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JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND. WASH. 98368
(206) 385'()722
HEALTH BOARD
Minutes:
September 19, 1989
BOARD MEMBERS:
STAFF MEMBERS:
B.G. Brown, Chairman
Larry W. Dennison, Member
George C. Brown, Member
(Position Vacant) Director
of Environmental Health
Kathy Stafford,
Administrator
Irene Senior Pomeroy,
Director of Nurses
J. Peter Geerlofs, M.D.,
Health Officer
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
REPRESENTATIVE:
Karen Chang
The meeting was called to order at the Cape George
Community Clubhouse by Chairman B. G. Brown. The following Board
and members were present: Commissioner Larry W. Dennison,
Commissioner George C. Brown, Health Officer, Dr. Peter Geerlofs
and Administrator, Kathy Stafford.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Dennison moved to
approve the minutes of the August 15, 1989 meeting as presented.
Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Kathy Stafford, Administrator,
reported that the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position was hired
as a part time position, originally. There was also a part time
Clinic Nurse Specialist. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner took on
the duties of the Clinic Nurse Specialist on a temporary basis when
Mary Tudor left that position. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
has indicated that she would like to give up the extra duties of
the Clinic Nurse Specialist. To split these two positions to two
part time position again, Kathy Stafford reported, that there would
be no additional cost to the Department. The current full time
salary for the Nurse Practitioner is $28,137 with benefits of
Health Board Minutes: September 19, 1989
Page: 2
$7,596 this totals $35,733. If the positions are split again the
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 18 hours per week would have a
salary of $14,947 and the Clinic Nurse Specialist for 23 1/2 hours
per week would have a salary of $20,786 for same total cost of
$35,733. The Board concurred that these two positions be separated
and both be on a part-time basis.
~~ES REPORT: No Report this month.
ENVIRONMRNT~. HEAJ.TH: The State Department of Ecology
has appealed the solid waste site permit issued by the County to
the Port Townsend Paper Company.
CAPE GEORGE AREA SEWAGE DISPOSA~ ISSUES: Chairman B.G.
Brown explained to the 61 interested Cape George residents, that
Dave Lenning from State Department of Social and Health Services
was scheduled to be at this meeting, but has since had a change of
plans and will not be present. He was to explain what the State
could do to help with the Cape George Sewer District issue.
Commissioner Dennison stated that he called Dave Lenning after the
last Health Board meeting. He was advised about the questions
regarding the health issues on sewage treatment at Cape George.
He was asked what assistance the State could provide to the
residents of Cape George and to the County to help determine more
specifically the extent of the problem in this area. Dave Lenning
advised that the DSHS doesn't have staff or funding to spare, but
he would be Willing to come here and look at the situation and
discuss it with the County and provide any assistance that he
could. Mr. Lenning just recently learned that he was cross
scheduled elsewhere. This meeting had already been advertised and
it was too late to change it when the County was notified that he
could not be here. The County has been trying to facilitate a
solution (testing or answering questions) to the problems here in
Cape George. The background of the sewer issue and how the County
plays a role can be explained.
Dr. Geerlofs stated that this has been a confusing issue with a
great deal of controversy. The County would like to establish a
dialogue with the people of Cape George and work with them through
the Sewer District's elected officials to determine the global
issues what role the Health Department can play to help.
The Health Department's legal responsibility regarding septic
systems is to deal with failing systems on a one by one basis. A
number of failing systems in a densely populated area, such as
this, effect the properties around them. The Health Department
records show that ove+ the years there are growing problems in the
Cape George area. Because there are potential global problems,
which was determined by the Department's professional staff lOOking
at the facts, the Health Department is interested in helping the
area, if the people want the help. The policy has been to deal
Health Board Minutes: September 19, 1989
Page: 3
with the elected officials of the sewer district. The Cape George
area has to feel comfortable with the people who represent them on
the sewer district.
There has been controversy over the declaration of a health hazard
made by the Health Department to assist the Sewer District in
obtaining funding for the proposed sewer system. Dr. Geerlofs then
explained that the State defines a public health emergency as "a
situation in which acute illness is occurring or is imminent and
remedial action is being take by state and local health
authorities." A public health hazard is defined by the State as
"a situation in which the potential for illness exists, but is not
occurring, and is not imminent. If remedial action is not taken
a public health hazard may become a public health emergency." The
purpose of these definitions aids the State in assigning priority
to how they will dispense funding to help areas. The County's
determination that the Cape George Colony is a health hazard has
created controversy, but it was done to aid the sewer district in
obtaining funding. If your elected representatives come to the
Health Officer or the Board of Health and ask that this
determination be re-eval uated, Dr. Geerlofs stated that he is
willing to review this determination and do an investigation.
This issue of whether or not to do a formal evaluation of the area,
and how this work could be funded should be discussed. The Health
Department doesn't have the personnel or the resources to do such
an evaluation, but they would be willing to facilitate finding such
funding, if that's what people want. Dr. Geerlofs then stated that
the Health Board is here in the spirit of finding out how they can
help the people of Cape George.
Chairman B. G. Brown stated that notification has been received
that a Kitsap County jUdge has ruled that the vote taken when the
sewer district was formed was done properly and that election was
valid. It is not the County's intent to force people into a sewer
district, if they don't want it.
Walt Gano: Walt Gano stated he has owned a lot in the Cape George
Village since 1971. He asked what creates a greater health hazard,
the water supply or a few failing septic systems? Dr. Geerlofs
stated that if there is a major contamination of the water supply
that would effect more people.
Mr. Gano asked what the Health Department has done when the water
system was contaminated? Chairman B. G. Brown noted that the water
system is monitored by the State. The State Department of Social
and Health Services is in charge of handling the water samples sent
in on a public water system. Mr. Gano stated that he wants to know
if anything has been done to find out the source of the
contamination of the water supply?
Health Board Minutes: September 19, 1989
Page: 4
Clyde Robinson stated that he has been on the Cape George water
committee for twenty years. There have been a few minor
contamination problems. A water sample is sent into the DSHS
monthly by the water system operator. Cape George has a Class 1
water system.
Mr. Gano stated that the problems with septic system have been
created by the County. He noted that when he moved here
permanently, his septic system failed. When the system was dug up,
in 1989, it was found that there had been no final inspection of
the system when it was installed. The drainfield was installed
with pit run, not washed rock. Dr. Geerlofs stated that the Health
Department has more resources and staff than in the past and is
trying to do a better job. The difficulty is when people have a
home they've been living in and their system fails, there is no
good solution to repair the system many times. We're running out
of good property for building.
Larry Garb asked when the State man would be coming to this area?
Chairman B. G. Brown apologized that Dave Lenning was not present
and stated that another meeting can be scheduled. Mr. Garb added
that the systems that were put in right and inspected are working
pretty well. Failures can be caused by people overloading the
system or bad drainage on the property. He added that the people
would like to have their soils tested.
Chairman B. G. Brown stated that he is not sure what amount of help
the DSHS will provide in testing soils. Mr. Garb noted that the
Health Department is halfway responsible for the septic systems
that are in place now and they should work with the residents to
solve these problems.
Chairman B. G. Brown asked if Mr. Garb has polled the people to
find out how many have been installed properly or not? He
responded that he did not, but he knows that there are some systems
that have been installed improperly. Dr. GeerlOfs stated that as
these system fail, frequently there are no good solutions to fixing
them which is the dilemma. He agreed that the Department has many
educational materials and would be willing to put together a class
for people in the area about the treatment of a septic systems.
This is a complex issue.
Dick Kint: Dick Kint stated that he appreciates the Board's
presence here today. He stated that there is an election coming
up which is very important to the Cape George Sewer District. The
majority of the residents want the sewer system and there is no
doubt about that. The upcoming election will re-affirm or deny
that support. The previous Health Officer (Or. Fischnaller) made
an unsolicited offer to help the sewer district find solutions to
the problems in this area. The residents of the area have a living
interest in this area.
Health Board Minutes: September 19, 1989
Page: 5
Mrs. June Gano: 50 Hemlock Drive in the Village, asked that the
Board be introduced. Chairman B. G. Brown then introduced the
Board and staff members present.
Unidentified Lady: An unidentified woman asked what alternatives
are available to people who have a failing septic system? Dr.
Geerlofs stated that if a person has a failing system at their
residence the Health Department will help anyway they can to remedy
the situation. The solution can be very expensive.
Chairman B. G. Brown stated that without a thorough study there is
no way to know how many systems are failing, going to fail or are
working fine. Over the years the Health Department has found that
the soils in the Cape George area are not conducive to on-site
septic systems. You really need to work through the sewer district
commissioners elected by the people of the area.
Mrs. Meredith: Mrs. Meredith asked if the County Health Department
has the legal right to look at a system that has been reported as
failing? Dr. GeerlOfs replied that the Health Department has the
right.
Gordon Meredith: Gordon Meredith stated that his brother-in-law
has a septic system that failed on Sequim Bay and the Clallam
County Health Department told him to install a "Y" valve on the
system and run the effluent to a separate drainfield area during
the winter. His system is still working, five years later.
Chairman B. G. Brown stated that there are alternatives that will
work in some areas and not in others.
Chuck Beck: Mr. Beck asked if there any record of a septic system
in Cape George that has been condemned, meaning that it had to be
repaired within 60 or 90 days? The Board indicated that there has
been.
vi Walker: Does the Health Department come back and inspect a
system after it is installed to make sure that it is working
properly?
Dr. Geerlofs reported that systems are inspected as they are
installed. If the design is approved there is not a routine
inspection after the system has been in use for a period of time.
Dr. Geerlofs stated that if someone notices effluent on the ground
they should report it to the Health Department.
Clyde RObinson: Mr. Robinson asked if there is a law that a
property owner must have an adequate backup area on new lots for
a septic system? Dr. Geerlofs reported that there is such a law
that requires a reserve area for a second dr<\infie:).d. This law has
only been in effect for about 5 years, however.
Fred Walker, 30 Colman Drive: Mr. Wal~er asked if when a ~~pt~c
system is approved, is it considered to ~ f~ee fr9m fai~ure in
Health Board Minutes: September 19, 1989
Page: 6
the future? Dr. Geerlofs stated that there is no way to know until
that time. Standard drainfield technology is well honed and if the
installation is done properly, it should be okay. Commissioner
Dennison stated that the life of a system also is dependent on how
the system is maintained.
Jean Schmitt: Jean Schmitt stated that the designation of Health
Hazard declared by the Health Department was requested by the sewer
commissioners. She asked if there is any way to have studies done
other than going through the Sewer District? She then asked if the
Health Department has the information that will allow them to
declare a severe health hazard? Dr. Geerlofs stated that he
doesn't have the information on how the State differentiates
between a health hazard and a severe health hazard.
Chairman Brown thanked everyone for coming and re-affirmed that the
Health Department and the Health Board will work with the Sewer
District to help anyway they can. Commissioner George Brown stated
that he is impressed with the number of residents who came for this
meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH
B. G. Brown, Chairman
Larry W. Dennison, Member
George C. Brown, Member
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language and circulated continuously as a weekly newspaper
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general circulation in said county for more than six (6) months
prior 10 the dote of the first publication of the Notice hereto at-
tached, and that the said Port Townsend/Jefferson County
leader was on the 27th day of June 1941, approved os 0 legal
newspaper by the Superior Court of said Jefferson County, and
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SAMPLE COLLECTION REAO 'NSTRUCllONS ON BACK Of GOLOfNROO COPY
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DATE COLLECTED T.I.MI..c8lLECTED CQUNTY NAME
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Problem: Cape George is a high density plat utiljzjng community \"'ater and
on-site sewage disposal.
l. There have been known failures
a. Some have been repaired
b. Some lots lack replacement area
Co some still failing
2. There is an unknown number of suspected failures.
3. Site evaluations of lots indicate soil conditions are quite
variable with an increasing number unsuitable for on-site
sewage disposal.
4. Failure of systems in this area may affect the public health by:
a. Contamination of ground water and surface water
b. Surfacing sewage is a potential health hazard
c. Improper disposal may lead to contamination and pollution
of beach, Discovery Bay, and area of sport and commercial
shellfish growing areas
d. Nuisance - odor
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inability to obtain building permits.
Goal:
1. To determine extent of failures within this area
2. Better improved methods of sewage disposal (standard design and/or
innovative alternates)
a. Correct failing systems
b. Assist in placing Cape Geroge higher on the Grant (sewer)
priority list - D.O.E.
3. To use this information to better design new systems
4. To use this information to assist in future site evaluations and
sewage disposal permits within Cape George and the County
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1. Evaluate existing sewage disposal system&
2. Determine number and locations of failing systems.
3. Correct failing systems ~
4. Gather available information on water usage.
5~ Determine age of existing systems.
6. Identify factors leading to failure
a. Impervious soil
b. High water table
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c. Faulty construction
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€. Damage, no maintenance
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8. Use failure rate and other infonnation to predict system expectancy.
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10. Determine number and percentage of lots denied for on-site sewage
disposal.
Methods:
1. Use site evaluations to locate areas of poor soil and/or high
water table.
2. Use sewage disposal permits to locate existing permitted systems
and repairs.
3. Survey area using form, personal interview, and visual inspection
of drainfield area to obtain additional information. Example:
sewage disposal systems prior to sewage disposal permits.
4. Dye test'to help confirm failure when necessary.
5. Use of camera to record on-site conditions where applicable.
6~ Utilize sanitary water analysis to evaluate existing water
quality. Sample roadside ditches and Discovery Bay.
7. Utilize results from D.S.H.S. shellfish survey.
8. Utilize written resources when evaluating data. Example:
"Failure analysis of Septic Tank Systems", Foppe DeWalle, 2nd N.W.
On-site Wastewater Disposal.
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Memo to file - Wastewater Disposal options - Hastings South Loop
Cape George, Beckett Point, Ocean Grove area.
6/28/85 - those present:
Dick Kint, Manager, P.U.D.
Ted Strickland, City Engineer
Mitch Press, Associate Planner, Planning Department
Jerry Newlan,
Chick Robbansin
Bert Rickay
Dave Cunningham
John Pitts, County Commissioner
Frank Vane
Bob Lea
Bruce ( Chevy Chase)
Cape George getting ready for petition of sewer system.
