are served by individual on-site sewage disposal systems. Some commercial logging activity occurs in the upper watershed. The Hood Canal #3 Duckabush River Delta has been classified as a Restricted shellfish growing area since 1988. Water quality studies and an evaluation of the shoreline conditions resulted in the initial reclassification of the Duckabush delta by DOH from Approved to Restricted. The shoreline survey identified on-site sewage systems as a potential contributor to bacterial contamination in the shellfish growing area. In addition, the harbor seal population, estimated at approximately 150 animals using the delta as a haul-out site, was also a source of contamination identified. The United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Jefferson County, Washington describes the soil types in the area and rates suitability for on-site sewage disposal systems. Predominant soils in the area include five general types: the Olete, Hoodsport Lystair, Belfast and Grove series soils described as silt and gravelly sandy loam. These are rated severe for on-site sewage disposal systems due to location on flood plain, wetness, slow drainage, or poor filtering. Typically, on-site sewage systems specially designed for the site may be used under limited circumstances to overcome some limitations. i • III. Survey Criteria Information gathered as a part of this survey includes: • methods of sewage disposal used; • location and operating condition of individual on-site sewage systems; • soil and drainage conditions on each surveyed parcel; • agricultural impacts, numbers of animals; • storm water impacts; and • wildlife influences. Shoreline Survey Definitions: • "Direct Impact" is a pollution source that is defined by NSSP "as any waste discharge that has an immediate adverse effect on the growing area." • "Indirect Impact"is a pollution source that is defined by NSSP "as any waste discharge that reaches the growing area in a roundabout way." • A "Potential Source" has indications that the site might periodically influence water quality in the area. Inadequate setbacks, neglect or abuse of sewage disposal systems, overgrazed pastures, and large numbers of wildlife are examples that could cause a site to be identified as a potential source of contamination. • IV. RESULTS Summary: DOH personnel surveyed a total of 104 shoreline and adjacent watershed properties for any adverse impact to the marine water quality of the commercial shellfish growing area. No "direct" sources of pollution were identified; three "indirect" sources were identified and fifty-five additional "potential" sources were identified that could impact the growing area. Of the 104 properties surveyed; 26 were identified as full-time residential sites, 73 as part-time residential sites, two as abandoned residential sites, one as a recreational site, one as a wildlife site and one as a commercial site. See the "Site Details", section of this report for more information, page 6. Indirect and Potential sources of contamination: On-site sewage systems (OSSs) are the primary means of sewage treatment and disposal in the area. Conventional gravity-fed OSSs are typically utilized for both the full and part-time residential sites. Three "indirect" sources of contamination were identified, one full-time residential site had a failing OSS at the time of the survey; two part-time residential sites had grey water discharges to a ditch. These sites were reported by telephone to the local health department for follow- up. 4110 • Fifty-five additional sites were identified as "potential sources" that could periodically influence water quality in the area. These were based on visual observations of the on-site systems such as having inadequate setbacks from the marine shoreline, lush growth over the drainfield, or location of the OSS was situated within the flood plain. These included 15 pit privies, porta potties and chemical toilets located at many of the undeveloped part-time residential & recreational sites. The performance and treatment methods of many of these on- site sewage systems could not be determined during the survey. These sites are listed in detail on the "Potential Sources" Table on page 8. Stormwater and Drainage Ditches: Upland runoff, ditches, sloughs and culverts surrounding the Duckabush River Delta have the potential to act as direct or indirect sources of contamination during significant rainfall events. Twenty-nine water quality samples were collected from various locations along the Duckabush River, adjacent watershed sloughs and drainage ditches discharging onto the Duckabush River Delta during January, February, July and September of 1999 and November 2000. Samples collected ranged from <1.8 FC/100m1 to 350FC/100m1. These drainage samples showed only occasional elevated fecal coliform bacterial counts that were determined to be an insignificant pollution source. See Duckabush River drainages for all sample information on page 7. • Average flow rate for the Duckabush River as reported by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is approximately 424 cubic feet/second. The distance between the OSSs and the commercial shellfish beds is greater than one half mile, across tidal mud flats and eelgrass beds of this estuary. The potential impacts if any from the OSSs on the growing area has not been determined. Agricultural: No agricultural sites were identified within the survey boundary area of the Duckabush River Delta or the adjacent watershed drainages and sloughs. Commercial Impacts: One commercial shellfish shucker-packer operation (SP) is located along the northeast shoreline of the delta. The process wastewater generated from this small shucker-packer operation is discharged into a concrete catchbasin located outside the plant. There was no surface water discharge observed from this catchbasin. Marinas: No marinas were identified inside the survey boundary area. However, the Canal View Tracts housing development has a boat launch and small dock for members of the community, which lies along the south shore of the river delta. 3 Recreational Shellfish Harvesting: Historically, the Duckabush delta has been a popular recreational shellfish harvesting area; BIDN 270285-West Quatsap Point and BIDN 270287- Duckabush Flats have a combined total of over 1700 feet of shoreline. According to Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) estimates, approximately 1108 harvesters visited these beaches during 1999. Wildlife Impacts: Harbor Seals Historical information indicates that the Duckabush River Delta supports a high tide haul-out site for harbor seals in the spring, summer and fall months. Observations made by Cascadia Research in 1992 estimated approximately two hundred seals hauled-out on the marsh areas and infrequently, on the tide flats. During the survey local residents stated that they have seen the number of seals on the delta decline over recent years. Elk Visual observations of elk feces and elk tracks were evident over the entire Duckabush survey area. WDFW reported that the Duckabush River watershed supports a resident herd of approximately eighty-five Roosevelt Elk Birds • Visual observations made during the survey reported a large migratory bird population present in the growing area. These wildlife sources were identified as "potential" impacts to the growing area. The total number of animals inhabiting the watershed and delta throughout the year could influence water quality within the growing area. Periodic elevated fecal coliform bacteria counts within the growing area could be associated with the animal's presence. CONCLUSIONS The shoreline survey did not identify any direct source of pollution impacting the commercial shellfish beds. Overall, three sites were identified as "indirect " sources of pollution. Fifty-five additional OSS sites and the wildlife sources were identified as "Potential Sources". At this time it would be difficult to show that the OSSs located along the Duckabush River are the primary contributors of fecal coliform bacteria occasionally identified during water quality sampling events. • Drainage samples collected from various locations along the river, sloughs and drainages in close proximity to the OSSs showed only occasional elevated bacterial counts. The impacts from these potential pollution sources on the growing area could not be determined without intensive dye work and coordinated sampling of the individual OSSs. . 4 • The wildlife sources were identified as potential impacts to the commercial shellfish beds, specifically the indication of the elk herd presence throughout the survey boundary area. The number of animals having direct and indirect contact with the Duckabush River and the associated sloughs and drainages of the growing area makes this a potential source. The potential impacts from all of the wildlife populations could increase the bacterial loading to this watershed and the Duckabush estuary when the animals are present. The DOH does not believe these "indirect" and "potential" pollution sources are routinely reaching the growing area. Since the initial reclassification in 1988, water quality has shown a significant improvement in the marine water samples over the last two years. Occasional high bacteria counts have been recorded from sampling stations in the Duckabush growing area. However, specific conditions or events that may have produced these evaluated counts have not been identified to the source. Recommendations The Department should: • Review the marine water quality sampling data for the Hood Canal #3, • Duckabush River Delta following each water quality sampling event to determine if any specific conditions were identified during that sampling event. • Evaluate the wildlife impact to the Duckabush River Delta during the routine marine sampling events. The number of wildlife and their location should be recorded on the water quality data sheet for informational and future reference. • Evaluate the shellfish growing area under flood stage conditions. If water quality bacteria results indicate an increase in fecal coliform levels under these conditions the Department should contact Jefferson County Health Department to imitate further evaluation of these potential on-site sources. S SITE DETAILS • Summary of Shoreline Survey Results Total Percent Residential Sites 26 25 Vacation Sites 73 70 Commercial Sites 1 <1 Recreational Sites 2 <1 Abandoned Sites 2 <1 Total Sites Inspected 104 100 Complete Inspections 53 51 Limited Inspections 51 49 Complete Inspections are sites with known locations of sewage disposal systems or number of animals and or verified by owner, county records, or returned survey forms. Limited Inspections are sites with visual observations made but there was no contact with owner, or location of systems could not be determined. • • 6 ffsi„ il. • � �Duckab• u �er�i ' ainages ,,.g, _ .� Yf , Sarri le Number Location i 4,' , -'�" , r 'eca°'1 Coliforms/ pam ale ate x 5 ' On"1VIPN �S1'=Shorewood Road . "` '' � I 28/99- , a S � * � Y. ; , ' 487 499,n. ��. 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(20gpm) =09108/99 _ , 23 Misc. drainages- Canal View Park 01/28/99 4.5 Mountain Trail Road 01/28/99 4.5 Cliff View Road 01/28/99 2.0 • V. Potential & Indirect Sources • Site Details Site Address Status Descriptions 9A 340 Kelly Rd. Part time P Electrical hook-up's for up to 4 RV's located on small residential lot, <50 from the river, inadequate setbacks from surface water. 12 Canal Lane Part time I 2 RV's located on site; RV's not hooked into OSSs. residential Gray water discharged to ground. 16 Canal Tracts Part time P <50' from the marine shoreline, inadequate setback residential 17 Canal Tracts Part time P <50' from marine shoreline, inadequate setback ;old residential Privy on site. 19 310573 Canal Full time P <50' from marine shoreline, situated along drainage Tracts residential way; observed lush growth over the drainfield. II 23 Black Point Part time P <50' from shoreline. Observed lush growth over Rd. residential drainfield area; site very wet & soggy. 24A 90 Kelly Rd. Part time I RV travel trailer with 1/2 " gray water hose to ditch, residential chemical toilet on site. 27 Kelly Rd. Part time P Electrical hook-ups for 5 RV's located on small I' residential OSS location could not be determined. 39 100 Full time I OSS failing -drainfield lateral dug up and sewage Shorewood from septic tank was observed in lateral. Owner Rd. residential indicated he would complete repair. No direct discharge of sewage was observed reaching the slough or ditch. 47 592 Mt. Trail Full time P Returned survey questionnaire indicated holding tank Rd. residential for sewage disposal; tank pumped every week. 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'''''''S ' ' `.. : ..... ..„..,......„....... ,..,......._„,".,.. , ,N\-:`••• . r:1- 1. •- • ; "' — \ - - / / ( ''"s . `� . \i ,7i iff�\'.\ • ,'"r••— " ��/LVia^ / a / �� i' _ J ( 1. \.-I ' • 1-,'-.F.'''-''''''---:.2';'‘-':;:• J: / �.o I nt Lam. sit •-" I J • �` J �..a./k • •I • jr\....� \ i J f.�t\\ '`�- -, McDaniel ' - • 10 Board of Health New Business Agenda Item # V. , 1 • On-site Sewage O&M Licensing March 15, 2001 Jefferson County Board of Health Agenda Item Information / Description Regular Business ' For Month of: March, 2001 Ocription - a brief description of the agenda item: please include project, road, contract, grant, etc. number if one is available for the Commissioner Index Correspondence related to the new onsite sewage O&M requirements Issue - a short outline of the issue: including policy issue falls within; strategy or objective issue supports; key reference areas (law/policy/regulations) : With the adoption of the new onsite sewage code last year an increasing emphasis is being placed on ongoing septic system operations inspections . Several issues are raised in the letters including who can perform inspections, the use of a triggering mechanism like building permits rather than systematically inspecting all systems and the timeliness of the inspections . Opportunity Analysis - what is the type of action Board is being asked to take : discussion/decision - if decision - what is the range of possible solutions considered by the department in preparing its recommendation This is primarily informational for the Board. We did not expect that the new regulation would be implemented without some problems and believe that most of these issues are more related to the newness of the activity. However, we should stay tuned to how this rule is effecting our costumers and be prepared to make 410ustments as necessary. It should be noted that the current rule allows engineers and licensed designers to inspect septic systems . In addition we have provided for licensing O&M specialists although we have not developed the program to do so. The Washington Onsite Sewage Association is currently developing a certification for O&M specialists and is hoping to have the program in place later this year or early next year. We believe it would be smart and efficient to work with WOSSA on their program rather than creat our own unique system. Then under our rule we could license anyone with a WOSSA certificate and appropriate bond/insurance . Increasing the pool of inspectors should help keep the turn around time down and prices modest. We have noted that not many currently practicing engineers or designers have indicated a strong desire to perform these inspections . Liability is a concern, but our low fees may also interfere. Specific Departmental Recommendation - why was the action recommended and what would be the impact of not taking the action: what specific action is necessary by the BOCC approval - adoption - deny - remand back to department No recommendation i V' • 1 , Jefferson County Health 6'Human Services _ 4414CASTLE HILL CENTER • 615 SHERIDAN • PORT TOWNSEND,WA 98368 i March 7, 2001 C.F. Molisky dba Good Man Sanitation 2495 Cape George Road Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Dear Mr. Molisky, Thank you for your letter of January 18, 2001. Your interest in performing 0 & M functions for outside sewage system owners is understandable and appreciated. As you are aware, the recent adoption of the new onsite sewage code by the Jefferson County Board of Health has placed an increasing emphasis on operational monitoring and maintenance assurance. The ordinance authorizes licensed engineers, licensed onsite sewage system designers, health department staff and Jefferson County certified 0 & M specialist to conduct routine operational inspections. • Currently, inspection activities are limited to those practitioners already holding another license, either engineers or designers. We anticipate establishing more detailed qualifying criteria in the way of examination so that other individuals may become licensed and enter the business. I anticipate this to be in place in late 2001 or early 2002. I would like to point out that the Washington Onsite Sewage Association is currently developing a certification program for 0 & M specialists. My conversations with Dave Lenning suggest that they are on a schedule to begin later this year as well. We will be tracking their efforts and to the extent feasible, I expect that we will rely largely on their certification rather than create our own local exam. Anyway, I hope that this information is helpful and please feel free to contact me if you have any additional comments or questions. Sincerely, - Oawrence D. Fay, Jr. Director of Environmental Health Cc: Board of Health • HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL ALCOHOL/DRUG DEPARTMENT HEALTH DISABILITIES ABUSE CENTER FAX 360/385-9400 360/385-9444 360/385-9400 360/385-9435 360/385-9401 r � • Good Man Sanitation 01 Portable Toilet Rentals • ii3ts 2 4 9 5 �or�$o nserfceViA49i368'd. $ , (206)385-7155 £ RECEIVED To : Larry Fay , Director of Environmental Health JAN 18 2001 From : Good Man Sanitation JEFF. COUNTY Subj : New Septic System Rules HEALTH DEPT, On September 16 , 2000 the Jefferson County Board of Health Made revisions to the local onsite sewage code. Included in the revisions are new requirements for inspection at the time of sale as well as other provisions including on-going 0 & M requirements , something which is long overdue . Inspections can be done only by licensed designers , licensed engineers , or the Environmental Health Division . We take exception to this for the following reasons : 1 . There is not enough staff in these disciplines who want to do the work . 2 . It is an added cost to the homeowner . 3 . Hampers timely real estate transactions . 4 . Potential conflicts of interest . Designers inspecting other designers , themselves , etc . 5 . .lc have trained personnel who were already performing similar inspections for real estate and lending institutions . Enclosed is a copy of the form Good Man uses for the inspection . Over the years we have performed this service for countless customers . We have more contact with the homeowners once the system is up and running . Our employees are experienced fl/with the inspection process and we carry liability insurance . We have found no jurisdiction which has a test for the • inspector . According to Dave Snyder of the Kitsap Co . Health Dept . , their county has developed an 0 & M test which he feels would be overkill for an inspector . There , any 0 & f1 certified person can perform inspections . Enclosed is an overview of the Kitsap Co . 0 & M program . We feel there should be criteria developed soon for a test which , when passed , would allow anyone demonstrating the desire and ability to perform these inspections to do so . This would : 1 . Speed up the processes . 2 . Facilitate real estate transactions . 3 . Lower costs to Jefferson Co . homeowners . Respectfully , (/] ;? /1/11 '41in cc : Linda Atkins , Jefferson Co . Health Dept . Jefferson Co . Commissioners Jefferson Co . Board of Health Jefferson Co . Board of Realtors i 2 1 GOOD MAN SANITATION 2495 Cape George Road • Port Townsend, WA. 98368 (360) 385-7155 Name of Evaluator: Property Address: Date: Property Age: System Age: Occupied: Yes No Number of Bedrooms: Last Pump Date: Length of Time vacant: Access Provided to House: Yes No Recent weather conditions: NOTICE: DO NOT PUMP THE SYSTEM IF THE WASTE LEVEL IN THE TANK IS ABOVE OR BELOW THE NORMAL LEVEL, OR IF THERE IS SATURATION IN THE ABSORPTION AREA. Standing water in the drainfield indicates poor soil porosity or a possible failed line. A high waste level indicates a problem that may be difficult to determine once the system has been pumped. A low waste level suggests recent tank pumping or possible tank leakage. Pump- ing the tank at this time may mask a problem. PROCEDURES (CHECK APPROPRIATE BOXES) Located, uncovered, and accessed tank. Determined sludge depth and liquid level (If liquid level above or below normal, DO NOT PUMP!) . Probed and checked absoipLion area to determine location and checked for excessive moisture, effluent, and/or odor. • Introduced water into system (100 - 200 gallons) Source of water: commode faucet tub other Checked liquid level reaction (If it remained above the normal level, DO NOT PUMP!) Pumped out tank. CAUTION: ONLY PUMP OUT THE TANK IF THE LIQUID LEVEL IS NORMAL AND THERE IS NO FIELD SATURATION. Checked condition of tank and baffles/tees for cracks, deterioration or damage. If applicable, checked cesspool walls for settlement and/or partial cave in. Properly closed tank cover. Returned the removed sod or re-seeded (returned earth to as close to it's original condition as possible Liquid level in tank is: _ above normal _ normal below normal Sludge depth Maintenance appears: _ good --- fair _ poor Depth of lid TYPE OF SYSTEM TYPE OF TANK TYPE OF ABSORPTION AREA septic tank (# of tanks ) --- steel leaching field cesspool concrete raised mound aeration system --- fiberglass seepage pit # of pits other Tank size: gals other SYSTEM COMPONENT CONDITION COMMENTS Tank or Cesspool _Acceptable _Unacceptable HIllkg tank (if present) Acceptable Unacceptable N/A Pump Acceptable Unacceptable _N/A Absorption System Acceptable Unacceptable --- _ •ANY DISCLAIMER Rased on what we were able to observe and our experience with on-site wastewater technology, we submit this Sewage Treatment Inspection Report based on the present condition of the on-site sewage treatment system. Good Man Sanitation has not been retained to warrant, guarantee, or certify the proper functioning of the system for any period of time in the future. Because of the numerous factors (usage, soil characteristics, previous failures, etc.) which may affect the proper operation of a septic system, as well as the inability of our company to supervise or monitor the use or maintenance of the system, this report shall not be construed as a warranty by our company that the system will function properly for any particular buyer. Good Man Sanitation disclaims any warranty, either expressed implied, arising from the inspection of the septic system or this report. We are also not ascertaining the impact the system is having on the groundwater. INSPECTING COMPANY GOOD MAN SANITATION 2495 CAPE GEORGE RD. PORT TOWNSEND, WA. 98368 PHONE AND FAX (360) 385-7155 I acknowledge that I have studied the information contained herein and that my assessment is honest, thorough, aillifo the best of my ability, correct. NAME TITLE BELOW, EXPLAIN NECESSARY REPAIRS WITH ESTIMATED COST TO CORRECT, ALONG WITH SKETCH OF SYSTEM LOCATION. Ki trap Co . • - FEE S - MENMO4 DATE • 0 & NI ANNUAL REPORT FORM EDIT - Name of Owner Assessors.account -=- Name of Business (1.1.-tpplicabiei Describe Type(ex . Restaurant, Hair Salon, etc.) Site Address City PRE-TRE.ATIENT DEVICE/MANUFACTURER(e.z. Sandtiiter. Aerobic etc.): CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Residential(R-1). = Hi_,h Risk _ Low Risk Disinfection: _ T.S.I = T.S. Commercial(C): 2 Hig.h IC-I) _ Medium (C-2) = Low (C-3) SAMPLING SCHEDULE DISSOLVED. .. _. CHLORINE _ pH- .. OXYGEN. -TEMPERATURE,. , RESIDUAL - OTHER.: -- _ .: (D.O)..::.- :_ _ -_. -: required) _ -:_ DATE. :RESULT DATE - RESULT. DATE. RESULT ,-.DATE .:: RESULT _TYPE DATE RESULT �.. k t RECORD OF MEASUREMENTS -DATF .. ;COUNTER - •_ : ,HOUR - DATEC::-!.;:-..: _ :SQUIR T EIGHT ,;: :: `W-ATERL-, .;,_,. . _ - _.SETTING .METER INSPECTION ACTIVITY: Check all applicable boxes located on the back of this page. Note: All activities listed which are applicable to the on-site sewage disposal (OSS) system serving this site,must be inspected and checked off. incomplete reports will be returned to the Maintenance Specialist with a resubmittal fee. COMMENTS: Briefly describe any of the following activities that have occurred during the contract period: Additional inspections not listed above; Clarifications from the Inspection Activity checklist on the back of this page, and/or; Indications of high waste strength, toxic discharges, repairs or malfunctions. List date(s) when they occurred or were observed tr OSS YSTEM STATUS: WORKING SATISFACTORILY WORKING/CORRECTIONS NEEDED* FAILURE* (* Explain under"COMMENTS"section above.) Company Name - -- - -Contract date.from - to • SIGNATURE.OF MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST X Date / / `" , •This Koen indic,tes the condition of the above nn-lite sewage system at the ume of inspection dated it doer not guarantee that it will continue to function esnsfactorly • INSPECTION ACTIVITY (check boxes as applicable) SEPTIC TANK Inspection: (date) I (date) Depth of floating mat in 1st compartment inches inches S Depth of sludge in 1st compartment inches inches Depth or floating mat in 2nd compartment inches Depth of sludge .n_2ndinches - compartment _inches Effluent baffle screen accessible, in place inches DYES =NO. C YES Effluent baffle screen cleaned: N CYES =NO. =YES NO.O . I Watertight(no visual leaks), including risers: C YES C NO. C YES I Risers&lids in good condition.lids securely fastened: C YES C NO. NO. =YES C NO. Settling,erosion or ponding problems: 3 YES. 0 NO 3,YES. C NO Septic Tank Pumping Recommended: _YES. ,.0 NO 2 YES. PUMP TANK C NO Vault screen,cleaned: 0 YES 3 NO. DYES ANO. i Floats functioning properly: C YES =NO. YES Pump Draw Down: 0 NO. I Inches/min. Inches/min. IRisers and lids good condition,lids securely fastened: C YES C NO. 2 YES Watertight(no visual leaks),including risers: =YESC NO. C NO. CYES 0 NO. I Settling,erosion and/or ponding problems: C YES. C NO C YES. 0 NO Pump Tank Pumping Recommended: C YES. 2 NO CYES. ❑NO Unusual amount of sludge,scum: CYES. C NO 0 YES. C NO DISTRIBUTIOtN (D) BOX—if accessible Equal distribution of effluent to each lateral: D YES C NO. 0 YES C NO. DIVERSION VALVE I Wastewater being diverted to correct drainfield: D YES C NO. C YES CONTROL PANEL 0• NO. Timer settings ON OFF ON OFF Alarm working satisfactorily: D YES C NO C YES 0 NO DRAINFIELD(df) PROTECTION Graded properly for surface water run off:0 D YES 0 NO. 0 YES Downspouts diverted away from drainfield: DYES ONOOC N . CNO. CYES . Evidence of vehicular or livestock traffic over df: D YES. C NO D YES. 0 NO Encroachment on df,i.e. buildings,driveways,etc.: 0 YES. 0 NO 0 YES. 0 NO GRAVITY DRAIN-FIELD ISettling,erosion or ponding problems in df area: D YES. C NO C YES. C NO PRESSURE DRAINFIELD Settling,erosion or ponding present in df area: D YES. Ll NO D YES. 0 NO Laterals flushed: D YES C NO. C YES C NO. All laterals have equal flow and residual pressure I (measured at the distal end of each lateral): 0 YES C NO. C YES C NO. MOUNDS (including Glendon BioFilters) Seepage around toe of mounds observed: DYES. 3 NO 0 YES. 3 NO Structural integity and ground cover ok: 0 YES C NO. 0 YES 0 NO. Equal dosing to multiple modular units-Glendon only: C YES C NO. 0 YES 0 NO. SAND FILTER I Al! laterals have equal flow and residual pressure 0 YES 0 NO. 0 YES 0 NO. (measured at the distal end of each lateral): Laterals flushed (individually): D YES =NO. C YES O NO. I Grade and cover meets requirements: 0 YES C NO. C YES 0 NO. Pump basin installed in sandfilter(see"PUMP TANK"section above). AEROBIC TREATMENT UNIT I Air suppl} working satisfactory: 0 YES C NO. OYES C NO. Alarm working satisfactory: D YES C NO. 0 YES 0 NO. Settleble Solids,Sludge level measured: 0 YES 0 NO. 0 YES Unit needs to be pumped: 0 NO. CYES. 2 NO 3 YES. C NO DICTION UNIT Unit working as expected: 0 YES NO. ❑YES 0 NO. Chlorine tablets in place: ❑YES C NO. 2 YES UV Bulb replaced: NO. DISLNFECTION UNIT (date) (date) Unit working as expected: 0 YES 0 NO. 0 YES I 0 NO. Chlorine tablets in place: 0 YES C NO. C YES 0 NO. IUV f3t;!h renlaced: (date) (date) • MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION & COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS FOR . OPERATION & MAINTENANCE ACCESSIBILITY I. Control panel with programmable timer and counter, and alarm. 2. Riser on pump tank (sealed and watertight) with firmly secured lid, i.e., hex bolts or locking devise (a I000gal.liquid capacity pump tank is required for surges of use). 