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<br /> For new construction, prior to use of the POWTS check treatment tank(s) for the presence of painting products, solvents or other
<br /> chemicals or sediment that may impede the treatment process and/or damage the soil absorption system. If high concentrations are
<br /> detected have the contents of the tank(s)removed by a Septage Servicing Operator(pumper)prior to use.
<br /> Pump tanks may NI above normal highwater levels prior to startup or due to pump failures. Start up or restoration of power under these
<br /> conditions is not recommended,as the excess wastewater will be discharged to the soil absorption system in one large dose causing an
<br /> overload that may result in the backup or surface discharge of effluent and damage to the system. To avoid this situation have the
<br /> contents of the pump tank removed by a Septage Servicing Operator(pumper)prior to restoring power to the pump or contact a Plumber
<br /> or POWTS Maintainer to assist in manually operating the pump controls until normal effluent levels are restored within the pump tank.
<br /> System start up shall not occur when soil conditions are frozen at the infiltrative surface.
<br /> Do not drive or park vehides over tanks or the soil absorption system. Do not drive or park over, or otherwise disturb or compact,the
<br /> area within 15 feet down slope of any mound or at-grade soil absorption area.
<br /> Reduction or elimination of the following from the wastewater stream may improve the performance and prolong the life of the treatment
<br /> tanks and soil absorption system: adds, antibiotics, baby wipes, cigarette butts, condoms, cotton swabs, degreasers, dental floss,
<br /> diapers, disinfectants,fats,foundation drain(sump pump)discharge,fruit and vegetable peelings, gasoline, greases, herbicides, meat
<br /> scraps,medications,oils,painting products,pesticides,sanitary napkins,solvents,tampons,and water softener brine discharge.
<br /> ABANDONMENT
<br /> When the POWTS fails and/or is permanently taken out of service the following steps shall be taken to insure that the system is properly
<br /> and safely abandoned in compliance with s.Comm 83.33,Wisconsin Administrative Code:
<br /> • All piping to tanks,pits and other soil absorption systems shall be disconnected and the abandoned pipe openings sealed.
<br /> • The contents of all tanks and pits shall be removed and properly disposed of by a Septage Servicing Operator(pumper).
<br /> • After pumping, all tanks and pits shall be excavated and removed or their covers removed and the void space filled with soil,
<br /> gravel or another inert solid material.
<br /> CONTINGENCY PLAN
<br /> If the POWTS fails and cannot be repaired the following measures have been, or must be taken, to provide a code compliant
<br /> replacement system:
<br /> ❑- A suitable replacement area has been evaluated and may be utilized for the location of a replacement soil absorption system.
<br /> The replacement area should be protected from disturbance and compaction and should not be infringed upon by required
<br /> setbacks from existing and proposed structure,lot lines and wells. Failure to protect the replacement area will result In the need
<br /> for a new soil and site evaluation to establish a suitable replacement area. Replacement systems must comply with the rules in
<br /> effect at the time of their permit issuance.
<br /> ❑ A suitable replacement area is not available due to setback and/or soil limitations. If the soil absorption system cannot be
<br /> rehabilitated and barring advances in POWTS technology,a holding tank may be installed as a last resort.
<br /> ❑ The site has not been evaluated to identify a suitable replacement area. Upon failure of the POWTS a soil and site evaluation
<br /> must be performed to locate a suitable replacement area. If no replacement area is available a holding tank may be installed as a
<br /> last resort to replace the failed POWTS.
<br /> ❑ Mound and at-grade soil absorption systems may be reconstructed in place following removal of the biomat at the infiltrative
<br /> surface. Reconstructions of such systems must comply with the rules in effect at that time.
<br /> WARNING TREATMENT TANKS, PUMP TANKS, AND HOLDING TANKS MAY CONTAIN POISONOUS GASSES OR LACK
<br /> i SUFFICIENT OXYGEN TO SUSTAIN UFE. NEVER ENTER ANY TANK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. DEATH MAY
<br /> ` RESULT. ESCAPE OR RESCUE FROM THE INTERIOR OF A TANK MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE.
<br /> ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
<br /> POWTS INSTALLER ,,�� POWTS MAINTAINER
<br /> Name PYilce ,i4a2c/( /3/�n6N�Cgs d'��/.�E Name %
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<br /> Phone /7 _ G 1/3_ �'5/ Phone
<br /> SEPTAGE SERVICING OPERATOR(PUMPER) LOCAL REGULATORY AUTHORRY
<br /> Name Name Nile CAL' 4 w //egit/I
<br /> Phone Phone 6ef—c,2V2 —65/
<br /> This document was drafted by the staffs of the Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara County POWTS regulatory agencies in compliance with sections
<br /> Comm 83.22(2)(b)(1)(d)&(f)and 83.54(1),(2)&(3),Wisconsin Administrative Code.
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