Pope & Talbot not very interested in sewer right now.
Chevy Chase no great. interest in sewer right now.
Ocean Grove very interested in sewer system.
Beckett Point some hard core resistance to sewer system.
City Treatment Plant
Capacity of plant is 6,200.
Secondary Treatment will handle 8,300.
Capacity 1.3 million
Currently a little less than 1 million.
20% of water from storm drainage.
Cape George is looking at on-site disposal. Want Alternative &
Innovative Funds.
Kint: Go for larger over all plan tying several small plans together.
John Hayes
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, I Z Washington St,
port Townsend, WA 98368
phone, 385.6548
Cape George Sewer Dlst. No. f
Jefferson County
October 15, 1986
Clallam County Dept. of Community Development
Division of Environmental Health
223 East Fourth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Attention: Ytr. Ray Franklin, R.S. (452-7831)
Reference: Fecal Coliform Tests
Cape George Sewer District
Samples Taken 0830 October 15, 1986
Dear Sir:
We hand you four (4) samples of water taken at the high tide
line in Discovery Bay, Jefferson County. More specifically the
samples were taken at the shore of the property known as the
Cape George Colony Club, as follows:
1. Below lots 10 and 11 of Div. 1, Block 1, Colony
2. Between lots 18 and 19 of Div. 2, Block 3, Colony
3. Between lots 41 and 41 of Div. 7, Block 14, Colony
4. At lots 7 and 8 of Div. 1, Cape George Village ( estimated
locations as nearly as Possible)
We request a fecal coliform examination and a certification of
results.
The cost should be billed to this office and we understand there
is a standard charge of $ 15.00 per sample.
We very much appreciate your assistance as Jefferson County does
not have the facility to run this type of test.
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Commiss~oneri and Secretary
to the Commission
cc: Gray and Osborne
COmmissioners: Slater/Johnston
I certify that the above statements are correct and that the
samples are to be delivered to Clallam County and the office
of Mr. Ray Franklin by 1500 this dat~-I' ~"~
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(2061 385.0722
August 28, 198"
Russ Stepp
CH2M Hill
ISOO ll"th Ave S.E.
Bellevue, WA 98004
Dear Mr. Stepp:
Re: 201 - Facilities Plan - Cape George Sewer
Enclosed is a copy of the most recent information in files. This is the
~egative Declaration Addendum dated October 2", 1978. The consulting firm
during this process was Enc:\n, located in Vancouver 'Washington. The option
for disposal was to provide an interceptor sewer to the Port To~~send treat-
ment plant along with upgrading of the plant. If you wish you may review
the rest of our files regarding this project. More detailed information is
likely with DOE, Encon and perhaps Cape George.
This office, from the public health standpoint. based on soil conditions in
the area and shellfish production in Discovery Bay, still would support the
interceptor sewer option.
Should you have any questions or comments please contact this office.
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Dick Kint, PUD
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I have recently 112d some discussions with a clicI:~
of mir,e, Ralph P. l.ndersor., with referencE. to the effe.ct oJ:
re-sutdivision on water alld sewer faciliti,cs at Cape Ccc,rgc
Colony Club. I believe that you are familiar wi th Mr.
hncerBon and \vith Lhf_' fact ti1at_ h(:: hilS had cont-;ideraiJJQ
invoJ. vemcnt wi th the v.-J.r1.ous facet_s of government of the cl cb
&Ild with the prabJ,ems ijendcnt tll(:re~o.
Mr. And(~J:son 112S VOlc€a ~ grc2t deal of COIIC"eIn .:5
l.0 the ullilltatl~ effect of any re-subdivision of the ori~-;~::1c.l
lots as platted by the developer with reference to the capac't}
2Ild dcsi.gll of both the water system iind the sewer syst(.~.
In November of 19741 thc~ firm of Sleavin-Yor~;, oL
cngin0(::ring .firm iram 'J'acornai subnittcd a compl:ehensivc: \.,'ut=-er
study for Cape George Colony Club, Inc. ~Che recomrnendetioLE
of tI:ut study T",'err submitted t,o the '~'!ashin~lton Stt1tC V('Fa.rt-
rr:ent of Soci.al and Health Services 2T1(1 accepted, Z:l'ld sa i(:i
rc:cor.Jr,endatior.~s arE: being irliplerner.ted by the Club. In..::..s:-:mcL
as tl~e original systerndesigned is based UpCl1 a totill of 65G
hhoJe lots, it 'Vlould appear to be unfuir to the O\-JIlers of t110SC'
650 Jots if some portion of those owners were permittE:d teo ~o\'er
load the sy"tem by re-subdividing indi vidual lots.
By the same loken, a similar problem will e"'erge
wilh reference to the proposed sewer district. It must be
,presumed that in any case of re-subdivision of an origi "al ~'holc
lot ~s platted for re-subdivision of any group of such lots,
that a concomitant over loading of both water an&' sewer facil-
ities ~lould result. Allowing this situation to develop would
resul t in a ut~ilization of facili-tiE,s inherently unfai r to the
majority of lot owners at Cape George.
Mr. Anderson prefaced his remarks to me with a
recognition that the so called Palmer Homesite is beyond the
scope of i:he original Coleman Riddell platting. In recog"it.ioll
of that fact., he has proposed that the following policy Lu
adopted by the cOlmni ssioncrs for the protection of all pelsof."
concerned:
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clj,'~i;-;{jl ',/hole lot c.r lCJ-:"-~' d~; :)J~,tt(~d, only
c:-.e Le\..'Ll: ~::;erv.ic.: fnr ci ~;inqJl: t.:.iT!'') 1:," dweJ.J-
in~J \,;i.1 1 Le Cil10vh:(i t_() c;~-~ch ur .i.<jiflCil \'1'hole
lot ar~' ~~latted by thc~ Qf,:-?velc;.per f Co.pe Geo::-qe
Lane Cor~~~)any aTlG C0.~;e Ce()rSjf~ ViI] a~JE: COmr~_djY.
b) ]'or the ~ip(-:c:ific 'purr-osc of Lljmjndi'j!1~1
<:-..ny h;trdf.;i1ip upuu ~':1I'-_: mc<jori 1:y of Jot_ c<,;ncr::.:;
which !;;,'OtY a(~vcJor) fl"Olri n,?-'~;1JL..ii'li~,:ji-.r: cd~ ,:]j~:
orjfji~ldJ ',-,iholp lCl: Cl lot::; (;~:::; p.~,?i._t:(~d( (.In}"'
one; 'v,'atcr servi.>':: TnT t"; ~';ill'Jle :-~~:,j 1y c';'/Lll_--
jr;.g \';lJJ be aJlo\.;c(i to \:~~ch orj_siIL..:l wi-.cJ(
J at as platted Ly tIll; c1,,-;\.'c:lopGr ( Ceil-)::"; Ct;(,Lqt-:
Land Cc.:n;_:;Zl!1Y ar:d Cape Gecrg\-_ \iiJ.l'l{j{~ Cc;mpdny.
