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HOLDING TANK SYSTEM USERS MANUAL PROJECT NAME: Fkel) - MIMCIA AL_r4rrrk SYSTEM OPERATION: 'Che holding tank s sten sencs to contain wastewater on site until the contents is pmnpcd and hauled lou proper point of disposal by an individual certified ander Wisconsin Adhnihustra ne Code Chapter NR 1 14 Wastewater from your home enters the building sewer that terminates at the inlet of a,29 ' gallon prefab concrete tank. The lank has a switch that is set to activate when the liquid level reaches a pointy/(�Clow the tank invert. Fhe switch activates a high water alarm located inside a tank alert box that is installed on a pedestal or inside a dwelling. When the (fink is full of wastewater, the switch will be activated and cause an audible alarm to sound. -\ switch located on the tank alert box can turn off the audible alarm. The liquid waste carrier contracted to scrti icc the holding tank system should be called immediately after the audible alarm is switched off. "there is approxi nmtek ae gallons of reserve capacity left in the holding tank after the Alam is activated. The amount of wastewater pumped from the holding tank system can be obtained from the liquid waster carrier. The total volume pmnped from the holding tank system should then be compared to the amount of water that passed through the water supply system. Deviations greater than=0 iu after reviewing water meter rcadim_;s v ersus the volume reported pumped should be investigated. DESIGN FLOW: 'Fite holding tank system has a total wastewater capacity of2kAillons. Use of water conserving tlzwres will increase the number of days before the tank needs to be serviced by a liquid waster carrier. WARNING: Failure to have the holding tank serviced on a timely,basis may cause wastewater back-up to the dwelling and/or discharge from the holding tank's manhole cover. The discharge of sewage to the surface of the ground is a public health hazard and subject to enforcement action by the Ashland Comity. Soil settling around the lank perimeter may occur after it has been backfilled_ All depressions caused by soil setting should be filled with soil material to prevent surface water collection. Depressions left unfilled may allow surface water to freeze and cause frost damage to the manhole riser ringjoints or there tank components. Do not drive over or near [lie buried holding tank with any velucle or construction equipment. All holding lank walls bay be cracked by overhead traffic. Cracked tanks may allow groundwater to enter the holding tank and increase the frequency of pumping. Many disease-causing viruses, parasites, and bacteria are present in the holding tank's wastewater. Even the slightest exposure to wastewater may adversely affect ones health and increase the risk of serious illness.