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Page 3 of In-Ground System Management Plan pursuant to comm. 83.54 W.A.C. Owner's Responsibility: The component owner is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the component. The county, department or POWTS service contractor may make periodic inspections of the components,checking for surface discharge,treated effluent levels,etc. The owner or owner's agent is required to submit necessary maintenance reports to the appropriate jurisdiction and/or the department. Septic Tank: Septic tank(s)are to be inspected routinely and maintained by department-approved individuals when necessary in accordance with their approvals. The use of chemical/biological"treatments" is not required or recommended. If such additives are used,make sure they are approved by the Department of Commerce, Safety and Buildings Div.. Effluent filters are to be removed and cleaned as necessary, with provisions to keep solids from passing the septic during removal. N more than 1/3 of the usable tank volume may be occupied by sludge/scum. 3 year inspect: If tank has greater a\than 1/3 volume sludge, tank contents must be emptied and disposed of in accordance with NR 113 Wisconsin Administrative Code by an approved individual. If the inspector does not recommend pumping of the septic tank,then the owner must be notified when pumping should be done as to not exceed 1/3 sludge volume. Septic tank should be routinely inspect to be watertight and of good repair. Absorption Cell The absorption component must remain free of ponded surface water prior to pump operation. If 4 inches or more water level is detected in the observation pipes,the owner must be notified of possible problems/failure. The designed daily flow capabilities of the component should never be exceeded. Trees and any other deep-rooted vegetation should never be planted, or allowed to grow anywhere on the component. Activities OTHER than mowing/maintenance(i.e.excessive walking, pets,vehicle,etc...) could compress the component and reduce its absorption capabilities and/or possibly cause it to freeze in winter conditions. Performance Monitoring: Performance monitoring must be done at least once every three years following the installation or at the time of a problem,complaint, or failure. Contingency Plan: If the septic tank or other components therein(including floats,alarm,etc)become defective,the defective tank or component must be replaced immediately to ensure that the system can operate as designed. If the absorption component cannot accept wastewater or ponds wastewater to the surface,the component must be repaired or replaced in it's current location by removing the clogged bacterial mat, aggregate/leaching chamber cell,and distribution piping within the cell and replacing failing components in order to return the system to proper working order are required. If repair is not feasible,a new system is to be constructed in a designated replacement area.