3. Screw caps at ends of laterals. 4. Clean outs brought up to finished grade or enclosed within riser. Maximum angle permitted is 90 degrees (should be 2-45degree fittings). 5. Orifice holes must be faced at 12 o'clock position ( may have pd hole facing down for drainage). 6. Orifice shields required or cover with length of larger diameter pipe cut lengthwise. 7. Ball or gate valves on laterals near manifold if installed on a slope. 3. When a pressure drainfield is installed on a slope downslope from the septic tank: A. Install dosing tank(pump tank) below drainfield and have the pump line enter the manifold from the bottom. If this pump location would not allow for inspection and/or service of the tank, the pump tank will be placed upslope of the drainfield next to the septic tank. B. Construct/ install anti-siphon devise in pump tank to avoid siphoning downslope to drainfield area, and install ; C. Pressure/valved manifold(located at top of drainfield) used with a separate line to each lateral or; D. l-ydroteck valve (mechanical ratchet)or; E. Some other device that assures equal distribution of all laterals and keeps the bottom lateral from being overloaded. 9. Check valves on manifold between laterals if installed on a slope, to prevent effluent from running to bottom lateral and overloading the bottom lateral. 10. Valves must be Schedule 40 or greater.. II. Valves acccessible within riser. . 12. All piping must be a minimum of Class 200 ( laterals, manifold and transport pipe). 13. Septic tank filter required, unless followed by a dosing (pump)tank where a screened vault filter; surrounding the pump will be required(note: maximum pump capacity when using a sceened vault is 30 gal./min.). It will be recommended to have both filters. 14. Minimum number of doses/day will be set for six (set on control panel). 15. Riser on septic tank (sealed and water tight)with firmly secured lid, i.e. hex bolts or locking devise and a riser above septic tank filter(if used)will be required. 16. Observation ports installed Pressure Systems (when pump tank is installed below drainfield): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, SA, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Pressure Systems (when pump tank is installed above drainfield): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 3(B, C, D, or E), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16. Sand Filler: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 15. Minimum number of doses/day will be set for twelve(12). 16. Observation ports: a) Installed in sand filter at gravel and sand interface. b) Installed in drainfield within ten (10) ft of beginning of each line and one within ten (10) feet of the end of each line. Pressure;Mounds (when pump rank is installed below mound): 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 6, 7, 8A, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. 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Jff timer --�_min.__�_sec. ay: hrs. ----_ --_sec. inoses/d Gallons/day: Tank:____________rawdown: gaUrnch Drawdown: — _inch/min Drawdown: gamin '1l components accessible .. gaUdose 0 YES 0 NO Override link removed 1.7k1-13TO GRAVITY 0 YES 0 NO 0 N/A AEROBIC SYSTEM -ardwired...... • igh water alarm working0 YES 0 NO 0 YES 0 NO Aerobic device type and model: 1'�Off ........ Disinfection unit type: edOff working Off working..... ..0 YES 0 NO e king ❑ YES 0 NO Alarm functioning,,....:.......... Hardwired................................... 0 YES 0 NO LENDON UNITS Sample M-31OYES 0 NO P port................................ YES 0 NO .11 units have been field checked for equal flow/distribution...... 0 YES 0 NO OMI.TS: GNATUR -D1-117-99.setu doc PRINT NME A DATE OF SETUP • • Return Address: _ • "NOTICE TO IIILE" r7LED FOR THE RECORD A7 THE REQUEST OFBREIIE4TON-rITSAP COUNTY Y HEdLTH DISTRICT NOTICE FOR MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING REQUIREMENT BKCHD ORDINANCE 1995-14 AND WAC 246-272-15501 (2) DATE TAX ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: • Additional Legal Description Can Be Found On Page Of Document ON-S1:11., SEWAGE SYSTEM: OPERATION,MAINTENANCE & MONITORING REQUIREMENT OF I±1± BREMERTON-KITSAP COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT. The residence or facility on this property utilizes an alternative method of sewage disposal which requires regularly scheduled maintenance and monitoring. Maintenance and monitoring is required to be performed by a person certified by the Health District as specified in Bremerton-Kitsap County Board of Health Ordinance 1995-14 and WAC 246-272-15501 (2). Signature of property owner/grantor Print name Signature of property owner/grantor Print name • _ Signature of person recording notice to title/grantor Print name or company name Additional Signatures Can Be Found On Page Of This Document offsrghtt.winword.form.nodce.doc REV.12/12/96 Larry Fay From Dave Lenning [dlenning©prodigy.net] Friday, March 02, 2001 7:42 PM Larry Fay Subject: RE: WOSSA 0 & M Program Development- Draft Form Larry, Thanks for your reply. I don't know how fast this is going to happen - as you could expect, some WOSSA members want and expect it to happen right now. Others, me included, would like to have it happen right now, but thing some good solid planning is needed first, with appropriate input from various sources. I fully believe we'll be a good way there this year, but it will take some time - both planning, funding, legal review, how to handle complaints/discipline, etc. Then there is always the question of staffing. But we're serious about it and will do something - hopefully with help from DOH. You and all of the EHD directors will certainly be kept informed. Dave Snyder is leading some of the work on these forms - he wants comments and ideas, including other forms. If you could see that he gets a copy of what you've developed and other comments, that would be great. has decided to try and develop a full package pertaining to toring & maintenance that could be useful to local health jurisdictions around the state - part of this is a certification package. This will entail a lot of work, but needed work so we can progress forward. It should support both the designer licensing effort as well as the insurance/assurance effort, while helping move us more toward the time when performance standards truly are doable. We're just starting the planning effort for all of this - again you'll be kept informed and given opportunities to participate. I'm hopeful that we can sponsor a series of workshops throughout the state to explain what we want to do, what our thinking is on how to do it, and to obtain input about everything related to this. Thanks again for your comments and support. We'll definitely be talking. Dave Original Message F Larry Fay [mailto:lfay@co.jefferson.wa.us] S : Thursday, March 01, 2001 9:55 AM To: 'Dave Lenning' Cc: Linda Atkins Subject: RE: WOSSA 0 & M Program Development- Draft Form 1 • �K 309383 HIGHWAY 101 lbP.O.BOX 247 BRINNON,WA 98320 SETTLERS REAL ESTATE February 25, 2001 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Re: Septic Regulations Dear Commissioners: I have two concerns about the new septic inspection and monitoring regulations recently adopted by Jefferson County; 1) Inadequate and insufficient public notice and • education. 