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<br /> START UP AND OPERATION
<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 fill 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 vehicles 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: acids, 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.
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<br /> • The contents of all tanks and pits shall be removed and properly disposed of by a Septage Servicing Operator(pumper).
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<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 /> KAsuitable replacement area has been evaluated and may 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,fequired
<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 beinstalled 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 replacefnerit area. If no replacement area is available a holding tank`hiay be-installed as'a
<br /> last resort to replace the failed POWTS. - •;..` - --.
<br /> ❑ Mound and at-grade soil absorption systems°inay.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 /> SUFFICIENT OXYGEN TO SUSTAIN LIFE. 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:
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<br /> POWTS INSTALLER .POWTS MAINTAINER
<br /> Name A-14O12E1/a till IVIE.IKt.-1 Gr-Z Name . .. .
<br /> Phone'C.Do 5-•B-3 t-0 i 05 Phone ..
<br /> SEPTAGE SERVICING OPERATOR(PUMPER) LOCAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY '
<br /> •Name ;NameI).AI.I�COUrlrI .l.L iaLC_ 1+E4L7r1-1._
<br /> Phone Phone (D0e.-0l4a.-fL 5 I,r.
<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 Coda.
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