Cottage Country Septic Systems

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1 1 Cottage Country Septic Systems INSIGHTS INTO THE FUNCTION, PARTS & MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SYSTEM Jane Zima SimbiH2O Saturday, July 14, 2018 Red Stone Lake Cottage Association

2 2 About Me Professional Background OOWA

3 3 WHAT WE WILL COVER 1. Background 2. A Brief Overview 3. Important Concepts 4. What Can Go Wrong? 5. A Few Facts & Figures 6. What Else Do We Know? 7. What Can We Do? 8. Q&A

4 4 DIVING RIGHT IN

5 5 WATER IS A PRECIOUS LOCAL RESOURCE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT IS WATER PROTECTION

6 ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL VS. ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT 6

7 ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL 7

8 ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL 8

9 ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL 9

10 ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL 10

11 ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL 11

12 ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL 12

13 ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATM 13

14 ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATM 14

15 15 INDIVIDUAL TO EACH PROPERTY

16 16 DISPERSAL OPTION

17 17 STANDARD SEPTIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

18 18 STANDARD SOIL TREATMENT & DISPERSAL

19 STANDARD SOIL TREATMENT & DISPERSAL 19

20 A TILE BED? 20

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23 MEASURE SOLIDS ACCUMULATION EVERY 24 MON 23

24 MEASURE TWICE, PUMP ONCE 24 MEASURE TWICE, PUMP ON

25 25 STANDARD SEPTIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

26 EFFLUENT FILTER 26

27 EFFLUENT FILTER 27

28 PUMP CHAMBERS 28

29 PUMP CHAMBERS 29

30 30 PUMP

31 31 PUMP

32 32 PUMP

33 33 PUMP

34 DISTRIBUTION BOX 34 DISTRIBUTION BOXES

35 DISTRIBUTION BOXES 35

36 DISTRIBUTION BOXES 36

37 STANDARD SOIL TREATMENT & DISPERSAL 37

38 STANDARD SOIL TREATMENT & DISPERSAL 38

39 STANDARD SOIL TREATMENT & DISPERSAL 39

40 STANDARD SOIL TREATMENT & DISPERSAL 40

41 ACCESSING YOUR TANK YEAR ROUND 41

42 GETTING INTO SEPTIC TANKS 42

43 GETTING INTO SEPTIC TANKS 43

44 GETTING INTO SEPTIC TANKS 44

45 GETTING INTO SEPTIC TANKS 45

46 GETTING INTO SEPTIC TANKS 46

47 GETTING INTO SEPTIC TANKS 47

48 GETTING INTO SEPTIC TANKS 48

49 GETTING INTO SEPTIC TANKS 49

50 EXCAVATING A TANK YEAR ROUND 50

51 EXCAVATING A TANK YEAR ROUND 51

52 EXCAVATING A TANK YEAR ROUND 52

53 CORROSION OF A CONCRETE TANK 53

54 CORROSION OF A CONCRETE TANK 54

55 CORROSION OF A CONCRETE TANK 55

56 STEEL DRUM AS SEPTIC TANK 56

57 NEW PLASTIC SEPTIC TANK WITH IMPROPERLY INSTALLED DISCHARGE BAFFLE 57

58 SPOT THE PROBLEMS? 58

59 YELLOW & BROWN FLUSH IT DOWN? 59

60 FATS, OILS, GREASE, FOOD WIPE INTO GRABGE 60

61 TREE ENCHROACHMENT 61

62 THE OPPORTUNITY: INSPECT PROPERLY, PLAN & PROTECT 62

63 THE OPPORTUNITY: INSPECT PROPERLY, PLAN & PROTECT 63

64 THE OPPORTUNITY: INSPECT PROPERLY, PLAN & PROTECT 64

65 65 WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

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71 71 Recent Findings OOWA Data Analysis used in the ECO RFR

72 Data Set No. 1: Table 1 System Age Profiles 72 System Age % 1-10 Years 12% Years Years Years Years 18% 21% 24% 19% 51+ Years 16% Years Years Years Years

73 Data Set No. 1: Table 2 Age Profiles for Systems with Major Deficiencies 73 System Condition % 1-10 Years 1-10 Years 5% Years 9% Years Years Years 20 % 29 % 25 % 19% % 32% Years Years Years Years Years 51+ Years 12 %

74 Data Set No. 1: Table 3 System Condition Profiles 74 Conditio n No Major Deficiencies Minor Deficiencies Major Deficiencies Definition No impediments to system function or performance Functional but required upgrades or repairs in order to ensure performance Deficient in significant or extreme ways, impeding function and performance None (32%) Minor (27%) Major (41%)

75 Data Set No. 1: Table 4 Causal Breakdown of Major Deficiencies 75 System Condition % Field Failure 34% Deficient Outlet Baffle 21% Saturated System Field 15% Sludge in System Bed 15% Heavy Tank Corrosion/Failure 15% Field Failure Deficient Outlet Baffle Saturated Field Sludge in Bed Tank Corrosion/Failure

76 Data Set No. 2: Table 1 Municipal Re-inspection Findings: System Age Profiles 76 System Condition % % % % % % Unknown Unknown 77 %

77 Data Set No. 2: Table 2 77 Municipal Re-inspection Tank Volumes Tank Size (L) % Unknown 6% <3600L 41% 3600L 40% 4500L 11% 5600L 0.5 % 6800L 1% 7900L 0.5 % 15% 15% 21% 32% Unknown <3600L 3600L 4500L 5600L 6800L 7900L Other Other 0.5 %

78 Data Set No. 2: Table 2 Tank Solids Accumulation Profiles 78 Solids Volume % Unknown 6% At 33% 41% Greater than 33% 40% Less than 33% 11% Unknown At 33% Greater than 33% Less than 33%

79 79 SO WHAT CAN WE DO?

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88 88 QUESTIONS?

89 89 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, VISIT: