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Port Townsend, WA 93368
www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org
ROGER C HALL July 12, 2015
PO BOX 1309
PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368-0015
RE: NOTICE AND ORDER TO CORRECT- Septic System Corrections Required
Septic System Monitoring Inspection
SITE ADDRESS: 144 MILO CURRY RD
Parcel#: 001321096
CASE#: SOM88-00073
Dear ROGER C HALL:
On February 20, 2015 a monitoring inspection was completed on the above referenced property.
The following issues noted below require correction:
I received your letter stating that there is no residence on the property. The following iitems
identified in the inspection report still must be corrected to reduce damage to the drainfield
. and meet code requirements.
1. According to the Inspection Report there are metal shipping containers over the drainfield
area and possibly on your reserve drainfield. You need to remove the shipping containers
from the drainfield area.
2. Water lines must be a minimum of 10 feet from any system component.
Items identified above may cause damage to, or premature failure of the onsite sewage system
and/or constitute a violation of the following section of Jefferson County Code 8.15:
> JCC 8.15.080 (1) On-Site Sewage System Permit Required
> JCC 8.15.150(1)Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring
Jefferson County Public Health hereby gives you notice to correct the violations identified above
within thirty days of the date of this notice by doing the following:
> Hire a licensed professional as noted above to complete the required corrections;
> Submit the inspection report to Jefferson County Public Health, Environmental Health
Division for review to determine if additional actions are required OR submit a design for
corrective actions that complies with state and local code to Jefferson County Public Health,
Environmental Health Division for review, and,
> If required by code, obtain a Sewage Disposal Permit from Jefferson County Public Health
prepared by a licensed designer pursuant to JCC 8.15.080.
> Contact this office at 360-385-9444 to inform me of the actions you are taking.
This letter is intended to serve as formal notice that no further approvals shall be granted until
corrections are made and approved by Health Department staff. Failure to comply with this notice
and order to correct may result in the issuance of a civil infraction notice to you pursuant to section
180 of said regulations. The civil infraction notice may result in a fine of up to$513.00 per violation
per day to be assessed to you.
A permit is required for any repair or modification of an onsite sewage system, per Washington
Administrative Code 246-272A and Jefferson County Code 8.15. A list of designers that have
submitted work here is enclosed. The code sections referenced are attached for your information.
The purpose of proper maintenance is so the County, for the benefit and protection of the public's
health, is assured by this department that these systems are designed, installed and maintained in
a proper manner. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and if you should have further
questions please contact this office at 385-9444.
Please note that pursuant to JC Code 8.15.170 of the above regulations that any person aggrieved
by the contents of a Notice and Order to Correct Violation issued under this regulation, or by any
inspection or enforcement action conducted by Jefferson County Public Health under this regulation
may request, in writing, a hearing before the Health Officer or his/her designee. Such request shall
be presented to the Health Officer within 10 business days of the action appealed. Such a hearing,
if requested by you, will be your sole opportunity to present live testimony and witnesses in support
of your position.
Sincerely
dam, Iy �J�S
Environmental Health Specialist
Jefferson County Public Health
360-385-9444
c: File, O&M Provider
enc List of Designers
Code References
JCC 8.15.060(3) Adequate sewage disposal required. Any new or replacement residence or commercial structure,
or any expansion,as that term is defined in Section 8.15.050 of this Code,may be connected to a pre-existing on-site
sewage system only when the pre-existing system has hydraulic capacity,sufficient vertical and horizontal separation,an
adequate reserve area and satisfies all other requirements to be in compliance with current code.
JCC 8.15.080(1) On-site sewage system permit. No person shall install or cause to be installed a new on-site
sewage system nor perform any modification,extension,repair,relocation,or connection to an existing on-site sewage
system without a valid permit issued by the health officer.