c) Feco~11Jizin~~; t;'~'IL the: ()r.l~;ir~iiJ i)lilt[i.!:~~ by
the GCV(;J.cJpel.-s c:i(.; not: ('ont:0i11])1.<.1 t c' :)u~;;;i bJe:
futur.'::: d(~vclopln.:;jjt at l_he hOll-,(~~3.i.~:L:1 jt lS
presc.:;:l.::::1 thal 1..1:(. ;;c'J\:J(T~;;e!:t n:: ::~~,:i(l Pd.lr1_l:1'
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bYSl.f:'Hl \';_1}] t.o:.d:e plL:cC in ~;llch event <it. thl'
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',Jill lHe! dI)prcci~itC.d. It if;; :_;ubinit_tccl \..,Jit:h the inL(~ntior: of
(~limindt-ing futtly.L.' litigiltjeI1 and ctfecting eqU2,' t.;-e.;d_:'i'~nt 01
all lrlE.>mber~~ in the avaj liibiJi ty of Sc:h'(~l' a!~d h'i.~ter :--;(.>r\'_~ ,,>-_:~:
anQ e1iminatinq specul~:ttivc- subdjAr1t1ion c1 ,.,'Loll~ d::.:-jgin;'
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October 23, 1975
File No. 50.0032
610B N E Hrghwav 99/Hazel Dell Plaza/Vancouver. Wa 96665
Randall Durant
Olympic Health District
Jefferson County Courthouse
Port Townsend, Washington 93368
Dear Randy:
As we have discussed through recent telephone conversations, our firm
is engaged in the preparation of a "Plan of Study" to be submitted to
the DOE and EPA in order to initiate the provision of sewerage facilities
for the Cape George area. Upon approval of a plan of study, the planning,
design and construction process with Federal and State grant monies may
commence.
A key element of the plan of study is the documentation of septic tank-
drainfield conditions and problems and known or potential health hazards.
Specifically, we are requesting any available information concerning the
fa 11 owi ng:
(1) The number of septic tank-drainfie1d failures in the last ten years
including when and where.
(2) The number of permits which have been issued in the last ten years
and the number of denials. When and where were the denials?
(3) Permit requirements which must be met prior to issuance of a permit
at Cape George. This information would include minimum lot sizes.
(4) General soil suitabil ity for septic tank based on actual experience
at Cape George.
(5)
Existing or potential known health problems, if any, at Cape George
due to the use of septic tanks.
(6)
Existing or potential environmental degradation, if any, occuring
due to septic tank usage.
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The request for records dating back ten years is arbitrary and if you feel
it is not necessary to go back that far or that it is too difficult to
research please use your own discretion in this regard.
We desire your support and your attention to the above matters will be
an important contribution towards the successful implementation of a
se\verage system.
If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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He~lth Services Division
Po O. Box 1788
Oljlll;oia .~A 98504
Subject: In7entory of se\iage-relC\ted health hazard and eme!"gency ar'-~as.
~'CClr :<r. Shepherd:
Those areas listed would be defined as potential health hazards.
2.
::,d~cene Comr.nmi ty--Hany existin" drilled '>od dUE; wells 0:1 small
lots in close proximity to drainfields. Soil very gravelly and
per~eable. Possible Ground water contamination.
Mats Yoats Bay area, Port Ludlow--Hi~h perched water table and clay
an" hardpan soils Clre predominent. }:ats Mats Bay has slow exchange
of tides. ?ossible bay pollution and surfacing sewage. I am hope-
ful this a.rea Can be tied ir..to Pope and Talbots collectio!! system
80:::2 day.
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Cape George Village, 6010ny and Highlands and surrounding ares--
Clays and hardpan, seasona.l perched 'lIater table. _~n.~:;t -TO>Jinr: plat,
retirement homes and mob; le homes. COEcentration of ho",es a major
factor. Surfacing sewage on occasion.
4. Seckett's Foint--8and and gravel point at sea level. Very small lots.
Originally fishing cabins. More people using than years a~o. Possible
F011ution of Disco~ery Day and clam beds.
5. r~radise Bay and View Lstates--Not a potential health hazard at this
time. Would not be, but Qost lots arc 50 x lOO and this area is
;?,To;.;ing at a rapid pace. Soils A.re variable. SiO>;-lson~l perched water
table variable. Plat is located Or. waterfront near Hood Canal Bridge.
':ill Decome :~'roblel!l "'.3 population crows. Platted in 1950s.
If you have any questions or comments please contact this office.
Si~.,c t'!'~ ly
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Discovery Bay in the years to come. Where pOssible, this department will
continue to assist those who wish to build. However, the continuing
limitations of structure size and costly drainfield requirements will
continue. This will be coupled with additional denials of sewage disposal
permits. There also is a problem of repairing future failing systems
on lots where soil conditions are poor and the area available for drain-
field replacement is limited.
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Due to the circumstances and conditions descriJed, Cape George Village
and Colony are considered and should be considered as areas with a
potential health hazard and even more so as the density increases.
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Sincerely,
Ranrlall M. Durant, R. S.
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Dear Randy:
Enclosed please find a draft copy of the Plan of Study to obtain a Step
I, 201 Facilities Planning grant for the purpose of providing domestic
wastewater collection and treatment facilities at Cape George. The
proposed planning area is to be described as "Mid-Quimper Peninsula"
and shall thus be consistent with the planning area delineated in the
North Olympic Coastal Basin Water Quality Management Plan.
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to either Dave Cunningham or one of the Commissioners prior to their leaving
for a convention beginning here in Vancouver on November 20, 1975. They
also have received copies of this draft. I will meet with them at that
time to discuss the Plan of Study.
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Not until Januory 1, 1970 were-permitsr~uiLed to install septic tan~s
in Jcf:f,?t:''son "':ounty aM many system wpre installed pri,ir to t'1is time in
(.:aoe (;eorge Colony and Village. Each lot inspe:cted is considered on its
Qh'11 individual merit with factors such as soil conditions,. contour, and
nro:-.osals of bnildinq by the owner before a rerf'lit is issued. or d;;:-:-\ied.
No c~rmit ',~oulcl be issued for a. lot that is less th"ln 5 ,000 sq. ft. of
which none ~xist Wielin this plat to my knowledge.
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Attention:
Mike C"nway
Re: Cape Ge'Orge Sewer District
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed is a copy of a letter directeG to the Division of 'Jealth r~arding
an inventory of sewage related health hazards and emergency areas dated
November 25, 197a.
As indicated, lot size, poor soil conditions, and increasing density is
of COncern to this department. Numerous installations and site evalllation
approvals have limited construction to 2 bedroom homes or less, restricted
square footage of the family dwellings, required the maximum amount of
drainfield, required curtain drains to divert surface water, and required
limited fills.
In 1975, ten sites have been denied and use has been limited on nu:nerous
<luher sites (approximately 20). Approximately 20 existing systems ;,.,Meh
have failed since' late~1970 have been repaired. Non-specific information
from residents indicates there are other systems which fail during the
winter months. These will be repaired as they are discovered. The area
is developing quite rapidly. Nost hor.les being built are permanent resi-
dences and others previously used for summer homes are becoming full time
residences.
Soils in the majority of the Cape George Village Plat lots, as well as
areas in the Colony, coru.Lat of silt clay, dense clay, and hardpan soils.
These son conditions coupled with a winter and spring perched water table
at 1 to 4 ft. are a difficUlt problem. Many systems were installed prior
to 1970 without curtain drains. During the winter m:mths surface water
does mix with subsurface' drainfield effluent in my opinion.
Most lot sizes are approximately 11,000 sq. ft. The increasing density
and marginal to unacceptable soil conditions on a majority of lots, in my
opinion. will eventaally'have a degrading effect on the water quality of
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Attention: Mr. B. G. Brown, Chairman
Dear co~~issioners:
Thank you for writing me about the funding of the Cape
Ceorgc SeNage Treatment Facility. PrioritY'~cti~g of projects
for funding was done about this time last year. A hearing
\1a5 held in June of 1975 at \'ihich a proj eet list was aco;:>ted.
This list contained all high priority projects that could be
funded with fiscal year 1976 grant funds. The Cape George
project did not receive sufficient priority for funding at
that time.
I have reviewed the factors listed in your letter with
my staff. Local support for the project is impressive ~nd
cert.ainly is a positi"'i.Te indic2.-ti0~ of the CO!7'u"{l_u~ity's \<JiJ_Jing-
ness to proceed with the project. There are several ways ~e
could p~oceed to secure fu~ding for this project. These
alternatives depend upon how quickly the sponsors of the C~pe
George facility can be prepared to corr~ence constructio~ a~d
whether o~ not the sponsor is a public entity with auth0ri~y
to construct and operate the treatment works as d~fined in
federal regulations.
I have asked ,Mr. John Spencer, Assistant Director for the
Department I s Office of \'Jater Programs, to 2.rrange a meeting
\'lit.h you and discuss the funding of this project. He \1ill be
in contact with you to make arrangements for such a meeti~g
very soon.
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I am the President of a private development known as Cape George rolony
Club. ,fe have 657 lots and 201 d....ellings. The current population is some
500 and is projected to be 950 by 1985. The ultimate population will be
~about 1200. The rate of home construction presently heing experienced is
20 per year.
Cape George Colony Club is located in tbe Quimper Peninsula, due vest of
tbe city of Port Townsend. Our community is a part of a facilities plan-
ning area for a proposed sewerage system covering approximately 5 square
miles on the nuimper Peninsula. Port Discovery Bay and the Strait of Juan
de Fuca border the planning area on the west.
In Xovember 1975, tbe Commissioners, Jefferson County, Washington, en-
gaged Bncon Corporation, Environmental Consulting Engineers, to prepare
a Plan of ~tudy for Step 1-201 Facilities Plan ,rid-Quimper Peninsula,
Jefferson County 50.0032. However, in early Septenber, 1975, as a pre-
requisite to the hiring of F~con Corporation, the Commissioners asked for
an indication of support from our property o~ners. In mid September, 1975,
the Board of Trustees provided each of tbe owners of the Club's 657 lots
Ti~h a petition to tbe Jefferson County Co~missioners, requesting a Step I
Facilities Plan, pursuant to Section 201 of Public laT 92-500. A favorable
response was received from over 60% of the property owners.
On 4 DecemBer 1975, the Commissioners authorized Encon Corporation to
submit the Plan of Study to the Department of Ecology lor a lunding priority
schedule action. As 01 24 January .1976, we received information to the
effect that the Encon Plan of Study could not muster enough points to be
considered lor priority funding. The Commissioners are unable to explain
this unexpected, and lor us, demoralizing development.
The property owners are most anxious to provide facts, figures, affidavits
or wbatever to convince whomever of the seriousness of our plight here at
Cape George Colony Club. The problem is hOT to do this, not a lack of will-
ingness to do it. You can imagine bOT frustrating this is to me and the
other Board members who are charged with providing leadership and guidance
to our members. We assure one and all that the statements made by ~(r.
Randall l!. Durant, R. S. District Sanitarian in the Encon Plan of Study
are accurate, and in our judgement, conservative about Ollr soil conditions,
per~it denials for septic tanks, septic tank failures, and surfacing of
sewage in our community. The potential for contamination 01 Port Discovery
Bay waters and the shellfish areas is very real. The record high toxicity
reports received recently lor Butter and Little Neck Clams, making them
unedible, tends to support that contamination has already taken place.
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It is most difficult for us to reconcile the low point evaluation of
the Encon Study Plan with the advice given our representatives prior to
its initiation by personnel in the DOE. Responsible individuals in the
DOE encouraged us to aggressively seek support from the County Coo",issioners
for 0. Step 1-201 Facilities Plan. We were told that the funding required
for 0. Facilities Plan for our area vould be 0. very small amount of SOme
S12,500. This amount, we were given to understand, vas minor when compared
to the very costly Facilities Plans for other areas.
Mr. Bigs, if you are in a position to influence reconsideration of the
Plan of Study for ~tep 1-201 Facilities Plan ~!id-Quimper Peninsula, Jeffer-
son County 50.0032, Ve urge you to do so. I assure you that there is ample
Justification to support reconsideration. 'fe would appreciate very much any
.sdvice or counsel you may give us that would help our efforts to receive
priority funning for our study.
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602 SHERIDAN PORl TOWNSEND. WASH. 96368
(206) 385-07:22
March 14, 1989
Mr. Myron G. Offstein
90 Victoria Loop
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Mr. Offstein:
This is in answer to the questions raised in your letter of March
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1. The definition of a health hazard is a "situation in which
the potential for illness exists, but is not occurring or
imminent. If remedial action is not taken, a public health
haza rd may become a publ i c hea I th emergency" (Beare memo
5/22/87) ,
2. The immediacy of a health hazard relates to the definition
of a septic system failure, (a) "effluent has been discharged on
the surface of the ground prior to approved treatment; (b)
effluent has percolated to the surface of the ground; or (c)
effluent has contaminated or threatens to contaminate a ground
water. In Cape George, cases of (b) have resulted in repairs or
pending repairs to the systems.
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faCility plan for the Mid-Quimper peninsula, particularly Cape
George. A letter was sent to 270 households and 67% responded.
Of these, 32% had observed problems with their own or neighboring
systems. This report is in the Environmental Health office. The
answer to your other questions will require a thorough analysis
of each existing permit and a sanitary survey of the entire Cape
George population. We do not have the manpower to conduct an
analysis of each permit. These records are available to the
public for your review. In January, the Director of
Envi ronmental Heal th inst i tuted a computerized system of
recording septic fai lures through the County. There were three
(3) in Cape George which were either recently reported or under
repair during January.
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We respond to each complaint and veri fy visible sewage or
septage. We have not stated nor do we believe that "there exists
severe fecal contamination along the beach and cliffs". Evidence
of sew..ge surfacing above septic systems, and odors along the
beach have been reported; Gray and Orsborne found fecal coliform
in two of four samples ..long the shorelines of C..pe George
Colony.
Without unearthing an entire system, we would not be able to
determine the total cause of a septic failure and digging up
systems would do more harm. Reasons for septic failures include
installation into poor soils, improper installation (e.g.,
unlevel pipes), owner misuse or overuse, leaky fixtures, lack of
pumping septic tanks, and driving on the drainfield.