2) Potential liability and litigation created by this new regulation for the County, the Real Estate professionals and homeowners wishing to sell their property. The Jefferson County Health Dept. has chosen a triggering mechanism of the "sale of property" as the means to implement the 1995 State requirement for development of a plan for onsite sewage system operation (OSS) and monitoring/maintenance. This is not only a dangerous means of implementing this plan, liability wise, but it is unfair and onerous to all parties involved; the seller, the buyer, other parties related to the transaction and to the real estate professionals in Jefferson County. Those in the real estate industry should have been given more opportunity to participate in the formation of these rules since they are constantly being asked to buffer and absorb the anger from the public over onerous regulations imposed by the County. The County is shirking its own responsibility in choosing to comply with the new regulation by putting the burden on property owners who are in the process of selling their home. This may jeopardize the owner's ability to sell their home. Additionally, the County is putting the buyer in a position of possibly losing the opportunity to buy the home or delaying the process of closing the home which may cause financial burden and in some cases legal suit. With multiple parties involved in a real estate transaction, the coordination and critical timing for a successful and peaceful sale is already a full time professional job. New home buyers are entering into the fold now with the interest rates dropping to a level for the first time that would allow these buyers to afford their own home. Often, these buyers can barely afford to buy at the lowest interest rate and must lock-in that rate to allow for the time to complete the financing and closing of the home. • If the interest rate goes back up, they have lost the ability to buy that home. Any delay to the process can cause them to exceed their anticipated time frame for closing. To add to Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. • that process a delay for inspection of the septic system could cause them to lose the opportunity to own that new home. The sale of any home most likely is related to a chain of home purchases by the seller and other buyers that are relying on the closing of that transaction to complete yet another transaction. The County may fmd themselves in the middle of a costly legal suit and liability to a seller and multiple buyers who have been harmed by the delay. As a licensed real estate Broker in the State of Washington, being carefully responsible to avoid situations where I or my client can be liable for damages, I resent being put into a situation by the County that may involve me in that suit as well. The Health Dept.'s utilization of a property owner's vulnerability at the time of sale of their home is mean-spirited legislation. The average number of home sales in Jefferson County is 1200 per year. I believe you could quickly check with the Assessor's Dept. to find out that, at that rate, and assuming no re-sales, we will never get the monitoring plan completed. Whereas, an organized system of notifying property owners and covering the entire county, area by area, would assure an accurate and completed monitoring plan in a great deal shorter time • frame, without undo hardship on property owners trying to sell their home. Besides being an onerous burden on the real estate industry and the property owners of Jefferson County, the County Health Dept. regulations actually are not even complying with the State Law. The law states (under WAC 246-272-15501) "that the local health officer shall: (b) develop and implement plans to: i) monitor all OSS performance within areas of special concern; ii) initiate periodic monitoring of each OSS no later than January 1, 2000, to assure that each OSS owner properly maintains and operates the OSS in accordance with this section " For the County to rely on the sale of homes or the remodel of a home that would require a change in the use of an existing septic system, does not even begin to address the State's requirement to implement a monitoring plan for all onsite sewage systems in the county. Since the s majority of homes are owned by early retirees in our county, most owners will likely not sell or apply for a building permit in the next 20 years or more. So, the monitoring schedule will never fully be implemented as the State has required, at least not in the next 5 or more years. Additionally, the County has not complied with the law that states "the health officer shall disseminate relevant operation and maintenance information to OSS owners through effective means routinely and upon request" (WAC 246-272-15501 2, iii) or" Assist in distributing educational materials to OSS owners" (2,iv) I would venture to say that 95% of all property owners do not even know this regulation has been passed. • • I would like to suggest a workable change to our plan for implementing a monitoring schedule for all of Jefferson County. • 1) Delete language in the current plan both in Table 1 and Section 8.15.150,or elsewhere, that refers to "the sale of the property"and replace it with"upon notice from the County Health Dept. of initial inspection for monitoring". This change will effectively put the responsibility for completing the task of implementing a monitoring schedule for all properties in the county back into the Health Dept's. hands, where the State intended. • 2) Develop a broad campaign to educate the public about the need and plan for monitoring schedules for septic systems in our County. At this point, the County has not met the State regulations of disseminating information and educating the public about this new regulation. To say that there was a notice in the paper and public hearings for this is grossly inadequate notification to property owners on such an important regulation. Many of our homeowners in Jefferson County are retired and spend much of their time in sunnier climates half the year, some don't subscribe to the local paper and a vast majority of them did not attend or even know of a public • hearing on this regulation. Every property owner in Jefferson County could be notified of the new regulations by mail with the mailing of their tax statements or some other effective way. • 3) Develop a systematic schedule for inspection of every improved property in Jefferson County utilizing the existing records of the Assessor's Dept, beginning with "areas of special concern", as noted in the State regulations. The State regulations intended for those areas of most special concern for the health of the general public to be addressed first. I propose that the Health Dept. set up a schedule of inspections for every parcel of property in the County where the Assessor's records show a home or improved land. This could be systematically done by area with notification to each property owner in that area in advance. Owners would be expected to prepare their OSS for evaluation, documentation and monitoring schedule in advance of the inspection. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfull yours, Linda udor Broker/Owner • • Board of Health New Business Agenda Item # V. , 2 0 Food Safety Training March 15, 2001 • • • s • Attention Volunteers Do you occasionally have potlucks as a part of your meetings? Have you ever been to an event that provided food to attendees? If so, have you ever wondered how the food was prepared, who made it and if it could make you sick—or worse yet, you suspected that it did make you sick? THIS CLASS MAY BE FOR YOU! Jefferson County Health and Human Services is offering a class for all volunteers who are interested in learning about how to serve food safely. The free class will last for approximately 1.5 hours. Class locations are: • • Thursday April 19th at 7:00 pm at the Masonic Lodge in Port Hadlock, 190 Masonic Hall Rd. • Tuesday April 24 at 7:00 pm at the Masonic Lodge in Port Townsend, located behind the Port Townsend Post Office. The format will be informal and conversational. Topics covered include: ➢ risk of food borne illness ➢ education about various organisms that cause disease ➢ how disease causing organisms are transmitted ➢ prevention of disease through safe food handling practices Time will be available for clarification of the permitting process. We strongly urge that your organization send one or more representatives to this class. Space is limited; please pre-register by calling the Jefferson County Environmental Health Department at 385-9444. • • Board of Health New Business Agenda Item # V. , 4 • Local Board of Health Workshop Survey • March 15, 2001 ,Possible Topics for a Local Boards of Health Workshop in Fall, 2001 Please indicate your level of interest in each of the topics listed below. This will aid greatly in planning for a workshop. Also provide the following information: *Number of Years you have served on a local board of Health: Your capacity on your local Board of Health (check one): _ County Commissioner — County Council member — City Council member Non-elected member Makeup of your local health jurisdiction (check one): — County Department _ City-County Health Department _ Single County Health District — Multi-County Health District Your Level of Interest: Topic High Medium Low Powers/responsibilities of the Board of Health Powers/responsibilities of the Health Officer ak Local Health Jurisdiction Fees and other Revenues lip State Board of Health Role State Department of Health Role Tuberculosis/Communicable Disease Control Sexually Transmitted Disease/HIV/AIDS Immunizations —childhood and adult Recreational Water Safety and Health Onsite Sewage Systems Public Drinking Water Systems Solid Waste and Public Health Tobacco and Minors Tobacco Prevention and Control Clean Indoor Air Act/Indoor Air Pollution Food Safety/Food Handlers Shellfish Safety Illegal Drug Labs and Public Health Antibiotic-resistance Bacteria Bioterrorism 7Pandemic Influenza Emerging Diseases with Public Health Impact Child Health/Early Intervention Family Planning Nurse Home Visiting with�high-risk familiesi iiLYouth Violence Prevention Child Care and Public Health ail Health Care Dental/oral health Health Care Access/Health Care Costs Using information to understand public health issues TOTALS Thank you. The results of this survey will be compiled and made available to all local Board of Health members within the next several weeks. • Board of Health Agenda Planning Agenda Item # VI. , 1 • 2001 BOH Meeting Schedule March 15, 2001 • o s. 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"Study: More spent on drug abuse than transportation" — Peninsula Daily News. 1/30/01 2. "Prevention Council hosts Right-of-Way drummers today" —P.T. LEADER. 2/14/01 3. "Supporters meet today to discuss teen center"—Peninsula Daily News, 2/21/01 4. "Hospitals watch supply of vaccines" — Peninsula Daily News, 2/21/01 5. "Making it easy for 72-hours-after pill" — Commentary by Ellen Goodman, Peninsula Daily News. 2/28/01 • 6. "Study: County residents living longer—but poorer"—P.T. LEADER, 2/28/01 7. "Anti-smoking coalition forms on March 5" —P.T. LEADER, 2/28/01 8. "Jefferson: County may alter septic permits procedures" —Peninsula Daily News, 3/6/01 • • Study: More s ent on drugp abuse than transp BY REBECCA COOK "I don't think the citizens money was spent in areas THE ASSOCIATED PRESS of the state of Washington ranging from law enforcement OLYMPIA — know the extraordinary mone- and welfare to health care and more Washingtonmay deotary impact that drug and education. state spends drug and cig-alalcohol addition is having on Washington followed the ingg withte abusealcohol,than it doeson our state budget," Patterson general trend, with 4 percent arsaid Monday. It costs us liter- of substance-abuse spending, transportation, a new private ally millions of dollars a year or $57 million, going toward study indicates. in social services. And it isn't prevention and treatment. The state spent 11 percent' just a financial issue, it's a The report says states of its budget, or $1.5 billion, human suffering issue as should invest more in preven- on cleaning up the "wreckage" well." tion and treatment. Patter- of substance abuse in 1998, Washington's .drug-related son's bills would do that. One, • according to a study by the National Center on Addiction spending was lower than the patterned after a successful national average in 1998, the "California initiative, would and Substance Abuse at year studied. States spent require treatment rather than Columbia University. By con- $81.3 billion dealing with sub- jail time for first- and second- trast, Washington spends 9 stance abuse,about 13 percent time nonviolent drug offend- percent of its budget on trans- of their budgets. Of the total, ers. Another bill would allow portation and 14 percent on $7.4 billion was for tobacco- minors and the poor to get higher education. related illnesses. state-funded substance abuse Sen. Julia Patterson, D- States used only about 4 treatment on demand. A third SeaTac, who has introduced a percent of the total amount would require women who . package of drug-related bills, spent,or$3 billion,for preven- repeatedly abuse drugs while says the study proves her tion and treatment programs, pregnant to get treatment or point. the study said. The rest of the risk losing their children. • • • • ; Prevention Council . .0 hosts Right-of-Way drummers toda. �;G3 The Right-of-Way'dti s adults who are creating a'to w perform at the Comm pity center for the south couaty1' Network's Prevention Council group has been mobilized by meeting at 4 p.m. today•in the Andy Mackie, who has worked Spruce Room at the WSU Ltun- and played to sponsor musical ing Center in Port Hadlock..,. events and other activities to eli• - 14.• The drummers are being courage drug-free values'and showcased as part of a presents- lifestyles among county yOniti ~_ tion by Kip Hubbard, Right=of- The Community Network Way executive director,who will helps to fill gaps in local out= ?"? speak on the variety of creative side-of-school youth progranis youth enrichment programs of- by offering funding opportuiiii fered by his organization. 