HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP1980-00227 615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Public Heal www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org
' DONALD J MACK July 13, 2015
MICHELLE M MACK
1024 10TH ST
HOODSPORT, WA 985480864
RE: Septic System Monitoring Inspection Report
SITE ADDRESS: 61 BIRCH CT
PARCEL#971100331
CASE#: SOM80-00227
Dear: DONALD J MACK
On March 3, 2015 a monitoring inspection was completed on the above referenced property.
This inspection found the following item/s of concern that require correction:
1. The drain field should be blocked off from vehicular traffic and the soils restored to
their original un-compacted state. Driving on your drain field compacts the.soil and may
lead to premature failure of the septic system.
2. An inlet baffle is required on the septic tank.
3. Roots were observed around the inlet to the tank. This will allow leakage into the
tank. This must be corrected and the areas sealed.
4. There is a water hydrant within two feet of the tank that must be removed.
WAC246-272A requires a 10 foot setback from the waterlines and the onsite sewage
system components.
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. If you should have further questions
please contact this office at 385-9444. The code sections referenced are attached for your information.
This letter is intended to serve as formal notice that further approvals may be withheld until this work is
completed and approved by Health Department staff. Postponing correction may result in premature
failure of the septic system. 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.
Sinc ly,
$1117 / 7\ PC.',74ke- ,
Environmental Health Specialist
Jefferson County Public health
360-385-9444
Code References
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 tanks)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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