We have not said that all septic tanks need to be replaced or
that owners of property with failing systems will be condemned.
Dr. Fischnaller, our previous Health Officer, said, "the
groundwater is now being contaminated and no doubt is re..ching
the bay. This situation will have to be corrected in the near
future or some home owners will ev~ntually have to abandon their
homes when failing systems can no longer be repaired". A repair
is made to the best ability of the soil conditions and land area.
Thus far no one has had to leave th~ir property. Mound systems
are used in areas of f..ilure througnr the County.
Sincerely,
C~~=:'D
Director of Environmental Health
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April 11. 1989
Mary B. Killian
Hiscock & Barclay
Attorneys At Law
P.O. Box 1237
Silverdale, WA 98383
Re; Public Disclosure Request
Cape George Colony and Cape George Village
Dear Ms. Killian;
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Most of the information you requested is not available in a
consolidated form. If you wish to come to our off ice and look
through our files, you are welcome. As a small county health
department, we are overburdened with requests. Gray<< Osborne
provided a much needed sanitary survey, the results of which I am
sure you have.
The onl y survey I found in the files was not dated, but an
addressed envelope with a survey enclosed was postmarked 1980.
The "report" is enclosed. I have only been here four months and
three other directors preceded me within the past two years.
Perhaps you will need to contact Randy Durant, the director in
1980 (394-1215).
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April 6, 1989
Cynthia Howarth
Director of Environmental Health
Jefferson County Health Department
802 Sheridan
Port Townsend, WA 98368
RE: Public Disclosure Request
Cape Georqe Colony and Cape Georqe Villaqe
Dear Ms. Howarth:
Please provide me with the following documents:
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County in 1987, 1988 and 1989;
2. All documents pertaining to septic failures in Cape
George Village and Cape George Colony in 1987, 1988 and 1989.
3. All documents pertaining to complaints concerning efflu-
ent or offensive odors within Cape George Village and Cape George
Colony since January, 1987.
4. A copy of the report prepared in approximately 1986
which was based on a letter sent to households in Cape George
Colony and Village regarding perceived problems with septic sys-
t~ms in that area.
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HISCOCK & BARCLAY
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This letter is an attempt to clarify the statements made ( both written
and orally) as to your department's opinions and positions reference to
Cape George Colony Club property.
As you are aware, during recent times many statements and predictions
have been made, basking In the shadow of the Health Department's
discipline and authority, that COnditions at the Cape are grossly dangerous
to the extent that they required the placement of an official and pUblic
declaration of a "Health Hazard" inclusive of all properties. These opinions
have been displayed and discussed at some length, but questions asked of
the instigating authority, your Health Department, have not been answered
to our satisfaction.
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As a resident thereof, I ( and several hundreds of concerned citizens) are
worried about 1) does indeed a true hazard to our immediate health exist?
and 2) If the. immediacy is not a hazardous factor, how can we explain the
devaluation of our properties to potential buyers?
In Order to simply, honestly and cooperatively gain some knowledge and
assuage our fears, a number of us have contacted the Health Department.
The same Health Department from whence issued this "Health Hazard". It
was common fate to achieve little satisfaction, even as to the seemingly
simple anwers to basic questions. In truth, the only commonality we all
agreed upon, was that in most instances, the legitimate questions were
answered inadequately.
I now wish to once and for an clear these matters up and receive
from your Department the correct and proper Infonnatlon requested.
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failure In the Colony and In the Village.
2. The number of owners of SUCh systems that have compiled with your
order to correct the system.
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beach area? I f you have done so and have the reports may we please have
copies of them? Statements are being made that there exists severe fecal
contamination along the beach and cliffs. Did this opinion originate from
your office?
4. Have you thoroughly investigated and detennined whether
aforementioned failed septic systems are due to improper installations
prior to county approval, or because of owner abuse and lack: of proper
mainetenance?
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mind is used, then all septic tank:s, good and/or bad, must be replaced! Is
this comment generated from your office?
6. Further statements have been widely voiced that if a sewer system is
not approved, then the property of residents with a failing system will be
"condemned" and the residents will no longer be able to live in their home,
Was this opinion oficially voiced from your department?
The answering of these Questions will help us to once and for all
understand the true situation at Cape George Colony. Thank: you for your
time, efforts and cooperation in this bothersome matter.
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repairs. $.)bstanG.Brc rE'pairs do not ffi,=,et either C:.::;-TI?::t
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bE'C-3v_SB thl? soils _ _ 1and areas are inadE'q:_~_ate. There .s.::€" :'.(1
C:.1Trent soJl.,tions meeting c~).rrE'nt T€'gulations.
Pleasl? rf?c:ogn;.:z~ ~h€'rf? is no req---:..;_.ired moni-::oring 0;' se:::-::j~
sYS~f?mS b~_~~ ea.ch month we ideDt: iy prob~ems when ~e '_'.L 07"nF?-;-
CO;lnty d.epartrnl?'n-::s ~r4? in -::he fielG. or receive compJ.a.ints fr('.;:-:
the community. :~ ad~i~ion. neighbors report i11enal ~G~~v:~i~~
inclvding neople h.:;~;]ing sew;:tgf?r using S5 gallon dr~);T,S for
"storage": and iden-::ifyjng ol...~fal] pipE"s wi-::h sE'wag-€ fJow;r,S
directly into) thE' gro~.;_nd or s~.n'f~(":e water. 'l'here is no \o<;;:;y ~o
acc~:rately t~]J.y ~he frequen(':'Y of these OCCl~rrenCE'S, ~~rJ~~
€'xisting st!'";;ct~;.!,E"S do not iHeet setback req1J.lrf?mE'i:ts A:;"lG. Q_:!"e
ffac:cidf?nts t..;';;i tjT:g to happe;:ll. Sewage ~rave]s };;tf?ra~:y 0?"
resurfaces whf?i1 j t rE'aches hardp;:;_n. S€'wagf?.is not cog;,;;::.:;:;-;;:- c:.'f
prop€'Tty Jines or groi~nn wa~4?'r. Many ~(lts are simply fjj:er. wi~h
b~.~.ildingsl ~.idt:'w~lks A_nd crjv€'w<3Ys, w~~h no J.:lnd a.....BiJ.;:lbl;:> ~or
repa i r or Tiew sys~E"m I let a': Gne ~ rpseY~",~f? -3TE'-3 -;O~ ~G~s::'.1 p
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HB 1369/SB 5356
February 2, 1989
Our new technology (recirculating sand filter) greatly red',ces
biolog ical Oxygen demand (BOD) and sUSpendee sol ids b';t fee., 1
eoliform--the ineicator or disease-forming organisms--remain very
high. We would still reeF,ire fecal coliform res'.:lts. How wo..l.o
BOD anc s..spended sol ics be moni tored under SB 53515? We
ObViously do not have staff enough to identify all the eXisting
problems at the Oounty levels,
We cannot support HB 1369 or SB 5356, as written. We do support
the intent of repajr and moni~orjng~
SincerelY,
Cyn~hjQ Howarth, Ph.D.