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Vaccine: Shortage. ii S Li p p lyCONTINUED FROM Al Officials at Jefferson Gen- 1�e use l[ until it S gone. \ (atc eral Hospital in Port and when it's gone. it's Townsend could not be gone.' reached for comment on the LINDA TYLER status of the vaccine supply at phar'i:icv r:ar.iger that facility. of vaccines Although it hasn't been felt calories month stunned on the North Olympic Penin- sula, many experts in other hospitals last suddenly ceasing parts of the nation believe it's to make the vaccine altogether: one of the worst drug short- calling it"a business decision." ages facing hospitals in years CDC praises the sole } — and they don't expect it to remaining manufacturer L 1'e a a� 01 1 n be the last. Aventis Pasteur—for working e Drug shortages Shortages of medications around the clock to brew more T that hospitals use every day of the millions of doses needed Hospitals are facing more drug are occurring with more fre- annually. But each batch takes S . tetanus shortages, including a huge shortage quency, and worse, they more 11 months to make, so relief of adult tetanus vaccine.As a result, often involve products with isn't expected before year's n o t shortage• hospitals are forced to ration tetanus few good alternatives. end. shots, reserving them for high-risk While experts can't point to patien:s.The tetanus situation illustrates a shortage that has costa life, Other shortages ='c�[NSULA DAILY NEWS one big cause of shortages: it's a possibility that haunts It's not the only shortage. • <•• ' Abbota Laboratories has run doctors•and phartnaeista. `i THE ASSOCIATED PRESS © Nithout warning,one of the two "It'•s•really"herd'•to—talk" out of lifesaving intravenous manufacturers quit making tetanus about'rationing care, ' said Isuprel, kept .or. hospital Hospitals nationwide are rationing vaccine,leaving the other to meet Linda Tyler, pharmacy man- "crash carts" to revive cardiac adult tetanus shots, reserving them hospitals'demands. ager at the University of Utah arrest victims, because of a Hospital. or bu aims and other severely ©From buying additional ingredients to problem with its ingredient njurecents, because of a short- finishing the snots,it takes t t months to supplier. Reserving doses Doctors are using workable �;e of the Crucial vaccine. make a batch of tetanus vaccine. The shortage apparently hasn't The hospital hasn't offered but somewhat less desirable adult tetanus booster shots alternatives. _fleeted North Olympic Peninsula `" since fall, reserving scarce Eye surgeons are stretching .ospitals or health clinics yet. But doses for high-risk patients final supplies of Wydase, cdical officials here are well aware © When a batch with burns,infected wounds or important in numbing eyes for what is occurring elsewhere across is complete,Food other severe trauma. cataract and other surgeries and Drug Admin- ., "We use it until it's gone, after Wyeth abruptly quit ne nation. istration inspect- "We are aware there is a shortage, ors must approve I. :T.andd when it's gone, it's gone," makingit, too. she said. Alsoso in short supply is the -ut we've always been able to have it its release. ,' " , So far the tetanus crisis con- powerful painkiller fentanyi, .1 hand for our patients as needed," 0 Meanwhile,hospitals keep cerns only adult versions of and Narcan, used to reverse lvmp. Medical Center Director of smaller inventories of drugs,so tetanus vaccine, not children's morphine overdoses. ::blic Relations Rhonda LoPresti they run out of vaccine faster than vaccine. But Centers for Dis- Nobody keeps good s- once did... ease Control and Prevention tics, but the nation's largest =aid. '`We do a couple of tetanus shots they ...and the orders experts are watching closely to hospitals and the Food and : day in our emergency depart- stack up,unable see if the shortage spreads — Drug Administration agree ... nt." to be filled. and worrying about adult ill- shortages — lasting from nesses this spring, when vac- weeks to months at a time — istribution o vaccines cine demand rises along with a are increasingfrom a few criti- .,,„,._.. ._.,q,-x,,i,,-,„+„, ,-'"�„ � seasonaljumpj in injuries. cal drugs a year to about a As coordinator of the Clallam Supplies already were tight dozen. purity Health Department's Immu because of production diflicul- Why? Sometimes a corn- : Pro am,Ann Johnson over ties when Wyeth-Ayerst Lebo- pany's ingredient supplier Other drug shortages quits making a key ingredient, ees the distribution of vaccines to the Fentanyl:A powerful narcotic painkiller or demand temporarily spikes. _.ajority of the county's physicians' often used by cancer patients. Sometimes FDA discovers :Tces as well as Forks Community IV Isuprel:For hospital"crash carts” health-threatening violations 'osP cal. to revive patients in cardiac arrest. in a factory and temporarily Although she's aware of shortages Wydase: dase:Vital for certain eye surgeries. halts production — partly to n some parts of the nation, Johnson y 9 blame for last fall's flu vaccine Narcan:Used to reverse overdoses of • shortage. aid the state Department of Health, morphine and other painkillers. Some manufacturers decide _.e sour of most of the Peninsula's a product is not profitable accin ly, has not reported any SOURCES:FDA;Aventis Pasteur enough. 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The Jefferson County To- If you are concerned about bacco Prevention and Control tobacco use in our community, Coalition is now being formed, the coalition welcomes you.The and community members of all March 5 meeting will include ages are invited to join. Coordi- presentations from Washington nated by the Jefferson County State Department of Health and Health Department, the school staff. coalition's first meeting is 2-4 Washington state recently p.m. Monday, March 5 at WSU launched the toll-free Tobacco Jefferson County,Port Hadlock. Quitline(1-877-240-7867)and a The Centers for Disease Con- statewide media campaign. trol estimates that 20-25 percent WSU Jefferson County is lo- of the population smokes.Addi- cated at 201 West Patison in Port tionally,one in three Americans Hadlock. Swill die from tobacco-related ill- For information about the nesses.People who smoke often coalition or tobacco prevention begin in their teens, and most and control activities in Jefferson smokers say they want to quit.It County, contact Kellie Ragan at takes an average of five to seven the health department,385-9446. T. IrA9c2.. 2-2Y-c I 0 • N A 81 ak 14 Jefferson: County may alter septic permits procedures The Jefferson County Planning Commis- sion considers changes to the Unified Devel- opment Code regarding septic permits when it meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. Commission Chairman Tom McNerney told county commissioners Monday that that septic engineers,builders,realty agents and housing financiers should attend the meeting. The change would let property owners obtain septic permits without having to get a building permit. They would still have to pre- pare a comprehensive site plan before installing a septic system. The meeting takes place at the WSU Com- munity Learning Center, Shold Business Park, 201 W. Patison St., Port Hadlock. O A