JCC 8.15.170(1)Appeal-Hearing. Appeal of Public Health Action-Health Officer Administrative Hearing.Any
person aggrieved by the contents of a notice and order to correct violation issued under this regulation,or by any
inspection,permit issuance or enforcement action conducted by public health under this regulation,may request,in
writing,a hearing before the health officer or his or her designee.The appellant shall submit specific statements in
writing of the reason why error is assigned to the decision of public health.Such request shall be presented to the health
officer within 10 business days of the action appealed;except in the case of a suspension,the request for a hearing must
be made within five business days.Upon receipt of such request together with hearing fees,the health officer shall notify
the person of the time,date,and place of such hearing,which shall be set at a mutually convenient time not less than five
business days nor more than 30 business days from the date the request was received.The health officer will issue a
decision upholding or reversing public health's action.The health officer may require additional actions as part of the
decision.
WAC 246-272A-0200 Permit Requirements. Prior to beginning the construction process,a person proposing the
installation,repair,modification,connection to,or expansion of an OSS,shall report the following and obtain a permit
from the local health officer:
(a) General information...
(b) The soils and site evaluation as specified under WAC246-272A-220
(c) A dimensioned site plan...
(d) A detailed design...
JCC 8.15.150 Operation,Maintenance and Monitoring
(1) Responsibility of Owner(s). The owner of every residence,business,or other place where persons congregate,
reside or are employed that is served by an OSS,and each person with access to deposit materials in the OSS shall use,
operate,and maintain the system to eliminate the risk to the public associated with improperly treated sewage. Owners'
duties are included,without limitation,in the following list:
a. They shall comply with the conditions stated on the on-site sewage permit.
b. They shall employ an approved pumper to remove the septage from the tank(s)when the level of solids and scum
indicates that removal is necessary. The septic tank shall be pumped when the total amount of solids equals or exceeds
one-third(1/3)the volume of the tank. The pump and/or siphon chamber(s)shall be pumped when solids are observed.
c. They shall not use water in quantities that exceed the OSS's designed capacity for treatment and disposal.
d. They shall not deposit solid,hazardous waste,or chemicals other than household cleaners in the OSS.
e. They shall not deposit waste or other material that causes the effluent entering the drainfield to exceed the
parameters of residential/household waste strength.
f. They shall not build any structure in the OSS area or reserve area without express,prior consent of the Health
Officer.
g. They shall neither place nor remove fill over the OSS or reserve area without express,prior consent of the Health
Officer.
h. They shall not pave or place other impervious cover over the OSS or reserve area.
i. They shall divert drains,such as footing or roof drains away from the area of the OSS.
j. They shall comply with inspection requirements in JCC 8.15.150 and WAC 246-272A
k. They shall complete maintenance and repair of the OSS as recommended by the monitoring entity.
1. They should not dispose of excess food waste via a garbage disposal.
m. They should not drive,park or store vehicles or equipment over the drainfield or reserve area.
n. They should not allow livestock access to the OSS area or reserve area.
o. They shall comply with WAC 246-272A-270.
(2) Breach of Owner's Responsibilities. An owner's or occupier's failure to fulfill any of the responsibilities in 8.15.150
(1)shall be a basis for a Notice of Violation and for the Health Officer to decline to issue approval for further
development on the parcel.
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DATE: May 9,2015
FROM: Roger C. Hall
PO Box 1309
Port Townsend, WA 98368 '4
TO: Jefferson County Public Health
Attn:Linda Atkins
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
RE: Notice and Order to Correct
Septic System Monitoring Inspection
Site Address:144 Milo Curry Road
Parcel Number:001321096
Case#:SOM88-00073
Dear Ms.Atkins,
This letter is in response to the Notice and Order to Correct,dated April 13,2015, regarding a
monitoring report that was completed on February 20, 2015 for the septic system at the
referenced address above.
The referenced address on the Notice and order to Correct is a vacant lot and currently does not
have a residence nor is the septic system on the property hooked up. Since the system is not in
use, I would hope that this letter addresses the items noted in the Notice and that this matter is
considered closed. If there are additional actions or questions please let me know.
Sincerely,
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A/
Roger C. Hall