Direc~o~ of Environme~~al He~:~h
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October 19, 1988
TO:
Local Realtors
FROM:
Jefferson County Health Department
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
As per the request of Cape George Sewer District #1, J. Peter
Geerlofs, M.D., (Jefferson County Health Officer) and members of
the Heal th Department staff, conducted a survey of Cape George
Colony and Cape George Village Subdivisions on September 27,
1988. Based on that survey, plus county records and information
in the Cape George Sewer District Wastewater Facilities Plan, Dr.
GeerlOfs declared a public health hazard exists per the
Department of Social and Health Services definition of a Public
Health Hazard (Enclosed)
No bUilding moratorium has been declared, but may occur at some
future date as potential building sites become limited due to the
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Department of Ecology
Dear Hr McCallum,
This 1. a letter in follow up of our telephone conversation on
October 6. 1988. I wanted to make it clear that in my letter to
you from the previous week, reg~rding the Cape George project,
that we are indeed declaring a health hazzard. I think that
clearly there will be significant limitations on further building
at Cape George were tbe seWer project l~ot to go through. It is
our understanding that it will take approxim~tely two years to
complete this project. Assuming the project continues as
planned, we are willing to hold on the moritorium on building for
that period of t~o years while waiting to evaluate the results of
the project. In .the m~ant1me we. of course. will act as necessary
to institute any e.ergency repairs of f~il~d systems.
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September 28, 1988
Mr. Larry McCallam
Department of Ecology
Water Quality Financial Assistance
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RE: Cape George Sewer District
On September 27, 1988 I toured the Cape George Colony and Cape
George Village subdivision of Jefferson County to determine the
extent failed on-site sewage disposal systems have on public
health and water quali ty. On the survey, I was accompanied by
Rick Miklich and Steve Rice, Jefferson County Environmental
Health Services; Mary Catlin, Director of Nursing Services; Kathy
Stafford, Health Department Administrator; and Ralph Anderson of
Cape George Sewer District #1.
Based on that survey, plus ~ile information in the county records
and intoraation in the Cape George Sewer District Wastewater
Facilities Plan (G-O No. 86550), I am prepared to declare a
public health hazard exist<<! in these co..uni ties as defined in
Dr. john Beare's .eaor~ of May 22, 1987. My decision is
based on the follotdng criteria:
A docuaented high tailure rate of on-site sewage
disposal eyetems due to extremely poor soil conditions
in the ar_.
2) The effect ot high deneity development under th_e
conditions on n44rby ..rine ehelltieh habitate.
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The tollowing criteria are relevant in making thie decieion:
1) Soil conditions throughout the subdivision are
extreaely poor. The .Soil Survey ot Jetterson county
Area. ehow the l'8tJion being predominately HoypuS and
Clella. type so11s which are eeverely 11ai1:1ng for
septic e1'8teas.
2) Soil log protiles throughout the ar_ show restrictive
layers conei.tingot glacial till and
~ically :tro. 24 t:o 36 inches. Seasonal perched _t:er
t:.bles are ~ly :tound .t: be~n 18 t:o 24 inches in
depth.
Mr. Larry McCall.. - Depart:aent: o:t Ecology
Sept:eaber 28. 1988
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3) The .ore den.ely popul.t:ed areas o:t t:he Cape George
Colony .re n_r ..rine blu:t:ts, ..ny of which .re
current:ly eroc11Dg. Given t:hese severe slopes 8Dd .oil
condition., direct di.ch.rge of r.w .e_ge into
.urrounding .....ter. does occur. Several co_rcial
ehellfish bede .re in close proxiaity to this .rea
(between 1-3 ailes dls1:ance). At: thls poin1:, no
eaaples of either aarine _ter or shellfish .ea1: have
been eaapled :tor fecal collform cont_ination.
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according to 3efferson County Health Deparuent: til_
in 1988. Due to _11 lot: size, varying be~n 10,000
to 12,000 square t_t, 8Dd poor solIs, none of 1:hese
repairs ...1: the etrict cri1:eria ot WAC 248-96. It is
anticipa1:ed 1:hat _y eubeequen1: repairs will also tall
ehort ot ._ting code.
5) Many ot the ext.t:ing on_i te _ge dl.po_l syet_
were in. taIled prior to the County Ileal t:b Departaent
per.i tting procees. Theretore, the size, depth,
locat:1on end. ~cy of these eyet_ ere unknvtm.
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rainfall in th1e area ie approx1_tely seven Inche8.
During thls perlod. ..ny e_.on.l .nd Interalt:t:en1:
failures are reao'l'lt:ed. Hoet area reeldent:e COlIPlaln of
perlodlc _ge odors. brsck1eh _ter in d1t:cbe8 8Dd
slow .ovlng drains. The county Health Deparuent
currently requ.1.- __1 eo11 eval_tlOD on all new
conet:ruct:lon In the Colony 8Dd V111age eubcl1vl81on.
W1t:hout t:he _tabll.hllent of a e_r district: In thie area. OD-
e1t:e _ge d1spo..l ev-t- repa1rs 8Dd upgrad_ w1ll contimae to
be 'treated _ they are "..uently. Hew cdnetruction in t:be area
will be .."tn.ely 11.1t:ed ead undoubt:edly et:opped at: 8OlI8 future
date due to t:he eevere elt. l1a1tat10ne.
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In the ~tlae, current eysteas 1till contInue to tall or r_In
functIonal "hlle Inac1eqaately treating _st:_ter. I belIeve
'thIe eIt:uatIon .ore that warrante attent:Ion by 'the Depar'blent: of
Ecology to fund t:hle project: to cOllplet:lon.
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Administrator, Jefferson County Health Dept.
Dr. Peter Geerlofs, Health Officer
Mr. Rick Hicklich, Dir. Environmental Health
REFERENCE:
CAPE GEORGE SEWER DISTRICT NO. I PROGRAM
As all of us are aware, we are making progress toward the
completion of a sewerage system to serve this District.
We wish you to be aware that the District is represented by
counsel who are Foster Pepper and Shefelman, of Seattle, and
more particularly Mr. Rod Kaseguma our particular attorney in
that firm.
If, in the course of our activity there appears to be any legal
challenge to the interests of the District, we will wish to be
advised in order that counsel may participate in any matters in
the nature of a legal challenge either to the District, or
the Health Dept. as it may affect this project.
Sincerely:
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Ralph P. Anderson , Sec.
and Commissioner
cc: Commissioners: Johnston and Pickrell
Foster Pepper and Shefelman
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Seattle, WA 98101
206-447-4400
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October 5, 1988
Mr. Eric W. Slagle, Chief
Office of Environmental Health Programs
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Olympia, WA 98504
Dear Mr. Slagle:
Per our telephone conversation today, enclosed is a copy of our
letter ot September 28, 1988 declaring Cape George a public
health hazard.
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Wellness Grant: The contract for this grant was prepared by the Hospital.
Mary Catlin turned the contract over to Commissioner Dennison for further
review.
Commissioner B. G. Brown thanked Mary Catlin for her work with the Health
Department on behalf of the Health Board and the Board of Commissioners and
wished her well in her new endeavors.
