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START UP AND OPERATION Page 2 of 2 <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 that may impede the treatment process and/or damage the soil dispersal cell(s). If high concentrations are detected have the <br /> contents of the tank(s)removed by a septage servicing operator prior to use. <br /> System start up shall not occur when soil conditions are frozen at the infiltrative surface. <br /> During extended power outages pump tanks may fill above normal highwater levels. When power is restored the excess wastewater will <br /> be discharged to the dispersal cell(s) in one large dose and may overload them resulting in the backup or surface discharge of effluent. <br /> To avoid this situation have the contents of the pump tank removed by a Septage Servicing Operator prior to restoring power to the <br /> effluent pump or contact a Plumber or POWTS Maintainer to assist in manually operating the pump controls to restore normal levels <br /> within the pump tank. <br /> Do not drive or park vehicles over tanks and dispersal cells. Do not drive or park over, or otherwise disturb or compact,the area within <br /> 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 POWTS: <br /> antibiotics; baby wipes; cigarette butts; condoms; cotton swabs; degreasers; dental floss; diapers; disinfectants; fat; foundation drain <br /> (sump pump) discharge; fruit and vegetable peelings; gasoline; grease; herbicides; meat scraps; medications; oil; painting products; <br /> pesticides;sanitary napkins;tampons; and water softener brine. <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 chapter SPS 383.33,Wisconsin Administrative Code: <br /> • All piping to tanks and pits 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. <br /> • After removing contents, all tanks and pits shall be excavated and removed or their covers removed and the void space filled <br /> with soil,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 <br /> system. The replacement area should be protected from disturbance and compaction and should not be infringed upon by <br /> required setbacks from existing and proposed structure, lot lines and wells. Failure to protect the replacement area will <br /> result in the need for a new soil and site evaluation to establish a suitable replacement area. Replacement systems must <br /> comply with the rules in effect at that time. <br /> ❑ A suitable replacement area is not available due to setback and/or soil limitations. Barring advances in POWTS technology <br /> a holding tank may be installed as a last resort to replace the failed POWTS. <br /> ❑ The site has not been evaluated to identify a suitable replacement area. Upon failure of the POWTS a soil and site <br /> evaluation must be performed to locate a suitable replacement area. If no replacement area is available a holding tank may <br /> be installed as a 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 <br /> infiltrative surface. Reconstructions of such systems must comply with the rules in effect at that time. <br /> «WARNING» <br /> TREATMENT TANKS AND HOLDING TANKS MAY CONTAIN POISONOUS GASSES AND LACK SUFFICIENT OXYGEN TO <br /> SUPPORT LIFE. NEVER ENTER A TREATMENT TANK OR HOLDING TANK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. DEATH MAY <br /> RESULT. ESCAPE OR RESCUE FROM THE INTERIOR OF A TANK IS VERY DIFFICULT. <br /> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION <br /> POWTS INSTALLER POWTS MAINTAINER <br /> Name Cory Jackson Name Ken Strabel <br /> Phone 715-566-2786 Phone 715-349-2990 <br /> SEPTAGE SERVICING OPERATOR PUMPER LOCAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY <br /> Name Name Burnett Zoning <br /> Phone Phone 715-349-2138 <br /> This document is intended to meet minimum requirements of SPS 383.22(2)(b)(1)(d)&(f)and SPS 383.54(1),(2)&(3),Wrs.Admin.Code. <br /> Zorrng/Fonn&POWrS/POWrSMenage rd Plen(Rev.12117112) <br />