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ENVIROr. meeft f}(i, (j)he () OR'S REPORT:
Cape George Sewe! flph~ndeIcSO~ ,lich turned the meeting over to Ralph
Anderson to expla . ~L -kld~ ~ ge Sewer District is requesting of the
Health Board. M: lr:5r <f.It2..:f}Ct. :'I that there are many failing on-site
sewer systems in qJijtJ..J- ,. <, ,and that is the reason that the Cape
George Sewer Dist Geo('qe f)({) . om. Ie Sewer District includes Cape George
Colony and the <:'Q~'" J",eurge V~llage area, but excludes the Cape George
Highlands. During the past three years, the district has developed a grant
proposal to be submitted to the State Department of Ecology to help fund
design and construction ot a sewer system. The Cape George Sewer District
will purchase a share ot the new facility planned for sewage treatment by the
City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County.
Mr. Anderson further explained that the reason this matter is on the Heal~
Board agenda today is because the Sewer District received a letter from th\
State Department of. Ecology asking them for a letter from the County Health
Officer "Declaring a public health emergency of public health hazard exists"
in the Cape George area for the Sewer District to be considered for grant
funding. This letter needs to be received by the State Department of Ecology
before the end of the month.
Rick Miklich stated that Dr. Geerlofs needs to declare the Cape George area
as an area that is a public health hazard. The soils in the area are
classified as moderate or severe for installation of on-site sewage systems.
The area was platted in 1964 and each site is considered on its' own merits
for approval of an on-site sewage system. There is not any data on how many
systems have failed or are failing in this area.
Dr. Geerlofs asked how many failing systems there are in the Cape George
area? Rick Miklich stated that there are systems in the area that have
failed and been repaired, but that it would take some research to determine
how many. Making a determination on how many systems have failed based on
how many have been repaired may not provide accurate information because some
of the systems that are failing have not been reported to the County.
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Commissioner Dennison suggested that the septic tank pumpers be asked for
information on failing septic systems in this area.
Chairman B. G. Brown stated that for anyone to put together enough
information to give Dr. Geerlofs the information he needs to declare the area
a health hazard would take longer than the State has given the Sewer District
as a deadline.
Commissioner George Brown stated that he teels it is unfair for the State to
make this requirement ot the Sewer District now, after working with them for
the past several years.
Chairman B. G. Brown stated that the key here is "health hazard" and any
decision to declare the area such has to be based on fact. He added that
there are people in the Cape George Colony who feel that they don't have a
problem with their septic system and if the Health Officer declares that
there is, they may legally challenge that determination and ask for proof.
Dr. Geerlofs added that he needs to see, at very minimum, evidence of at
least one failing system. He said that he would have no trouble saying that
there is a health hazard if there is at least one failing system.
The Department needs to do more research into this matter and provide the
( Health Office with the information that they have and if at all possible the
County will help the Sewer District in anyway that they can obtain this grant
funding.
Auditor Mary Gaboury asked how much funding is at stake for this project?
Ralph Anderson explained that 50% ot the $460,000 for design costs was
expected from the State DOE grant. The total project cost including
construction is estimated to be $5 million with half of that to come from
grant funding.
Ralph Anderson will provide the Health Department with as much information
as he can about failing systems in the Cape George area. Commissioner
Dennison suggested that a letter be written to the State Department of
Ecology about the way this grant funding is being handled.
Solid Waste Enforcement Grant: Rick Miklich reported that advertising is
being done to find a person to till the Solid Waste Enforcement Technician
position created by this grant funding.
COSMOS 1900: An orbiting Russian satellite is about ready to crash to earth.
A report about this eventuality was distributed as well as a contingency plan
in case the crash si te is in Jef ferson County, which is a very remote
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Wellness Grant: The contract for this grant was prepared by the Hospital.
Mary Gatlin turned thE: contract OVE:r to Gommissioner Dennison for further
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of the Health Board and the Board of Commissioners and
9r new endeavors.
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--~- vcu.~~ ~ewer-n:Lstrict: Rick Miklich turned the meeting over t@ Ralph
Anderson to explain what the Cape George Sewer District is requesting of the
Health Board. Mr. Anderson explained that there are many failing on-site
sewer systems in the Cape George area and that is the reason that the Cape
George Sewer District was formed. The Sewer District includes Gape George
Colony and the Cape George Village area, but excludes the Cape George
Highlands. During the past three years, the district has developed a grant
proposal to be submitted to the State Department of Ecology to help fund
design and construction of a sewer system. The Cape George Sewer District
will purchase a share of the new facility planned for sewage treatment by the
Gity of Port Townsend and Jefferson County.
Mr. Anderson further explained that the reason this matter is on the Heal~
Board agenda today is because the Sewer District received a letter from th\
State Department of Ecology asking them for a letter from the County Health
Officer "Declaring a public health emergency of public health hazard exists"
in the Cape George area for the Sewer District to be considered for grant
funding. This letter needs to be received by the State Department of Ecology
before the end of the month.
Rick Miklich stated that Dr. Geerlofs needs to declare the Gape George area
as an area that is a publ ic heal th hazard. The soi Is in the area are
classified as moderate or severe for installation of on-site sewage systems.
The area was platted in 1964 and each site is considered on its' own merits
for approval of an on-site sewage system. There is not any data on how many
systems have failed or are failing in this area.
Dr. Geerlofs asked how many failing systems there are in the Cape George
area? Rick Miklich stated that there are systems in the area that have
failed and been repaired, but that it would take some research to determine
how many. Making a determination on how many systems have failed based on
how many have been repaired may not provide accurate information because some
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Commissioner Dennison suggested that the septic tank pumpers be asked for
information on failing septic systems in this area.
Chairman B. G. Brown stated that for anyone to put together enough
information to give Dr. Geerlofs the information he needs to declare the area
a health hazard would take longer than the State has given the Sewer District
as a deadline.
Commissioner George Brown stated that he teels it is unfair for the State to
make this requirement of the Sewer District now, after working with them for
the past several years.
Chairman B. G. Brown stated that the key here is "health hazard" and any
decision to declare the area such has to be based on fact. He added that
there are people in the Cape George Colony who feel that they don't have a
problem wi th their septic system and if the Heal th Officer declares that
there is, they may legally challenge that determination and ask for proof.
Dr. Geerlofs added that he needs to see, at very minimum, evidence of at
least one failing system. He said that he would have no trouble saying that
there is a health hazard if there is at least one failing system.
The Department needs to do more research into this matter and provide the
( Health Office with the information that they have and if at all possible the
County will help the Sewer District in anyway that they can obtain this grant
funding.
Auditor Mary Gaboury asked how much funding is at stake for this project?
Ralph Anderson explained that 50% ot the $460,000 for design costs was
expected from the State DOE grant. The total project cost inClUding
construction is estimated to be $5 million with half of that to come from
grant funding.
Ralph Anderson will provide the Health Department with as much information
as he can about failing systems in the Cape George area. Commissioner
Dennison suggested that a letter be written to the State Department of
Ecology about the way this grant funding is being handled.
Solid Waste Enforcement Grant: Rick Miklich reported that advertising is
being done to find a person to fill the Solid Waste Enforcement Technician
position created by this grant funding.
COSMOS 1900: An orbiting Russian satellite is about ready to crash to earth.
A report about this eventuality was distributed as well as a contingency plan
in case the crash si te is in Jef ferson County, which is a very remote
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